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During a low-level geophysical survey flight, an overstress fracture due to a fatigue crack in a Cessna 210’s wing carry-through spar structure resulted in the…
This Airport Safety Week the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and Airservices Australia are again reminding pilots and operators to observe and obey stop bar lights at runway…
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A pilot attempted to take-off from a closed runway at Gunnedah after failing to check the local NOTAM in pre-flight planning;
At the time of the incident…
A collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel off Port Adelaide highlights the importance of navigation watchkeepers on vessels utilising all available means to maintain a proper…
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Biplane aerobatic aircraft sustained an in-flight break-up shortly after departure from Caboolture;
Preliminary technical examination determined that two of the eye…
The forced landing of a turbine-powered Cessna 210 about 560 metres short of the runway threshold following an engine failure from flight in icing conditions highlights the importance of…
A Beechcraft Baron descended below minimum safe altitude during a night visual approach to Parafield Airport when the pilot lost situational awareness, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau…
A rail maintenance contractor has amended its processes for on-tracking road-rail vehicles after two RRVs travelled about three kilometres without track protection, an Australian Transport…
Helicopter operators and flight crew involved in rescue hoist operations should review their operational practices to ensure hoist operation and hook stowage are in accordance with the…
Amendments to investigation regulations have revised the descriptions for the types of vessels that are required to report transport safety occurrences to the Australian Transport Safety…
