On 9 December 2012 the pilot of a Robinson R22 helicopter took off from a fishing camp at the mouth of the Normandy River in Queensland on a private flight.
The pilot was flying…
A go-around is always a viable option when pilots experience any problems during landing. The ATSB emphasised this point after a pilot, partially blinded by glare, opted to continue his…
A runway accident involving a Cessna T210 reinforces the need for pilots to take extreme care when using unsealed runways.
The accident happened on 30 December 2012 when the Cessna…
The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 17 covers short, office-based investigations. …
Shipping accidents are more frequent than is widely believed but most of these accidents are preventable according to a new ATSB maritime safety report released today.
The…
Following an investigation into the partial separation of an express passenger train, the ATSB is reminding rail operators of the need for effective inspection regimes and to ensure that…
Robinson R22 helicopter pilots are being reminded to know the limits of their aircraft following the release of the ATSB investigation report into the reliability of the R22 belt drive…
ATSB investigators have found that the fatal aircraft accident in New South Wales in 2012 was the result of a situation in which many pilots have found themselves: flying into weather conditions…
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post. In the post, Martin talks about how the ATSB has helped many countries with their transport safety…
A collision between an empty coal train and excavator at Maitland, NSW shows how clear communication of track workers’ location is vital to ensuring safe work on rail lines. …
