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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
