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Camballin, WA helicopter accident
The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into the mid-air collision of two Robinson R22 helicopters near Camballin, Western Australia on Thursday morning.  As reported to the ATSB, at about 630am four helicopters were departing to conduct mustering near Mount Anderson…
Unachievable train timetables
RR2021-00006
Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Air Tractor AT-502, VH-CJY, 19 km south-east of Lake Cargelligo Airport, New South Wales, on 18 July 2024
AT-502, 502-0093, Turboprop, VH-CJY, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Substantial, Air Tractor Inc, Thomson Airborne Pty Ltd
AO-2024-042
ATSB releases Camden C172 accident investigation final report
The ATSB has released the final report from its investigation into an accident involving a Cessna 172 light aircraft near Camden Airport, south-west of Sydney, on 24 January 2024.…
Descent below glideslope involving Fairchild SA227, VH-VEU, about 17 km north-east of Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 2 July 2024
Cobar Regional Airport, New South Wales, Brisbane Airport, Queensland, SA227-DC, DC-797B, Turboprop, VH-VEU, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Fairchild Industries Inc, Vee H Aviation Pty Ltd.
AO-2024-040
Misdiagnosed power loss after incorrect tank selection, fatigue contributed to Brisbane fuel starvation and forced landing accident
A twin-engine Piper PA-31 aircraft conducted a forced landing by a Brisbane railway line due to fuel starvation after the pilot, who was likely fatigued, misdiagnosed the loss of engine power…
Lake Cargelligo ag aircraft accident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into a collision with terrain accident involving an Air Tractor aerial application aircraft south-east of Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales. While conducting aerial spraying on a property, the aircraft reportedly struck a wire, and collided with terrain. The ATSB is deploying a transport safety investigation team from its Canberra office. …
In-depth pre-flight planning and strict adherence to the plan critical for in-flight filming formation flights, Port Phillip mid-air collision highlights
The mid-air collision of two S-211 jets during aerial photography south of Melbourne highlights the importance of in-depth pre-flight planning of formation flying manoeuvres and strictly…
ATSB releases Bourke Air Tractor accident preliminary report
The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into an accident involving an Air Tractor aircraft conducting aerial spraying on a property near Bourke, in north-…
Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172N, VH-SQO, near Mulgathing, South Australia, on 27 June 2024
Mulgathing Station, SA, Mulgathing Station, SA, 172N, 17270255, Piston, VH-SQO, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Destroyed, Cessna Aircraft Company, Mulgathing Proprietary Limited
AO-2024-037