Fuel exhaustion happens when an aircraft runs out of usable fuel before the flight is finished.
Fuel exhaustion occurrences are normally either the result of a gross error in the fuelling of an…
Carburettor icing can happen at temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius.
Carburettor heat should be applied immediately when an engine runs roughly.
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Wirestrikes continue to pose serious risks to pilots and passengers.
Three occupants of an R44 helicopter walked away uninjured, after it struck a powerline 142 km west-south-west of…
This accident highlights the risks associated with unsealed airfields.
The pilot and two passengers of a Cessna 182 aircraft suffered minor injuries, when the aircraft sank…
Don’t let lack of sleep affect your fitness to fly.
Pilot fatigue contributed to an incident where an Avro 146 jet received two separate warnings for flying below the…
This case study from the Avoidable Accidents Series - Visual flight at night accidents shows that even when undertaken by appropriately qualified…
This tragic accident from the Avoidable Accident series highlights the dangers of flying visually in poor weather.
The pilot of a Cessna 337…
This case study from the Avoidable Accident Series - Low-level flying is a powerful reminder of low-level flight dangers.
In November 2007, three German tourists, who had hired a…
This case study from the Avoidable Accidents Series - Managing partial power loss after take-off in single-engine aircraft shows why it’s vital for pilots to take positive action and maintain…
The ATSB recommends owners of CH-7B series helicopters ensure the integrity of the stabiliser before flying.
The ATSB is investigating a second fatal accident involving in‑flight…
