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.
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.
On-site media briefing: Collision with terrain - Cessna 182R, Hamilton Airport, Vic.
The ATSB will conduct an on-site media briefing on its investigation into the 23 September 2013 aircraft accident near Hamilton Airport, Victoria.
The Investigator-in-Charge will discuss factual information known to the ATSB at this time and will outline the investigation process.
Pilots urged to ‘see and avoid’ at Ausfly
The ATSB is highlighting the safety risks of flying around non-towered aerodromes as part of this week’s national Ausfly conference at Narromine, NSW.
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.
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.
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.
On-site media briefing: Collision with terrain involving Glasair III aircraft, near Jandakot WA on 9 December 2013
The ATSB will conduct an on-site media briefing on its investigation into the 9 December 2013 aircraft accident near the Lakelands Senior High School, South Lake, WA.
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.