Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

Lack of risk assessment leads to foundering of cargo ship

The ATSB is urging port managers and operators to consider all the risks associated with operations within their ports’ following the foundering of a ship at Christmas Island in 2012.

ATSB launches 2013 Stakeholder Feedback Survey

The ATSB has launched its 2013 Stakeholder Survey to gather feedback on its operations in...

Emergency position indicating radio beacons

Emergency locator beacons

A new ATSB report examines the effectiveness of emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) and reveals how pilots can increase their chances of being rescued after an aviation accident.

Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 18 cover

New aviation investigation bulletin

The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 18 covers short, office-based investigations.

Ambulance Service of New South Wales rescue helicopter

Winching rescue turns fatal

The ATSB is warning of the dangers of improvising or modifying established procedures after a winching accident resulted in the death of a paramedic.

Runaway airship

An unmanned airship was on a test flight when its remote-pilot lost control. Read more...

Buckle up while flying

Passengers are being reminded to fasten their seatbelts at all times while seated.

Accident site of VH-GWS at Hallston Victoria

The dangers of partial power loss

Partial power loss after takeoff in single-engine aircraft — a problem that the ATSB has been emphasising to the aviation community.

Pilot focus crucial to safe flying

Pilots are being urged to remain focused at all stages of flight following an in-flight distraction that resulted in a fatal accident.

Jet windshield cracks

The swift actions of a jet’s flight crew following a shattered windshield in flight has shown how good flight planning can make all the difference.

Helicopter pilots reminded: know your aircraft and its limits

Robinson R22 helicopter pilots are being reminded to know the limits of their aircraft following the release of the ATSB investigation report into the reliability of the R22 belt drive system.

Undetected problems

ATSB is reminding rail operators of the need for effective inspection regimes and to ensure that rail components meet service requirements.

Australian Shipping Occurrence Statistics

Shipping accidents frequent but avoidable

Shipping accidents are more frequent than is widely believed but most of these accidents are preventable according to a new ATSB maritime safety report released today.

ATSB’s Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin – Issue 17

Aviation Investigation Bulletin 17

The ATSB has just released a new aviation bulletin containing 10 investigation reports. The Aviation Short Investigation Bulletin Issue 17 covers short, office-based investigations.