Carburettor icing can have serious safety implications for aircraft. This was shown most recently in an accident near Miranda Downs in Queensland. On 6 July 2012, a Robinson R22 Beta was…
A new aviation bulletin featuring 11 investigation reports has just been released by the ATSB. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 14 covers short, office-based investigations…
The ATSB investigation into the fatal accident at Canley Vale, New South Wales (NSW) on 15 June 2010 has yielded important safety messages for pilots when flying twin-engined aircraft with…
A rare engine malfunction on a Boeing 747-400 reminds operators to be alert to signs of wear and fatigue.
A Qantas Boeing 747-400 on a flight between Sydney and Singapore on 9 May…
A new ATSB research report examines the effectiveness of safety management systems (SMS) and provides important insights for operators and organisations.
SMS refer to…
ATSB investigation identifies a drive belt failure in a fatal accident of a Robinson R22 helicopter.
R22 pilots and operators need to regularly check drive system for misalignment and abnormal wear…
The partial incapacitation of a pilot has shown how important it is for pilots to assess their own wellbeing and ability to fly, just as they do for their aircraft.
In this…
A new aviation bulletin featuring 10 investigation reports has just been released by the ATSB. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin issue 13 covers short, office-based investigations.…
Virgin Australia Airlines is reviewing their program to replace engine fuel feed crossfeed valves after a fuel imbalance on a flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne led to a declaration of a PAN…
Priorities for further improving the safety of Australia’s aviation, maritime and rail industries have been featured in the ATSB’s new online initiative, Safety Watch, released today in conjunction…
