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.
Aviation
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.
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.
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.
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.
ATSB releases report into Qantas A380 engine failure
The ATSB today released the final report of its investigation into the uncontained engine failure involving a Qantas Airbus A380 over Batam Island, Indonesia on 4 November 2010.
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.
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 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.