Night-flight warning to pilots
The ATSB today released a report warning pilots on the dangers of flying visually at night following a number of fatal accidents that occurred in dark-night conditions.
Onsite media briefing: Collision with terrain – Lancair Legacy, Geraldton Airport, WA
The ATSB will conduct an onsite media briefing on its investigation into the 18 September 2013 aircraft accident at Geraldton Airport, Western Australia.
Report reveals low aircraft separation risk in Australia
A research report released today by the ATSB reveals that the vast majority of loss of aircraft separation occurrences in Australia present little or no risk of collision, but more can be done to improve safety.
ATSB sends team to rail accident at Cleveland, Qld
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), at the request of the Queensland Government, has initiated an investigation into the passenger train accident at Cleveland Station in Brisbane yesterday.
On-site media briefing: Fatal aircraft crash involving replica Spitfire near Parafield Airport, SA
The ATSB will conduct an on-site media briefing on its investigation into the 17 March 2013 fatal aircraft accident near Parafield Airport, South Australia.
Canadian safety investigators to review and compare ATSB processes
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will conduct an independent external review of the ATSB’s investigation processes and publish the results. The review was announced today by TSB Chair, Wendy A. Tadros and ATSB Chief Commissioner, Martin Dolan.
Top transport safety priorities highlighted in videos
Today the ATSB released the first in a series of short YouTube videos highlighting areas where more can be done to improve transport safety in Australia.
R44 helicopter fuel tank risk concerning: ATSB report
The ATSB is concerned that a significant number of R44 helicopters are at risk of fire after an accident because their fuel tanks have not been retrofitted with a safety improvement.
On-site media briefing: Fatal aircraft crash involving Cirrus SR22, VH-CKS, near Boxwood, Vic. on 27 June 2013
The ATSB will conduct an on-site media briefing on its investigation into the collision with terrain involving Cirrus SR22, VH-CKS, near Boxwood (Shepparton) Victoria on 27 June 2013.