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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…
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Unsecured flat rack end wall extended upwards, dewiring high voltage overhead line equipment
During emergency response, risk of close proximity of high voltage…
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Electrical power lost when the auxiliary generators shut down due to overheating cooling water
Blackout resulted in a loss of propulsion and steering control
Bridge…
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Pedal breaks, jams following small control input
Failure likely due to a pre-existing fatigue crack, undetected at previous 100-hourly inspection
Maintenance…
The fuselage of a Dash 8 turboprop aircraft was penetrated in two places when a propeller blade collar separated shortly after take-off from Darwin.
The DHC-8-202 (Dash 8) aircraft…
