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…
Pilot pressure and the layout of a non-towered aerodrome contributed to an airspace incident between a Beech 1900C and an Aerospatiale AS350 B2 helicopter, according to an ATSB investigation…
The ATSB and CASA have agreed a policy statement for further consultation on accident and incident notifications received from the aviation industry. The policy relates to the disclosure and…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 9 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 19 covers short, office-based…
The ATSB is urging port managers and operators to consider all the risks associated with operations within their ports following the foundering of a ship at Christmas Island in 2012. …
The ATSB’s investigation into the engine failure of a Cirrus SR22 aircraft shows why it’s vital to always follow the aircraft manufacturer’s operating guidance.
During a…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 18 covers short, office-based investigations. …
An unmanned airship was on a test flight in Keysborough, Victoria when its remote-pilot lost control before the aircraft flew into the controlled airspace of Moorabbin Airport.
The…
