A runway incursion between a Fairchild SA227 and a Bell 47G helicopter at Ballina Airport is a timely reminder that to stay safe around non-controlled aerodromes, pilots need to monitor and…
A scale-replica Spitfire aircraft had just been flown in an air display when it crashed in a factory car park.
The ATSB is urging owners and pilots of amateur-built aircraft to…
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Rail operators are being reminded of the need to report Category A rail occurrences to the Australian Transport Safety…
The ATSB is reminding pilots to recognise the implications of abnormal engine indications, after a helicopter lost power in mid-air.
On 13 November 2013, the pilot of a Robinson R22…
A collision between two aircraft has shown the dangers that exist at Australia’s many non-controlled aerodromes.
On 10 November 2013, a flight instructor and a student pilot were…
A wheels-up landing of a Beech 95-B55 is an important reminder that, when faced with an unexpected equipment malfunction, the most important priority should be to fly the aircraft.…
A helicopter pilot’s prompt response to a rattling noise in a Robinson R22 helicopter avoided a potentially serious accident.
On 12 October 2011, the pilot was performing aerial…
The ATSB has identified issues with fatigue management after a train passed three signals without taking any action.
The incident occurred at about 0229 on 30 January 2013, when a…
On 23 July 2013, a Bell 47G2A helicopter flying on a local photography flight from Lake Manchester, Queensland sustained a total power loss. The pilot conducted an auto-rotation which…
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.…
