The ATSB is investigating a midair collision involving two Van’s RV-7 light aircraft at Wedderburn, south of Sydney, on Sunday. As reported to the ATSB, the two aircraft had been involved in a formation flight of four aircraft that was returning to land at Wedderburn Airport when the collision occurred. One of the aircraft involved in the collision landed safety but the other aircraft collided with terrain and its pilot was fatally injured.  A team of four transport safety investigators from the ATSB's Perth, Canberra and Brisbane offices, with experience in aircraft operations,…
Van's RV-8, 80605, Piston, VH-YGY, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Destroyed, Amateur Built Aircraft
AO-2025-068
Argadargada Station, Costello, Northern Territory, Argadargada Station, Costello, Northern Territory, R22 Beta, 3293, Helicopter, VH-8H8, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Substantial, Robinson Helicopter Co, Georgina Pastoral Company Pty Ltd
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R22 Beta, 4279, Helicopter, VH-HFQ, Destroyed, Robinson Helicopter Co, Sunrise Helicopters Pty Ltd
AO-2025-069
The Statement of Intent 2025–2027 has been developed in response to the Statement of Expectations issued by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government for the period 1 September 2025 to 30 June 2027. It details how the ATSB plans to meet the expectations specified in the Statement of Expectations. Overview The ATSB’s vision is Transport without accidents. Our purpose in pursuing that vision is: To influence transport safety improvements for the greatest public benefit through independent no-blame investigations and fostering safety awareness. The…
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