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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.

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.

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.

Ship operators need to ensure that they have an appropriate process in place to properly manage the level of crew fatigue according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

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.

Aircraft take-off performance errors resulting from simple human data calculation or entry occur too frequently but can be avoided or detected, according to an ATSB research report, released today.