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Accident site of the Cessna 172 aircraft VH-MKQ
Assess your landing area
Accident highlights the importance of considering all of the factors when assessing a landing area.
Search for MH370
The search for MH370 continues
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Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 32
ATSB releases new investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
Flying with reduced visibility
Pilots alerted to dangers of flying with reduced visibility
The ATSB is launching a new safety priority for pilots, after investigating an increasing number of accidents caused by flying with reduced visual references, such as in cloud or at night.
MH370 Underwater Search Areas Planning Map
MH370: New high priority search area announced
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss today announced a new high priority underwater search area for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Turbofan engine diagram
Report finds most aircraft engines safe, reliable
ATSB report finds that Australian turbofan engine aircraft are safe and reliable and only experience engine-related safety incidents every 20,000 flight hours on average.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 31
ATSB releases new investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
Hirail 1 and Hirail 3 after the collision
Road-rail vehicles on steep grade
Risks associated with the operation of road-rail vehicles on the steep railway.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 30
ATSB releases new investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 12 investigation reports.
Pilot conducting checklist
Aircraft fumes events
Fume and smoke incidents in Australian aviation are usually appropriately managed by flight and cabin crew and generally result in minor safety consequences.
National Rail Reforms
National Safety Investigation Reforms
Victoria joins the national rail safety program.
Canopy of his aircraft opened
Open canopy leads to fatal takeoff
A pilot died after the canopy of his aircraft opened, interfering with his attempt to land safely.
Cessna 206, VH-WAV aircraft wreckage
Consider suitability of take-off area carefully
The wingtip and aileron separated before the aircraft impacted terrain, fatally injuring the pilot and passenger.
The 42 m motor yacht Calliope
Regulatory risks highlighted
Flag States and port administrations should consider the risks associated with operating a vessel when determining regulatory compliance requirements, rather than making such determinations based on the vessel’s mode (commercial or private) of operation.
Atlantic Princess
Fatal fall from ladder
This accident highlights the fact that while pilots may be competent in the use of pilot ladders, it should not be assumed that other personnel are proficient in climbing or descending a pilot ladder, or fit to do so.
Damaged Hughes Helicopter. Source: operator
Fuel exhaustion
It's important that pilots with experience, familiarity and comfort with the aircraft and location, continue to do all checks thoroughly.
Privacy Awareness Week 4 - 10 May 2014
Privacy Awareness Week
ATSB is a proud Privacy Awareness Week partner. Privacy Awareness Week is held every year to promote awareness of privacy issues and the importance of the protection of personal information.
Ferris wheel and the Cheetah Sierra 200 aircraft
Collision with ferris wheel at Old Bar
During the climb out the aircraft collided with a ferris wheel that was part of a group of amusements located at a beach festival.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 29
ATSB releases new investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
Accident site of Glob aircraft
Importance of assessing self wellbeing
The student pilot indicated he had about 6 hours sleep the night before the accident.
Flight recorder
Black box flight recorders
An aircraft’s flight recorders are an invaluable tool for investigators in identifying the factors behind an accident. Recorders usually comprise two individual boxes: the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and the Flight Data Recorder (FDR).
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 28
ATSB releases new investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 11 investigation reports.
REPCON report information
REPCON Confidential Reporting
A new web page featuring de-identified confidential reports on aviation, maritime and rail safety concerns is now available on the ATSB website.
Pilot ladder laid out for inspection. Source: Dorval Ship Management
Fall from pilot ladder highlights risks
A coastal pilot disembarking from the chemical tanker <em>Golden Concord</em> fell 3 m to the deck of a pilot launch when the pilot ladder manrope he was holding appeared to give way.
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Sensefly eBee 178
UAV and crop duster fly too close
An aircraft separation incident between an UAV and crop duster highlights the challenges with having a diverse mix of aircraft operating in the same airspace.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 26
ATSB releases new investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 11 investigation reports.
 
Accident site of the Cessna 172 aircraft VH-MKQ
Assess your landing area
Accident highlights the importance of considering all of the factors when assessing a landing area.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 32
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
 
Flying with reduced visibility
Flying with reduced visibility
The ATSB is launching a new safety priority for pilots, after investigating an increasing number of accidents caused by flying with reduced visual references, such as in cloud or at night.
 
MH370 Underwater Search Areas Planning Map
MH370: Search area announced
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss today announced a new high priority underwater search area for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
 
Turbofan engine diagram
Aircraft engines safe, reliable
ATSB report finds that Australian turbofan engine aircraft are safe and reliable and only experience engine-related safety incidents every 20,000 flight hours on average.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 31
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
 
Hirail 1 and Hirail 3 after the collision
Road-rail vehicles on steep grade
Risks associated with the operation of road-rail vehicles on the steep railway.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 30
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 12 investigation reports.
 
Pilot conducting checklist
Aircraft fumes events
Fume and smoke incidents in Australian aviation are usually appropriately managed by flight and cabin crew and generally result in minor safety consequences.
 
National Rail Reforms
National Safety Investigation Reforms
Victoria joins the national rail safety program.
 
Canopy of his aircraft opened
Open canopy leads to fatal takeoff
A pilot died after the canopy of his aircraft opened, interfering with his attempt to land safely.
 
Cessna 206, VH-WAV aircraft wreckage
Consider take-off area carefully
The wingtip and aileron separated before the aircraft impacted terrain, fatally injuring the pilot and passenger.
 
The 42 m motor yacht Calliope
Regulatory risks highlighted
Flag States and port administrations should consider the risks associated with operating a vessel when determining regulatory compliance requirements, rather than making such determinations based on the vessel’s mode (commercial or private) of operation.
 
Atlantic Princess
Fatal fall from ladder
This accident highlights the fact that while pilots may be competent in the use of pilot ladders, it should not be assumed that other personnel are proficient in climbing or descending a pilot ladder, or fit to do so.
 
Damaged Hughes Helicopter. Source: operator
Fuel exhaustion
It's important that pilots with experience, familiarity and comfort with the aircraft and location, continue to do all checks thoroughly.
 
Privacy Awareness Week 4 - 10 May 2014
Privacy Awareness Week
ATSB is a proud Privacy Awareness Week partner. Privacy Awareness Week is held every year to promote awareness of privacy issues and the importance of the protection of personal information.
 
Ferris wheel and the Cheetah Sierra 200 aircraft
Collision with ferris wheel
During the climb out the aircraft collided with a ferris wheel that was part of a group of amusements located at a beach festival.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 29
Aviation Investigation Bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports.
 
Accident site of Glob aircraft
Assessing self wellbeing
The student pilot indicated he had about 6 hours sleep the night before the accident.
 
Flight recorder
Black box flight recorders
An aircraft’s flight recorders are an invaluable tool for investigators in identifying the factors behind an accident. Recorders usually comprise two individual boxes: the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and the Flight Data Recorder (FDR).
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 28
Investigation Bulletin - 28
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 11 investigation reports.
 
REPCON report information
REPCON Confidential Reporting
A new web page featuring de-identified confidential reports on aviation, maritime and rail safety concerns is now available on the ATSB website.
 
Pilot ladder laid out for inspection. Source: Dorval Ship Management
Fall from pilot ladder
A coastal pilot disembarking from the chemical tanker Golden Concord fell 3 m to the deck of a pilot launch when the pilot ladder manrope he was holding appeared to give way.
 
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Sensefly eBee 178
UAV and crop duster too close
An aircraft separation incident between an UAV and crop duster highlights the challenges with having a diverse mix of aircraft operating in the same airspace.
 
 
 
The search for MH370 continues

The search for MH370 continues

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