A Cessna 210M’s wheels-up landing at Broome shows how bad weather and changed plans can distract a pilot from flying safely, according to an ATSB investigation report.
On 23…
On 7 January 2013, a Piper PA-28 aircraft with a student pilot on board lost a wheel during take-off at Mangalore Airport.
After take-off an instructor on the ground noticed…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing nine investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 21 covers short, office-based investigations.…
The ATSB is cautioning helicopter pilots about the dangers of ‘loss of tail rotor effectiveness’ following the forced landing and crash of a Bell 206B3 helicopter in Perth earlier this year…
A new ATSB report reveals that there is no significant difference in competency and proficiency of low-hour airline pilots who undertake cadet pathway programs when compared with their…
The ATSB has just released the first in a series of short YouTube videos highlighting areas where more can be done to improve transport safety in Australia.
The first video…
An accident involving a Cessna that struck a tree and overturned during take-off shows why it’s vital for pilots to know how the performance limits of their aircraft.
On 9 February…
Pilots are being urged to watch for wildlife hazards around the runway after an aircraft was substantially damaged from hitting a large bird and a bull.
On 24 March 2013, a Mooney…
An incident where a passenger jet took off at night without the crew noticing that the runway lights were off has illustrated the tricks that our minds can play on us.
At 11.27pm on…
An accident where a radio failure prevented one pilot from warning another of a runway hazard highlights the importance of reliable communications.
On 22 February 2013, two Dromader…
