MH370 First Principles Review and CSIRO reports
Today the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released its report MH370 – First Principles Review and CSIRO’s supporting report The search for MH370 and ocean surface drift.
Aviation
Joint media release: Further aircraft debris examined as part of MH370 investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia today confirmed that a large piece of air
Onsite media briefing: Collision with terrain involving an amateur-built aircraft (Glasair SH-2FT) near Wedderburn Airport, NSW
The ATSB will today conduct an onsite media briefing on its investigation into the 19 July 2015 aircraft accident near Wedderburn Airport, NSW.
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.
Tragedy prompts low-flying warning
An aircraft accident that resulted in the fatality of a child passenger is a shocking reminder to all pilots about the dangers of unauthorised and unnecessary low-level flying, according to the ATSB.
Fatality exposes danger of visual flight at night
Flying at night in remote areas without sufficient visual cues continues to be one of the most dangerous forms of flying, as evidenced by a recent fatal accident in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
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.
Onsite media briefing: Yesterday’s fatal amateur-built aircraft accident at Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria
The ATSB will today conduct an onsite media briefing on its investigation into the 14 October 2014 aircraft accident of a Van’s RV-6A, at Chelsea, Melbourne, Victoria.