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Truck did not stop at level crossing before The Ghan collision
When required to stop at a level crossing, drivers must stop their vehicle, sight, and remain clear of trains, a final report from the ATSB’s investigation of a collision between a truck and…
Technical assistance to the PNG AIC into the accident involving DHC-6-300, P2-BBM, at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on 22 January 2026
Tapini Airstrip, Papua New Guinea, Jacksons International Airport, Papua New Guinea, DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, Turboprop, P2-BBM, Substantial, De Havilland Canada/De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Tropicair
AE-2026-002
Cockpit window failure and depressurisation involving a Cessna 340, 5 km north-west of Katanning Airport, Western Australia, on 3 December 2025
AB-2026-006
Ditching involving Robinson R44, VH-8HR, 19 km north-north-west of Hamilton Island Airport, Queensland, on 25 January 2026
Shute Harbour Aircraft Landing Area, Queensland, Daydream Island Helicopter Landing Site, Queensland, R44, 2751, Helicopter, VH-8HR, Part 133 Air transport operations - rotorcraft, Minor, Robinson Helicopter Co, Whitsunday Air Services Pty Ltd
AO-2026-009
Collision with terrain involving Cessna 210N, VH-RDH, 15 km south-east of Goolwa Airport, South Australia, on 6 February 2026
210N, 21064374, Piston, VH-RDH, Part 141 Recreational, private and commercial pilot flight training, Destroyed, Cessna Aircraft Company, Goolwa Air Pty Ltd
AO-2026-010
Collision with terrain involving Beechcraft B200C, VH-PUY, near Normanton Airport, Queensland, on 6 February 2026
Normanton Airport, Queensland, Cairns Airport, Queensland, B200C, BL 41, Turboprop, VH-PUY, Part 135 Air transport operations - smaller aeroplanes, Destroyed, Beech Aircraft Corp, Machjet International Pty. Ltd.
AO-2026-060
Normanton aircraft accident - second statement
The ATSB has commenced evidence collection as part of its transport safety investigation into an accident involving a Beechcraft B200C King Air, registration VH-PUY, near Normanton, Queensland, on Friday evening. As reported to the ATSB, the pilot planned to conduct a return flight to Cairns after 4 passengers had disembarked the aircraft at Normanton.  Shortly after take-off from Normanton Airport's runway 32 at around 8.16pm local time, the aircraft collided with terrain and a post-impact fire ensued. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft,…
Normanton aircraft accident
The ATSB has commenced an investigation into an accident involving a Beechcraft King Air aircraft near Normanton, Queensland on Friday evening. ATSB transport safety investigators are preparing to deploy to the accident site, where they will conduct a range of evidence gathering activities including site survey, wreckage examination, witness interviews, and retrieval of the cockpit voice recorder and other relevant components for further examination and analysis at the ATSB’s Canberra technical facilities. As well as on-site activities, investigators will also obtain pilot and aircraft…
Goolwa Cessna accident - second statement
Statement can be attributed to ATSB acting Chief Commissioner Colin McNamara: The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has commenced an investigation into Friday’s accident near Goolwa involving a Cessna 210 aircraft with three people on board. This was a tragic day for three families, and the wider aviation community, and on behalf of the ATSB I express our deepest condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones.  Upon being notified of the accident the ATSB immediately began pulling together a team of investigators. This morning, we deployed 4 investigators from our…
Goolwa aircraft accident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into an accident involving a single-engine Cessna aircraft which collided with water near Goolwa, South Australia, on Friday afternoon. ATSB transport safety investigators are expected on scene on Saturday, where they will examine the wreckage once it has been recovered from the water. Investigators will also interview witnesses and involved parties, collect available video footage and any recorded flight tracking data, and obtain pilot and aircraft maintenance records. The ATSB asks anyone with…