A fatal collision with terrain
Determine the local weather conditions, including wind direction and strength, before making an approach.
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Wake turbulence occurrences
Aircrews are advised of increased chance of wake turbulence approaching Sydney Airport.
Importance of flight helmets
Collision with terrain shows flight helmets may prevent serious head injury
Balloon accident injures four
A hard landing shows the importance of studying all weather information before a flight.
FlySafe 2019 to improve safety
The inaugural FlySafe 2019 Aviation Safety Forum will be held at the Avalon Airshow next month.
Pilot experiences with fatigue
Results from ATSB survey of Australian commercial pilots on fatigue
A near collision
The limitations of see-and-avoid and the value of airborne collision avoidance technology.
Correctly configured
Highlighting the importance of correctly configuring a multi-engine aircraft following an engine failure,
Strengthening ties
The ATSB has further strengthend its close co-operation with the Defence Flight Safety Bureau.
Aviation Occurrence Statistics
The ATSB’s annual review of aviation safety occurrences is now with online interactive functionality.
Interim report released
The report updates the known circumstances of the accident to date. The investigation is continuing.
Keep your control
Flying in a controlled manner is vital for survivability of a forced landing following power loss.
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Contact with wharf by Madang Coast, Townsville, Qld on 16 November 2015 - final report released
This serious incident has resulted in the updating and full implementation of a safety management system that better identifies risks and how to mitigate them.
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Loss of tractive effort involving freight train 8466N near Ardglen, NSW, on 10 February 2018 - new investigation
The ATSB is investigating a loss of tractive effort on mineral concentrate train 8466N at Ardglen near Murrurundi, NSW, which occurred on 10 February 2019.
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Wake turbulence occurrences - final report released
Aircrews are advised of increased chance of wake turbulence approaching Sydney Airport.
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Collision with terrain involving Cessna 182, VH-TSA, at Tomahawk, Tasmania, on 20 January 2018 - final report release
This accident highlights the importance of obtaining all relevant information about the local conditions, including wind direction and strength, prior to commencing an approach to an aerodrome.
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Derailment of Pacific National coal train MR280 at Baerami, NSW, on 6 February 2019 - new investigation
The ATSB is investigating the derailment of coal train MR280 at Baerami near Muswellbrook, NSW, which occurred on 6 February 2019.
Improving aviation safety together
The FlySafe 2019 Aviation Safety Forum is a first for the Australian aviation community.
To be convened by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and Airservices Australia, the forum represents a unique opportunity for the aviation industry to address and confront safety issues, as we continue to work together to improve aviation safety in Australia.