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…
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…
If you require assistance, please telephone (toll-free, 24 hours): 1800 011 034. 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…