Aviation

Robinson R22 helicopter pilots are being cautioned of a drive
belt risk following a fatal accident in north-west Queensland.

The ATSB's successful retrieval of flight data from a badly
damaged aircraft has been described as a 'breakthrough' by Royal
New Zealand Air Force authorities.

An ATSB investigation into a fatal helicopter accident has highlighted the continuing risks facing pilots when flying around powerlines.

Agricultural pilots are being reminded of the dangers associated with flying near wires following the release of an ATSB booklet today.

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.

A new ATSB investigation bulletin released today highlights five instances of aircraft coming too close to each other.

Operators of Robinson R44 helicopters are being advised to inspect the security of their helicopters' hydraulic-boost servos following a fatal accident at Cessnock Aerodrome, NSW.

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.

The importance of maintaining situational awareness and the risks of pilot distraction are two of the major safety lessons featured in the latest edition of the ATSB's investigation bulletin, released today.