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Unstable approach involving Embraer 190, VH-UYO, near Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 12 February 2025
Cairns Airport, Queensland, Darwin Airport, Northern Terrirory, ERJ 190-100 IGW, 19000098, Jet, VH-UYO, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica, Alliance Airlines Pty Limited
AO-2025-012
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The Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in government sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI and provide for safe and responsible use of AI in the Australian Public Service.  The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) adheres to this policy supporting its principles under the "enable, engage, and evolve" framework. We will be transparent in our internal use of AI technology as we explore, evaluate and adopt AI technology to benefit our work and our…
Adelaide level crossing near miss highlights importance of rigorous inspection and testing during signal works
A late addition to a signal team’s daily work plan, unnecessary complexity, and insufficient inspection and testing contributed to a freight train travelling through a busy Adelaide level…
Flight below glideslope highlights importance of effective monitoring in multi-crew environments
A Fairchild Metro aircraft was flown below the glideslope during an approach into Brisbane when the pilot flying transitioned to a visual approach despite briefing and receiving clearance…
Loss of control during a marine pilot transfer involving Agusta A109E, VH-XUM, and bulk carrier Star Coral, about 153 km north-east of Whitehaven Bay, Queensland on 25 February 2025
Blossom Banks, A109E, 11684, Helicopter, VH-XUM, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Substantial, Agusta, S.p.A, Construzioni Aeronautiche
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Port of Hay Point, Star Coral, Bulk carrier, Bahamas, 9477854, Nil
AO-2025-009
Incorrect configuration events involving Embraer 190LR, VH-A2T, near Olympic Dam Airport, South Australia, on 4 February 2025 and Embraer E190, VH-A2V near The Granites Airport, Northern Territory, on 8 March 2025
Adelaide Airport, South Australia, Olympic Dam Airport, South Australia, 190LR, 19000179, Jet, VH-A2T, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Embraer S.A., Alliance Airlines
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Alice Springs Airport, Northern Territory, The Granites Airport, Northern Territory, ERJ 190-100 IGW, 19000249, Jet, VH-A2V, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica, Alliance Airlines
AO-2025-010
ATSB releases Rottnest Island floatplane accident preliminary report
Pilot assessment of sea and weather conditions, operator risk controls, and assessment and approval for floatplane operations are among a range of factors the ATSB will consider as it…
Misinterpretation of aids to navigation contributed to a pilot launch grounding in Port Phillip Heads
Following the grounding of one of its pilot transfer launches in Port Phillip Heads, a Port of Melbourne pilotage services provider has developed additional operational guidance on the use of…
Runway excursion involving Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-TQM, at Mildura Airport, Victoria, on 25 February 2025
Mildura Airport, Victoria, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, DHC-8-315, 604, Turboprop, VH-TQM, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Minor, Bombardier Inc, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty. Limited
AO-2025-008
Seat falling from helicopter involving a Bell 206L-1, 15 km west of Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia, on 27 August 2024
AB-2024-037