The ATSB determined that a combination of hot weather and track disturbance activities resulted in a misalignment of the track and a freight train derailment.
The derailment…
A radio dead zone or an underpowered portable radio may have contributed to a loss of communication between an aircraft and an aviation rescue fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle.
On 26…
The benefits of having an operational transponder was recently demonstrated when a Fokker and Cessna’s close proximity activated the collision avoidance system.
The incident…
A derailment that spilled about 89 litres of phosphoric acid has shown the critical importance of detecting track defects before they cause an accident.
The derailment occurred on 9…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 11 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 22 covers short, office-based investigations. …
The landing gear collapse on a Raytheon B200 was due to the incorrect installation of a component, according to the ATSB investigation report. On 27 March 2013 a Raytheon B200 aircraft was…
The ATSB investigation into a fatal helicopter accident has highlighted the dangers of operating overloaded helicopters.
The accident occurred on 9 December 2012, on a property near…
A total power loss of a Mooney M20J at Canberra Airport highlights the importance for pilots of retaining currency in emergency procedures.
On 2 June 2013, the pilot conducted his…
The ATSB has completed its safety review of the interstate rail line between Melbourne and Sydney, identifying underlying issues and evaluating the response of the operator.
In 2007…
Two airspace-related events around the same aeroplane landing area have shown the importance of pilots identifying potential hazards on their planned flight routes, and remaining focused on…
