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Hydraulics system failure involving Fairchild SA227-DC, VH-WAJ, at Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 12 August 2024
Forrestania Airport, WA, Perth Airport, WA, SA227-DC, DC-876B, Turboprop, VH-WAJ, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Minor, Fairchild Industries Inc, Skippers Aviation Pty Ltd
AO-2024-047
R44 helicopter likely overweight at high density altitude prior to take-off accident
A Robinson R44 helicopter was operating at a high-density altitude, and likely above its maximum gross weight, when it impacted rocky terrain shortly after take-off in Western Australia’s…
Grain train collision highlights rail safety worker competency assessments
Rail transport operators and registered training organisations are urged to review and validate their rail safety worker competency assessments, in response to an investigation into a grain…
Assessment of rail safety worker competence
RO-2022-001
Safety Advisory Notice To rail transport operators A recent ATSB / OTSI investigation has found issues with the assessment of rail safety worker competence. These issues have involved both vocational education and training (VET) and enterprise‑based qualifications. What happened The Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) has completed an investigation into an accident, on behalf of the ATSB, where 3 locomotives located at the rear of a loaded grain train separated from the lead portion of the train in transit. Shortly afterwards, the lead…
Smoke in aircraft and descent below lowest safe altitude involving Fairchild Industries SA227-DC, VH-WBQ, 25 km north-east of Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 15 August 2024
Perth Airport, Western Australia, Bronzewing Airport, Western Australia, SA227-DC, DC-884B, Turboprop, VH-WBQ, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Fairchild Industries Inc, Skippers Aviation Pty Ltd
AO-2024-048
Automatic coupler operation and design features
RO-2022-001
Safety Advisory Notice To rolling stock operators A recent ATSB / OTSI investigation highlights risks associated with misunderstood functionality of automatic couplers. The correct operation and verification of the locking mechanism after coupling is essential in avoiding train separation events.  What happened The Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) has completed an investigation into an accident, on behalf of the ATSB, where 3 locomotives located at the rear of a loaded grain train separated from the lead portion of the train in transit. Shortly…
World Helicopter Day: An opportunity to share information with pilots, owners and operators to influence safety
The ATSB continues to acknowledge and support World Helicopter Day to help raise awareness of the valuable contributions helicopters make to society, and as an opportunity to share…
Control issues involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-EXK, 19 km east of Longford Heliport, Victoria, on 2 August 2024
Longford Heliport, Longford Heliport, AW139, 31886, Helicopter, VH-EXK, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Nil, Leonardo Helicopters, Esso Australia Pty Ltd
AO-2024-045
Boom gate failures highlight importance of considering, communicating late design changes in major infrastructure projects
A range of safety actions have been taken, or are underway, to address issues highlighted in the investigation of boom gates failing to operate at a pair of level crossings in an incident at…
Update on ATSB Cairns helicopter accident investigation
Update on ATSB investigation AO-2024-046: Collision with building involving Robinson R44 II, VH-ERH at Cairns, Queensland, on 12 August 2024 ATSB transport safety investigators are expected to complete their evidence collection activities in Cairns today (Wednesday). To date they have examined the accident site and the helicopter wreckage; retrieved helicopter instrumentation for the download of recorded data at the ATSB’s Canberra facilities; interviewed the operator and witnesses; and collected CCTV footage and air traffic control surveillance information. The ATSB conducts ‘no blame’…