The captain under training misunderstood the command from the training captain, which led to the early rotation.
On 6 February 2012 the flight crew of an Airbus A320-232, registered VH-JQX…
Pilots are reminded to be diligent in the performance of checklist items during all stages of flight as they are there to capture errors made before and during flight.
Checklists are the most…
Carburettor icing can have serious safety implications for aircraft. This was shown most recently in an accident near Miranda Downs in Queensland. On 6 July 2012, a Robinson R22 Beta was…
A new aviation bulletin featuring 11 investigation reports has just been released by the ATSB. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 14 covers…
The ATSB investigation into the fatal accident at Canley Vale, New South Wales (NSW) on 15 June 2010 has yielded important safety messages for pilots when flying twin-engined aircraft with…
A rare engine malfunction on a Boeing 747-400 reminds operators to be alert to signs of wear and fatigue.
A Qantas Boeing 747-400 on a flight between Sydney and Singapore on 9 May…
A new ATSB research report examines the effectiveness of safety management systems (SMS) and provides important insights for operators and organisations.
SMS…
ATSB investigation identifies a drive belt failure in a fatal accident of a Robinson R22 helicopter.
R22 pilots and operators need to regularly check drive system for misalignment and abnormal wear…
The partial incapacitation of a pilot has shown how important it is for pilots to assess their own wellbeing and ability to fly, just as they do for their aircraft.
In this…
A new aviation bulletin featuring 10 investigation reports has just been released by the ATSB. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin issue 13 covers…
