An ATSB research report into stall warning events has given new insights into the way in which Australian pilots respond when flying at the margins of safe flight.
Stall warnings…
As it came into land, a Cessna 172N struck a powerline, leaving two people injured and one person dead.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released important advice to…
The ATSB is warning pilots of the dangers of flying over water in low visibility conditions and encouraging pilots to access detailed weather briefings, after four family members died when…
A serious incident which saw a glider and a helicopter come too close to each other shows the dangers and responsibilities that exist at Australia’s non-towered aerodromes.
On 29…
A total power loss of a Mooney M20J at Canberra Airport highlights the importance for pilots of retaining currency in emergency procedures.
On 2 June 2013, the pilot conducted his…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 11 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 22 covers short, office-based investigations. …
A radio dead zone or an underpowered portable radio may have contributed to a loss of communication between an aircraft and an aviation rescue fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle.
On 26…
The ATSB investigation into a fatal helicopter accident has highlighted the dangers of operating overloaded helicopters.
The accident occurred on 9 December 2012, on a property near…
The landing gear collapse on a Raytheon B200 was due to the incorrect installation of a component, according to the ATSB investigation report. On 27 March 2013 a Raytheon B200 aircraft was…
The benefits of having an operational transponder was recently demonstrated when a Fokker and Cessna’s close proximity activated the collision avoidance system.
The incident…
