ATSB supplements November-December Aviation Research at the ATSB When weather and terrain collude Investigation briefs Repcon briefs Download ATSB supplement (November-December 09) [PDF: 860KB] September-October Amateur-built and experimental aircraft survey: The results Engine Failure Investigation briefs Repcon briefs Download ATSB supplement (September-October 09) [PDF: 860KB] July-August Reporting trends in charter operations Fuel system event Investigation briefs Repcon briefs Download ATSB supplement (July-August 09) [PDF: 889KB] May-June Runway Excursions Fuel Mismanagement…

What is REPCON? REPCON is a voluntary and confidential reporting scheme. REPCON allows any person who has an aviation safety concern to report it to the ATSB confidentially. Protection of the reporter's identity and any individual referred to in the report is a primary element of the scheme. Who can make a report? Anyone can report a safety concern confidentially to the ATSB. This means members of the travelling public or people involved in aviation. Some examples of who has made a REPCON report in the past include: an employee or contractor of an aviation transport operator who…

The ATSB complies with the Order of Continuing Effect – Indexed lists of departmental and agency files (known more often as 'the Harradine Report', as the order was instigated by then Senator Harradine in 1996). This Senate Order requires that an indexed list of all files, created in the central offices of all Federal Government agencies, be published to the Internet, so it is accessible to the public and can assist with Freedom of Information requests. The Senate Order also requires that only relevant file titles be published on the agency's website and allows for the following…

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Under the Aviation Self Reporting Scheme (ASRS), subject to exceptions listed below, the holder of a civil aviation authorisation may report a contravention of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 committed by the holder. Reporters submitting eligible reports can claim protection from administrative action by CASA, in accordance with section 30DO of the Civil Aviation Act 1988. For an accepted ASRS report, the…

Reforms to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) and the passage of the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 introduced fundamental changes to the way information held by government is managed and accessed by members of the public.  The changes took effect from 1 November 2010, with the exception of the information publication scheme requirements, which commenced on 1 May 2011. The clear intention of the FOI Act is to promote disclosure of information held by government. The new objects of the Act include: give the Australian community access to information by…

ATSB supplements November-December REPCON Status - Australia's aviation voluntary confidential reporting scheme Robinson R22 helicopter aerial mustering usage investigation Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (November-December 07) [PDF: 664KB] September-October New training for Safer Australian Skies Amateur-built (Experimental) Aircraft Survey Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (September-October 07) [PDF: 5.9MB] July-August Final report on Loss of control 7km WSW of Tamworth Airport Aviation research report on fixed -wing and rotary-wing aircraft accidents involving private…

ATSB supplements May-June Indonesian NTSC releases Adam Air final report Analysis, causality and proof in safety investigations Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (May-June 08) [PDF: 440KB] March-April Final ATSB investigation report onBoeing 737-476 in-flight engine malfunction What's next for aviation safety research? Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (March-April 08) [PDF: 376KB] January-February Final ATSB investigation report on Condobolin in-flight breakup 4-fatality accident CFIT: Australia in context 1996 to 2005 Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (January-February…

Under the ASRS, the holder of a Civil Aviation Authorisation may report a reportable contravention committed by the holder. Reports pertaining to third parties are ineligible and will be returned to reporters. No action will be taken in response to ineligible reports. Reporters submitting eligible reports can claim protection from administrative action by CASA, in accordance with section 30DO of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, once every five years. For an ASRS report your identity will be kept confidential in accordance with Division 3C of the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2003 and Division 13.K…