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Poor track condition, speed contributed to grain train derailment
Poor track condition including a short twist defect as well as a higher than specified train speed contributed to the derailment of 11 loaded grain wagons south of Narwonah, north-western New…
Separation incident highlights importance of understanding traffic positions and intentions in CTAF operations
A separation incident occurred when an Airbus A320 airliner and an Aero Commander 500 piston twin light aircraft were on converging flight paths when operating to and from reciprocal runways…
Take-off accident highlights managing unanticipated yaw in shrouded tail rotor helicopters
A Eurocopter EC130 helicopter was substantially damaged when on take-off it yawed to the left greater than the pilot was expecting, then rolled and impacted the ground after the left skid…
Fatal ship elevator accident highlights the importance of applying safety management procedures
The fatal injuries sustained by a container ship crew member who became trapped between an elevator cage and a bulkhead highlights the importance of applying existing safety management…
Outdated circuit wiring diagram leads to signalling irregularity
A newly-replaced points machine at Brisbane’s Eagle Junction station resulted in a signal displaying an incorrect authority to proceed to a suburban passenger train as it had been pre-wired…
Incorrect turn after take-off following runway data input error
A data input error contributed to the flight crew of an Airbus A320 turning left shortly after take-off contrary to the cleared standard instrument departure, and at a height of about 223…
Derailment investigation highlights the importance of the consistent application of procedures to control train speed when approaching train order locations
The derailment of a freight train near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia highlights the need for train crews to consistently apply procedures to reduce train speed in anticipation of a stop…
R22 helicopter’s collision with terrain highlights the risks of low-level flying in hazardous weather conditions
A Robinson R22 helicopter collided with terrain when it likely encountered a downdraft with insufficient height to recover while unnecessarily flying at low level through the Northern…
Accident highlights the importance of pre-flight planning of application runs to account for nearby terrain
The collision with rising terrain of an FU24 Stallion aerial application aircraft highlights the importance of pre-flight planning of application runs to account for nearby terrain, an ATSB…
Pitch trim runaway highlights the importance of pitch trim system training and checking
The ATSB is advising Pilatus PC-12 operators to review their pitch trim system training and checking processes to ensure pilots are adequately prepared to manage a trim…