The extra risks inherent in visual flight at night are from reduced visual cues, and the increased likelihood of perceptual illusions and consequent risk of spatial disorientation.…
Carrying an e-cigarette in your luggage can pose a safety hazard to flights.
A recent incident in the United States demonstrates the potential risk after a passenger found her e-…
Accident highlights the impact a combination of distractions can have on aircraft operations.
On 12 December 2014, the pilot of a Cessna 310 (C-310) aircraft, registered VH-TBE (TBE), was…
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…
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 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…
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…
When responding to accidents and serious incidents, investigators with a wide range of skills and qualifications are deployed in teams to carry out the investigation and discover what went…
The theme for 2015 is Privacy everyday.
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is a proud partner of Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2015. PAW is…
