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Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 18 cover
New bulletin of aviation investigations provides valuable lessons
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 18 covers short, office-based investigations.
Blog post: Focusing our investigative resources
Blog post: Focusing our investigative resources
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post 'Focusing our investigative resources'.
Ambulance Service of New South Wales rescue helicopter
Winching rescue turns fatal
The ATSB is warning of the dangers of improvising or modifying established procedures after a winching accident resulted in the death of a paramedic.
Airship 11
Runaway airship
An unmanned airship was on a test flight when its remote-pilot lost control. Read more...
Graphic image of wake turbulence
Buckle up while flying
Passengers are being reminded to fasten their seatbelts at all times while seated.
Accident site of VH-GWS at Hallston Victoria
The continued danger of partial power loss
Partial power loss after takeoff in single-engine aircraft — a problem that the ATSB has been emphasising to the aviation community.
Robinson R44 accident site
Pilot focus crucial to safe flying
Pilots are being urged to remain focused at all stages of flight following an in-flight distraction that resulted in a fatal accident.
Shattered windshield
Jet windshield cracks
The swift actions of a jet’s flight crew following a shattered windshield in flight has shown how good flight planning can make all the difference.
Robinson R22 helicopter
Helicopter pilots reminded: know your aircraft and its limits
Robinson R22 helicopter pilots are being reminded to know the limits of their aircraft following the release of the ATSB investigation report into the reliability of the R22 belt drive system.
Rail undetected problems
Undetected problems
ATSB is reminding rail operators of the need for effective inspection regimes and to ensure that rail components meet service requirements.
Australian Shipping Occurrence Statistics
Shipping accidents frequent but avoidable
Shipping accidents are more frequent than is widely believed but most of these accidents are preventable according to a new ATSB maritime safety report released today.
ATSB’s Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin – Issue 17
Aviation investigation bulletin shares important safety lessons
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 17 covers short, office-based investigations.
Washout on edge of airstrip
Take extra care on unsealed runways
A runway accident involving a Cessna T210 reinforces the need for pilots to take extreme care when using unsealed runways.
Accident site
Don’t be afraid to go around
A go-around is always a viable option when pilots experience any problems during landing.
 
Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 18 cover
New aviation investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 18 covers short, office-based investigations.
 
Blog post: Focusing our investigative resources
Focusing our investigative resources
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post 'Focusing our investigative resources'.
 
Ambulance Service of New South Wales rescue helicopter
Winching rescue turns fatal
The ATSB is warning of the dangers of improvising or modifying established procedures after a winching accident resulted in the death of a paramedic.
 
Airship 11
Runaway airship
An unmanned airship was on a test flight when its remote-pilot lost control. Read more...
 
Graphic image of wake turbulence
Buckle up while flying
Passengers are being reminded to fasten their seatbelts at all times while seated.
 
Accident site of VH-GWS at Hallston Victoria
The dangers of partial power loss
Partial power loss after takeoff in single-engine aircraft — a problem that the ATSB has been emphasising to the aviation community.
 
Robinson R44 accident site
Pilot focus crucial to safe flying
Pilots are being urged to remain focused at all stages of flight following an in-flight distraction that resulted in a fatal accident.
 
Shattered windshield
Jet windshield cracks
The swift actions of a jet’s flight crew following a shattered windshield in flight has shown how good flight planning can make all the difference.
 
Robinson R22 helicopter
Helicopter pilots reminded: know your aircraft and its limits
Robinson R22 helicopter pilots are being reminded to know the limits of their aircraft following the release of the ATSB investigation report into the reliability of the R22 belt drive system.
 
Rail undetected problems
Undetected problems
ATSB is reminding rail operators of the need for effective inspection regimes and to ensure that rail components meet service requirements.
 
Australian Shipping Occurrence Statistics
Shipping accidents frequent but avoidable
Shipping accidents are more frequent than is widely believed but most of these accidents are preventable according to a new ATSB maritime safety report released today.
 
ATSB’s Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin – Issue 17
Aviation Investigation Bulletin 17
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 17 covers short, office-based investigations.
 
Washout on edge of airstrip
Take care on unsealed runways
A runway accident involving a Cessna T210 reinforces the need for pilots to take extreme care when using unsealed runways.
 
Accident site
Don’t be afraid to go around
A go-around is always a viable option when pilots experience any problems during landing.
 
The accident site - Pt Flinders Causeway Road near Pt Germein, South Australia
The danger at level crossings
The continuing problem of road users failing to yield to trains at level crossings has been highlighted in the ATSB’s latest investigation into the fatal 2012 accident near Port Germein in South Australia.
 
 
 
Blog post: Focusing our investigative resources

Blog post: Focusing our investigative resources

The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post 'Focusing our investigative resources'. Read more

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