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. …
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…
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 wheels-up landing of a Beech A36 is a good example of how pilot ‘distraction, pre-occupation, channelized attention or panic’ can lead to dangerous outcomes.
On 12 November 2012…
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…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) welcomed the reappointment of Ms Carolyn Walsh as a member of the ATSB Commission. Ms Walsh’s appointment by the Minister for Infrastructure and…
On 17 November 2012, a pilot approaching Geelong (Grovedale) airstrip in a Piper PA-28R was feeling some apprehension: he did not hear any broadcasts from aircraft operating at the airstrip…
