ATSB investigations have resulted in many improvements to transport safety, according to a new research report, although problems with the procedures used to manage safety risk continue to be the most common issue in all three modes of transport.
Pilots of single-engine aircraft are at greater risk of having an accident following a partial engine power loss than they are of a full engine failure, according to the ATSB.
A partial engine power-loss occurs when the engine provides less power than that commanded by the pilot.
Agricultural pilots are being reminded of the dangers associated with flying near wires following the release of an ATSB booklet today.
An ATSB investigation into a fatal helicopter accident has highlighted the continuing risks facing pilots when flying around powerlines.
ATSB investigations resulted in major improvements to transport safety, according to a new research report.
The report examines safety issues-and resulting actions-identified by the ATSB across the aviation, marine and rail sectors during 2009-10.
A new ATSB investigation bulletin released today highlights five instances of aircraft coming too close to each other.
An interim ATSB investigation report has confirmed the sequence
of events that led to the 4 November 2010 uncontained engine
failure on board a Qantas A380 aircraft over Batam Island,
Indonesia.
The rate of fatal accidents in general aviation is 3½ times higher than for air transport activity according to an ATSB report.
Released today, the statistical report examines aviation accidents and incidents between 2001 and 2010 across all aviation types in Australia.
On Thursday 14 April 2011, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will hold a media briefing to accompany the release of its final investigation report into the 3 April 2010 grounding of Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng 1 on Douglas Shoal, off the coast of Queensland near Gladstone.
The ATSB will conduct an onsite media briefing on its investigation into the 30 March 2011 fatal aircraft accident at Moree, NSW.
The Investigator-in-Charge Mr David Grambauer will discuss factual information known to the ATSB at this time and will outline the investigation process.
