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Aviation Safety

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is Australia's prime agency for the independent investigation of civil aviation accidents, incidents and safety deficiencies.

It does so in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention 1944). Annex 13 has legal force through the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 which applies to all investigations commenced from 1 July 2003. Annex 13 was also incorporated into the now repealed Part 2A of the Air Navigation Act 1920 which applies to all investigations commenced on and before 30 June 2003.

  • The ATSB is Australia's prime agency for the independent investigation of civil aviation accidents, incidents and safety deficiencies.

  • For information on prioritisation of investigations and decision guidelines followed by the ATSB.

  • Click here for a summary of aviation related accidents and incidents.

  • Click here for a summary of aviation related accidents and incidents.

  • ATSB aviation statistics are based on Australian registered aircraft and occurrences that have been reported to the ATSB.

  • Click here for information relating to the format of ATSB safety investigation reports and terminology used in those reports.

  • Follow this link to view all publications.

  • Follow this link to view all aviation research and analysis reports.

  • The ATSB issues recommendations to regulatory authorities, operators, manufacturers or other agencies in order to address safety deficiencies. Click here to view interim recommendations, recommendations and safety advisory notices made by the ATSB.

  • All accidents and incidents involving Australian registered aircraft, or foreign aircraft in Australian airspace, must be reported to the ATSB. Follow this link to view the weekly summaries.

  • The first persons arriving at an aircraft accident site can render valuable assistance to minimise injury and loss of life, reduce property loss through damage and fire, and prevent loss of clues and evidence as to the factors that contributed to the accident. Follow this link to download the procedures and checklist.

  • The ATSB must be notified of all aviation, marine and rail accidents and incidents. Follow this link for information on how to report an incident.

  • Follow this link for a list of Acts and Regulations administered by ATSB.

  • For Aviation Safety related editorials, follow this link.

  • Flight Safety Australia is a quarterly magazine produced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The ATSB publishes a supplement in each issue. Online versions are available here.


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Last Updated: July 10, 2009