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Flight below minima incidents highlight data entry risks
Two separate occurrences in which 737 airliners flew below minimum altitude on the same arrival and approach into Cairns Airport, demonstrate the risks associated with data entry errors, and…
Watch out for trains – ATSB supports Rail Safety Week
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is again supporting the TrackSAFE Foundation’s Rail Safety Week as a valuable opportunity to amplify important safety messaging focused on…
Testing and analysis on modification design not completed prior to Elwood balloon incident
An ATSB investigation into a serious hot air balloon incident in a Melbourne bayside suburb last year highlights the importance of engineering rigour in analysis, design and testing.…
Technical assistance to the Defence Flight Safety Bureau in support of MRH-90 Taipan helicopter accident, near Hamilton Island, Queensland on 28 July 2023
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Trans-Tasman engine failure event highlights benefits of effective decision making
A 737 flight crew’s response to an engine failure over the Tasman Sea earlier this year highlights the benefits of effective decision-making and management of an unexpected situation, an…
Northern Territory R44 sightseeing helicopter accident highlights aircraft maintenance lessons
A sightseeing helicopter accident as a result of a seized bearing demonstrates the importance of ensuring all aircraft parts are maintained in accordance with regulations and manufacturer…
ATSB welcomes new Commissioner
On behalf of the ATSB’s Commission and staff, we welcome the appointment of Mr Peter Wilson as our Aviation Commissioner. Mr Wilson certainly has an impressive aviation pedigree, commencing his…
Caboolture airfield collision investigation update
ATSB transport safety investigators returned to Caboolture airfield this morning to continue collecting evidence as part of their investigation into yesterday’s tragic fatal mid-air collision. An initial analysis of a number of sources of video footage showed that the Piper Pawnee glider tug aircraft was returning to land at the airfield on runway 06, while the Jabiru J430 was in the process of taking off from runway 11.    …
Caboolture aircraft collision
The ATSB has launched a transport safety investigation into a collision between two single-engine light aircraft at Caboolture airfield, Queensland on Friday. It was reported that the collision occurred shortly after 10:30 am local time, when a Jabiru J430 was taking off from one runway while a Piper Pawnee was landing on a crossing runway. Tragically, both occupants of the Jabiru were fatally injured. The Pawnee pilot was uninjured. Investigators from the ATSB’s Brisbane office arrived on site this afternoon, while additional investigators from Canberra will be on-site tomorrow morning.…
Mid-air collision involving Jabiru J430, VH-EDJ, and Piper PA-25-235, VH-SPA, at Caboolture Airfield, Queensland, on 28 July 2023
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Caboolture ALA, Caboolture ALA, PA-25-235, 25-5008, Piston, VH-SPA, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Substantial, Piper Aircraft Corp, Caboolture Gliding Club
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Caboolture ALA, Caboolture ALA, 172R, 17280252, Piston, VH-EVR, Flying Training, Cessna Aircraft Company, Airwork Aviation
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