The ‘build-up’ to the wet season across the Northern Territory is known for weather conditions that are hazardous to flying, an ATSB investigation has highlighted.
On 23 October 2017…
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 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 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.…
The latest breakdown of aviation wildlife strikes around Australia shows the importance of timely and thorough reporting to the ATSB, with 2017 showing the highest number on record.
Between 2008 and…
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 final report into a 2016 helicopter accident highlights the importance of impact-activated GPS encoded emergency locator transmitters (ELTS).
The accident occurred on 18…
Pilots should avoid deteriorating weather by conducting thorough pre-flight planning, a new ATSB report notes.
A Cessna 172 was flying from Queensland to New South Wales when it…
