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Level crossing collision between Ghan passenger train and road train, 50 km north of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, on 15 September 2024
RO-2024-005
Near collision involving an American Champion 8GCBC Scout and an Eagle 150B, 2 km north-west of Jandakot Airport, Western Australia, on 25 April 2024
AB-2024-009
Flight controls involving a Eurocopter AS350 B3, 88 km south of Port Hedland, Western Australia, on 27 July 2024
AB-2024-035
Saab 340 engine failure due to incorrectly seated coupling securing hydro-mechanical unit to accessory gearbox
The right engine of a Saab 340 flamed out shortly after the aircraft reached cruising altitude, after the engine’s hydro-mechanical unit driveshaft decoupled from the accessory gearbox due to…
Chipmunk owners urged to ensure rivets are maintained to specifications following Jandakot accident
The ATSB advises DHC-1 Chipmunk maintainers and owners that crashworthiness could be significantly compromised if incorrect specification rivets are used. The safety advisory notice…
DHC-1 Chipmunks may have incorrect rivets fitted
AO-2024-013
Safety Advisory Notice To DHC-1 Chipmunk maintainers and owners Crashworthiness of some DHC-1 Chipmunks may be compromised by incorrect specification rivets. What happened On the afternoon of 26 April 2024, the pilot of a DHC‑1 Chipmunk took off from Jandakot Airport, Western Australia. The engine cowling on the left side had not been fastened prior to take-off and began to open and close in flight. The aircraft turned to the left at low height near the end of the runway, with an increasing angle of bank, before descending and colliding with terrain. The pilot was transported to…
Aircraft preparation event involving a Hawker Beechcraft Corporation B200, Gove, Northern Territory on 23 July 2024
AB-2024-034
Brisbane River oil tanker breakaway highlights importance of clearly defined emergency and risk management arrangements
The breakaway and grounding of an oil tanker in the Brisbane River during a significant weather event in February 2022 illustrates the importance…
FOI Disclosure 2024-25
Date of access (date decision released to applicant) FOI reference number Description of documents Documents released Access 09 July 2025 FOI 24-25(20) ...copies for all RPAS "Routinely Reportable Matters" that have been submitted to the ATSB by: FIRE RESCUE VICTORIA ARN 814048 CASA.ReOC.0762 Revision No: 7 If a specific type of RPA is required, I would request data pertaining to Type 2 RPA, otherwise all submissions that have been lodged…
Accredited Representative to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission investigation of engine issue on approach involving ATR 72, ZK-MVL, near Wellington Airport, New Zealand on 1 September 2024
AA-2024-009