The rate that aircraft are striking wildlife has reduced in the past two years following four years’ of growth.
Birdstrikes are the most common aviation occurrence and continue to…
On 13 July 2014, the pilot of a Cessna 172 aircraft, registered VH-EEC, conducted a private flight from The Lily to Narrikup aeroplane landing areas (ALA), Western Australia, with two…
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We’ve all been there. The moment when you see something that just doesn’t seem quite right…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 33 covers short, office-based investigations.…
As part of Rail Safety Week 2014 the ATSB is highlighting rail investigations and their critical safety lessons. Helping to promote the Rail Safety Week 2014 message of ‘Near miss … Near hit…
The ATSB would like to pay tribute to Macarthur ‘Mac’ Job who sadly passed away on Wednesday after battling cancer for a number of years. Mac was aged 88.
As a highly accomplished aviation writer…
The safety of Australia’s rail workers is under examination following the launch of a systemic safety investigation by Australia’s national transport safety investigator, the ATSB.…
On 8 March 2013, during climb after departure from Tyabb aerodrome, Victoria, the pilot and sole occupant of a Jabiru J430 aircraft, reported the onset of vibration through the airframe.…
Helicopter tail rotor strike highlights importance of maintaining a good reference point in confined areas.
On 23 May 2014, at about 0810 EST, the crew of a Bell 412 helicopter, were tasked…
On 17 February 2014, a Cessna C206 aircraft, registered VH-YOT, departed runway 05 at Newman Airport, Western Australia, at about 0526 Western Standard Time (WST) for a charter flight to…
