ATSB begins action on Canadian review
ATSB begins action on Canadian review
The ATSB has today begun action in responding to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) review into the ATSB’s methodologies and processes.
Report to educate aerial agriculture and firefighting pilots
As aerial agriculture pilots prepare for an early spring start to their busiest time of year, a new ATSB report highlights past aviation safety events in the industry.
ATSB calls on US and European regulators to act on reducing helicopter fires
A fatal Robinson R44 helicopter accident has prompted the ATSB to recommend safety improvements to helicopter fuel tanks in the United States and Europe.
Fatality exposes risks of flying in poor weather
Flying visually in poor visibility continues to be one of the most dangerous forms of flying, as evidenced by a fatal aircraft accident near Mount Hotham, Victoria on 23 October 2013.
ATSB seeks specialist services for MH370 search
The ATSB today released a request for tender to acquire the services of a specialist company capable of conducting a deep-water search under ATSB direction for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Pilots warned of partial power loss dangers
The ATSB is urging pilots of single-engine aircraft to plan for partial power loss, following the release of a new educational video.
Australia’s transport safe, but can be improved: ATSB report
Australia’s transport industries are some of the safest in the world but more can be done to improve safety, according to the ATSB’s annual report.
Onsite media briefing: Collision with terrain involving Cessna 182 VH-TRS near Burrumbuttock, NSW
Onsite media briefing:
The ATSB will conduct an onsite media briefing on its investigation into the 20 July 2014 aircraft accident near Burrumbuttock, NSW.
International investigators here for the “H Factor”
Transport safety investigators from the Asia Pacific region have converged on Canberra this week to learn about how human factors influence accidents.