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…
A new video highlighting the ongoing safety concerns for maritime workers has been released by the ATSB today.
The video features the accident of a crew member on board a ship…
On 11 November 2012 an Emirates A380 departed Sydney Airport for Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While climbing through an altitude of approximately 9,000 feet the crew heard a loud bang…
The ATSB has warned rail transport operators of the importance of having robust systems to monitor and mitigate the risks to infrastructure from significant weather events. This warning…
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…
