An ATSB investigation into the collision with terrain involving a Bell 206 helicopter shows how rapidly emergency situations can develop. The accident occurred 75 km north-east of…
The ATSB has released a preliminary report into an AS350 helicopter’s collision with terrain 60 km east of Woomera, SA, during powerline stringing operations on 20 March 2019. The…
A runway excursion involving a Boeing 737 at Darwin Airport on 6 December 2016 draws attention to the effectiveness of centreline lighting on wider than usual runways. Landing on a…
The investigation into the in-flight break-up of a Cessna 210 near Albany, Western Australia highlights the need for operators and industry associations to make information available to…
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…
Airbus is proactively updating software on its A320 aircraft to ensure pilots receive alerts at an appropriate level of priority during periods of multiple alerts and high workload…
Qantas has incorporated more complex stall warning recovery events in recurrent lesson plans for its Boeing 747 flight crews. The improvements follow an ATSB investigation into an in…
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…