Descending too low on approach
Safety concern
An increasing trend has been identified where pilots do not effectively manage their aircraft’s flightpath when unexpected events arise during the approach to land.
Safe work on rail
Safety concern
The ATSB has investigated several accidents that have occurred when maintenance work was being carried out on or near railway tracks.
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Fatal accident prompts safety recommendations for skydiving operations
A multi-fatal accident involving a Cessna U206G aircraft has resulted in the ATSB issuing recommendations to improve the safety of skydiving operations in Australia.
The 22 March 2014 accident occurred when the aircraft was conducting tandem parachuting operations at Caboolture in Queensland. On board were the pilot, two parachuting instructors and two tandem parachutists.
Corporate Plan 2017–18
As the accountable authority for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), I am pleased to present the ATSB’s 2017–18 Corporate Plan, which covers the period 2017–18 to 2020–21.
Easter message transcript
Easter message from Greg Hood, Chief Commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau
Breach of s.26 of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 – disclosure of the contents of a draft report
Penalties
Section 26 of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 (TSI Act) imposes a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment for a person who discloses the contents of a draft report to any other person or to a court. The maximum penalty for unauthorised copying of the whole or any part of a draft report is $3,600.
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Corporate Plan 2016–17
As the accountable authority for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), I am pleased to present the ATSB’s 2016–17 Corporate Plan, which covers the period 2016–17 to 2019–20.
Flight Crew Licence Verification Letter
Applying for a position overseas?
If you are applying for a position overseas and the organisation wants a letter of verification of your Flight Crew Licence (FCL), the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) can issue a standard letter reflecting your qualifications including:
Important information about making a notification
Accidents and serious incidents (commonly called Immediately Reportable Matters), which affect the safety of aircraft must, in the first instance, be notified to the ATSB by telephone (24 hours) 1800 011 034. During business ho