A scale-replica Spitfire aircraft had just been flown in an air display when it crashed in a factory car park.
The ATSB is urging owners and pilots of amateur-built aircraft to…
Rail operators are being reminded of the need to report Category A rail occurrences to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) following a number of incidents that have not been…
The ATSB is reminding pilots to recognise the implications of abnormal engine indications, after a helicopter lost power in mid-air.
On 13 November 2013, the pilot of a Robinson R22…
A collision between two aircraft has shown the dangers that exist at Australia’s many non-controlled aerodromes.
On 10 November 2013, a flight instructor and a student pilot were…
A wheels-up landing of a Beech 95-B55 is an important reminder that, when faced with an unexpected equipment malfunction, the most important priority should be to fly the aircraft.…
A helicopter pilot’s prompt response to a rattling noise in a Robinson R22 helicopter avoided a potentially serious accident.
On 12 October 2011, the pilot was performing aerial…
The ATSB has identified issues with fatigue management after a train passed three signals without taking any action.
The incident occurred at about 0229 on 30 January 2013, when a…
On 23 July 2013, a Bell 47G2A helicopter flying on a local photography flight from Lake Manchester, Queensland sustained a total power loss. The pilot conducted an auto-rotation which…
The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin covers a range of the ATSB’s short investigations and highlights valuable safety lessons for pilots, operators and safety managers.…
The risks associated with the handling of an approach to land have been highlighted by the ATSB after a Dash 8’s approach set off its warning system.
The incident occurred on 17 May…
