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…
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…
