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Survey aircraft accident highlights importance of risk management for low-level air work operations
The ATSB’s investigation of an accident involving a Cessna 206 survey aircraft in south‑east WA highlights to air work operators the importance of ensuring risks inherent to their operations…
Unstable approach involving Airbus A321-251NX, VH-OYF, Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 26 June 2025
Denpasar, Indonesia, Sydney Airport, NSW, A321-251NX, 11529, Jet, VH-OYF, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Airbus, Jetstar Airways Pty Limited
AO-2025-036
FOI Disclosure 2025-26
Date of access (date decision released to applicant) FOI reference number Description of documents Documents released Access 10 July 2025 FOI 24-25(19) ...a copy of all incident reports, investigation reports, recommendations, photographs, videos, statements held by the Australian Transport and Safety Bureau in respect of the freight train derailment incident on 15 April 2021 near Bomen NSW. FOI 24-25(19) documents (Documents 1-4) Partial 09…
Incorrect configuration involving Boeing 737, VH-YFZ, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, on 2 July 2025
Sydney Airport, NSW, Melbourne Airport, Vic., 737-800, 41005, Jet, VH-YFZ, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, The Boeing Company, Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd
AO-2025-038
Train separation and runaway involving freight train 1WB7, Eastwood, New South Wales, on 6 July 2025
1WB7, Freight, Runaway, Qube Logistics, Freight Service
RO-2025-004
Controlled flight into terrain involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HGE, near Anthony Lagoon, Northern Territory, on 1 July 2025
R22 Beta, 2574, Helicopter, VH-HGE, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Substantial, Robinson Helicopter Co
AO-2025-035
Collision with terrain involving Eurocopter EC120B, VH-JDZ, Porepunkah, Victoria, on 15 May 2025
Porepunkah Aircraft Landing Area, Vic., Porepunkah Aircraft Landing Area, Vic., EC120B, 1352, Helicopter, VH-JDZ, Part 133 Air transport operations - rotorcraft, Substantial, Eurocopter
AO-2025-023
Cessna 150 stalled in strong and gusty winds in Bacchus Marsh accident
A Cessna 150 stalled shortly after taking off in strong and gusty wind conditions at Bacchus Marsh, north‑west of Melbourne, and was too low to recover before colliding with terrain, an ATSB…
Ground strike involving Beechcraft B200C, VH-RFD, Hobart Airport, Tasmania, on 1 July 2025
Hobart Airport, Tasmania, Launceston Airport, Tasmania, B200C, BL-171, Turboprop, VH-RFD, Part 135 Air transport operations - smaller aeroplanes, Minor, Beechcraft, Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section)
AO-2025-034
ATSB releases preliminary report into Avalon Airshow accident
Video footage from an onboard GoPro camera is aiding the ATSB’s investigation of an aerobatic flight display accident at the Avalon Airshow in March, a preliminary report details.…