Key points Coach stopped foul of tracks on level crossing after crossing protection warnings began operating. Coach stopped despite having adequate time to clear the crossing.…
An out of gauge wagon on a freight train caused minor damage to five station platforms while travelling from Brisbane to Port Kembla, a recent ATSB investigation has found. On the…
Key points: Insulation blanket ingested into one of two outflow valves, affecting aircraft pressurisation modulation Crew donned oxygen masks and conducted an emergency descent…
While manoeuvring close to the ground in a confined and overgrown landing site on Moa Island in the Torres Strait, the pilot of a LongRanger helicopter experienced difficulty locating…
Key points: Boeing 787 experienced uncommanded right engine shutdown A blocked inlet filter in a fuel metering valve servo assembly resulted in the electronic engine control…
Key points: State of design increased the required frequency of dye penetrant inspections of Yak-52 aluminium elevator bellcranks to 25 flying hours In Russia, Yak-52 operators…
Key points: Aircraft stalled and entered a spin while overflying a rural property’s landing area The pilot was unable to recover control of the aircraft before it impacted…
Key points: Passenger train struck the end of a steel coil which had fallen off a freight train travelling in the opposite direction Coil’s securing straps likely failed due to…
Key points: Battery overcharging generated excessive hydrogen that ignited and ruptured the battery system enclosure Software controlling the battery charging voltage was…
Key points: Flight crew inadvertently lined-up and commenced take-off roll on Canberra Airport’s runway 30, rather than the assigned runway 35 Flight crew advised they were…