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Training aircraft enters steep dive during pitch trim demonstration
Key points: Cessna 152 entered a steep dive after student pilot released control wheel during pitch trim demonstration Instructor sustained minor injuries and aircraft sustained…
Taxiway design, flight crew distraction and incorrect mental model, lead to Perth Airport runway incursion
Key points: 737 taxied toward active runway; second 737 rejected take-off Taxiway location and design significantly increased the risk of a runway incursion Runway incursions…
Low rotor RPM at low height likely to result in an accident
Key points: The helicopter’s rotor RPM began to decay and the pilot initially did not apply full throttle The pilot attempted a forced landing, but was unable to arrest the rate…
Preliminary report details factual information from on-going investigation into a passenger train’s collision with level crossing gates
Key points: Train driver commenced braking slightly earlier than would normally be the case due to the wet and windy weather conditions Train passed through crossing at 93 km/h…
ATSB welcomes appointment of new Commissioner
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) today welcomed the appointment of Ms Catherine Scott as a member of the ATSB Commission, effective from 8 September 2020. Appointed by…
Applications now open for Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) and RMIT University recently established a strategic partnership to teach how to manage and lead accident investigations of aviation, rail and…
Weather, aircraft performance and operating procedures among areas of focus for on-going C-130 large air tanker accident investigation
Key points: ATSB has released an interim report from its on-going investigation into large air tanker accident Interim report does not contain findings, but details accident’s…
Loss of visual reference and controlled flight into terrain
Key points: Cloud and low visibility almost certainly precluded the pilot from navigating by ground reference The aircraft collided with terrain in level flight, under power…
Sudden control input to prevent overspeed results in injuries to cabin crew
Key points: A sudden wind change during high-speed descent resulted in the airspeed suddenly increasing towards the aircraft maximum operating speed The captain responded by…
Uncommanded engine shutdown highlights the importance of clear and unambiguous maintenance procedures
Key points: Uncommanded engine shutdown due to bearing fracture On the day before the flight, metal debris was detected on the engine chip detector Crew were unable to feather…