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While flying after last light in moderate to severe turbulence, the Visual Flight Rules rated pilot likely became spatially disorientated and lost control of the…
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After an unsuccessful action to recover from an unanticipated rapid left yaw during a go-around, the pilot did not have sufficient time to deploy the floats nor…
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An undetected error in the fuel quantity gauges (overreading) resulted in the aircraft departing with insufficient fuel;
Although the fuel level low annunciators…
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Fatigue was likely exacerbated by mild hypoxia, contributing to the pilot falling asleep;
Pilots need to monitor their health and wellbeing to ensure they are well…
The ATSB has released a Safety Advisory Notice to Robinson R44 operators and maintainers highlighting the importance of inspecting the helicopter’s clutch shaft yoke.
The Safety…
The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Cessna 172 light aircraft conducting power line survey work near Sutton, north of…
Australian Transport Safety Bureau Chief Commissioner Greg Hood has handed over the gavel as the chair of the International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) after completing an…
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Ship was conducting a 3,300 NM passage returning to Hobart on charter to the Australian Antarctic Division;
Large flames were seen erupting from open louvres of the…
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It was likely the pilot suffered an incapacitating medical event.
Pilot unintentionally diverted off track, leading to the bucket becoming tangled in the trees and causing the…
A fire on board a bulk carrier that took five days to contain and extinguish highlights the lack of adequate regulatory requirements and standards to address the known risk of fire on-board…
