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King Air control issues demonstrate importance of aircraft system knowledge, handbook familiarity
An incident in which a King Air pilot encountered instrument failure and control issues over Western Australia is a reminder of the value of aircraft system knowledge and pilot operating…
Level crossing collision between Ghan passenger train and road train, 50 km north of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, on 15 September 2024
RO-2024-005
Near collision involving an American Champion 8GCBC Scout and an Eagle 150B, 2 km north-west of Jandakot Airport, Western Australia, on 25 April 2024
AB-2024-009
Flight controls involving a Eurocopter AS350 B3, 88 km south of Port Hedland, Western Australia, on 27 July 2024
AB-2024-035
Saab 340 engine failure due to incorrectly seated coupling securing hydro-mechanical unit to accessory gearbox
The right engine of a Saab 340 flamed out shortly after the aircraft reached cruising altitude, after the engine’s hydro-mechanical unit driveshaft decoupled from the accessory gearbox due to…
Chipmunk owners urged to ensure rivets are maintained to specifications following Jandakot accident
The ATSB advises DHC-1 Chipmunk maintainers and owners that crashworthiness could be significantly compromised if incorrect specification rivets are used. The safety advisory notice…
Aircraft preparation event involving a Hawker Beechcraft Corporation B200, Gove, Northern Territory on 23 July 2024
AB-2024-034
Brisbane River oil tanker breakaway highlights importance of clearly defined emergency and risk management arrangements
The breakaway and grounding of an oil tanker in the Brisbane River during a significant weather event in February 2022 illustrates the importance…
FOI Disclosure 2024-25
Date of access (date decision released to applicant) FOI reference number Description of documents Documents released Access 26 June 2025 FOI 24-25(18) Regarding an accident on 7 January 2025 at Rottnest Island (investigation number AO-2025-001): a complete copy of ATSB’s investigation file, comprising of, but not limited to; any investigation reports, file notes, photographs…
Accredited Representative to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission investigation of engine issue on approach involving ATR 72, ZK-MVL, near Wellington Airport, New Zealand on 1 September 2024
AA-2024-009