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Saxon Onward, alongside in Eden

Avoiding action must be early and effective

The vessels had been aware of each other’s presence well before the collision took place.

Don't push it, Land it

Don't push it, LAND IT

Make an early decision to land your helicopter during the onset of an abnormal situation.

Awarding safety contribution

Outgoing Director of Defence Aviation and Air Force Safety awarded for his contribution to improving aviation safety.

New microscope to improve safety

Microscope to improve safety

New scanning electron microscope will be used to examine and analyse components to improve transport safety.

90th anniversary of trans-Pacific first flight

Remembering the first trans-Pacific flight

The ATSB has helped mark the 90th anniversary of the first trans-Pacific flight by the Southern Cross.

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A video message from ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood...

The general cargo ship BBC Xingang

On board fire from hot work

Danger of ship fires during removal of sea fastenings

ATSB lands at Rotortech 2018

Promoting safety at the Australian Helicopter Industry Association's biennial conference and exposition.

Norwegian Star cruise ship

No redundancy increases risk

Be aware of increased operational risk when using newly design equipment without redundancy

Metro Trains Melbourne passenger train derailed near Rushall Station in Melbourne, Victoria

Derailment risks on tight curves

Effective management of all aspects of track condition on tight curves will reduce derailment risk.

Cairns Airport, Queensland

Use your FMS effectively

A flight path deviation in Cairns highlights the need to use FMS effectively .

Helicopter underwater escape training (HUET)

Safety advisory notice issued

A fatal helicopter accident has led to the ATSB issuing a safety advisory notice.

Collision at sea

The vessels had been aware of each other’s presence well before the collision took place.

Don't push it, LAND IT

Make an early decision to land your helicopter during the onset of an abnormal situation.

Awarding safety contribution

Outgoing Director of Defence Aviation and Air Force Safety awarded for his contribution to improving aviation safety.

Microscope to improve safety

New scanning electron microscope will be used to examine and analyse components to improve transport safety.

First trans-Pacific flight

The ATSB has helped mark the 90th anniversary of the first trans-Pacific flight by the Southern Cross.

Support Greg support Vinnies

A video message from ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood...

On board fire from hot work

Danger of ship fires during removal of sea fastenings

ATSB lands at Rotortech 2018

Promoting safety at the Australian Helicopter Industry Association's biennial conference and exposition.

No redundancy increases risk

Be aware of increased operational risk when using newly design equipment without redundancy

Derailment risks on tight curves

Effective management of all aspects of track condition on tight curves will reduce derailment risk.

Use your FMS effectively

A flight path deviation in Cairns highlights the need to use FMS effectively .

Safety advisory notice issued

A fatal helicopter accident has led to the ATSB issuing a safety advisory notice.

Prepare for engine failure

Preparation, training and procedures help crew manage a rare engine failure by birdstrike.

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Don't push it, LAND IT

Don't push it, LAND IT

Make an early decision to land your helicopter during the onset of an abnormal situation. Read more on "Don't push it, LAND IT"

- Collision between Beijing Bridge and Saxon Onward, off Gabo Island, Victoria, on 23 January 2018
  - final report release
  This accident highlights the importance of keeping a proper lookout and taking early and effective avoiding action.
- Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172S, VH-EWE, near Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 8 June 2018
  - preliminary report
  The ATSB has released the preliminary investigation report into the fatal Cessna 172S accident near Moorabbin Airport.
- Operational non-compliance involving Airbus A320, PK-AZE, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 24 November 2017
  - preliminary report release
  The ATSB released its preliminary investigation report into the operational non-compliance of an Airbus A320 at Perth Airport, in Western Australia, on 24 November 2017. The investigation is continuing.
- Collision with terrain involving Cirrus SR22, VH-PDC, Orange Airport, NSW, on 15 May 2018
  - preliminary report
  The ATSB has released its preliminary investigation report into a collision into terrain involving a Cirrus SR22, at Orange Airport, NSW, on 15 May 2018. The investigation is continuing.
- Engine failure involving Bombardier DHC-8, VH-LQD, near Brisbane, Qld on 26 June 2018
  - new active investigation
  During the cruise, the right engine failed and the crew were unable to feather the propeller. The aircraft continued to Brisbane Airport where the aircraft landed safely.
- Near-collision and operational event involving Beech Aircraft Corp. B200, VH-OWN and Beech Aircraft Corp. B200, VH-LQR, Mount Hotham, Victoria on 3 September 2015
  - final report release
  Maintaining the pilot skill of operating an aircraft without the use of automation is essential in providing redundancy should the available automation be unexpectedly reduced.
- Flight below minimum altitude involving Boeing 777, ZK-OKN, near Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 18 November 2017
  - final report release
  The ATSB’s investigation report into a flight below minimum altitude involving a Boeing 777, 23 km SSW of Brisbane Airport, demonstrates how errors can create increased workloads during high workload phases of flight and increase the risk of a safety occurrence.

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