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Technical assistance to CASA in the examination of a main rotor blade tension-torsion strap from a Bell UH-1B helicopter
AE-2026-001
Landing gear issue involving Saab 340, VH-VEZ, at Canberra Airport, Australian Capital Territory, on 29 January 2026
Canberra Airport, Australian Capital Territory, Williamtown Airport, New South Wales, 340B, 340B-450, Turboprop, VH-VEZ, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Minor, Saab Aircraft Co., Vee H Aviation Pty Ltd
AO-2026-008
Taxi collision involving a Piper PA-28 and a de Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth Lilydale Aircraft Landing Area, Victoria, on 27 December 2025
AB-2026-003
Collision with terrain involving Van's RV-8A, VH-MKX, near Heck Field, Queensland, on 27 January 2026
RV-8A, 82025, Piston, VH-MKX, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Destroyed, Amateur Built Aircraft
AO-2026-005
Influencing safer transport – the ATSB’s year in review
In 2025 the ATSB adopted a new purpose statement, to “influence transport safety improvements for the greatest public benefit through independent no-blame investigations and fostering safety…
Annual Report 2024–25
Annual Report 2024–25
Annual Report 2024–25 The ATSB Annual Report 2024–25 outlines performance against the outcome and program structure in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts' Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25. Chief Commissioner's Review On behalf of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), I am pleased to present the ATSB Annual Report 2024–25. This was a significant year as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of our establishment on 1 July 1999. As we have for each of those 25 years,…
Train crew rostering and fatigue management
RR2025-00138
Change to Railway Emergency Call and Train Emergency Call procedures
RR2025-00085
A reporter provided feedback to the final report which was passed to the operator (and ONRSR) who provided a further response. Reporter feedback A reporter advised the operator's response overlooks the known reliability issues with the DTRS which may affect the time taken to stop a train when a REC is activated. The reporter further disputes the operators claim that the information is passed on to the Train Controller within 3‑5 seconds. That this is impossible if the Radio Operator is to gain all the required information. The…
Unapproved field repair led to balloon flight with tear in envelope
A hot air balloon was operated on a passenger flight after its pilot conducted a field repair without fully understanding the manufacturer’s limits or requirements, an ATSB final report…
S-92 helicopter EPGWS warning during night approach over water after mode selection error
Limited night-time hours on type and workload contributed to an autopilot mode selection error that resulted in an S-92 helicopter inadvertently…