Carburettor icing likely resulted in the engine failure that led to the crash of an amateur‑built Van’s Aircraft RV-6 two-seat aeroplane. Tragically the pilot and passenger died in the…
Wildlife strikes are among the most common occurrences reported to the ATSB. They are a significant safety risk for pilots as well as an economic risk for aerodrome and airline operators.…
A train collision, resulting in the derailment of three wagons, highlights the importance of good communications in reducing the risk of collision.
On 31 March 2015,…
This incident shows how a pilot’s good fuel management ensured the safe landing of a Piper Chieftain aircraft after an unexpected incident.
On 12 October 2015, the pilot and three…
A fatal wirestrike accident involving a Cessna 182L graphically illustrates the dangers of unauthorised low-level flying.
On 20 July 2014, the aircraft struck wires from a high…
Update: 10 December 2015
The ATSB has issued an update to clarify its recently released report MH370 - Definition of Underwater Search Area.
The update establishes that the ‘…
The Zig Zag railway has faced a number of hurdles over the past 4 years, with regulatory issues, bush fires and floods.
On 2 December the ATSB held a workshop at this well-known…
A tragic ballooning accident in the Northern Territory shows how quickly clothing entanglement in industrial equipment can cause a fatality.
On 13 July 2013 a Kavanagh E‑260 balloon…
On 15 January 2014, a Sydney Trains service made up of two four-carriage Tangara electric multiple units entered the underground section of the Eastern Suburbs Line under Sydney city centre…
A recent aviation incident involving a student pilot and instructor shows why it’s essential to have a positive exchange of flight controls during flight training.
The incident…
