FMC programming
Departure procedures misunderstanding contributes to loss of separation incident.
Australia's national transport safety investigator
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Abnormal engine operation
Abnormal engine operation can be an indication of a developing fault.
Hovering without hydraulics
Hovering the AS350 without hydraulics can lead to a rapid loss of control, investigation reinforces.
Loss of cyclic control
Missing self-locking nut leads to loss of cyclic control and in-flight break-up.
R44 accident update
ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter accident update.
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Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HNF, at Steam Plains, NSW on 31 July 2020 - new investigation
During agricultural spraying operations, the helicopter struck powerlines and collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.
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Out-of-gauge collision between freight train 3WB3 and passenger train C181, Loftus, NSW, on 21 July 2020 - new investigation
The ATSB is investigating the out-of-gauge collision between Pacific National freight train 3WB3 and NSW Trains passenger service C181 at Loftus, NSW, on 21 July 2020.
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Loss of separation involving Boeing 777, N2333U and ATR 72, VH-FVQ, near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 22 January 2020 - final report
Likely flight crew confusion with Sydney-centric departure procedures contributed to a Boeing 777 turning right instead of left on departure from Sydney Airport, resulting in a loss of separation with an ATR72 which had taken off from the parallel runway, an ATSB investigation notes.
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Separation issue involving Piper PA-28, VH-TAX and The Airplane Factory Sling 2, VH-ZSD, Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 23 July 2020 - new investigation
While the Sling 2 was on the base leg of an approach to runway 17 left for a touch-and-go, the Piper was instructed to line up on the runway. As the Piper was in the lined up position, the Sling 2 overflew the Piper and landed on the runway.
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Depressurisation event involving a Cessna 441, VH-LBY, near Broome, Western Australia, on 22 July 2020 - new investigation
During cruise, the crew heard a loud noise and the cabin depressurised. The crew and passengers donned oxygen masks and an emergency descent to 10,000 ft was conducted.
Don't Push It - DON'T GO
Visual flight rules pilots pressing on into instrument meteorological conditions without a current instrument rating carries a significant risk of spatial disorientation due to powerful and misleading orientation sensations with reduced visual cues.
» Disorientation can affect any pilot, no matter what their level of experience.
» Avoid deteriorating weather by conducting thorough pre-flight planning.
» Use a ‘personal minimums’ checklist to help control and manage risk.
» If you become disoriented or lost in marginal weather, seek whatever help is available, including support from air traffic control.