Following an investigation into the partial separation of an express passenger train, the ATSB is reminding rail operators of the need for effective inspection regimes and to ensure that…
Shipping accidents are more frequent than is widely believed but most of these accidents are preventable according to a new ATSB maritime safety report released today.
The…
Robinson R22 helicopter pilots are being reminded to know the limits of their aircraft following the release of the ATSB investigation report into the reliability of the R22 belt drive…
The continuing problem of road users failing to yield to trains at level crossings has been highlighted in the ATSB’s latest investigation into the fatal 2012 accident near Port Germein in…
On 9 December 2012 the pilot of a Robinson R22 helicopter took off from a fishing camp at the mouth of the Normandy River in Queensland on a private flight.
The pilot was flying…
A go-around is always a viable option when pilots experience any problems during landing. The ATSB emphasised this point after a pilot, partially blinded by glare, opted to continue his…
ATSB investigators have found that the fatal aircraft accident in New South Wales in 2012 was the result of a situation in which many pilots have found themselves: flying into weather conditions…
The ATSB is concerned that a significant number of R44 helicopters are at risk of fire after an accident because their fuel tanks have not been retrofitted with a safety improvement. …
The ATSB continues to emphasise the importance of maintaining effective communication at non-towered aerodromes, after an airspace-related incident involving a Beech 200 Kingair, and an Ag-…
An accident involving a Cessna 172N highlights the importance of lodging a Search and Rescue Time (SARTIME) Plan or flight note before flying.
The accident occurred on 7 November…
