<?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>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 +1000</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>Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin - Issue 18</title><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2013/ab-2013-070.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2013/ab-2013-070.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin covers a range of the ATSB’s short investigations and highlights valuable safety lessons for pilots, operators and safety managers.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>New bulletin of aviation investigations provides valuable lessons</title><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/bulletin-18.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/bulletin-18.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 18 covers short, office-based investigations. ]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Helicopter winching accident involving an Agusta Westland AW139 helicopter near Wollongong, NSW on 24 December 2011</title><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:00 +1000</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[ Due to reduced light, the paramedic and patient were accidentally pulled from the rock ledge as the helicopter was manoeuvred in preparation to lift them out using its winch.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Winching rescue turns fatal</title><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/winching-rescue-turns-fatal.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/winching-rescue-turns-fatal.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The ATSB is warning of the dangers of improvising or modifying established procedures after a winching accident resulted in the death of a paramedic.]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Runaway airship</title><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/runaway-airship.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/runaway-airship.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ An unmanned airship was on a test flight when its remote-pilot lost control. Read more...]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Buckle up while flying</title><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/buckle-up-while-flying.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/buckle-up-while-flying.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Passengers are being reminded to fasten their seatbelts at all times while seated.]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Collision with terrain involving a Piper Pawnee near Hallston, Victoria on 1 May 2012</title><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:31:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-061.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-061.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft collided with terrain near the base of a gully and was destroyed by a post-impact fire. The pilot was fatally injured.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>The continued danger of partial power loss </title><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/danger-of-partial-power-loss.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/danger-of-partial-power-loss.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Partial power loss after takeoff in single-engine aircraft — a problem that the ATSB has been emphasising to the aviation community. ]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Pilot focus crucial to safe flying</title><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/pilot-focus-crucial-to-safe-flying.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/2013/pilot-focus-crucial-to-safe-flying.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Pilots are being urged to remain focused at all stages of flight following an in-flight distraction that resulted in a fatal accident.]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Loss of control involving Robinson R44 helicopter, VH-COK, Jaspers Brush Aerodrome, NSW, 4 February 2012</title><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-021.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-021.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Soon after lifting off the pilot’s door opened and the pilot reached out to close the door. Simultaneously the helicopter abruptly pitched nose-up then steeply nose-down, rolling to the right before the right landing gear skid and main rotor blades struck the ground. ]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item></channel></rss>