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Information Publication Scheme Agency Plan
This Plan is made for the purpose of the Information Publication Scheme required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). Introduction  The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is an agency subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) and is required to comply with the Information Publication Scheme (IPS) requirements. The ATSB has prepared…
Cirrus likely flew into cloud in a valley prior to controlled flight into terrain
Consistent with an attempt to avoid cloud, a Cirrus SR20 reversed course at low altitude along a valley, before flying into densely forested terrain in Budawang National Park…
Low rotor RPM and collision with terrain involving a Robinson R22 Beta II, 140 km north of Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, on 17 January 2026
AB-2026-009
Engine failure and attempted forced landing involving a Cessna U206F, 102 km east-north-east of Port Keats Aerodrome, Northern Territory, on 30 January 2026
AB-2026-010
Near collision involving Cessna 172S, VH-KOJ, and Cirrus SR22, VH-XC5, about 22 km south-south-east of Melbourne Airport, Victoria, on 22 January 2026
Essendon Airport, Victoria, Essendon Airport, Victoria, SR22, 9217, Piston, VH-XC5, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Nil, Cirrus Design Corporation
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Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, 172S, 172S12147, Piston, VH-KOJ, Part 141 Recreational, private and commercial pilot flight training, Nil, Textron Aviation Inc., Oxford Aviation Academy (Australia) Pty Ltd
AO-2026-007
Accredited Representative to the PNG AIC - Collision with terrain involving Cessna T188C, VH-SOY, 171 km east of Mount Hagen Airport, Papua New Guinea, on 23 April 2025
T188C, T18803847, Piston, VH-SOY, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Destroyed, Cessna Aircraft Company, Liddle's Aerial Spraying Pty Ltd
AA-2026-001
Collision with terrain involving a Cessna 172, Parafield Airport, South Australia, on 5 January 2026
AB-2026-005
Truck did not stop at level crossing before The Ghan collision
When required to stop at a level crossing, drivers must stop their vehicle, sight, and remain clear of trains, a final report from the ATSB’s investigation of a collision between a truck and…
Accredited Representative to the PNG AIC following the accident involving DHC-6-300, P2-BBM, at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on 22 January 2026
Tapini Airstrip, Papua New Guinea, Jacksons International Airport, Papua New Guinea, DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, Turboprop, P2-BBM, Substantial, De Havilland Canada/De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Tropicair
AA-2026-002
Cockpit window failure and depressurisation involving a Cessna 340, 5 km north-west of Katanning Airport, Western Australia, on 3 December 2025
AB-2026-006