Media statements

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. 

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. 

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.

The ATSB will conduct an onsite media briefing on its investigation into the 17 December 2012 fatal aircraft accident at Burrum Heads, Queensland.

The ATSB is urging pilots and operators to report wirestrikes and all significant aviation occurrences.

Even if there's no damage to the aircraft or no injuries to people onboard the aircraft, reporting can help identify hotspots and ultimately save lives.

On Thursday 2 February 2012, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will hold a media briefing to accompany the release of its preliminary investigation report into the 8 January 2012 foundering of the Panamanian registered general cargo ship Tycoon at Christmas Island.

An incident with an overheating mobile phone on board an aircraft highlights the importance of taking precautions with lithium battery-powered devices, especially when travelling, according to the ATSB.

In its preliminary investigation report released today, the ATSB describes the events leading to the accident involving the Panama-registered general cargo ship Tycoon on 8 January, and outlines the direction the investigation will be taking.

This week’s tragic aircraft accident of a Cessna 182A at Burrum Heads, Queensland highlights the heightened risk of general aviation pilots flying low, and the hazard posed by powerlines. 

Systemic safety issues in Queensland coastal pilotage operations have been identified in an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation report, released today.