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…
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…
The ATSB today released the final report of its investigation into the uncontained engine failure involving a Qantas Airbus A380 over Batam Island, Indonesia on 4 November 2010. …
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…
