Industry association signings
The ATSB signs MOUs with aviation industry associations to help improve transport safety.
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International Civil Aviation Day
ATSB acknowledges International Civil Aviation Day to raise awareness of development in civil aviation.
Steep continuous descents
Training and processes needed for rail operations on steep continuous descents.
Pioneer recognised
Aviation human factors pioneer Dr Rob Lee AO officially inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame.
Aircraft performance
A tragic accident carries important safety messages for aerial application pilots.
Freight train derailment
Preliminary report into the runaway and derailment of a freight train in Devonport, Tasmania released.
ATSB supports AAvPA
The ATSB proudly sponsored the combined AAvPA and PACDEFF human factors and CRM symposium in Sydney.
Night vision goggles
Reminder of the limitations of night vision imaging systems, particularly when there are external light sources.
Detect and treat rail defects
Early detection and treatment of rail defects can avoid derailments.
Macarthur Job honoured
The ATSB has recognised respected Australian aviation author and editor, Macarthur Job OAM.
Effective safety briefings
Operators need to ensure passengers understand their safety briefing.
Dismissing the warnings
The crew of a passenger flight decided a warning was likely the result of a faulty sensor.
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Hard landing and ground strike involving Beech Aircraft Corporation B200, VH-ODI, Mount Gambier Airport, South Australia, on 8 December 2018 - new active investigation
The pilot reported experiencing difficulties landing at Mount Gambier. After a heavy landing, the pilot was unable to safely stop the aircraft on the runway and decided to conduct a go-around. The pilot then conducted another approach and landing. The post-flight inspection of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to both propellers.
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Collision with terrain involving Pilatus Britten-Norman BN2A, VH-OBL, 101km WSW of Hobart, Tasmania, on 8 December 2018 - new investigation
During cruise, the aircraft collided with terrain. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.
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Runaway of grain train 8960, Dombarton to Unanderra, NSW, on 22 April 2017 - final report release
The incident highlights the need for freight operators to ensure train drivers receive regular training and competency assessments for steep continuous gradient routes, and the need for contingency plans and procedures for the management of runaways in this area to be continually reviewed and tested by rail infrastructure managers.
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Hard landing involving Robinson R44 II, VH-LGN, Channel Point, NT, on 18 August 2017 - final report
The ATSB found that superseded forward gearbox mounts were inadvertently installed during maintenance. The accident highlights the need for extra vigilance when installing visually similar parts.
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Derailment of Aurizon train 9T90 near Kimburra, Queensland on 28 September 2017 - Interim factual report release
The report provides preliminary observations, outlines some of the investigation activities conducted to date, and describes the proactive safety actions that have been taken by directly involved parties Incitec Pivot and Aurizon.
Christmas arrangements
The ATSB’s offices will be closed for normal business from cob Monday 24 December 2018 and will re-open on Wednesday 2 January 2019. ATSB notification lines will remain open.