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Risk assessments need to consider compressive rail stress
The derailment of a loaded coal train between Emerald and Rockhampton in Queensland in January 2018 highlights the need for track managers to develop, maintain and consult network hazard…
Passive level crossing accident demonstrates how sighting from road vehicles can be severly restricted
Sighting from road vehicles can be severely restricted at passively protected level crossings with an acute angle road-to-track interface, a new investigation highlights. On 13 July…
In-flight balloon fire highlights importance of emergency procedures
A hot air balloon in-flight fire demonstrates the importance of pilots preparing for the possibility of fire, including rehearsing emergency procedures and wearing appropriate protective…
Twenty years of the ATSB
July 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), Australia’s national transport safety investigator. The ATSB was formed on 1 July…
ATSB finds significant reduction in loss of separation occurrences in Defence-controlled terminal airspace
Loss of separation incidents in Department of Defence controlled airspace around Darwin, Townsville and Williamtown/Newcastle airports have reduced significantly, the Australian Transport…
Investigation raises incipient spin training concerns
Some flying training organisations may be conducting incipient spin training in aircraft not approved for intentional spinning, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into…
Museum trams collision highlights importance of strong risk controls
A collision involving two trams operated by a tram museum highlights the importance of strong risk controls and ensuring that any changes to procedures do not reduce a risk-control’s…
ATSB issues recommendations for improved aircraft design tolerance to inadvertent dual control inputs
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued Safety Recommendations to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and aircraft manufacturer ATR seeking improved aircraft system design…
Help shape how the ATSB communicates
The ATSB is seeking your help in improving transport safety by providing feedback on the effectiveness of our stakeholder engagement and communications channels.…
Crew alertness avoids potential taxiing collision
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) reminds flight crews to remain alert and vigilant during taxiing, following an incident where a high workload situation probably led to an air…