An exemplar active CO detector. Passive spot detectors have known limitations
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Pilot began feeling unwell shortly after take-off, was likely…
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A driver was fatally injured when their car collided with an express passenger train at the Kianawah Road level crossing;
The design of the level crossing did not…
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During approach to the airport in darkness, the aircraft was not maintained within the required navigational tolerance;
Adherence to procedures and careful monitoring…
The structural failure of a wagon during the operation of a rail freight service was due to an existing fatigue crack at a weld in the wagon’s underframe, which was likely detectable during…
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Pilot incorrectly believed they had been provided a landing clearance;
Runway incursions remain one of the most significant risks to safe aviation;
Pilots are…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau Commission acknowledges the retirement of Greg Hood as Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, and sincerely thanks him for his leadership,…
An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into a depressurisation incident involving a Cessna 441 Conquest has resulted in a new ultrasonic bond inspection procedure for the…
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Extended flap significantly restricts emergency egress via the Cessna 206’s rear cargo door;
ATSB recommends that Textron amend the Cessna 206 pilot operating…
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Fatigue was likely exacerbated by mild hypoxia, contributing to the pilot falling asleep;
Pilots need to monitor their health and wellbeing to ensure they are well…
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An undetected error in the fuel quantity gauges (overreading) resulted in the aircraft departing with insufficient fuel;
Although the fuel level low annunciators…
