Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

MH370 sea floor data released

Bathymetry data from the search for flight MH370 has been released by Geoscience Australia.

ATSB becomes the single national rail safety investigator

From 1 July, legislation will be in effect that will see the ATSB officially become the single national transport safety investigator for rail.

Weather research released

New ATSB research expected to double chances of landing safely during unforecast weather.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

NSW Police at Bankstown and NSW Police Air Wing, recover the propeller assembly from bushland

Missing SAAB 340 propeller located

Update: Recovered the propeller assembly in bushland at Revesby in Sydney’s South West.

ATSB releases drone safety research report

The ATSB has today released a research report into the safety of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or drones.

Woman injured after a pair of her own battery-operated headphones exploded

Battery explosion mid-flight prompts passenger warning

As the range of products using batteries grows, the potential for in-flight issues increases.

The ATSB has extensive investigation experience in the rail, aviation and marine sectors

ATSB to assume national rail safety investigator role

The ATSB is set to conduct no-blame safety investigations of rail occurrences across all of Australia from 30 June 2017.

Engine failure and forced landing involving Cessna 208

Aircraft loses power in-flight after incomplete maintenance

Incident highlights the potential catastrophic risks of not completing aircraft maintenance.

Fairchild Industries Inc. SA227-DC aircraft

Why it pays to follow procedures

Effective procedures help crew safely deliver passengers after a mid-flight engine failure.

Fokker aircraft emergency evacuation routes

Crew praised for emergency landing

Education and training helped the crew of a Fokker F28 MK 100 manage two emergencies, including a hydraulic failure that compromised nose-wheel steering.