An incident on 30 January 2013 involving a Fairchild Metro aircraft, flying freight from Melbourne to Launceston highlights the importance of correctly loading freight aircraft.…
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…
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…
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…
The crash of a Cessna 150 due to a stall is a reminder that pilots should take every opportunity to refresh their knowledge and skills.
On the morning of 29 April 2012, the…
Following a stevedoring fatality, the ATSB has issued two safety advisory notices to stevedoring companies, highlighting the risks of break-bulk cargo toppling and of stevedore fatigue.…
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…
A crash landing following engine power loss shows why it’s important for pilots to maintain critical skills through regular flight reviews.
On the morning of 23 November 2012, the…
