An ATSB investigation into an accident where a Robinson R44 helicopter struck a powerline before colliding with the ground has highlighted the lack of readily available electricity network maps for pilots in Victoria, as well as the powerlines? lack of aircraft markers....
Lack of network maps, markers contribute to wirestrike accident....
Passing 300 ft on final approach, the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence which resulted in a loss of airspeed. While attempting to arrest the loss of speed, the speed fell below the minimum approach speed....
The ATSB has issued a safety recommendation to AirAsia Indonesia calling for the airline to review its passenger safety briefing material to ensure instructions on how to activate passenger oxygen masks are clear and effective....
The ATSB is investigating the runaway of a rake of loaded freight wagons at Bordertown, South Australia. It was reported that the wagons travelled approximately 600m before coming to a stop....
Clear and effective passenger safety material recommended after emergency descent incident....
Multiple brake applications by the driver of an empty bauxite train failed to slow the train to avoid a collision with a rake of wagons, an ATSB preliminary report says....
Multiple brake applications failed to slow the train to avoid a collision with a rake of wagons....
Engine cowling failure results in improved inspection regime....
This event demonstrated the effectiveness of the certification design requirements and flight crew training to ensure continued flight despite effectively losing the power of one of two engines during a critical phase of flight....
Having well-defined, transparent, and consistent processes for planning and approval of air displays assists in identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies....
ATSB calls for improved airshow display approval and oversight....
Passing 700 ft on approach to Sunshine Coast Airport, the flight crew of the Airbus A320 received a traffic collision avoidance system alert on the Aero Commander, which was departing from the reciprocal runway....
Bulk carrier grounding highlighted gaps in port risk assessment....
This occurrence highlights the importance of considering potential hazards from end to end in order to provide the best opportunity to manage safety risk....