The fuselage of a Dash 8 turboprop aircraft was penetrated in two places when a propeller blade collar separated shortly after take-off from Darwin.
The DHC-8-202 (Dash 8) aircraft…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has today farewelled Carolyn Walsh from its Commission after more than a decade of helping to improve transport safety for all Australians.…
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The primary protection against thunderstorm-related turbulence is avoidance
10 nautical miles was not enough separation to ensure safe passage from a thunderstorm…
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Pilots reported unusual vibrations through the tail rotor pedals on previous flights
Technical examination of recovered components is on-going
ATSB urges R44 pilots…
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Unsecured flat rack end wall extended upwards, dewiring high voltage overhead line equipment
During emergency response, risk of close proximity of high voltage…
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Electrical power lost when the auxiliary generators shut down due to overheating cooling water
Blackout resulted in a loss of propulsion and steering control
Bridge…
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Pedal breaks, jams following small control input
Failure likely due to a pre-existing fatigue crack, undetected at previous 100-hourly inspection
Maintenance…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is joining over 80 organisations in promoting the important messages of Rail Safety Week 2020: Rail safety – I am RailSAFE, across 10–16 August…
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AW139 EMS helicopter main rotor blades struck trees during night winching
ATSB investigation is ongoing
Preliminary report outlines factual information from the…
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Nozzle guide vane aerofoil in a CF6 engine fails shortly after take-off
Crew executed in-flight engine shutdown, turnback and overweight landing
Engine manufacturer…
