Key points: 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.…
Key points: Pilots reported unusual vibrations through the tail rotor pedals on previous flights Technical examination of recovered components is on-going ATSB urges R44 pilots…
Key points: The primary protection against thunderstorm-related turbulence is avoidance 10 nautical miles was not enough separation to ensure safe passage from a thunderstorm…
Key points: Unsecured flat rack end wall extended upwards, dewiring high voltage overhead line equipment During emergency response, risk of close proximity of high voltage…
Key points: 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…
Key points: 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…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is joining over 80 organisations in promoting the important messages of Rail Safety Week 2020: Rail safety – I am RailSAFE, across 10–16 August…
Key points: AW139 EMS helicopter main rotor blades struck trees during night winching ATSB investigation is ongoing Preliminary report outlines factual information from the…