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 (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…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a new aviation bulletin featuring nine investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 15…
A new booklet released by the ATSB today dispels the myth that experience will always protect pilots from an accident.
The booklet Experience won’t always save you: Pilot…
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…
Pilots and operators of Bombardier DHC-8-100, -200 and -300 series aircraft are being urged to take steps to reduce the risk of propeller overspeed following an incident involving a DHC-8-315…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau urges pilots to take the time to ensure they have all the information they need before landing their aircraft. This warning comes after an accident in…
On 21 January 2013 the ATSB welcomed a delegation from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The delegation includes officials from the Myanmar Department of Civil Aviation and the Myanmar Aircraft…
An ATSB investigation has uncovered a 27 year-old omission that rendered an aircraft manufacturer’s safety bulletin ineffective. As a result of this discovery, the manufacturer issued a new…
ATSB Chief Commissioner Martin Dolan's latest blog post.
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post.
In his post, Martin talks about …
