Inflight pitch disconnect
ATSB issues recommendations for improved aircraft design tolerance to inadvertent dual control inputs.
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Museum trams collide
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Cessna 210 in-flight break-up
Abnormal operation of the aircraft produced high levels of unusual aerodynamic loading.
Runway centreline lighting
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Powerline stringing prelim report
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Emergency situation develops rapidly
This investigation highlights how rapidly an emergency situation can develop.
Flap and gear overspeed
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Dual hydraulic systems failure
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Scenic flight’s forced landing
Recent practice of emergency procedures helped a pilot to conduct a successful forced landing in difficult terrain.
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.
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In-flight upset, inadvertent pitch disconnect, and continued operation with serious damage involving ATR 72 aircraft, VH-FVR, 47 km WSW of Sydney Airport, NSW on 20 February 2014 - final report release
The ATSB has issued Safety Recommendations to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and aircraft manufacturer ATR seeking improved aircraft system design tolerance to inadvertent dual control inputs by pilots.
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Collision with terrain involving Bell 206B helicopter, VH-FHW, south-west of Jabiru, NT, on 21 May 2019 - new investigation
During aerial work, the crew conducted a forced landing. The helicopter subsequently collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage and serious injury to one occupant and minor injuries to the other two occupants.
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Collision with terrain involving Diamond DA40, VH-MPM, 42 km west of Southport Aerodrome, Queensland, on 26 September 2017 - final report release
Operators and pilots should clarify with manufacturers the extent to which the early stages of a spin are permissible and ensure that aircraft are always operated in accordance with limitations.
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Runaway and collision between 'J' class and 'Nagasaki’ class trams, Sydney Tramway Museum, Loftus, NSW, on 15 May 2016 - final report release
The investigation highlights the importance of ensuring that any changes to a risk-control process do not reduce that risk control’s effectiveness.
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Electrical systems event involving Airbus A330, VH-EBL, near Curtin, Western Australia on 14 May 2019 - new investigation
During cruise, the autopilot disengaged and the crew received multiple warning messages relating to electrical systems. The crew completed the emergency checklists and diverted the aircraft to Broome, where the aircraft landed safely.
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.