The report brings together information over ten years, from 2007 to 2016, to provide insights into current and possible future trends in aviation safety, and takes a detailed look at…
This serious incident involving an Airbus A320 on approach to Perth Airport has illustrated ATSB’s ongoing safety concerns in relation to pilots not effectively managing their aircraft’s flight path…
The ATSB’s investigation into the fuel exhaustion and forced landing of a Piper PA-28, registered VH-BDB (BDB), near Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, highlights the need for effective fuel…
The ATSB’s investigation into a collision with terrain of an amateur-built Sling 4 aircraft at Caloundra aerodrome, in Queensland, found that due the use of incorrect weight and balance data, the…
The ATSB has completed its investigation into a 2014 incident near Kilbride, New South Wales in which passengers were brought off a stranded train without adequate measures being taken to keep them…
ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood said the Report described a year of significant change and evolution.
“The Report outlines in…
Each year, the ATSB publishes SafetyWatch, its list of safety priorities across the marine, rail and aviation modes.
These priorities are identified from investigation findings and from the…
While experiencing high workloads, a flight crew member’s attention can channel or tunnel towards a single task, drawing or distracting their attention away from their other task demands.
An incident…
ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood said the report examines serious issues demonstrating where rail safety needs to be improved.
“Issues relating to safe work on track have been on…
An incident in which a freight aircraft flew below the minimum permitted altitude has highlighted the value of having a clear and, where appropriate, shared contingency plan.
The incident occurred on…
