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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.
Know your drone and the rules to fly safely
Know your drone
The ATSB encourages everyone flying drones to fully understand the operating rules.
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.
ATSB Executive Director of Transport Safety Mr Nat Nagy by the state Department of Transport and Main Roads General Manager Mr Dennis Walsh
Rail Safety Collaboration
The Queensland Government is working collaboratively with the ATSB to improve rail safety.
The vehicle involved was a white, 2015 Toyota Camry rental vehicle
Driver did not see or hear the train
Road drivers must be extra alert to the warning signs at passive railway level crossings.
Near hit with detrained passengers on track, Kilbride, NSW, on 22 May 2014
Ensure protection for passengers
A train driver had to emergency-brake to avoid hitting passengers from an evacuated train.
Airbus A320 registered PK-AXY and operated by PT Indonesia AirAsia
Ensuring a stablised approach
A serious incident shows the importance of understanding aircraft systems and cockpit procedures.
Australian Aviation Safety Statistics 2007-2016
Australian Aviation Safety Statistics 2007-2016
The ATSB has released its annual statistical review of Australian aviation safety occurrences, Australian Aviation Safety Occurrences, 2007 – 2016.
Robinson R22 helicopter registered VH-YLY
Flying into darkness
A tragic accident has shown the danger of flying into darkness when only trained to fly in daylight hours.
Damaged runway threshold lights
Too low on approach
ATSB identifies need to manage workloads to avoid descending too low on approach.
Senior Transport Safety Investigator Mike Hooley discusses transport safety investigation with Indonesian students.
Training in Marine Safety Investigation
Australia and Indonesia continue to share information and insights into transport safety investigation
 
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Know when to go-around
Know your decision point to avoid the dangers of a late go-around.
 
Know your drone
The ATSB encourages everyone flying drones to fully understand the operating rules.
 
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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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Driver didn't see the train
Road drivers must be extra alert to the warning signs at passive railway level crossings.
 
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Ensure protection for passengers
A train driver had to emergency-brake to avoid hitting passengers from an evacuated train.
 
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Ensuring a stablised approach
A serious incident shows the importance of understanding aircraft systems and cockpit procedures.
 
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Aviation Safety Statistics
The ATSB has released its annual statistical review of Australian aviation safety occurrences, Australian Aviation Safety Occurrences, 2007 – 2016.
 
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Flying into darkness
A tragic accident has shown the danger of flying into darkness when only trained to fly in daylight hours.
 
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Too low on approach
ATSB identifies need to manage workloads to avoid descending too low on approach.
 
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Training in Marine Safety Investigation
Australia and Indonesia continue to share information and insights into transport safety investigation
 
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Freight aircraft flies too low
ATSB investigation shows the importance of a clear plan that is known by everyone involved.
 
 
 
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Know your drone

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