High speed impact
The significant damage to the aircraft was indicative of a high speed impact.
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Reduction in loss of separation
ATSB finds significant reduction in loss of separation occurrences in Defence-controlled terminal airspace.
Twenty years of the ATSB
1 July 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the ATSB.
Powerline hazards during spraying
A helicopter striking a powerline while conducting aerial spraying highlights the hazards of wirestrike.
In-flight balloon fire
In-flight balloon fire highlights importance of emergency procedures.
Passive level crossing accident demonstrates how sighting from road vehicles can be severly restricted
Sighting from road vehicles can be severely restricted at passively protected crossings.
Compressive rail stress risk
Risk assessments need to consider compressive rail stress.
ECDIS navigation risk
Grounding of the Border Force Cutter (ABFC) Roebuck Bay finds unintended risks with ECDIS navigation.
Level crossing road surface
Condition of level crossing road surface contributes to coal train derailment.
Assess fatigue before flight
Investigation highlights the need for pilots to assess their level of fatigue before and during flight.
Wagon derails after axle failure
Acid train wagon derails after axle failure due to undetected fatigue cracking.
Cessna 210 carry-through failure
Investigation update into the Cessna 210 accident near Mount Isa, Queensland, on 26 May.
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Collision with water involving a Yakovlev Yak-52, VH-PAE, near South Stradbroke Island, Queensland, on 5 June 2019 - preliminary report release
Recovered wreckage from a two-seat Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft’s fatal collision with water near South Stradbroke Island, Queensland on 5 June 2019 was consistent with a high-speed impact.
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Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22 helicopter, VH-HHQ, near Kutchera Station, Queensland on 22 June 2019 - new investigation
During aerial mustering operations, it was reported that the right anti-torque pedal fractured, leading to a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
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Derailment of loaded Pacific National coal service TM94 near Moss Vale, NSW on 28 June 2019 - new investigation
A Pacific National coal train derailed one bogie just past Moss Vale, NSW, en route to Unanderra. Track infrastructure was damaged as a result of the wheelsets from the bogie dragging.
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Engine failure involving Fokker 100, VH-FWI, en route to Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 9 July 2019 - new investigation
During climb from Geraldton, at about FL115 the flight crew observed the left engine thrust lever retarding towards flight idle, followed by an ENG FAIL warning.
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Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-KCH, near Mansfield, Victoria, on 6 July 2019 - new investigation
The helicopter struck a powerline and collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The passenger sustained serious injuries and the pilot sustained minor injuries.
Don't push it, LAND IT
Making an early decision to land your helicopter during the onset of an abnormal situation will reduce the likelihood of an accident.
In an effort to encourage precautionary landings, the ATSB is encouraging helicopter pilots to ‘don’t push it, land it’ if they encounter an abnormal situation while in flight.
Jointly developed and supported by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA), ‘Don’t push it, land it’ is safety messaging that encourages all helicopter pilots, no matter their experience or the type of helicopter they fly, to make a precautionary landing if they experience a situation that just isn’t right.