ATSB Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts portfolio
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
Investigates aviation, marine and rail accidents and safety incidents without assigning blame.
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Latest releases
All 30 releases from ATSB, with filters-
ATSB Released
…documents that list what roles have been classified as core work under the Strategic Commissioning Framework in 2024-25 and 2025-26
This FOI release from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau comprises two extracts from the Australian Public Service Strategic Commissioning Framework reporting workbook, not transport investigation material. The first document, completed on 30 June 2024, lists the job…
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ATSB Released
Occurrence notification and occurrence report relating to an occurrence involving an Air Tractor AT-802A approximately 82 kilometres north-west of Hopetoun, Victoria between 1-7 December 2025
This FOI release comprises ATSB aviation occurrence notifications (NA2025-22425, NA2025-22427 and NA2025-22565) and a short occurrence report (AB-2025-065) concerning an Air Tractor AT-802 aerial firefighting aircraft that crashed shortly after take-off from Linga Airbase…
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ATSB Released
All documents related to an incident involving a Cessna 210M, VH-MDX, near Barrington Tops, NSW, 9 August 1981
This release contains two documents concerning the Cessna 210M VH-MDX, which disappeared near the Barrington Tops, NSW, on 9 August 1981 with four passengers and the pilot, all presumed fatal. The first is the 1983 aircraft accident investigation summary report (reference…
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ATSB Released
...non-restricted documents only held by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau relating to the accident involving Robinson R44 II helicopter VH-ZGY on 12 July 2019. Specifically, I request the…
This FOI release contains two short items. The first is an internal ATSB email dated 27 October 2023 advising CASA staff that report AO-2020-033 was amended to correct the date of the loss of Robinson R44 II helicopter VH-ZGY from 13 July 2019 to 12 July 2019. The second is a…
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ATSB Released
The following documents relating to a crash incident VH-LAI at Kurnell in January /February 2023. The incident occurred in Class C Airspace under the approached of active runways at YSSY. 1. The…
The release comprises two ATSB aviation occurrence notifications, NA2023-00930 and NA2023-00975, both recorded as accidents in New South Wales and both involving a Eurocopter AS 350 B3 helicopter (registration VH-LAI) with substantial damage and no fatalities or injuries. The…
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ATSB Released
1. Documents held by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau relating to complaints, reports, referrals, enquiries, correspondence or other matters submitted by, concerning, or referring to me…
This FOI release comprises internal ATSB email correspondence, dated April to May 2026, concerning an unreported near mid-air collision or AIRPROX event over Wattle Grove, NSW, on 23 November 2025 at about 18:38 AEDT. It is an aviation matter. The emails show the FOI team…
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ATSB Released
...all documents, statements, and reports pertaining to a helicopter incident involving a Robinson R44, VH-KKM, at Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 17 April 2025 (Occurrence number OA2025-00907)
This FOI release comprises seven documents from the ATSB relating to occurrence OA2025-00907, a Robinson R44 helicopter (registration redacted) that collided with terrain at Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 17 April 2025 at about 14:30 local time. The material consists of…
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ATSB Released
...any Surviving Documentation Relating To A Historical Aviation Occurrence Recorded In July 1969 Concerning Unusual Ground Marks On Golf Courses In Sydney, Nsw. The Entry Appears In Australian…
ATSB released an occurrence details report for a 2 July 1969 incident in Sydney involving burn marks reported on two golf courses, initially described as a possible UFO landing with RAAF notification. The document, logged into ATSB systems in April 2007, classifies the event as…
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ATSB Released
1.copies Of Any Air Traffic Incident Package Or Aviation Incident Files For Atsb’s Investigation OA2026-00097 For A Serious Incident Flight On 22 January 2026 Involving VH-DOJ And VH-Xc5; 2.copies Of…
ATSB released investigation materials for serious incident OA2026-00097, involving a near-collision between Cessna 172S (VH-KOJ) and Cirrus SR22 (VH-XC5) on 22 January 2026, approximately 22 km south-southeast of Melbourne Airport. During cruise in controlled airspace, the…
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ATSB Released
…a Copy Of The Following ATSB Occurrence Reports: OA2022-07042 OA2024-01848 I Also Kindly Request That Supporting Correspondence (written, Electronic) Pertaining To The Above Occurrence Reports Be…
This FOI release contains ATSB occurrence reports documenting an incident on 17 July 2022 near Sydney Airport (YSSY), involving a Boeing 737-8FE aircraft on approach to runway 34. The crew observed two black sphere-shaped objects tethered together in close proximity to the…
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ATSB Released
ATSB Investigation And CASA Investigation Reports Relating To A Near Miss Accident Which Occurred On Horn Island On 3 April 2025.
The ATSB released investigation and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) reports documenting a near miss aircraft separation incident occurring on Horn Island, Queensland on 3 April 2025. Two aircraft were involved: a Beechcraft B200 (VH-FDO) and a Cessna 208 (VH-NTQ). The…
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ATSB Released
…copies Of Finalised ATSB Aviation Occurrences (including AO-Series Occurrence Briefs, RO-Series Reports, And Any Internally Generated Narrative Or Summary Fields) That Meet All Of The Following…
This FOI release from the ATSB (reference FOI 25-26(10)) relates to a search for finalised aviation occurrence reports documenting unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observations reported between 31 December 2015 and 14 November 2025. The request sought ATSB occurrence briefs…
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ATSB Released
...a Search Of Any Aviation Occurrences Involving A Cessna 182l, Registration VH-EHB Operated In The Northern Territory, Between 1 January 1995 And 31 December 1996. The Event Of Interest Reportedly…
This FOI disclosure contains a single ATSB incident record (OA1996-03380) documenting a controlled airspace infringement involving Cessna 182L VH-EHB on 10 October 1996 near Tindal, Northern Territory. The pilot, operating a visual flight rules flight from Batchelor to Victoria…
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ATSB Released
The Following Data Related To The Recruitment Process For The Job Titled "transport SAFETY INVESTIGATOR - RESEARCH - Reference No: 2025/05" That Ended On Wednesday The 25th Of June, At 11:59 Pm: 1)…
This FOI disclosure contains recruitment data for an ATSB Transport Safety Investigator – Research position (Reference 2025/05) that closed June 25, 2025. Of 63 applications received, 7 candidates were shortlisted for interview. The selection process remains ongoing with no job…
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ATSB Released
Complete Copy Of The Atsb’s Investigation File, Including, But Not Limited To, Any Communication, Reports, Records, Handwritten Notes, Witness Statements, Electronic Documents, Photographs/video…
This FOI release contains the ATSB's complete investigation file for a fatal helicopter accident involving a McDonnell Douglas 369D (VH-PLJ) on 19 November 2008 near Murray Bridge, South Australia. The aircraft struck a high-voltage transmission line during airborne…
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ATSB Released
Complete Copy Of The Atsb’s Investigation File, Including, But Not Limited To, Any Communication, Reports, Records, Handwritten Notes, Witness Statements, Electronic Documents, Photographs/video…
On 17 July 2016, a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter (VH-PLY) crashed near Hawker in South Australia's Flinders Ranges while conducting power line surveying work. The aircraft experienced engine failure at low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain. Three occupants—one…
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ATSB Released
Complete Copy Of The Atsb’s Investigation File, Including, But Not Limited To, Any Communication, Reports, Records, Handwritten Notes, Witness Statements, Electronic Documents, Photographs/video…
On 20 March 2019, an Airbus Helicopters AS350B3e (VH-SZS) collided with terrain near Woomera Aerodrome during stringing operations, resulting in one fatality. The pilot contacted the tower prior to the collision. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The ATSB…
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ATSB Released
Complete Copy Of The Atsb’s Investigation File, Including, But Not Limited To, Any Communication, Reports, Records, Handwritten Notes, Witness Statements, Electronic Documents, Photographs/video…
This FOI disclosure comprises the complete ATSB investigation file for a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter (VH-PLU) accident near Townsville Airport on 9 April 2008. The release includes investigation documentation, witness statements, photographs/video, communications, and…
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ATSB Released
Regarding An Accident On 7 January 2025 At Rottnest Island (investigation Number Ao‑2025‑001): A Complete Copy Of Atsb’s Investigation File, Comprising Of, But Not Limited To: Any Investigation…
This FOI release contains ATSB investigation file materials relating to a Textron Aviation 208 seaplane (VH-WTY) that struck a rock outcrop during takeoff near Rottnest Island, Western Australia on 7 January 2025 (investigation AO-2025-001). The aircraft flipped following the…
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ATSB Released
...the Number Of Times The Basi/atsb Has Issued Revised Reports On Aircraft Accidents.
This FOI disclosure provides a table documenting instances where ATSB reopened and issued revised aircraft accident investigation reports. Two cases are detailed: the November 2009 ditching of Israel Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124A (VH-NGA) near Norfolk Island, initially…