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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…
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…
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,…
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…
Avoiding action must be early and effective
The ATSB is highlighting the importance of vessels taking early and effective avoiding action and keeping a proper lookout. The ATSB’s investigation into the collision of 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…
Harbour pilots and crew need shared understanding of passage plan for safe voyage
The ATSB is highlighting the need for a shared understanding or ‘shared mental model’ of a ship’s passage plan by bridge crew and harbour pilots to ensure a safe voyage. The ATSB’s…
A discontinuity at a rail joint and a decline in rail lubricator maintenance led to this derailment on a small-radius curve.
The ATSB’s investigation into the derailment of a Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) passenger train near Rushall Station in Melbourne on 6 February 2016 has been released. The investigation was conducted…
Extra diligence required when designing, installing and operating newly designed equipment without redundancies in plan in place
The ATSB is reminding ship operators and ship manufacturers of the increased operational risk of using newly designed equipment without any redundancy plan in place. The reminder…