A helicopter pilot’s prompt response to a rattling noise in a Robinson R22 helicopter avoided a potentially serious accident.
On 12 October 2011, the pilot was performing aerial…
Track workers take evasive action as an oncoming train unknowingly approaches their worksite.
The issue of safe work on rail in Australia continues to be a matter of serious concern…
A wheels-up landing of a Beech 95-B55 is an important reminder that, when faced with an unexpected equipment malfunction, the most important priority should be to fly the aircraft.…
The ATSB is reminding pilots to recognise the implications of abnormal engine indications, after a helicopter lost power in mid-air.
On 13 November 2013, the pilot of a Robinson R22…
A scale-replica Spitfire aircraft had just been flown in an air display when it crashed in a factory car park.
The ATSB is urging owners and pilots of amateur-built aircraft to…
Rail operators are being reminded of the need to report Category A rail occurrences to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) following a number of incidents that have not been…
A runway incursion between a Fairchild SA227 and a Bell 47G helicopter at Ballina Airport is a timely reminder that to stay safe around non-controlled aerodromes, pilots need to monitor and…
The ATSB has identified issues with fatigue management after a train passed three signals without taking any action.
The incident occurred at about 0229 on 30 January 2013, when a…
The fatal accident involving a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee highlights the risks of flying at night under the visual flight rules (VFR).
On 15 August 2011, the pilot was conducting a…
The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin covers a range of the ATSB’s short investigations and highlights valuable safety lessons for pilots, operators and safety managers.…
