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Risk assessments need to consider compressive rail stress
The derailment of a loaded coal train between Emerald and Rockhampton in Queensland in January 2018 highlights the need for track managers to develop, maintain and consult network hazard…
Condition of level crossing road surface contributes to coal train derailment
The derailment of a loaded coal train at a gravel level crossing west of Oakey, Queensland, shows the importance of an effective inspection and maintenance process for the approach roads and…
ATSB finds significant reduction in loss of separation occurrences in Defence-controlled terminal airspace
Loss of separation incidents in Department of Defence controlled airspace around Darwin, Townsville and Williamtown/Newcastle airports have reduced significantly, the Australian Transport…
Twenty years of the ATSB
July 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), Australia’s national transport safety investigator. The ATSB was formed on 1 July…
Acute fatigue leads to pilot incapacitation
A pilot was experiencing acute levels of fatigue before falling asleep during an early morning freight flight from Devonport to King Island, an ATSB investigation has confirmed The…
ATSB issues recommendations for improved aircraft design tolerance to inadvertent dual control inputs
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued Safety Recommendations to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and aircraft manufacturer ATR seeking improved aircraft system design…
Approach aviation accident sites with caution
The post-impact deployment of an aircraft’s rocket-deployed parachute recovery system is a reminder for emergency responders to approach aviation accident sites with caution.  …
Acid train wagon derails after axle failure due to undetected fatigue cracking
A freight train tanker wagon derailment after an axle failure due to an overstress crack highlights the importance of inspection techniques that detect fatigue cracking prior to failure, an…
Crew alertness avoids potential taxiing collision
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) reminds flight crews to remain alert and vigilant during taxiing, following an incident where a high workload situation probably led to an air…
Cessna 210 carry-through spar failure
The ATSB has published an update on its investigation into the collision with terrain of Cessna 210 VH-SUX near Mount Isa, Queensland, on 26 May. Evidence at the accident site…