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Support Greg support Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Support Greg support Vinnies
A video message from ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood...
Know your drone and the rules to fly safely
Know your drone
The ATSB encourages everyone flying drones to fully understand the operating rules.
Metro Trains Melbourne passenger train derailed near Rushall Station in Melbourne, Victoria
Rail lubrication derailment risk
Effective rail lubricator maintenance reduces derailment risk.
Privancy Awareness Week 13 to 19 May 2018
Privacy Awareness Week
ATSB is proud to be a supporter of this year’s Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 13 to 19 May 2018.
Cairns Airport, Queensland
Use your FMS effectively
A flight path deviation in Cairns highlights the need to use FMS effectively .
Helicopter underwater escape training (HUET)
Safety advisory notice issued
A fatal helicopter accident has led to the ATSB issuing a safety advisory notice.
AirAsia X Airbus A330
Prepare for engine failure
Preparation, training and procedures help crew manage a rare engine failure by birdstrike.
ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood with Dr Rob Lee AO in December 2017
ATSB bids farewell to one of our own
It is our melancholy duty to advise that Dr Rob Lee AO, passed away peacefully on Friday morning 27 April 2018.
Signal control system, Ballarat, Victoria
Rail safety starts with good design
Investigation shows rail safety relies on effective systems design
Some of the damage to Cessna 206, VH-WZX, after striking a fence the aircraft impacted with a tree.
Know when to go-around
Know your decision point to avoid the dangers of a late go-around.
ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood recognised for his significant contribution to Australian aviation with a prestigious award from Aviation/Aerospace Australia (A/AA)
Chief Commissioner honoured
ATSB Chief Commissioner has been recognised for his contribution to Australian aviation.
Chief Commissioner Greg Hood with Barnie van Wyk, CEO St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn
Vinnies CEO Sleepout launched
ATSB Chief Commissioner will once again participate in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.
Accident site of Cessna 172S, VH-ZEW, near Millbrook, Victoria
Flying against the autopilot
Pilots need to know how their aircraft’s avionics and autopilot will react
The ATSB is now producing briefs that describe safety occurrences.
New Occurrence Briefs
The ATSB is now producing briefs that describe safety occurrences.
Rail R U Ok?
Rail R U Ok? Day
We support the Rail R U Ok? campaign to create a safer rail industry.
Emirates Airline A380 aircraft
Alpha-numeric call signs
The ATSB acknowledges the recent introduction of alpha-numeric air traffic control call signs by Emirates Airline.
Ms Carolyn Walsh and Mr Chris Manning with the ATSB’s Chief Commissioner Greg Hood
Commissioners reappointed
The ATSB welcomes the reappointment of Carolyn Walsh and Chris Manning as members of the ATSB Commission.
Robinson R44, VH-WRR, ditched near Hamilton Island, Queensland
Emergency ditching preparation
ATSB report highlights how proper preparation can reduce the risk of injury from emergency situations such as ditching.
Damage to freight train 8426N
Level crossing collision
The ATSB calls on road vehicle drivers to approach railway crossings with caution.
Qantas B737 aircraft
Qantas takes steps to improve safety
Qantas has issued a safety information notice to its pilots after an accident left two cabin crew members injured.
ATSB Transport Safety Investigator Sarah Fien at work
International Women’s Day 2018
On International Women’s Day ATSB recognises the achievement of women in science, technology, engineering and maths.
ATSB investigators at work
Investigation process
The ATSB is providing further insight into its investigation processes.
Smart phone image of VH-PHU’s main rotor blade tip strike with intruding vegetation. Source: Allister Gleeson
Be aware when flying near obstacles
Pilots need to be aware of surroundings when flying in confined and new places.
Foreign object damage involving an Airbus A320, VH-VGY at Auckland, New Zealand
Avoid debris damage
Staff need to know their responsibilities to report foreign objects near aircraft
The Airplane Factory Sling 4, VH-BEG
Watch your weight
A collision with terrain of a Sling 4 aircraft demonstrates the importance of pilots calculating their aircraft’s weight and balance correctly.
Fuel exhaustion: Not knowing how much fuel is on board
Avoid the avoidable – know your fuel
The ATSB is reminding pilots of the need to continue to educate themselves about the risks and controls involved in effective fuel management.
 
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Support Greg support Vinnies
A video message from ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood...
 
Know your drone
The ATSB encourages everyone flying drones to fully understand the operating rules.
 
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Rail lubrication derailment risk
Effective rail lubricator maintenance reduces derailment risk.
 
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Privacy Awareness Week
ATSB is proud to be a supporter of this year’s Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 13 to 19 May 2018.
 
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Use your FMS effectively
A flight path deviation in Cairns highlights the need to use FMS effectively .
 
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Safety advisory notice issued
A fatal helicopter accident has led to the ATSB issuing a safety advisory notice.
 
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Prepare for engine failure
Preparation, training and procedures help crew manage a rare engine failure by birdstrike.
 
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Farewell to one of our own
It is our melancholy duty to advise that Dr Rob Lee AO, passed away peacefully on Friday morning 27 April 2018.
 
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Safety starts with good design
Investigation shows rail safety relies on effective systems design
 
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Know when to go-around
Know your decision point to avoid the dangers of a late go-around.
 
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Chief Commissioner honoured
ATSB Chief Commissioner has been recognised for his contribution to Australian aviation.
 
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Vinnies CEO Sleepout launched
ATSB Chief Commissioner will once again participate in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.
 
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Flying against the autopilot
Pilots need to know how their aircraft’s avionics and autopilot will react
 
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New Occurrence Briefs
The ATSB is now producing briefs that describe safety occurrences.
 
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Supporting Rail R U Ok? Day
We support the Rail R U Ok? campaign to create a safer rail industry.
 
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Alpha-numeric call signs
The ATSB acknowledges the recent introduction of alpha-numeric air traffic control call signs by Emirates Airline.
 
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Commissioners reappointed
The ATSB welcomes the reappointment of Carolyn Walsh and Chris Manning as members of the ATSB Commission.
 
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Prepared for ditching
ATSB report highlights how proper preparation can reduce the risk of injury from emergency situations such as ditching.
 
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Level crossing collision
The ATSB calls on road vehicle drivers to approach railway crossings with caution.
 
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Qantas takes steps to improve safety
Qantas has issued a safety information notice to its pilots after an accident left two cabin crew members injured.
 
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International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day ATSB recognises the achievement of women in science, technology, engineering and maths.
 
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Investigation process
The ATSB is providing further insight into its investigation processes.
 
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Flying near obstacles
Pilots need to be aware of surroundings when flying in confined and new places.
 
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Avoid debris damage
Staff need to know their responsibilities to report foreign objects near aircraft
 
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Watch your weight
A collision with terrain of a Sling 4 aircraft demonstrates the importance of pilots calculating their aircraft’s weight and balance correctly.
 
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Avoid the avoidable – fuel starvation
The ATSB is reminding pilots of the need to continue to educate themselves about the risks and controls involved in effective fuel management.
 
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Rail Safety Collaboration
The Queensland Government is working collaboratively with the ATSB to improve rail safety.
 
 
 
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Know your drone

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