<?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>Mon, 14 May 2012 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>Avoidable Accidents</title><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:30:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/avoidable-accident-series.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/avoidable-accident-series.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ These booklets would be useful to any pilot, from a first-time student in a flying school to an experienced pilot who’s flying professionally. We’re eager to share them. We think they’re a valuable resource, that is free.
The ATSB will gladly provide free copies of the Avoidable Accidents series to anyone who would like them. ]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Using mobile devices during flight - REPCON report</title><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 12:30:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/using-mobile-devices-during-flight.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/using-mobile-devices-during-flight.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The use of mobile phones and other electronic devices is restricted as they could interfere with vital aircraft navigation systems. Current regulations give aircraft crew the power to prohibit the use of any device which can threaten the safety of an aircraft. It is very important that passengers listen to and comply with announcements from the cabin crew when these restrictions apply.]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Australian Rail Safety Occurrence Data 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2011</title><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:30:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2012/rr-2012-001.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2012/rr-2012-001.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The data presented is designed to assist rail safety professionals and researchers in understanding and taking action to reduce the safety risk. In addition, it can be used for international comparative research, while informing the public about emerging issues in rail safety.]]></description><category>Rail</category><category>Rail</category></item><item><title>Australian aviation has high safety standards</title><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/australian-aviation-has-high-safety-standards.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/newsroom/news-items/australian-aviation-has-high-safety-standards.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Recent media reports concerning aviation safety in Australia do not reflect the high standard of aviation safety enjoyed in Australia – air travel remains one of the safest forms of travel. ]]></description><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Smoke event - SAAB 340B, VH-PRX, Sydney Airport, NSW, 25 November 2011</title><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 10:41:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-149.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-149.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ During the taxi to the gate after arrival at Sydney, a cabin crew member noticed smoke coming from near a passenger seat and instructed the passenger to throw the source of the smoke into the aisle. The cabin crew member then discharged a fire extinguisher onto what was later identified as a mobile telephone. After several minutes, the smoke cleared.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Breakdown of separation - Boeing B737-7Q8, VH-VBF and a Boeing B767-338, VH-OGU, near Melbourne Airport, Victoria, 5 December 2010</title><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:20:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2010/aair/ao-2010-104.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2010/aair/ao-2010-104.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The ATSB identified a safety issue in that the procedures for takeoffs at Melbourne Airport allowed for aircraft to depart relatively close to each other, with no documented requirements to ensure jet aircraft would maintain a set climb speed. ]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Fumes event - Boeing 737, VH-VBL, near Melbourne Airport, 17 April 2012</title><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-060.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-060.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ During the climb, the cabin crew detected fumes in the cabin and a number of cabin crew members reported feeling unwell. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Collision with terrain - Cessna C150M, VH-UWR, 55 km NE Bourke, 29 April 2012</title><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-059.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2012/aair/ao-2012-059.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ During mustering operations, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Loss of control - Robinson R44 helicopter, VH-HFH, Cessnock Aerodrome, NSW, 4 February 2011</title><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:35:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-016.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-016.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ As the helicopter became airborne, it became uncontrollable and collided with the runway and caught fire. The pilot exited the helicopter; however, the instructor and passenger were fatally injured.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item><item><title>Controlled flight into terrain - Piper Saratoga PA 32R 301T, VH-LKI, Moree Airport, NSW, 30 March 2011</title><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +1000</pubDate><link>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-043.aspx</link><guid>http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2011/aair/ao-2011-043.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ The pilot and five passengers on board was returning to Moree Airport from Brewarrina Airport, NSW under the night Visual Flight Rules. The aircraft contacted trees and collided with level terrain about 550 m short of the runway. The investigation found the pilot did not satisfy the recency requirements of his NVFR rating and the aircraft’s take-off weight was in excess of the maximum allowable for the aircraft.]]></description><category>Aviation</category><category>Aviation</category></item></channel></rss>
