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Accident site with wreckage distribution. Clarification of simulated engine failure exercise procedures for Cessna 441 operators Read more
ATSB launches latest recruitment round Read more
Figure 3: Image taken in-flight of the weather conditions ahead Unlicenced pilot flew towards poor weather prior to collision with terrain Read more
The primary surfaces considered in this investigation Aerodrome design standards and the Bulla Road Precinct Read more
Figure 1: Direction of travel of truck and train and location of level crossing Preliminary report details Geelong level crossing accident Read more
Figure 5: Site map with key locations Air Tractor low-level spraying accident highlights ongoing risk of birdstrike Read more

New aviation investigations

AO-2023-032 Runway incursion involving a Piper Aircraft PA-28, VH-SFA, and SAAB 340, VH-VED, at Shellharbour Airport, New South Wales, on 6 July 2023 Read more
AO-2023-031 Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-PSC, near Limbunya Station, Northern Territory, on 27 June 2023 Read more
AO-2023-030 Stick shaker activation involving a Saab 340, registration VH-TRX, near Merimbula Airport, NSW on 8 June 2023 Read more
AO-2023-026 Flight crew incapacitation involving Boeing 717-200, VH-NXM, on approach to Hobart Airport, Tasmania on 06 June 2023 Read more
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New rail investigations

RO-2023-006 Level crossing collision between freight train and truck near Katherine, Northern Territory on 14 June 2023 Read more
RO-2023-005 Safeworking breach involving train 3SP7, near Ooldea, South Australia, on 1 June 2023 Read more
RO-2023-004 Signal CS025 passed at danger involving train number TE43 between Fortitude Valley and Bowen Hills, Queensland on 24 May 2023 Read more
RO-2023-003 Level crossing collision between truck and train at South Geelong on 3 April 2023 Read more
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New marine investigations

MO-2023-002 Steering failure and contact with navigational beacon involving CMA CGM Puccini, Port Melbourne, Victoria, on 25 May 2023 Read more
MO-2023-001 Grounding of World Diana in Bunbury, Western Australia, on 22 April 2023 Read more
MO-2022-007 Grounding of Hagen Oldendorff, Port Hedland, Western Australia, 9 April 2022 Read more
MO-2022-006 Propulsion failure of Portland Bay, off Port Kembla, New South Wales, 4 July 2022 Read more
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Outstanding Safety Issues

AO-2021-018-SI-01 Aircraft lighting regulation
RO-2021-004-SI-07 ARTC flood risk and inadequate drainage systems
RO-2021-004-SI-06 ARTC Extreme Weather Monitoring and Response (Amber and Red Alert)
RO-2021-004-SI-03 ARTC Remote weather monitoring equipment/needs

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