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Commissioner Noel Hart
Noel Hart reappointed
The ATSB welcomes the reappointment of Noel Hart to the ATSB Commission.
Know your drone and the rules to fly safely
Know your drone
The ATSB encourages everyone flying drones to fully understand the operating rules.
Greg Hood Chief Commissioner
ATSB’s Corporate Plan
The ATSB has released its latest corporate plan, outlining the agency’s priorities, deliverables and challenges for the coming four years.
Former ATSB Senior Transport Safety Investigator Joe Hattley
Safeskies conference 2017
Former ATSB Investigator Joe Hattley has been appointed as the manager of the Safeskies 2017 conference.
ATSB’s Chief Commissioner Greg Hood presented at the Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia’s inaugural Canberra Summit
Encouraging women in aviation and aerospace
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner Greg Hood presented at the Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia’s inaugural Canberra Summit at the National Museum of Australia on team leadership and mentorship....
MH370: The 7th Arc
MH370 satellite imagery analysis
The ATSB has released two reports which analyse data gathered during the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Transport Safety Investigator Ken Kell, with ndonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) flight recorder specialist Andreas Hananto, ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hoos and ATSB Manager International Richard Batt
ATSB and NTSC working together
Indonesian NTSC flight recorder specialist Andreas Hananto continues to hone his flight data recovery and analysis skills...
CASA acting Chief Executive Officer / Director of Aviation Safety Graeme Crawford, Transport Safety Investigation Manager Derek Hoffmeister and ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood
ATSB secures drone qualifications
The ATSB has been issued with a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator’s Certificate from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
The 7th Arc
MH370 sea floor data released
Bathymetry data from the search for flight MH370 has been released by Geoscience Australia.
Weather research released
Weather research released
New ATSB research expected to double chances of landing safely during unforecast weather.
Engine shutdown and collision report
Engine shutdown and collision report
ATSB report emphasises the need for operators to heed the advice of aircraft manufacturers.
Chief Commissioner Greg Hood and the Honourable Willie Tokataake, Minister for Information, Communication, Transport and Tourism Development
ATSB welcomes delegation of aviation experts from the Republic of Kiribati
A delegation of aviation experts from the Republic of Kiribati visited the ATSB on Tuesday, 27 June to discuss possible ways to work cooperatively in matters of aviation safety investigation.
Cessna Aircraft Company U206G aircraft
Fatal skydiving accident
A multi-fatal accident involving a Cessna U206G aircraft has resulted in the ATSB issuing recommendations to improve the safety of skydiving operations in Australia.
ATSB policy update: naming organisations in reports
Naming organisations in reports
From 1 July 2017, the ATSB’s policy will provide for identifying most organisations in its transport safety investigations.
Please help ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood fight homelessness
Please help ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood fight homelessness.
Greg Hood is participating in the CEO Sleepout to support people experiencing homelessness in Australia.
Saudi Arabian aviation safety investigator Abdulrahman Younis with ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood
Saudi safety investigator embraces global outreach
Saudi Arabian aviation safety investigator Abdulrahman Younis is the first from his country to attend an ATSB training course—but he promises there will be many more to come.
Photograph showing damaged upper vehicle ramp near Spirit of Tasmania II’s bow. Source: Debbie Storz via www.abc.net.au/new
Mooring incident prompts ship safety improvements
The management company of the Spirit of Tasmania II has implemented a raft of changes in response to an ATSB investigation MO-2016-001 into a mooring incident at Station Pier, Melbourne, in January 2016.
ATSB Commissioners and the Commissioners of the PNG Accident Investigation Commission (AIC)
Enhancing regional transport safety
A fourth annual meeting between the ATSB Commissioners and the Commissioners of the PNG Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) held in Brisbane today will further enhance our northern neighbour’s independence in aviation safety investigations.
Australian aviation legend Peter Lloyd AC OBE MID
Aviation legend donates historic propeller
Australian aviation legend Peter Lloyd AC OBE MID today donated the propeller from a Supermarine Walrus aircraft to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
Replica flaperons at sea
CSIRO releases new MH370 drift modelling report
A new report released by the CSIRO today further confirms the most likely location of MH370 is in the new search area identified by the First Principles Review, conducted in November last year.
ATSB investigators recently trained in the use of a new remotely piloted aircraft or RPA
Investigators’ eye in the sky
Four ATSB transport safety investigators were recently trained in the use of a new tool that will prove highly useful in future investigations.
General aviation aircraft
Easter message from ATSB Chief Commissioner
Whether you’re flying, driving or boating these holidays, I urge you to make safety your major priority.
The REX aircraft, VH-NRX, at Sydney airport after the incident
Proactive safety action results from SAAB 340 propeller detachment
The ATSB has today released a preliminary report into the in-flight propeller detachment involving a Regional Express SAAB 340 aircraft near Sydney Airport on 17 March 2017.
Thor Thormodsson audits for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Safety boost from Thor’s ICAO audit
Thor Thormodsson has spent the past eight years travelling the world undertaking safety oversight audits for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Suprapto Resorasmin (NTSC Head of Transport of Railway Accident Investigation Sub Committee) at the control panel in one of the training facilities at Queensland’s Rail Management Centre, Brisbane.
Indonesian rail safety investigators in Australia
Two Indonesian rail safety investigators are in Australia this week to enhance their knowledge.
The aircraft collided with the roof of the building
Statement: Essendon accident
Essendon accident into the collision with retail facility involving B200 King Air VH-ZCR at Essendon Airport, Victoria on 21 February 2017
 
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Noel Hart reappointed
The ATSB welcomes the reappointment of Noel Hart to the ATSB Commission.
 
Know your drone
The ATSB encourages everyone flying drones to fully understand the operating rules.
 
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ATSB’s Corporate Plan
The ATSB has released its latest corporate plan, outlining the agency’s priorities, deliverables and challenges for the coming four years.
 
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Safeskies conference
Former ATSB Investigator Joe Hattley has been appointed as the manager of the Safeskies 2017 conference.
 
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Encouraging women in aviation and aerospace
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner Greg Hood presented at the Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia’s inaugural Canberra Summit at the National Museum of Australia on team leadership and mentorship....
 
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MH370 satellite imagery analysis
The ATSB has released two reports which analyse data gathered during the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
 
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Building investigative skills
Indonesian NTSC flight recorder specialist Andreas Hananto continues to hone his flight data recovery and analysis skills...
 
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ATSB secures drone quals
The ATSB has been issued with a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator’s Certificate from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
 
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MH370 sea floor data
Bathymetry data from the search for flight MH370 has been released by Geoscience Australia.
 
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Weather research released
New ATSB research expected to double chances of landing safely during unforecast weather.
 
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Engine shutdown and collision with terrain
ATSB report emphasises the need for operators to heed the advice of aircraft manufacturers.
 
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Republic of Kiribati delegation
A delegation of aviation experts from the Republic of Kiribati visited the ATSB on Tuesday, 27 June to discuss possible ways to work cooperatively in matters of aviation safety investigation.
 
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Fatal skydiving accident
A multi-fatal accident involving a Cessna U206G aircraft has resulted in the ATSB issuing recommendations to improve the safety of skydiving operations in Australia.
 
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Naming organisations
From 1 July 2017, the ATSB’s policy will provide for identifying most organisations in its transport safety investigations.
 
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Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Greg Hood is participating in the CEO Sleepout to support people experiencing homelessness in Australia.
 
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Saudi safety investigator
Saudi Arabian aviation safety investigator Abdulrahman Younis is the first from his country to attend an ATSB training course—but he promises there will be many more to come.
 
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Mooring incident
The management company of the Spirit of Tasmania II has implemented a raft of changes in response to an ATSB investigation MO-2016-001 into a mooring incident at Station Pier, Melbourne, in January 2016.
 
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Enhancing regional transport safety
A fourth annual meeting between the ATSB Commissioners and the Commissioners of the PNG Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) held in Brisbane today will further enhance our northern neighbour’s independence in aviation safety investigations.
 
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Aviation legend donates historic propeller
Australian aviation legend Peter Lloyd AC OBE MID today donated the propeller from a Supermarine Walrus aircraft to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
 
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CSIRO MH370 drift modelling report
A new report released by the CSIRO today further confirms the most likely location of MH370 is in the new search area identified by the First Principles Review, conducted in November last year.
 
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Investigators’ eye in the sky
Four ATSB transport safety investigators were recently trained in the use of a new tool that will prove highly useful in future investigations.
 
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Easter message from ATSB
Whether you’re flying, driving or boating these holidays, I urge you to make safety your major priority.
 
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Update: SAAB 340 propeller
The ATSB has today released a preliminary report into the in-flight propeller detachment involving a Regional Express SAAB 340 aircraft near Sydney Airport on 17 March 2017.
 
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Safety boost from Thor
Thor Thormodsson has spent the past eight years travelling the world undertaking safety oversight audits for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
 
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Indonesian rail safety investigators
Two Indonesian rail safety investigators are in Australia this week to enhance their knowledge.
 
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Update: Essendon accident
Essendon accident into the collision with retail facility involving B200 King Air VH-ZCR at Essendon Airport, Victoria on 21 February 2017
 
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Propeller lifted from bushland
Update: Recovered the propeller assembly in bushland at Revesby in Sydney’s South West.
 
 
 
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