The risks associated with the handling of an approach to land have been highlighted by the ATSB after a Dash 8’s approach set off its warning system. The incident occurred on 17 May…
The fatal accident involving a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee highlights the risks of flying at night under the visual flight rules (VFR). On 15 August 2011, the pilot was conducting a…
The collision between the bulk carrier Furness Melbourne and the yacht Riga II on 26 May 2012 near Bowen, Queensland…
On 22 January 2013 the pilot of a Cessna U206F amphibious aircraft was conducting a joy flight over Corio Bay in Victoria with two passengers on board. During the flight the pilot landed to…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 25 covers short,…
The ATSB today released a report warning pilots on the dangers of flying visually at night following a number of fatal accidents that occurred in dark-night conditions.…
A research Report released today by the ATSB reveals that the vast majority of loss of aircraft separation occurrences in Australia present little or no risk of…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 13 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 23 covers short,…
The ATSB is warning pilots of the dangers of flying over water in low visibility conditions and encouraging pilots to access detailed weather briefings, after four family members died when…
The ATSB is urging drivers to be vigilant at railway level crossings, to observe road warning signs, obey road rules and look out for trains.  The accident occurred on 19 March…