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 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 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…
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…
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 benefits of having an operational transponder was recently demonstrated when a Fokker and Cessna’s close proximity activated the collision avoidance system.
The incident…
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…
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…
The ATSB today released a new YouTube video that demonstrates the serious consequences of simple, undetected human error in data calculation and entry.
The video features animation…
The video can be found on the ATSB’s YouTube channel, ATSBinfo
A new ATSB video shows how easily unexpected events can dramatically increase confusion among flight crew while landing…
