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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…
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Cloud and low visibility almost certainly precluded the pilot from navigating by ground reference
The aircraft collided with terrain in level flight, under power…
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A sudden wind change during high-speed descent resulted in the airspeed suddenly increasing towards the aircraft maximum operating speed
The captain responded by…
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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…
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Unstable atmospheric conditions resulted in UAV being unable to maintain controlled flight
UAV’s structural limitations were exceeded, resulting in both wings…
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Wagons started to roll back to towards siding as freight train’s locomotives started run-around movement
Brake pipe air taps were closed during wagon uncoupling…
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Level crossing protections mistakenly removed during signal upgrade work
Isolation plans did not provide specific detail for the scope of work for each stage of the…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has today farewelled Carolyn Walsh from its Commission after more than a decade of helping to improve transport safety for all Australians.…
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Pilots reported unusual vibrations through the tail rotor pedals on previous flights
Technical examination of recovered components is on-going
ATSB urges R44 pilots…
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The primary protection against thunderstorm-related turbulence is avoidance
10 nautical miles was not enough separation to ensure safe passage from a thunderstorm…
