Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Helmets are crucial for pilots on low-level flights, the ATSB says after investigating a fatal R44 crash.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), citing the fatal July 2020 crash of a Robinson R44 during a low-level aerial weed-spraying operation, is encouraging all pilots to wear helmets when conducting low-level operations.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, uncrewed aircraft
When the drone did not respond to pilot efforts to reduce power, the pilot used an automatic mode switch to direct it away from people gathered at an Australian airport,…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, News
The close encounter of an EMS helicopter and a Piper Seminole prompted the ATSB to encourage pilots to be more attentive to radio transmissions.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
The pilots of a 737 failed to realize they were beginning their takeoff on a taxiway, the Dutch Safety Board says; the pilots say lights and markings were unclear.
