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.
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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…
On 20 September 2014, the pilot of a Piper PA-25 aircraft, conducted a ferry flight from Camden to Bunyan aeroplane landing area, via Goulburn, New South Wales.
After refuelling at…
The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin covers a range of the ATSB’s short investigations and highlights valuable safety lessons for pilots, operators and safety managers.…
ATSB investigation into a Cessna 172 accident encourages pilots, unsure of their position or requiring navigational assistance, to seek Flight Following services from ATC.
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Fire on freight train illustrates why it’s vital that dangerous goods are packed in accordance with relevant requirements.
At about 1055 on 21 August 2014, train 3DA2, carrying…
