Scenic flight’s forced landing
Recent practice of emergency procedures helped a pilot to conduct a successful forced landing in difficult terrain.
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Fuel exhaustion forced landing
Fuel exhaustion results in a forced landing of a Cessna 172 into scrubland near Kalgoorlie.
ATSB, DFSB renew partnership
The ATSB has renewed its partnership with the Defence Flight Safety Bureau.
Top End presents significant risks
Flying during the build-up in the Top End presents significant weather risks.
Unreliable airspeed indication
Airbus is updating software on its A320 aircraft to ensure pilots receive alerts in priority.
Stall warning recovery training
Qantas has incorporated complex stall warning recovery events in lesson plans for its B747 flight crews.
Freight train derailment
The derailment of an empty coal train highlights how track defects can deteriorate faster than expected.
Thrust reverser deactivation
A reminder that a failure to follow procedure, such as functional checks, can result in consequences.
Contact with wharf
A harbour master and pilot were unaware of fender height limitations.
VFR into IMC
Weather-related accidents continue to cause fatal accidents in general aviation.
Latest birdstrike stats released
The latest figures on wildlife strikes shows the importance of reporting to the ATSB.
Runaway loaded ore train
Preliminary report released into runaway loaded ore train.
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Engine failure and forced landing involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8 Airvan, VH-BFL, near Bellburn Airstrip Western Australia, on 14 May 2018 - final report release
This accident highlights the importance of frequent emergency procedures training. The pilot’s handling of the forced landing contributed positively to the survivability of this accident in difficult terrain.
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Fuel exhaustion and forced landing involving Cessna 172M VH-TUX 72 km south of Kalgoorlie Boulder Aerodrome, Western Australia, 5 January 2018 - final report release
The forced landing of a Cessna 172 into scrubland south-west of Kalgoorlie Airport, Western Australia, following fuel exhaustion again highlights the need for continued pilot education on the risks and controls associated with fuel management.
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Loss of control involving Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-OWJ, near Merredin, Western Australia, on 14 April 2019 - new investigation
It was reported that, while climbing through 2,600 ft, the aircraft sustained an uncommanded pitch down and descent, after regaining control the pilot returned the aircraft to Merredin.
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Assistance to the Accident Investigation Board Norway investigation into the propulsion failure of Viking Sky, Hustadvika, Norway, on 23 March 2019
At the AIBN's request, the ATSB is assisting with the collection of information relevant to the investigation into the propulsion failure of the Viking Sky passenger cruise ship.
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Collision with terrain involving Cessna 182, VH-DJN, 14 km SSW of Atherton Aerodrome, Queensland, on 8 April 2019 - new investigation
The ATSB is investigating the collision with terrain involving a Cessna 182G, registered VH-DJN, which occurred 14 km south-south-west of Atherton Aerodrome, Queensland.
Don't push it, LAND IT
Making an early decision to land your helicopter during the onset of an abnormal situation will reduce the likelihood of an accident.
In an effort to encourage precautionary landings, the ATSB is encouraging helicopter pilots to ‘don’t push it, land it’ if they encounter an abnormal situation while in flight.
Jointly developed and supported by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA), ‘Don’t push it, land it’ is safety messaging that encourages all helicopter pilots, no matter their experience or the type of helicopter they fly, to make a precautionary landing if they experience a situation that just isn’t right.