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The ATSB encourages all operators to identify and embrace cost-effective ways to enable rail staff to more accurately identify loads with the potential to cause damage or injury during transit
Rail operator takes measures to identify out-of-gauge loads after rail bridge damaged
Figure 6: Vent panel
Interim report provides update on Elwood hot air balloon investigation
Provides an indication of the weather just prior to the accident.
Weather related accidents remain a significant concern – ATSB Chief Commissioner
RO-2020-003 interim report cover image
Interim report into derailment of freight train at Traveston during flood event
System safety in focus following Devonport cement train runaway and derailment
System safety in focus following Devonport cement train runaway and derailment
Figure 3: VH-PHP flight track through Williamtown VFR Route D589A
Preliminary report details Maitland helicopter accident flight
Propeller flange and nose cowl damage
Jabiru aircraft’s propeller separated in-flight due to fracturing of propeller bolts
Forward right (R1) emergency exit
Interim report released from Saab 340 interrupted engine start and evacuation incident
Accident site scatter pattern
In-flight break-up accident highlights dangers of VFR pilots encountering IMC
Train’s sanding system was ineffective at improving wheel-rail adhesion ahead of Ballarat level crossing gates collision
Train’s sanding system was ineffective at improving wheel-rail adhesion ahead of Ballarat level crossing gates collision
Flight path of balloon
Sightseeing balloon with 9 passengers collides with a tree in fog
Cockpit controls
King Air uncommanded power reduction
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