The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is joining the rail industry in recognising the key messages of the 16th annual Rail Safety Week, from 9-15 August.
An initiative of the…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is asking for pilots, operators, and engineers with knowledge of aft tail cone bulkhead or tail rotor gearbox input cartridge…
Key points
Engine surge and power loss occurred due to damage caused by replaceable screwdriver tip being left in the engine during maintenance;
Tool control is an important…
A freight train driver erroneously determined their train to be clear of the track section to the rear when they supplied a release code to a network control officer, who…
Key points:
Preliminary report details factual information from the investigation’s early evidence collection phase;
Aircraft had significant forward speed at impact, no…
Key points:
Aircraft was conducting a higher than normal speed approach due to winds and turbulence;
Runway was wet with active rain, reducing braking effectiveness;
Aircraft…
Key points:
Locomotive collided with the rear of a stationary coal train on entering a loop;
Locomotive was operating long end leading during route tuition for two drivers;…
A Robinson R22 helicopter which collided with terrain while mustering showed evidence of a wirestrike, the ATSB’s preliminary report from its on-going investigation into the 26 May 2021…
Key points:
Student pilot and Instructor did not detect forecast deteriorating weather during their pre-flight briefing;
Pilots should maintain knowledge and skills required to…
The collision of a passenger train with the open hatch of an adjacent locomotive emphasises the need for appropriate risk controls to prevent hatches from opening during service, a safety…
