On 17 February 2013, ore train 9614S was departing Spencer Junction en route to Whyalla, South Australia. While the train was traversing 38A points at the northern end of Spencer Junction,…
Risks are not confined to the road vehicle and occupants – there is also a high likelihood of train derailment after any track collision, with significant associated risks to the train crew,…
The pilot of a Cessna 206 aircraft conducted a solo training flight from Bankstown to Cootamundra, New South Wales and return. At about 0800 Australian Eastern Daylight Time, the aircraft departed…
The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin covers a range of the ATSB’s short investigations and highlights valuable safety lessons for pilots, operators and safety managers.…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 34 covers short, office-based investigations.…
Download: ATSB Annual Report 2013-14
Australia’s transport industries are some of the safest in the world but more can be done to improve safety, according to the ATSB’s…
The ATSB is urging pilots of single-engine aircraft to plan for partial power loss, following the release of a new educational video.
Between 2000 and 2010, there were nine fatal…
Data input errors continue to be a problem in aviation, with three recent incidents highlighting the need for greater attention to detail.
In two instances, involving a Boeing 737…
The ATSB’s first report of safety trends in Australian aviation reveals that while our skies remain safe, there are some shifting trends to watch.
Released today, the report…
The ATSB has welcomed the findings of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s (TSB’s) independent review into the ATSB’s investigation methodologies and processes.
Publicly…
