Recent news reports about the search for MH370 have included highly inaccurate assertions about the search and how it is being conducted.
The ATSB strongly refutes assertions that…
A light aircraft collision between a Piper PA-28 and Cessna 172 shows why it’s crucial to manage and respond to partial power loss immediately.
Summary
On 11…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its latest Bulletin of short investigations covering incidents involving regular passenger transport aircraft, light aircraft and…
Flying visually in poor visibility continues to be a major aviation concern, following a serious helicopter accident injuring three people in Antarctica on 1 December 2013.
An ATSB…
A fatal Robinson R44 helicopter accident has prompted the ATSB to recommend safety improvements to helicopter fuel tanks in the United States and Europe.
Four people died in the…
ATSB investigation into a Cessna 172 accident encourages pilots, unsure of their position or requiring navigational assistance, to seek Flight Following services from ATC.
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On 20 September 2014, the pilot of a Piper PA-25 aircraft, conducted a ferry flight from Camden to Bunyan aeroplane landing area, via Goulburn, New South Wales.
After refuelling at…
The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin covers a range of the ATSB’s short investigations and highlights valuable safety lessons for pilots, operators and safety managers.…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its latest Bulletin of short investigations covering incidents from November last year through to February this year.
Issue 40 of…
Fire on freight train illustrates why it’s vital that dangerous goods are packed in accordance with relevant requirements.
At about 1055 on 21 August 2014, train 3DA2, carrying…
