At about 1901 on 22 August 2014, a V/Line train travelling the Werribee line on the Melbourne Metropolitan Rail Network collided with a stationary Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) passenger…
On 24 October 2014, the Melbourne to Sydney XPT service ST24 was approaching Culcairn station when there was a severe vibration. The driver stopped at the station and upon inspecting the train found…
Metal fatigue caused a welded boss on the No.2 engine to give way, resulting in a fuel-fed fire that was brought under control by the flight crew.
On 29 April 2014 an AVRO 146-RJ100…
Two large ships’ sterns broke away from their berths when a common bollard holding their stern lines failed, damaging a rail bridge and a third vessel.
On 17 August 2014, Grand…
The number of reported aircraft fumes and smoke occurrences involving high capacity aircraft in Australia is trending significantly lower, according to an…
A wasp nest obstructed the Captain’s pitot probe after a short layover in Brisbane.
On 21 November 2013, after a flight from Singapore, an Etihad Airways Airbus A330, A6-EYJ landed…
Late afternoon glare and light refraction affected the pilot’s vision and depth of field, with tragic results.
On 28 May 2015, the pilot of a Robinson 22 helicopter,…
The ATSB is a proud partner of Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2016.
This year's PAW theme, Privacy in your hands, reinforces the message that organisations, agencies and individuals…
A recent ATSB investigation shows how unexpected developments or confusion about procedures can contribute to decisions and actions that increase the safety risk to the aircraft.
In…
Oil on the windscreen due to an unsecured engine oil filler cap prompted the pilot of a Cessna T210N to attempt a go-around, with tragic results.
On 4 July 2014, the owner/pilot…
