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Docklands drone swarm accident highlights importance of system knowledge, active alerting
The ATSB’s investigation of a drone swarm accident in which more than 400 drones were lost before a planned display at Melbourne’s Docklands highlights the importance of operators using…
Collision with terrain involving Kavanagh Balloons G-450, VH-FGC, 12 km north-north-west of Beaudesert, Queensland, on 7 July 2025
Beaudesert, Queensland, Beaudesert, Queensland, G-450, G450-538, Balloon, VH-FGC, Part 131 Balloons and hot air airships, Minor, Kavanagh Balloons, Hot Air Pty Ltd
AO-2025-037
Survey aircraft accident highlights importance of risk management for low-level air work operations
The ATSB’s investigation of an accident involving a Cessna 206 survey aircraft in south‑east WA highlights to air work operators the importance of ensuring risks inherent to their operations…
Unstable approach involving Airbus A321, VH-OYF, Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 26 June 2025
Denpasar, Indonesia, Sydney Airport, New South Wales, A321-251NX, 11529, Jet, VH-OYF, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Airbus, Jetstar Airways Pty Limited
AO-2025-036
Near collision involving a Piper PA-44 and a Van's RV-10, Bunbury, Western Australia, on 25 March 2025
AB-2025-018
FOI Disclosure 2025-26
Date of access (date decision released to applicant) FOI reference number Description of documents Documents released Access 15 September 2025 FOI 25-26(02) 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, witness statements, improvement notices and prosecution notices…
Incorrect configuration involving Boeing 737, VH-YFZ, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, on 2 July 2025
Sydney Airport, New South Wales, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, 737-800, 41005, Jet, VH-YFZ, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, The Boeing Company, Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd
AO-2025-038
Train separation and runaway involving freight train 1WB7, Eastwood, New South Wales, on 6 July 2025
1WB7, Freight, Runaway, Qube Logistics, Freight Service
RO-2025-004
Controlled flight into terrain involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HGE, near Anthony Lagoon, Northern Territory, on 1 July 2025
R22 Beta, 2574, Helicopter, VH-HGE, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Substantial, Robinson Helicopter Co
AO-2025-035
Collision with terrain involving Eurocopter EC120B, VH-JDZ, Porepunkah, Victoria, on 15 May 2025
Porepunkah Aircraft Landing Area, Victoria, Porepunkah Aircraft Landing Area, Victoria, EC120B, 1352, Helicopter, VH-JDZ, Part 133 Air transport operations - rotorcraft, Substantial, Eurocopter
AO-2025-023