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Accident site of Cessna 172 VH-ZZD
Pilots encouraged to seek ATC services if unsure
Pilots encouraged to seek ATC services if unsure of their position.
Search for MH370
The search for MH370 continues
Updated 25 February 2015 ...
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 39
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 39
Issue 39: The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
Government announces additional commissioner
Government announces additional commissioner
Mr Chris Manning has been appointed to the ATSB Commission with effect 9 March 2015 for a period of three years.
Piper PA-25 impact with wire
Powerlines may be invisible to the naked eye
Pilots are advised to use additional cues to identify powerlines, such as the power poles and buildings to which the powerlines may connect.
Accident site of Cessna 206, VH-KRR
Safe flight depends on reliable power
This incident highlights the importance of thorough pre-flight planning and monitoring and reassessing actual versus planned flight tracks and aircraft fuel consumption.
Accident side of Beech Aircraft Corp D17-S
In-flight engine failure
Pilots need to consider the effect of an in-flight engine failure at different altitudes has on the time available to manage that failure and identify a suitable forced landing area.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 38
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 38
Issue 38: The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
MH370 underwater search area in southern Indian Ocean
MH370—Call for Expressions of Interest
MH370—Call for Expressions of Interest to Prepare for Recovery Operations
Vehicle position post collision. Source: NT Police
Freight train and a utility
The train crew believed that the impact had derailed the locomotive and they were about to fall off the bridge and into the Katherine River.
Derailed or wagons. Source: ATSB
Derailment of ore train
The ATSB found that The ARTC’s inspection and maintenance practices were ineffective at identifying and correcting the deteriorating condition of track infrastructure exhibiting accelerated wear, such as 38A points at Spencer Junction.
Pacific National broad-gauge freight train, No. 9204V,
Freight train derailment
The ATSB found that the network control officer had established a standard-gauge route beyond signal DYN158 rather than the required broad-gauge route.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 37
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 37
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 9 investigation reports. Issue 37
Accident site of R22 helicopter VH-YPC
Fatality exposes danger of visual flight at night
Flying at night in remote areas without sufficient visual cues continues to be one of the most dangerous forms of flying, as evidenced by a recent fatal accident in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
Australian aviation wildlife strike statistics 2004 - 2013
Skies safe, despite wildlife hazards to aircraft
The rate that aircraft are striking wildlife has reduced in the past two years following four years’ of growth.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 36
Incorrect data entry still a problem
Data input errors continue to be a problem in aviation, with three recent incidents highlighting the need for greater attention to detail.
TSB review
ATSB welcomes findings from Canadian investigation review
The ATSB has welcomed the findings of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s (TSB’s) independent review into the ATSB’s investigation methodologies and processes.
Emerging trends in Australian aviation safety
Aviation safety trends under the spotlight
The ATSB’s first report of safety trends in Australian aviation reveals that while our skies remain safe, there are some shifting trends to watch.
ATSB Annual Report 2013-14
Australia’s transport safe, but can be improved: ATSB report
Australia’s transport industries are some of the safest in the world but more can be done to improve safety, according to the ATSB’s annual report.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 35
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 35
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. Issue 35
Accident site Cessna 172 and collision with tree
Cessna 172 collision with a tree near Albany WA
Pilots advised the sooner a condition that warrants a go-around is recognised, the safer the manoeuvre will be.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 33
ATSB releases new investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. Issue 34
Managing partial power loss in single-engine aircraft
Pilots warned of partial power loss dangers
The ATSB is urging pilots of single-engine aircraft to plan for partial power loss, following the release of a new educational video.
Crankshaft–prop-mounting flange faying surface
Jabiru in-flight propeller loss
In-flight propeller separation involving Jabiru Aircraft J430, north of French Island, Victoria.
Damage to VH-ESD tail rotor
Tail rotor blades struck foliage
The crew of a Bell 412 helicopter, were tasked to conduct a rescue in the Mount Spec area near Townsville, Queensland.
ATSB's confidential reporting scheme, REPCON
Sharing your transport safety concerns, confidentially
We’ve all been there. The moment when you see something that just doesn’t seem quite right.
 
Accident site of Cessna 172 VH-ZZD
Seek ATC services if unsure
Pilots encouraged to seek ATC services if unsure of their position.
 
Search for MH370
The search for MH370 continues
Updated 25 February 2015 ...
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 39
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
Issue 39: The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
 
Government announces additional commissioner
Details
Mr Chris Manning has been appointed to the ATSB Commission with effect 9 March 2015 for a period of three years.
 
Piper PA-25 impact with wire
Powerlines may be invisible to the naked eye
Pilots are advised to use additional cues to identify powerlines, such as the power poles and buildings to which the powerlines may connect.
 
Accident site of Cessna 206, VH-KRR
Safe flight depends on power
This incident highlights the importance of thorough pre-flight planning and monitoring and reassessing actual versus planned flight tracks and aircraft fuel consumption.
 
Accident side of Beech Aircraft Corp D17-S
In-flight engine failure
Pilots need to consider the effect of an in-flight engine failure at different altitudes has on the time available to manage that failure and identify a suitable forced landing area.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 38
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
Issue 38: The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
 
MH370 underwater search area in southern Indian Ocean
Call for Expressions of Interest
MH370—Call for Expressions of Interest to Prepare for Recovery Operations
 
Vehicle position post collision. Source: NT Police
Freight train and a utility
The train crew believed that the impact had derailed the locomotive and they were about to fall off the bridge and into the Katherine River.
 
Derailed or wagons. Source: ATSB
Derailment of ore train
The ATSB found that The ARTC’s inspection and maintenance practices were ineffective at identifying and correcting the deteriorating condition of track infrastructure exhibiting accelerated wear, such as 38A points at Spencer Junction.
 
Pacific National broad-gauge freight train, No. 9204V,
Freight train derailment
The ATSB found that the network control officer had established a standard-gauge route beyond signal DYN158 rather than the required broad-gauge route.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 37
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 9 investigation reports. Issue 37
 
Accident site of R22 helicopter VH-YPC
Danger of visual flight at night
Flying at night in remote areas without sufficient visual cues continues to be one of the most dangerous forms of flying, as evidenced by a recent fatal accident in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
 
Australian aviation wildlife strike statistics 2004 - 2013
Skies safe, despite wildlife hazards to aircraft
The rate that aircraft are striking wildlife has reduced in the past two years following four years’ of growth.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 36
Incorrect data entry still a problem
Data input errors continue to be a problem in aviation, with three recent incidents highlighting the need for greater attention to detail.
 
TSB review
Canadian investigation review
The ATSB has welcomed the findings of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s (TSB’s) independent review into the ATSB’s investigation methodologies and processes.
 
Emerging trends in Australian aviation safety
Aviation safety trends
The ATSB’s first report of safety trends in Australian aviation reveals that while our skies remain safe, there are some shifting trends to watch.
 
ATSB Annual Report 2013-14
Transport safe, but can be improved
Australia’s transport industries are some of the safest in the world but more can be done to improve safety, according to the ATSB’s annual report.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 35
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. Issue 35
 
Accident site Cessna 172 and collision with tree
Cessna 172 collision with a tree
Pilots advised the sooner a condition that warrants a go-around is recognised, the safer the manoeuvre will be.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 33
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. Issue 34
 
Managing partial power loss in single-engine aircraft
Pilots warned of partial power loss dangers
The ATSB is urging pilots of single-engine aircraft to plan for partial power loss, following the release of a new educational video.
 
Crankshaft–prop-mounting flange faying surface
Jabiru in-flight propeller loss
In-flight propeller separation involving Jabiru Aircraft J430, north of French Island, Victoria.
 
Damage to VH-ESD tail rotor
Tail rotor blades struck foliage
The crew of a Bell 412 helicopter, were tasked to conduct a rescue in the Mount Spec area near Townsville, Queensland.
 
 
 
The search for MH370 continues

The search for MH370 continues

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