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The aircraft accident site
Low altitude stall
The ATSB is reminding pilots of the dangers of aerodynamic stall, after a student pilot and instructor were killed after their aircraft collided with terrain.
ATSB active investigation on a map
The easy way to find ATSB’s active investigations
Our website has a Google maps application that pinpoints all active ATSB investigations around the world. Clicking on a marker will reveal the reference number and details.
Main line looking north (ARTC)
Signal irregularity
Rail operators are being encouraged to use independent data validation systems, such as forward facing video, on trains.
Air receiver condensate drainage pots
Ship owners alerted to fatal design modification
Owners of certain ships are being warned of a dangerous drainage system modification that contributed to the death of an engineer.
Papua New Guinea logo
PNG boosts aviation safety investigation capability
Papua New Guinea continues to strengthen aviation safety with 12 Papua New Guineans completing training to international standards in air accident reporting.
Keep your seatbelt fastened
Passengers hit with laptop, iPad during in-flight turbulence
A severe-turbulence incident involving a Boeing 767 shows why it’s crucial to safely stow all carry-on baggage, including laptops and iPads, during flight.
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 26
ATSB releases new investigation bulletin
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing nine investigation reports.
Depiction of firefighters at an accident site
Aircraft accident guide for first responders
The ATSB and the Directorate of Defence Aviation and Air Force Safety have produced an important guide for emergency services personnel who arrive first at an aircraft accident site
Damaged locomotive at the accident site
Another level crossing accident prompts warning to motorists
The ATSB is urging drivers to show caution after an accident in Victoria destroyed a dog trailer being towed by a truck and caused significant damage to a locomotive and 75 m of track infrastructure.
REPCON report information
New confidential reporting web page
A new web page featuring de-identified confidential reports on aviation, maritime and rail safety concerns will soon be available on the ATSB website.
Damage to the skin of the Fokker 100
Windshear leads to hard landing
Transport aircraft operators are being encouraged to review crew guidance to ensure the risk of windshear associated with thunderstorms and dry microbursts is effectively managed.
View looking along the access track
Crossing the boundaries
A collision with a passenger train at a level crossing sent a utility vehicle spinning off the track, leaving the motorist seriously injured.
National Rail Safety Regulator
Reporting Cat A rail occurrences to the ATSB
Rail operators are being reminded of the need to report Category A rail occurrences to the ATSB.
Example of a pilots headset
Turn up the volume
A runway incursion between a Fairchild SA227 and a Bell 47G helicopter at Ballina Airport is a timely reminder that to stay safe around non-controlled aerodromes, pilots need to monitor and broadcast on the CTAF and maintain a good lookout.
Scale-replica Spitfire aircraft VH-VSF
A fatal loss of control
A scale-replica Spitfire aircraft had just been flown in an air display when it crashed in a factory car park.
Wheels-up landing of a Beech 95-B55
Distraction leads to wheels-up landing
A wheels-up landing of a Beech 95-B55 is an important reminder that, when faced with an unexpected equipment malfunction, the most important priority should be to fly the aircraft.
A near miss on the tracks
A near miss on the tracks
Track workers take evasive action as an oncoming train unknowingly approaches their worksite.
R22 helicopter VH-STK accident site
Total Power Loss
The ATSB is reminding pilots to recognise the implications of abnormal engine indications, after a helicopter lost power in mid-air.
Damage to the Jabiru J160 aircraft
Mid-air collision leaves two aircraft damaged
A collision between two aircraft has shown the dangers that exist at Australia’s many non-controlled aerodromes.
Close view of the clutch assembly damage. Nuts had either cracked or fractured.
Pilot praised for emergency landing
A helicopter pilot’s prompt response to a rattling noise in a Robinson R22 helicopter avoided a potentially serious accident.
 
The aircraft accident site
Low altitude stall
The ATSB is reminding pilots of the dangers of aerodynamic stall, after a student pilot and instructor were killed after their aircraft collided with terrain.
 
ATSB active investigation on a map
Active investigations map
Our website has a Google maps application that pinpoints all active ATSB investigations around the world. Clicking on a marker will reveal the reference number and details.
 
Main line looking north (ARTC)
Signal irregularity
Rail operators are being encouraged to use independent data validation systems, such as forward facing video, on trains.
 
Air receiver condensate drainage pots
Ship owners alerted to fatal design modification
Owners of certain ships are being warned of a dangerous drainage system modification that contributed to the death of an engineer.
 
Papua New Guinea logo
PNG boosts aviation safety
Papua New Guinea continues to strengthen aviation safety with 12 Papua New Guineans completing training to international standards in air accident reporting.
 
Keep your seatbelt fastened
Passengers hit with laptop
A severe-turbulence incident involving a Boeing 767 shows why it’s crucial to safely stow all carry-on baggage, including laptops and iPads, during flight.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 26
Investigation bulletin - 26
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing nine investigation reports.
 
Depiction of firefighters at an accident site
A guide for first responders
The ATSB and the Directorate of Defence Aviation and Air Force Safety have produced an important guide for emergency services personnel who arrive first at an aircraft accident site
 
Damaged locomotive at the accident site
Rail level crossing accident
The ATSB is urging drivers to show caution after an accident in Victoria destroyed a dog trailer being towed by a truck and caused significant damage to a locomotive and 75 m of track infrastructure.
 
REPCON report information
New confidential reporting web page
A new web page featuring de-identified confidential reports on aviation, maritime and rail safety concerns will soon be available on the ATSB website.
 
Damage to the skin of the Fokker 100
Windshear leads to hard landing
Transport aircraft operators are being encouraged to review crew guidance to ensure the risk of windshear associated with thunderstorms and dry microbursts is effectively managed.
 
View looking along the access track
Crossing the boundaries
A collision with a passenger train at a level crossing sent a utility vehicle spinning off the track, leaving the motorist seriously injured.
 
National Rail Safety Regulator
Reporting Cat A rail occurrences to the ATSB
Rail operators are being reminded of the need to report Category A rail occurrences to the ATSB.
 
Example of a pilots headset
Turn up the volume
A runway incursion between a Fairchild SA227 and a Bell 47G helicopter at Ballina Airport is a timely reminder that to stay safe around non-controlled aerodromes, pilots need to monitor and broadcast on the CTAF and maintain a good lookout.
 
Scale-replica Spitfire aircraft VH-VSF
A fatal loss of control
A scale-replica Spitfire aircraft had just been flown in an air display when it crashed in a factory car park.
 
Wheels-up landing of a Beech 95-B55
Wheels-up landing
A wheels-up landing of a Beech 95-B55 is an important reminder that, when faced with an unexpected equipment malfunction, the most important priority should be to fly the aircraft.
 
A near miss on the tracks
A near miss on the tracks
Track workers take evasive action as an oncoming train unknowingly approaches their worksite.
 
R22 helicopter VH-STK accident site
Total Power Loss
The ATSB is reminding pilots to recognise the implications of abnormal engine indications, after a helicopter lost power in mid-air.
 
Damage to the Jabiru J160 aircraft
Mid-air collision leaves two aircraft damaged
A collision between two aircraft has shown the dangers that exist at Australia’s many non-controlled aerodromes.
 
Close view of the clutch assembly damage. Nuts had either cracked or fractured.
Pilot praised for landing
A helicopter pilot’s prompt response to a rattling noise in a Robinson R22 helicopter avoided a potentially serious accident.
 
Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 25
Investigation bulletin - Issue 25
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 25 covers short, office-based investigations.
 
 
 
The easy way to find ATSB’s active investigations

The easy way to find ATSB’s active investigations

Our website has a Google maps application that pinpoints all active ATSB investigations around the world. Clicking on a marker will reveal the reference number and details. Read more

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