What is REPCON? REPCON is a voluntary and confidential reporting scheme. REPCON allows any person who has an aviation safety concern to report it to the ATSB confidentially. Protection of the reporter's identity and any individual referred to in the report is a primary element of the scheme. Submit a confidential REPCON report - online form Who can make a REPCON report? Anyone can report a safety concern confidentially to the ATSB. This means members of the travelling public or people involved in aviation. Some examples of who has made a REPCON report in the past include: an employee or…

Marine transport accounts for all bulk imports and exports and nearly three-quarters of the value of all imports and exports of cargo into Australia, and plays a primary role in coastal trade. In addition, a major offshore industry fleet supports oil and gas exploration off the Australian coast. A safe and efficient marine transport system is therefore an essential part of the Australian economy. The work of the ATSB investigation team assists in maintaining and improving the safety of marine transport. When ATSB investigates a marine accident or incident, investigators seek to determine its…

ATSB supplements November-December Disorientation during night operations Confidential Aviation Incident Reporting System Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (Nov-Dec 02) [PDF: 1.84MB] September-October Engines failure due fuel exhaustion Safety briefs Microburst effect on aircraft performance Confidential aviation incident reports Download ATSB supplement (Sep-Oct 02) [PDF: 731KB] July-August Gear up!!! Safety briefs Safe Health - Hows your attitude? Confidential aviation incident reports Download ATSB supplement (Jul-Aug 02) [PDF: 1.72MB] May-June What happens when a 737 pilot…

ATSB supplements November-December Chieftain investigation leads to safety recommendations Safety Briefs Mate, I take pressurisation more seriously now! Confidential aviation incident reports Download ATSB supplement (Nov-Dec 00) [PDF: 1.22MB] September-October Fatigue Recent investigations Confidential aviation incident reports Download ATSB supplement (Sep-Oct 00) [PDF: 730KB] May-June Safety Briefs Helicopter crash in bad weather Analysing runway incursions Confidential aviation incident reports Download ATSB supplement (May-Jun 00) [PDF: 851KB] March-April Aviation Safety…

From 1 July 2019, report Category A rail occurrences directly to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) on 1800 430 888 (24 hrs / 7 days).   The ATSB is the single national rail safety investigator in Australia. The ATSB’s rails safety investigation role occurs concurrently with the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) overseeing rail safety regulation in every Australian state and territory.  The ATSB investigates selectively, as do many equivalent organisations overseas. The aim is to concentrate ATSB’s resources on…

ATSB supplements November-December You might learn about flying from this Safety Briefs Safety first - aircrew, ground personnel and passengers Download ATSB supplement (Nov-Dec 01) [PDF: 1.06MB] September-October Safety Briefs Got the right fuel system fitting in your balloon? Confidential aviation incident reports Download ATSB supplement (Sep-Oct 01) [PDF: 1.2MB] July-August 2001 How the ATSB investigates accidents. New accident/incident forms. Safety briefs. Confidential aviation incident reporting. Download ATSB supplement (Jul-Aug 01) [PDF: 1.01MB] May-June 2001 Fuel…

ATSB supplements November-December The ATSB gets a new Act Safety briefs. Confidential aviation incident reports. Download ATSB supplement (Nov-Dec 03) [PDF: 2.23MB] September-October The ATSB gets a new Act Safety briefs Confidential aviation incident reports Download ATSB supplement (Sep-Oct 03) [PDF: 113KB] July-August Loss of control Safety briefs Confidential aviation incident reports Download ATSB supplement (Jul-Aug 03) [PDF: 641KB] May-June* * not produced March-April Engine flame-out - shoulder harness failed on impact Safety briefs Confidential aviation incident reports…

ATSB supplements November-December Drive shaft failure Robinson R22 Winning research grants Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (Nov-Dec 04) [PDF: 361KB] September-October Circuit airprox Toowoomba accident claims four lives Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (Sep-Oct 04) [PDF: 269KB] July-August Dynamic helicopter rollover Moorabbin airport fatal accident Safety briefs Download ATSB supplement (Jul-Aug 04) [PDF: 240KB] May-June� ATSB funding boost Air Safety Occurrence reporting requirements Safety briefs�� Download ATSB supplement (May-Jun 04) [PDF: 143KB] March-April…

Rail safety occurrence data Industry reports rail safety occurrences to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR). ONRSR has responsibility for regulatory oversight of rail safety in every Australian state and territory. ONRSR collects and reports on rail safety occurrence statistics, and these figures are available on the ONRSR website. ONRSR national safety data Historical rail safety occurrence data Prior to the establishment of ONRSR, rail safety occurrence data was provided to the ATSB by state and territory government rail safety regulators for national publication.…

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