<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Australian Transport Safety Bureau</title><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +1100</pubDate><description>The ATSB contributes to transport safety by independently investigating, analysing and openly reporting on transport safety matters. www.atsb.gov.au</description><language>en</language><copyright>Australian Transport Safety Bureau 2011</copyright><ttl>15</ttl><item><title>Preliminary report into the cargo ship Tycoon accident at Christmas Island</title><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/mair/292-mo-2012-001.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/mair/292-mo-2012-001.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The preliminary report describes the events leading to the accident involving the Panama-registered general cargo ship <em>Tycoon</em> on 8 January, and outlines the direction the investigation will be taking.]]></description><category>Marine</category><category>Marine</category></item><item><title>Collision of grain train 3234 with grain train 8922 at Yass Junction, NSW on 9 December 2010</title><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:40:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2010/rair/ro-2010-013.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2010/rair/ro-2010-013.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ A northbound loaded grain train travelling from Barellan, NSW to Maldon, NSW collided at low speed with the rear of another northbound grain train, at Yass, NSW. The intended operation had been for both trains to wait, one behind the other, on the Down Main line at Yass Junction to enable a third northbound goods train, to pass on the adjacent line.]]></description><category>Rail</category><category>Rail</category></item><item><title>Australia Day Achievement Awards</title><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/australia-day-achievement-awards.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/australia-day-achievement-awards.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan expressed congratulations to three Australian Transport Safety Bureau staff members who have been awarded a 2012 Australia Day Achievement Award for their outstanding service.]]></description><category>Corporate</category></item><item><title>Fuel starvation - Cessna 152 aircraft, VH-KKW, Mordialloc, Victoria, 7 August 2010</title><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2010/aair/ao-2010-059.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2010/aair/ao-2010-059.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ While returning to Moorabbin Airport, Victoria after conducting aerial photography work, the pilot of a Cessna 152 aircraft, VH-KKW, experienced a total loss of power that resulted in an emergency landing approximately 200 m short of the airport.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Operational event -  Agusta AW139 helicopter, VH-SYZ, Carrington Falls, New South Wales, 24 December 2011</title><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-166.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-166.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ On 24 December 2011, an injured canyoner was being retrieved from rugged terrain by helicopter winch. A paramedic was assisting the winch retrieval. During the winching process, the paramedic and the injured man fell some distance and as a result the paramedic was fatally injured. The winch cable was subsequently cut.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>ATSB investigating Tycoon accident at Christmas Island</title><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:48:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/mv-tycoon.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/mv-tycoon.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The ATSB is investigating the accident involving cargo ship <em>Tycoon</em> at Christmas Island on 8 January 2012 <em>- updated: 2 February 2012.</em>]]></description><category>Marine</category></item><item><title>Starved and exhausted</title><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/starved-and-exhausted.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/starved-and-exhausted.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Check out our latest avoidable accidents booklet on aviation fuel management. ]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Investigation into cargo ship Tycoon contacting the shore at Christmas Island on 8 January 2012</title><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/mair/292-mo-2012-001.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/mair/292-mo-2012-001.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ On 8 January 2012, the general cargo ship ship Tycoon broke its moorings while berthed at Christmas Island and contacted the shore. The crew abandoned the ship into Royal Australian Navy ships and there were no reported injuries. The Tycoon was subsequently returned to the wharf and the ship sustained substantial damage during the incident.]]></description><category>Marine</category><category>Marine</category></item><item><title>Avoidable Accidents No.5 - Starved and exhausted: Fuel management aviation accidents</title><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2012/ar2011112.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2012/ar2011112.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ This report discusses procedures that pilots can use before and during a flight to help them be absolutely sure they will have sufficient fuel to land at their destination aerodrome with reserve fuel intact.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>In-flight breakup - PZL M18A Dromader, VH-IGT, 58 km SW of Nyngan, NSW 29 December 2008</title><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2008/aair/ao-2008-084.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2008/aair/ao-2008-084.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ A PZL-M18A Dromader (TPE331) aircraft impacted the ground while conducting agricultural spraying operations near Nyngan, NSW. The investigation found that the outboard 1.8 m of the right wing separated from the aircraft resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain. The separation of the right wing section could not be conclusively attributed to any particular factor.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item></channel></rss>
