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Annual Statement of Compliance with the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework
This statement outlines and confirms ATSB’s commitment to child safety and compliance with the requirements of the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework, for the 2023/24 financial year.  The ATSB is committed to promoting and maintaining a culture that provides a safe environment for children. The ATSB is committed to child safety and complies with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework. As part of our commitment, the ATSB: has an internal Child Safety Policy which is supported by the senior leadership team. The Child Safety Policy details the responsibilities and obligations of ATSB…
Safety recommendations issued after Saab 340 taxied for flight with horizontal stabiliser bung not removed
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued two safety recommendations following an incident where a horizontal stabiliser bung was not removed from a Saab 340 regional airliner prior…
Technical assistance to the National Transportation Safety Board investigation of an Airborne Australia Edge XT-912-L collision with terrain near Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States, on 5 November 2022
AA-2023-006
Runway incursion involving Lancair, VH-VKP and Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-TQZ, at Mildura Airport, Victoria, on 29 September 2023
Mildura Airport, Melbourne Airport, DHC-8-315, 555, Turboprop, VH-TQZ, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Bombardier Inc, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty. Limited
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Mildura Airport, LANCAIR, 17, Piston, VH-VKP, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Nil, Amateur Built Aircraft
AO-2023-050
Airvan runway excursion highlights the importance of going around when stable approach criteria not met
An unstable approach due to excessive height and airspeed contributed to an Airvan charter aircraft overrunning the runway on landing at Rat Island, Western Australia, an ATSB investigation…
Technical assistance to the Accident Investigation Commission of Papua New Guinea investigation of a collision with terrain involving a Bell Helicopters 407, registered P2-HSN at Gebrau Airstrip, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, on 22 September 2023
AA-2023-005
Partial power loss and collision with terrain involving Cessna 208, VH-UMV, near Barwon Heads Airport, Victoria, on 20 October 2023
Barwon Heads Airport, Victoria, Barwon Heads Airport, Victoria, 208, 20800077, Turboprop, VH-UMV, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Substantial, Cessna Aircraft Company, Experience Co Limited
AO-2023-049
Barwon Heads forced landing accident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into the forced landing of a Cessna 208 Caravan skydiving aircraft, carrying a pilot and 17 passengers, near Barwon Heads on Friday morning. During initial climb after take-off from Barwon Heads, the pilot observed an engine malfunction and conducted a forced landing. during which the aircraft was substantially damaged. ATSB investigators have commenced early evidence collection and assessment activities, including gathering information…
Overuse of emergency/distress calls by [Operator]'s suburban train drivers to Network Control
RR2020-00047
Worksite Protection Plan (WPP) procedure following the introduction of the Corridor Access Authority (CAA)
RR2021-00093