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A Mooney M20 pilot in the United States recently reported…
This tragic accident from the Avoidable Accident series highlights the dangers of flying visually in poor weather.
The pilot of a Cessna 337…
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…
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 case study from the Avoidable Accidents Series - Visual flight at night accidents shows that even when undertaken by appropriately qualified…
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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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…
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…
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…
Issue 42 of the Bulletin features 10 safety investigations.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its latest Bulletin of short investigations covering incidents involving…
