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the bulk carrier Furness Melbourne
Mariners urged to keep a proper lookout
The ATSB found that a proper lookout was not being kept on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision.
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ATSB Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 24
A collection of aviation investigations covering a range of safety issues
The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 24 contains 15 investigation reports.
Cessna U206F amphibious aircraft, VH-UBI, after the accident
Human error can occur at any time
This accident highlights the importance of following procedures and diligently completing checklists.
Dash 8 aircraft
Too steep an approach
The risks associated with the handling of an approach to land have been highlighted by the ATSB after a Dash 8’s approach set off its warning system.
Dark night sky
Night flight risks for VFR pilots
The fatal accident involving a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee highlights the risks of flying at night under the visual flight rules (VFR).
Overview of the station
Signals passed at danger
The ATSB has identified issues with fatigue management after a train passed three signals without taking any action.
Bell helicopter VH-KHJ
Know the risk of carburettor icing before flying
On 23 July 2013, a Bell 47G2A helicopter flying on a local photography flight from Lake Manchester, Qld sustained a total power loss.
Pilots recollection of the approximate track
A glider and a helicopter fly too closev
A serious incident which saw a glider and a helicopter come too close to each other shows the dangers and responsibilities that exist at Australia’s non-towered aerodromes.
Accident site of the Cessna 172N
A fatal wirestrike
As it came into land, a Cessna 172N struck a powerline, leaving two people injured and one person dead.
View from an aircraft in the group about 40 km south-east Cape Ford
Be well informed about weather
The ATSB is warning pilots of the dangers of flying over water in low visibility conditions...
Stall warning events
Stall warning events
An ATSB research report into stall warning events has given new insights into the way in which Australian pilots respond when flying at the margins of safe flight.
ATSB Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 23
A collection of new ATSB investigations covers a range of safety issues
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 13 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 23 covers short, office-based investigations.
Aviation Occurrence Statistics report
New ATSB report paints a portrait of aviation safety in Australia
Research report focusses on occurrences over the last ten years, identifying improvements and problems.
4WD at the accident site
Fatal level crossing collision
The ATSB is urging drivers to be vigilant at railway level crossings, to observe road warning signs, obey road rules and look out for trains.
Radar screen breakdown of separation
Report reveals low aircraft separation risk
A research report released today by the ATSB reveals that the vast majority of loss of aircraft separation occurrences in Australia present little or no risk of collision, but more can be done to improve safety.
Derailed wagons near Lowdina, Tasmania
A twist in the Rail
A derailment that spilled about 89 litres of phosphoric acid has shown the critical importance of detecting track defects before they cause an accident.
Derailment sends eight train wagons off the track
Derailment sends eight train wagons off the track
The ATSB determined that a combination of hot weather and track disturbance activities resulted in a misalignment of the track and a freight train derailment.
Confusion brings two aircraft too close together
Confusion brings two aircraft too close together
The benefits of having an operational transponder was recently demonstrated when a Fokker and Cessna’s close proximity activated the collision avoidance system.
Flying in the darkness
Flying in the darkness
A helicopter accident at Horn Island has shown the challenges that can accompany night operations, as well as the speed with which things can suddenly go wrong.
 
the bulk carrier Furness Melbourne
Keep a proper lookout
The ATSB found that a proper lookout was not being kept on either vessel in the time leading up to the collision.
 
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ATSB Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 24
Short Investigations
The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 24 contains 15 investigation reports.
 
Cessna U206F amphibious aircraft, VH-UBI, after the accident
Human error can occur at any time
This accident highlights the importance of following procedures and diligently completing checklists.
 
Dash 8 aircraft
Too steep an approach
The risks associated with the handling of an approach to land have been highlighted by the ATSB after a Dash 8’s approach set off its warning system.
 
Dark night sky
Night flight risks for VFR pilots
The fatal accident involving a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee highlights the risks of flying at night under the visual flight rules (VFR).
 
Overview of the station
Signals passed at danger
The ATSB has identified issues with fatigue management after a train passed three signals without taking any action.
 
Bell helicopter VH-KHJ
Risks of carburettor icing
On 23 July 2013, a Bell 47G2A helicopter flying on a local photography flight from Lake Manchester, Qld sustained a total power loss.
 
Pilots recollection of the approximate track
Glider & helicopter too close
A serious incident which saw a glider and a helicopter come too close to each other shows the dangers and responsibilities that exist at Australia’s non-towered aerodromes.
 
Accident site of the Cessna 172N
A fatal wirestrike
As it came into land, a Cessna 172N struck a powerline, leaving two people injured and one person dead.
 
View from an aircraft in the group about 40 km south-east Cape Ford
Be well informed about weather
The ATSB is warning pilots of the dangers of flying over water in low visibility conditions...
 
Stall warning events
Stall warning events
An ATSB research report into stall warning events has given new insights into the way in which Australian pilots respond when flying at the margins of safe flight.
 
ATSB Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 23
Aviation Bulletin issue 23
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 13 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 23 covers short, office-based investigations.
 
Aviation Occurrence Statistics report
Aviation Occurrence Statistics 2003 to 2012
Research report focusses on occurrences over the last ten years, identifying improvements and problems.
 
4WD at the accident site
Fatal level crossing collision
The ATSB is urging drivers to be vigilant at railway level crossings, to observe road warning signs, obey road rules and look out for trains.
 
Radar screen breakdown of separation
Report reveals low aircraft separation risk
A research report released today by the ATSB reveals that the vast majority of loss of aircraft separation occurrences in Australia present little or no risk of collision, but more can be done to improve safety.
 
Derailed wagons near Lowdina, Tasmania
A twist in the Rail
A derailment that spilled about 89 litres of phosphoric acid has shown the critical importance of detecting track defects before they cause an accident.
 
Derailment sends eight train wagons off the track
Derailment sends eight train wagons off the track
The ATSB determined that a combination of hot weather and track disturbance activities resulted in a misalignment of the track and a freight train derailment.
 
Confusion brings two aircraft too close together
Confusion brings two aircraft too close together
The benefits of having an operational transponder was recently demonstrated when a Fokker and Cessna’s close proximity activated the collision avoidance system.
 
Flying in the darkness
Flying in the darkness
A helicopter accident at Horn Island has shown the challenges that can accompany night operations, as well as the speed with which things can suddenly go wrong.
 
Fire vehicle crosses runway during take-off
Fire vehicle crosses runway during take-off
A radio dead zone or an underpowered portable radio may have contributed to a loss of communication between an aircraft and an aviation rescue fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle.
 
 
 
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