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Boat collision highlights importance of see and avoid during amphibious flying
A collision between a Cessna Caravan floatplane and a small aluminium boat highlights the importance of scanning and assessing landing areas for potential hazards during amphibious flying.…
External sling load accident
The ATSB is highlighting the precautions necessary for sling load operations after a load unexpectedly fell from a Bell 205 helicopter, striking and seriously injuring a worker on the ground…
Loss of containers overboard highlights the importance of effective container stowage planning
Source: ATSB The loss of 81 containers overboard from the container ship YM Efficiency highlights the importance of safe and effective container stowage…
ATSB releases final report into running line collision involving worker and passenger train
Source: Google Earth, annotated by ATSB A collision involving a track worker and a passenger train at Petrie Station, north of Brisbane, highlights the need for sufficient resources,…
Insufficient brake application contributes to buffer stop collision
Source: ONRSR The slow-speed collision of an empty passenger train into a buffer stop on 25 February 2019 highlights the importance of train safety systems to protect against driver error…
Van’s RV-6A flips after landing gear strut or fork contacts runway on landing
Source: South Australia Police An ATSB investigation into a landing accident involving a Van’s RV-6A at William Creek, South Australia on 28 July 2019 found that the aircraft’s nosewheel…
Ongoing investigation to examine engines, records and flight review requirements
One of an Angel Aircraft Corporation Model 44 aircraft’s two engines was heard to ‘splutter’ soon after take-off from Mareeba Airport, Queensland, shortly before the aircraft collided with…
Aircraft collision with airport infrastructure highlights importance of vigilance and monitoring during checklists
Source: Cobham Ineffective execution of checklists and the absence of nose-wheel chocking contributed to an Avro RJ85 airliner rolling forward after engine start and colliding with aircraft…
Loss of power, high drag configuration contributes to fatal accident
After a loss of engine power, probably due to insufficient fuel or an in-flight fuel management error, a twin-engined Cessna 310 aircraft did not maintain a safe flying speed before it…
Engine serviceability depends on following maintenance requirements
Corrosion in the carburettor of a Cessna 182’s engine, which led to a power loss after take-off and a subsequent forced landing, demonstrates the importance of following maintenance periodic…