The lessons from tragic accidents following flight into cloud or
poor visibility are often ignored or forgotten, according to the
ATSB. Some pilots who are only qualified to fly when visibility is
good (visual flight) remain exposed to significant risk of a fatal
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will conduct an independent systemic investigation into operations on the interstate rail line between Sydney and Melbourne in response to a request from the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP.
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.
