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Latest investigation report releases and news

A firefighting aircraft dropping water on a bushfire.
Aerial firefighting survey highlights reporting culture
Image on the left is a graphic representation of the 5-point harness restraint system fitted to VH-YAO; the image on the right is a photograph of the restraint system.
Buckle and latch wear identified after restraint released during aerobatic manoeuvre
Photograph of RTM Weipa sailing across calm waters. The bulk carrier ship has a red hull, 5 cargo holds, and the off-white superstructure accommodation, funnel stack and free fall lifeboat at the stern. Cargo hold no. 3 features a heli-deck.
Guidance updated after motor falls from gantry crane
Fractured inner rim section of main landing gear wheel.
Fatigue cracking identified in fractured Saab 340 wheel
Aircraft VH-HUU in front of a hanger
Fuel management issues prior to precautionary landing
Flight path of the aircraft, after leaving the STAR, conducting a visual approach, to landing at Canberra airport.
Private flight ground proximity alert prior to landing
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Investigations

Latest transport safety investigations

AS-2021-015b
Analysis of aerial firefighting pilots' survey responses regarding aviation safety
AO-2026-097
Flight below minimum altitude involving Beechcraft King Air B300C, VH-8FQ, near Emerald Airport, Queensland, on 23 September 2026
AO-2026-100
Runway incursion and near collision involving Airbus A320, VH-VGQ, and a ground vehicle, at Townsville Airport, Queensland, on 7 October 2026
RO-2026-006
Derailment of train 87P0, near Marlborough, Queensland, on 8 October 2026
AO-2026-099
Near collision between de Havilland DHC-8, VH-QQF, and Aeroprakt A22LS, 23-8793, 18 km west of Townsville Airport, Queensland, on 1 October 2026
AO-2026-098
Low fuel event involving Airbus A220-300, VH-X4A, at Townsville Airport, Queensland, on 23 September 2026
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Occurrence briefs

Latest occurrence brief reports

AB-2026-047
Rejected take-off and runway excursion involving a Cessna 182P, Coffs Harbour Airport, New South Wales, on 2 August 2026
AB-2026-052
Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44 helicopter, near Tindal Aerodrome, Northern Territory, on 22 September 2026
AB-2026-046
Depressurisation involving Beechcraft 1900D, 80 km north-east of Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 20 August 2026
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Outstanding safety issues

Identified safety issues awaiting safety action.

AO-2025-013-SI-04
Managing mission risk
AO-2025-013-SI-02
Flight risk analysis tool (FRAT) design
AO-2025-072-SI-01
Operator’s procedures
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