An accident involving a Cessna 172N highlights the importance of lodging a Search and Rescue Time (SARTIME) Plan or flight note before flying.
The accident occurred on 7 November…
ATSB investigators have found that the fatal aircraft accident in New South Wales in 2012 was the result of a situation in which many pilots have found themselves: flying into weather conditions…
A collision between two freight trains at Dry Creek in South Australia has resulted in a rail operator amending its procedures for situations when trainee drivers are under supervision.…
A collision between an empty coal train and excavator at Maitland, NSW shows how clear communication of track workers’ location is vital to ensuring safe work on rail lines. …
The ditching of a Robinson R44 helicopter into the ocean 80 km north of Horn Island shows how good preparation greatly improves the chances of survival and rescue. The ditching took…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 16 covers short, office-based investigations conducted…
A report released today by the ATSB identifies important opportunities to improve the safety of amateur-built aircraft in Australia.
Over the past three decades, amateur-built…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is drawing pilots’ attention to the effects of sun-glare when flying, after a Robinson R22 crashed into Lake Marradibbadibba in South Australia.…
A fatal shipping accident in Brisbane demonstrates the dangers of complacency, even when undertaking routine tasks.
On 15 December 2011, the crew of the British Beech were taking on…
An incident at Jabiru, Northern Territory demonstrates the importance of both un-alerted and alerted see-and-avoid principles and of pilots checking the serviceability and correct operation…
