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…
Robinson R22 helicopter pilots are being reminded to know the limits of their aircraft following the release of the ATSB investigation report into the reliability of the R22 belt drive…
A go-around is always a viable option when pilots experience any problems during landing. The ATSB emphasised this point after a pilot, partially blinded by glare, opted to continue his…
The continuing problem of road users failing to yield to trains at level crossings has been highlighted in the ATSB’s latest investigation into the fatal 2012 accident near Port Germein in…
On 9 December 2012 the pilot of a Robinson R22 helicopter took off from a fishing camp at the mouth of the Normandy River in Queensland on a private flight.
The pilot was flying…
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…
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…
The ATSB is concerned that a significant number of R44 helicopters are at risk of fire after an accident because their fuel tanks have not been retrofitted with a safety improvement. …
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post. In the post, Martin talks about how the ATSB has helped many countries with their transport safety…
The ATSB continues to emphasise the importance of maintaining effective communication at non-towered aerodromes, after an airspace-related incident involving a Beech 200 Kingair, and an Ag-…
