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Cessna Aircraft Company U206G aircraft
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.
ATSB active investigation on a map
The easy way to find ATSB’s active investigations
Click on a marker to reveal the reference number and link with more details.
ATSB policy update: naming organisations in reports
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
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.
ATSB Commissioners and the Commissioners of the PNG Accident Investigation Commission (AIC)
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.
Australian aviation legend Peter Lloyd AC OBE MID
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.
Replica flaperons at sea
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.
General aviation aircraft
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
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.
Image of a Vapor 55 RPA
Loss of control involving remotely piloted aircraft Pulse Aerospace Vapor 55
Incorrect reference data can have potentially serious consequences in remotely piloted and manned aircraft.
ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood (left) at the Group of Chief Pilots forum
Chief Pilots land in Canberra
Chief Pilots from around Australia converged on the ATSB’s office in Canberra today to take part in the national Chief Pilots’ forum.
ATSB research report AR-2016-063 - Australian aviation wildlife strike statistics
Wildlife strikes most common aviation safety occurrence
Wildlife strikes in Australian aviation have increased significantly over the past two years and continue to pose a safety risk to aircraft operators, according to a new report released by the ATSB.
Embraer aircraft at Tamworth, NSW parked showing runway lights not activated
Take-offs without runway lighting
The hazards associated with change blindness, inattention blindness & expectation bias.
 
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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.
 
Active investigations map
Click on a marker to reveal the reference number and link with more details.
 
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Naming organisations
From 1 July 2017, the ATSB’s policy will provide for identifying most organisations in its transport safety investigations.
 
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Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Greg Hood is participating in the CEO Sleepout to support people experiencing homelessness in Australia.
 
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Saudi safety investigator
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.
 
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Mooring incident
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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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CSIRO 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.
 
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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.
 
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Easter message from ATSB
Whether you’re flying, driving or boating these holidays, I urge you to make safety your major priority.
 
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Update: SAAB 340 propeller
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.
 
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Safety boost from Thor
Thor Thormodsson has spent the past eight years travelling the world undertaking safety oversight audits for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
 
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Indonesian rail safety investigators
Two Indonesian rail safety investigators are in Australia this week to enhance their knowledge.
 
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Update: Essendon accident
Essendon accident into the collision with retail facility involving B200 King Air VH-ZCR at Essendon Airport, Victoria on 21 February 2017
 
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Propeller lifted from bushland
Update: Recovered the propeller assembly in bushland at Revesby in Sydney’s South West.
 
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Drone safety research report
The ATSB has today released a research report into the safety of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or drones.
 
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Battery explosion mid-flight
As the range of products using batteries grows, the potential for in-flight issues increases.
 
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ATSB: National rail investigator
The ATSB is set to conduct no-blame safety investigations of rail occurrences across all of Australia from 30 June 2017.
 
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Aircraft loses power in-flight
Incident highlights the potential catastrophic risks of not completing aircraft maintenance.
 
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It pays to follow procedures
Effective procedures help crew safely deliver passengers after a mid-flight engine failure.
 
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Crew praised for 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.
 
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Incorrect reference data
Incorrect reference data can have potentially serious consequences in remotely piloted and manned aircraft.
 
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Chief Pilots land in Canberra
Chief Pilots from around Australia converged on the ATSB’s office in Canberra today to take part in the national Chief Pilots’ forum.
 
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Wildlife strike statistics
Wildlife strikes in Australian aviation have increased significantly over the past two years and continue to pose a safety risk to aircraft operators, according to a new report released by the ATSB.
 
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Take-offs without lighting
The hazards associated with change blindness, inattention blindness & expectation bias.
 
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B777 engine in-flight shutdown
An excellent example of effective crew resource management techniques when faced with an abnormal situation.
 
 
 
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