ATSB investigation into a Cessna 172 accident encourages pilots, unsure of their position or requiring navigational assistance, to seek Flight Following services from ATC.
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On 20 September 2014, the pilot of a Piper PA-25 aircraft, conducted a ferry flight from Camden to Bunyan aeroplane landing area, via Goulburn, New South Wales.
After refuelling at…
Fire on freight train illustrates why it’s vital that dangerous goods are packed in accordance with relevant requirements.
At about 1055 on 21 August 2014, train 3DA2, carrying…
Mr Chris Manning has been appointed to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) Commission with effect 9 March 2015 for a period of three years. He will be the fourth member of the…
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 Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin covers a range of the ATSB’s short investigations and highlights valuable safety lessons for pilots, operators and safety managers.…
Flying at night in remote areas without sufficient visual cues continues to be one of the most dangerous forms of flying, as evidenced by a recent fatal accident in Western Australia’s…
The Pacific National broad-gauge freight train, No. 9204V, was travelling from Warrnambool to Appleton Dock, Victoria. Due to track works at West Footscray Junction—to repair damage arising…
On 31 May 2014 at about 1322 Western Standard Time, a Beech Aircraft Corp D17-S, was being used to conduct a private flight from Crooked Brook landing area to Geraldton airport, Western…
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,…
