Rail operators are being reminded of the need to report Category A rail occurrences to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) following a number of incidents that have not been…
A runway incursion between a Fairchild SA227 and a Bell 47G helicopter at Ballina Airport is a timely reminder that to stay safe around non-controlled aerodromes, pilots need to monitor and…
The ATSB has identified issues with fatigue management after a train passed three signals without taking any action.
The incident occurred at about 0229 on 30 January 2013, when a…
The fatal accident involving a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee highlights the risks of flying at night under the visual flight rules (VFR).
On 15 August 2011, the pilot was conducting a…
The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin covers a range of the ATSB’s short investigations and highlights valuable safety lessons for pilots, operators and safety managers.…
The risks associated with the handling of an approach to land have been highlighted by the ATSB after a Dash 8’s approach set off its warning system.
The incident occurred on 17 May…
On 22 January 2013 the pilot of a Cessna U206F amphibious aircraft was conducting a joy flight over Corio Bay in Victoria with two passengers on board. During the flight the pilot landed to…
The ATSB today released a report warning pilots on the dangers of flying visually at night following a number of fatal accidents that occurred in dark-night conditions.
The report…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 25 covers short, office-based investigations.…
The collision between the bulk carrier Furness Melbourne and the yacht Riga II on 26 May 2012 near Bowen, Queensland…
