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…
A new ATSB report examines the effectiveness of emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) and reveals how pilots can increase their chances of being rescued after an aviation accident. …
Pilots are being urged to remain focused at all stages of flight following an in-flight distraction that resulted in a fatal accident. The accident occurred on 4 February 2012…
The swift actions of a jet’s flight crew following a shattered windshield in flight has shown how good flight planning can make all the difference. On 15 January 2013, a Cessna…