The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will be better able to assess safety issues and monitor trends in the operation of remotely piloted aircraft (or drones), thanks to new reporting requirements.…
A train derailment near Koolyanobbing, WA illustrates the value of non-destructive testing, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation highlights.
SCT Logistics train 2PM9…
The United Nation’s World Maritime Day is an opportunity to highlight the professionalism and dedication of the 2 million seafarers who serve on the world’s merchant fleet.…
A high-performance aerobatic aircraft’s collision with a helicopter on the runway at Caloundra, Queensland highlights the importance of pilots being aware of the circuit procedures for…
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First officer incorrectly calculated the total fuel on board to be about 340 kg more than the actual quantity;
Aircraft departed Tamworth with inaccurate load, take-…
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Rescue crewman lost footing on deck of sea rescue vessel during helicopter winching exercise, interrupting the normal winching sequence flow;
The pilot reacted to a…
A pilot’s difficulty experienced while escaping an aerial firebombing helicopter after it had impacted and sank in a reservoir following an engine…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is joining the rail industry in recognising the key messages of the 16th annual Rail Safety Week, from 9-15 August.
An initiative of the…
A freight train driver erroneously determined their train to be clear of the track section to the rear when they supplied a release code to a network control officer, who…
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Engine surge and power loss occurred due to damage caused by replaceable screwdriver tip being left in the engine during maintenance;
Tool control is an important…
