The ATSB renewed its Memorandum of Understanding with the Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) during a brief signing ceremony in Canberra on 5 April.
The MoU provides a continuing…
The derailment of an empty coal train despite temporary speed restrictions being in place highlights how track defects can deteriorate faster than expected, a new ATSB investigation notes.…
A livestock carrier's contact with a wharf shows the importance of sharing knowledge. In this case, the harbour master and the pilot were unaware of limitations with fender heights.…
A reminder that a failure to follow procedure, such as functional checks, can result in unintended consequences.
A lock-out pin not removed after maintenance meant the crew of an…
The ATSB is urging pilots to take time before they take off to consider their options and actions in the event of a partial power loss. Self-briefing on this subject before take-off can…
The ATSB has released its preliminary report into the runaway loaded ore train, M02712, 211 km south of Port Hedland, Western Australia, on 5 November 2018.
A loss…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has announced a strategic partnership with RMIT University that will see one of Australia’s leading tertiary institutions offer Transport Safety…
The final report into a 2016 helicopter accident highlights the importance of impact-activated GPS encoded emergency locator transmitters (ELTS).
The accident occurred on 18…
The ATSB has released its interim report into a signal passed at danger resulting in a near-miss between two suburban passenger trains at Bowen Hills, Queensland, on 10 January 2018.…
Multiple factors combined to result in an incident in which a container on a freight train collided with station infrastructure.
The ATSB’s investigation into the incident yielded…
