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Cabin altitude warning highlights the importance of checklist management
A cabin altitude warning alarm on a Boeing 737 due to air conditioning pack switches being left in the OFF position highlights the importance of effective checklist management, a new ATSB…
ATSB investigation analysis focused on risk to passengers
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau stands behind its investigation that found a different and elevated risk for community service flights operated on behalf of Angel Flight Australia,…
Recovered aircraft wreckage consistent with a high speed impact
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, an…
Lack of documentation, ineffective procedures contribute to improper removal of landing gear locks
Personnel working in and around aircraft have specific duties, and they also have a responsibility to advise the operating crew of any concerns they may have with an aircraft, a new ATSB…
Pitot system blockage results in unmanned aircraft accident
An unmanned aircraft’s collision with terrain highlights the importance of confirming the significance of any unexpected observations during pre-flight checks, an ATSB investigation has…
Undetected engine thrust reverser deactivation
The ATSB is highlighting the importance of following procedures after a lockout pin was not removed after maintenance, which resulted in an Airbus A320’s left engine thrust reverser not…
ATSB investigation highlights risks of community service flights
Source: Mount Gambier Airport An Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation has found that community service flights conducted on behalf of Angel Flight Australia have a fatal accident…
Site protection failings lead to track worker safety breach
On the morning of 31 July 2017, a team of four Sydney Trains infrastructure maintainers was conducting a series of regular inspection and measurements at points along the Illawarra Main and Local…
ATSB finds significant reduction in loss of separation occurrences in Defence-controlled terminal airspace
Loss of separation incidents in Department of Defence controlled airspace around Darwin, Townsville and Williamtown/Newcastle airports have reduced significantly, the Australian Transport…
Twenty years of the ATSB
July 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), Australia’s national transport safety investigator. The ATSB was formed on 1 July…