The ATSB investigation into a serious incident at Melbourne Airport, Victoria has demonstrated the requirements and complexities that come with the use of automatic flight systems. While…
ATSB Chief Commissioner Martin Dolan's latest blog post.
The ATSB’s Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan, has just published his latest blog post.
In his post, Martin talks about the…
On 21 January 2013 the ATSB welcomed a delegation from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The delegation includes officials from the Myanmar Department of Civil Aviation and the Myanmar Aircraft…
Pilots should seek the advice of a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) if they become aware of any condition that could affect their ability to safely carry out the privileges of their…
Air traffic control (ATC) local procedures need to be unambiguous and encompass all possible operational circumstances. That is the safety message arising from the loss of separation between…
Three important lessons have emerged from the ATSB’s investigation into the capsize of the tug Adonis at Gladstone, Qld on 11 June 2011:
Masters of…
Pilots are reminded to be diligent in the performance of checklist items during all stages of flight as they are there to capture errors made before and during flight.
Checklists are the most…
When conducting remote area aerial operations, always carry personal communications equipment.
Take appropriate care when refuelling aircraft.
In emergency or abnormal situations, it is important to…
During a landing roll, pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear of an Aero Commander 500S.
Pilots should take the time to identify any control lever before they action it.
The…
A go-around is a standard manoeuvre when a pilot is not completely satisfied that the requirements are in place for a safe landing.
The sooner a condition that warrants a go-around is recognised,…
