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Don’t cross it, stop it
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and Airservices Australia are reminding all pilots and operators this Airport Safety Week to be aware that stop bar lights at runway…
ATSB welcomes appointment of new Commissioner
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) today welcomed the appointment of Ms Catherine Scott as a member of the ATSB Commission, effective from 8 September 2020. Appointed by…
Applications now open for Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and RMIT University recently established a strategic partnership to teach how to manage and lead accident investigations of aviation, rail and…
Passenger train enters level crossing without protections activated during signalling upgrade works
Key points: Level crossing protections mistakenly removed during signal upgrade work Isolation plans did not provide specific detail for the scope of work for each stage of the…
Loss of visual reference and controlled flight into terrain
Key points: Cloud and low visibility almost certainly precluded the pilot from navigating by ground reference The aircraft collided with terrain in level flight, under power…
Uncommanded engine shutdown highlights the importance of clear and unambiguous maintenance procedures
Key points: Uncommanded engine shutdown due to bearing fracture On the day before the flight, metal debris was detected on the engine chip detector Crew were unable to feather…
Sudden control input to prevent overspeed results in injuries to cabin crew
Key points: A sudden wind change during high-speed descent resulted in the airspeed suddenly increasing towards the aircraft maximum operating speed The captain responded by…
In-flight break-up of high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAV
Key points: Unstable atmospheric conditions resulted in UAV being unable to maintain controlled flight UAV’s structural limitations were exceeded, resulting in both wings…
Freight train wagons runaway at Bordertown siding and crossing loop
Key points: Wagons started to roll back to towards siding as freight train’s locomotives started run-around movement Brake pipe air taps were closed during wagon uncoupling…
Weather, aircraft performance and operating procedures among areas of focus for on-going C-130 large air tanker accident investigation
Key points: ATSB has released an interim report from its on-going investigation into large air tanker accident Interim report does not contain findings, but details accident’s…