A new ATSB research report examines the effectiveness of safety management systems (SMS) and provides important insights for operators and organisations.
SMS refer to…
ATSB investigation identifies a drive belt failure in a fatal accident of a Robinson R22 helicopter.
R22 pilots and operators need to regularly check drive system for misalignment and abnormal wear…
The partial incapacitation of a pilot has shown how important it is for pilots to assess their own wellbeing and ability to fly, just as they do for their aircraft.
In this…
A new aviation bulletin featuring 10 investigation reports has just been released by the ATSB. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin issue 13 covers short, office-based investigations.…
Virgin Australia Airlines is reviewing their program to replace engine fuel feed crossfeed valves after a fuel imbalance on a flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne led to a declaration of a PAN…
Priorities for further improving the safety of Australia’s aviation, maritime and rail industries have been featured in the ATSB’s new online initiative, Safety Watch, released today in conjunction…
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, latest blog post.
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post.
In the post, Martin…
An accident in the Northern Territory that left two pilots injured has demonstrated the major hazard that dust devils can pose to light aircraft during landing. It also shows the virtues of…
An incident at Melbourne Airport in which an aircraft on approach descended 500 ft lower than cleared has demonstrated the importance of a resilient safety management system. It also shows…
An incident at Mackay Airport has highlighted the potential distraction presented by portable communication devices, especially in the dynamic airside environment.
On 29 June 2012, a…
