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Make no assumptions when it comes to warnings
The ATSB is urging flight crews to stop and seek further guidance when confronted with any ambiguous situations pre-flight. The ATSB’s investigation into an incident involving a…
Hot-air balloon operators need to ensure passengers understand their safety briefing
The ATSB recommends hot-air balloon operators, following their pre-flight safety briefing, have passengers demonstrate the landing position in the basket, to ensure there is no confusion…
Pilots are reminded of the limitations of night vision imaging systems and goggles
The release of the ATSB’s report into the terrain awareness warning system alert involving Eurocopter BK-117C-2, VH-SYB,  is reminder for pilots of the limitations of…
Detect and treat rail defects early to avoid derailments
The ATSB is highlighting the importance of the early detection and treatment of defects of rail infrastructure, especially those that could cause a rail facture and lead to derailment.…
Investigation into King Air accident highlights the importance of checklists
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s (ATSB) final report into the loss of control and collision with terrain involving Beechcraft B200 King Air, registered VH-ZCR,…
Objective interpretation of runway surface conditions can help reduce the risk of runway excursions
The ATSB is advising pilots to be conservative when relying on pilot reports for runway surface conditions, in particular, when the conditions are considered…
In-flight propeller loss due to a fatigue fracture
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s (ATSB) investigation into the in-flight propeller loss involving a Saab 340B was the result of a fracture of the propeller shaft on the right engine…
Effective see-and-avoid techniques needed at non-towered aerodromes
The ATSB is urging pilots to ensure they use effective see-and-avoid techniques to avoid traffic conflicts when flying at non-towered aerodromes. The ATSB’s investigation into a…
On track to greater insights
Through collaboration with the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR), the ATSB is gaining access to a detailed data feed of rail safety occurrences, as well as many years’…
Pitot probe covers the focus of safety advisory notice for operators at Brisbane Airport
The ATSB has issued a safety advisory notice to all operators flying to Brisbane Airport to consider the use of pitot probe covers there and to have rigorous processes in place to confirm the…