A fatal accident near Hallston, Victoria has illustrated the dangers of partial power loss after take-off in single-engine aircraft — a problem that the ATSB has been emphasising to the…
Aircraft passengers are being reminded to fasten their seatbelts at all times while seated after a Virgin Boeing 737 encountered wake turbulence.
The incident occurred on 13…
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…
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. …
The ATSB is warning of the dangers of improvising or modifying established procedures after a winching accident resulted in the death of a paramedic.
On Christmas Eve 2011, an…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 17 covers short, office-based investigations. …
A runway accident involving a Cessna T210 reinforces the need for pilots to take extreme care when using unsealed runways.
The accident happened on 30 December 2012 when the Cessna…
Following an investigation into the partial separation of an express passenger train, the ATSB is reminding rail operators of the need for effective inspection regimes and to ensure that…
Shipping accidents are more frequent than is widely believed but most of these accidents are preventable according to a new ATSB maritime safety report released today.
The…
