It pays to have a plan if things start to go wrong - in this case the pilot made all the right moves.
On 21 October 2015, a Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8 aircraft was conducting…
A fatal accident involving an amateur-built aircraft has prompted the ATSB to issue a formal safety recommendation to Australia’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA…
This shipboard fire quickly got out of control causing extensive damage and several injuries due to smoke inhalation. An open cabin door and a stairwell fire door left hooked open were…
A runway excursion involving a Fairchild Industries Metro 23 aircraft shows why it’s important that maintenance and inspection programs adequately provide for the detection of corrosion and…
A collision between a ute and aircraft shows why good communications is essential in all aircraft operations.
On 17 September 2015, the pilot of an Air Tractor 502B aircraft, was…
A recent ATSB investigation shows how unexpected developments or confusion about procedures can contribute to decisions and actions that increase the safety risk to the aircraft.
In…
Issue 45 of the Bulletin features 10 safety investigations.
The ATSB has released its latest Bulletin of short investigations covering incidents involving jet, turboprob and piston…
Issue 46 of the Bulletin features 10 safety investigations.
The ATSB has released its latest Bulletin of short investigations covering incidents involving jet, turboprop and piston…
Gastrointestinal illness, followed by laser strikes are the leading causes of pilot incapacitation, according to a new ATSB research report.
This report provides insight into pilot…
A tragic man overboard fatality shows why it’s vital that mariners always plan properly for all tasks, no matter how seemingly straight forward or routine.
The tragedy…
