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…
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…
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…
The ATSB is reminding pilots of the limitations of the see-and-avoid principle, and encourages the use of airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) technology after two Cessnas were involved…
In a concerted effort to maintain Australia’s world-leading safety record, Australia’s three government aviation agencies are hosting the inaugural FlySafe 2019 Aviation Safety Forum at the…
The ATSB’s investigation into the engine failure and forced landing of a Beech Aircraft 76 Duchess highlights the importance of correctly configuring a multi-engine aircraft following an…
A fatal collision with terrain at a private airfield has highlighted the importance of obtaining all relevant information about local wind conditions before commencing an approach.
The ATSB has released a research report outlining the results of a survey on experiences with fatigue by commercial pilots in Australia. The research report, Fatigue experience and…
The ATSB is urging pilots to study all available weather information when preparing for a flight. This important safety message comes from the investigation into the hard landing of a balloon…
The ATSB is reminding pilots, especially those involved in agricultural operations, to wear a correctly fitting helmet to reduce the risk of more serious head injury. On 1 December…