Back to top
AvSafety panel discuss lessons learned from VFR into IMC incident
In this episode from CASA’s AvSafey panel discussion series, a panel of experts analyses our investigation into a VFR into IMC incident involving a Piper PA-28 near Warrnambool, Victoria…
FOI Disclosure 2023-24
Date of access (date decision released to applicant) FOI reference number Description of documents Documents released Access 9 April 2024 FOI 23-24(19) Non-restricted documents related to the factual inquiry and investigation of an aircraft accident involving VHMSF, that departed from Canberra, ACT Airport (CBR) which ultimately crashed near Gundaroo, NSW on 6 October 2023 [investigation number AO-2023-045].  Specifically, we request the following information: 1. Copies of any Air Traffic Accident Package or Aviation…
Changes made to training after Sydney Airport hard landing
Safety actions have been taken by Virgin Australia and a type rating provider following a hard landing involving a 737 airliner earlier this year, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau final…
Concern regarding the lightship verification for Class 1 (passenger) vessels
RM2023-00002
Preliminary report details Bell 204 accident, pilot’s underwater escape
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the collision with water of a fire-fighting helicopter at a property in Tarome, in…
Unmarked collision hazard on the [Location] aerodrome
RA2022-00013
The ATSB forwarded the advice from CASA to the aerodrome operator for their consideration. 
Video: Tips for flying in the Top End wet season
The ATSB recently joined CASA, Airservices and the BoM in Darwin to engage with local pilots about the challenges and risks when flying in the Top End during the wet season. This…
Preliminary report into Melbourne take-offs past temporary runway end
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has detailed early evidence gathered in its ongoing investigation into two incidents where widebody airliners took off beyond the end of a temporarily…
Fuel management, emergency procedure lessons from WA beach ditching
A ditching accident off Leighton Beach, Western Australia highlights the importance of proper fuel management, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation final report notes.…
MPV Everest engine room fire highlights the risks and challenges of operating in harsh, remote conditions
A fire on board a multi-purpose vessel chartered by the Australian Antarctic Division while transiting the Southern Ocean highlights the risks and challenges of operating in harsh, remote…