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Rail safety investigations
We influence transport safety improvements for the greatest public benefit, through independent no-blame investigations and fostering safety awareness. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is Australia’s national transport safety investigator. In rail, we collaborate with the Office of Transport Safety Investigations (OTSI) in New South Wales and the Office of the Chief Investigator (OCI) in Victoria for investigations in those States.
ATSB issues PT6A uncommanded acceleration advisory after Lizard Island Cessna Caravan accident
The ATSB is advising operators of single-engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A powered aircraft to train pilots for uncommanded engine acceleration malfunctions, after 10 people were…
Uncommanded engine acceleration events on single-engine PT6A powered aircraft
AO-2024-001
Safety Advisory Notice To operators of single-engine PT6A powered aircraft Increased awareness and training for pilots in uncommanded engine acceleration events involving PT6A engines will improve outcomes for such malfunctions.  What happened On 8 January 2024, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, departed Lizard Island Airport, Queensland on a flight to Cairns with the pilot and 9 passengers on board. During the climb, the pilot observed the aircraft’s speed and thrust increase uncommanded, and some engine parameters were exceeded or were not indicating. The pilot…
ATSB issues Cessna 206 safety advisories after passengers unable to exit rear cargo doors following landing accident
The ATSB has issued a safety advisory notice urging Cessna 206 operators to consider fitting an approved emergency exit modification or removing a middle row seat to allow better passenger…
Loss of power and forced landing involving Piper PA-28-140, VH-BUN, about 32 km north-east of Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 17 August 2025
Camden Airport, New South Wales, Wollongong (Shellharbour) Airport, New South Wales, PA-28-140, 28-23228, Piston, VH-BUN, Part 141 Recreational, private and commercial pilot flight training, Substantial, Piper Aircraft Corp
AO-2025-049
Aerodrome Weather Information Service (AWIS) concerns at Mackay Airport
RA2025-00021
Manufacturing, testing, and regulatory oversight of unmanned aerial vehicles
RA2025-00019
Reluctance to report cabin crew fatigue due fear of intimidation and disciplinary action
RA2025-00015
Operator incident investigation and reporting processes
RR2025-00001
Airspace congestion near Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport
RA2025-00085