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ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter accident investigation final report
Key points An overstress fracture, shortly after take-off, led to the separation of the tail rotor gearbox from the helicopter, and the subsequent separation of the aft tail…
Collision with terrain involving Piper PA-28-180, VH-PXR, 26 km west of Lakeside Airpark, Queensland, on 2 April 2023.
Natal Downs, Lakeside Airpark, PA-28-180, Piston, VH-PXR, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Destroyed, Piper Aircraft Corp
AO-2023-013
Rat Island runway excursion
The following statement can be attributed to ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell: The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into a runway…
Separation event involving Boeing 737, VH-VXH, and Airbus A320, VH-VGV, near Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 5 April 2023
Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, 737-838, 33478, Jet, VH-VXH, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, The Boeing Company, Qantas Airways Limited
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Sydney Airport, New South Wales, Darwin, Northern Territory, A320-232, 4229, Jet, VH-VGV, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Airbus, Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd
AO-2023-015
Fractured axle a focus in Marmor derailment investigation
Key points A fractured axle was found on a wagon which derailed during a rail accident south of Rockhampton, Queensland, in January; The ATSB’s preliminary report outlines…
Ag aircraft ground loop accident highlights the importance of service bulletin compliance
Key points An S-2R aerial application aircraft experienced a ground loop after part of its left shock assembly suffered an overstress failure; The ATSB determined it was highly…
Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44 II, VH-WLH, Bingegang, Queensland, on 4 April 2023
Mulgowrie Station, Queensland, R44 II, 14253, Helicopter, VH-WLH, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Destroyed, Robinson Helicopter Co
AO-2023-014
Qld Central Highlands R44 helicopter accident
The following statement can be attributed to ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell:  The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into the collision with terrain of a four…
Fatigue cracks identified in fanwheel of mustering accident R22
Key points Investigation identified fatigue cracking in R22 helicopter fanwheel, which probably led fanwheel to break-up during 60 ft hover; Break-up created imbalance which…
South Geelong level crossing collision
A transport safety investigation has been launched into a collision between a truck and a passenger train in South Geelong, Victoria, on the morning of 3 April. The investigation will be undertaken by the office of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety, which conducts rail safety investigations in Victoria on behalf of the ATSB under the Commonwealth Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003. Investigators have deployed to the site to examine the railway infrastructure, truck, and rollingstock in-situ, documenting evidence and…