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ATSB investigates Finch Hatton aircraft accident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into an accident involving a SOCATA TB20 Trinidad single-engine light aircraft in the Eungella National Park, west of Mackay. The aircraft collided with steep, mountainous terrain near Finch Hatton, on Saturday morning. Transport safety investigators from the ATSB’s Brisbane office with experience in aircraft operations and maintenance are travelling to the area on Sunday as part of the evidence collection phase of the investigation. They will collect and…
ATSB to investigate Hawks Nest helicopter accident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into a helicopter accident near Hawks Nest, NSW. The Robinson R66 single-engine turbine helicopter, which was reported missing on Thursday evening, was located on Saturday in waters off Yacaaba Headland, near Hawks Nest, by NSW Police with the assistance of ATSB transport safety investigators. The ATSB has deployed a team of four transport safety investigators with expertise in aircraft operations and maintenance to the area from its…
Safety action taken following Sunshine Coast runway incursion incident
A light aircraft’s runway incursion which led to a 737 airliner conducting a go-around, highlights the importance of pilots being aware of the most up-to-date information for the airports…
Moorabbin near-collision further highlights the importance of ADS-B IN
In mid-October 2023, a Sling light sport aircraft and a Piper Cherokee operating in the Moorabbin training area, south-east of Melbourne came within 100 metres of each other while both…
Annual Statement of Compliance with the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework
This statement outlines and confirms ATSB’s commitment to child safety and compliance with the requirements of the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework, for the 2023/24 financial year.  The ATSB is committed to promoting and maintaining a culture that provides a safe environment for children. The ATSB is committed to child safety and complies with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework. As part of our commitment, the ATSB: has an internal Child Safety Policy which is supported by the senior leadership team. The Child Safety Policy details the responsibilities and obligations of ATSB…
Safety recommendations issued after Saab 340 taxied for flight with horizontal stabiliser bung not removed
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued two safety recommendations following an incident where a horizontal stabiliser bung was not removed from a Saab 340 regional airliner prior…
Technical assistance to the National Transportation Safety Board investigation of an Airborne Australia Edge XT-912-L collision with terrain near Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States, on 5 November 2022
AA-2023-006
Runway incursion involving Lancair, VH-VKP and Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-TQZ, at Mildura Airport, Victoria, on 29 September 2023
Mildura Airport, Melbourne Airport, DHC-8-315, 555, Turboprop, VH-TQZ, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Bombardier Inc, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty. Limited
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Mildura Airport, LANCAIR, 17, Piston, VH-VKP, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Nil, Amateur Built Aircraft
AO-2023-050
Airvan runway excursion highlights the importance of going around when stable approach criteria not met
An unstable approach due to excessive height and airspeed contributed to an Airvan charter aircraft overrunning the runway on landing at Rat Island, Western Australia, an ATSB investigation…
Technical assistance to the Accident Investigation Commission of Papua New Guinea investigation of a collision with terrain involving a Bell Helicopters 407, registered P2-HSN at Gebrau Airstrip, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, on 22 September 2023
AA-2023-005