An inspection of the aircraft wreckage found evidence of water in the right tip tank and airframe fuel filter bowl.
Pilots and operators need to inspect and maintain fuel cap seals to…
A go-around is a standard manoeuvre when a pilot is not completely satisfied that the requirements are in place for a safe landing.
The sooner a condition that warrants a go-around is recognised,…
Railway track operators must assess and manage track defects thoroughly to avoid derailments.
The derailment of the 47th wagon of a freight train at Port Augusta, South Australia…
The captain under training misunderstood the command from the training captain, which led to the early rotation.
On 6 February 2012 the flight crew of an Airbus A320-232, registered VH-JQX…
Pilots are reminded to be diligent in the performance of checklist items during all stages of flight as they are there to capture errors made before and during flight.
Checklists are the most…
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post.
In the post, Martin talks about 'No-blame' investigations and why they are important to…
Carburettor icing can have serious safety implications for aircraft. This was shown most recently in an accident near Miranda Downs in Queensland. On 6 July 2012, a Robinson R22 Beta was…
A new aviation bulletin featuring 11 investigation reports has just been released by the ATSB. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 14 covers short, office-based investigations…
The ATSB investigation into the fatal accident at Canley Vale, New South Wales (NSW) on 15 June 2010 has yielded important safety messages for pilots when flying twin-engined aircraft with…
A rare engine malfunction on a Boeing 747-400 reminds operators to be alert to signs of wear and fatigue.
A Qantas Boeing 747-400 on a flight between Sydney and Singapore on 9 May…
