30 releases from ATSB

1. ATSB ATSB Released 21 Oct 2026

   …documents that list what roles have been classified as core work under the Strategic Commissioning Framework in 2024-25 and 2025-26

   FOI 26-27(09) 3 pages PDF

   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…

2. ATSB ATSB Released 2 Oct 2026

   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

   FOI 25-26(25) 19 pages PDF

   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…

3. ATSB ATSB Released 2 Oct 2026

   All documents related to an incident involving a Cessna 210M, VH-MDX, near Barrington Tops, NSW, 9 August 1981

   FOI 26-27(05) 4 pages PDF

   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…

4. ATSB ATSB Released 31 Aug 2026

   ...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…

   FOI 26-27(02) 3 pages PDF

   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…

5. ATSB ATSB Released 25 Aug 2026

   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…

   FOI 25-26(24) 8 pages PDF

   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…

6. ATSB ATSB Released 29 Jul 2026

   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…

   FOI 25-26(23) 8 pages PDF

   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…

7. ATSB ATSB Released 24 Jul 2026

   ...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)

   FOI 25-26(20) 18 pages PDF

   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…

8. ATSB ATSB Released 12 Jun 2026

   ...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…

   FOI 25-26(21) 2 pages PDF

   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…

9. ATSB ATSB Released 15 May 2026

   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…

   FOI 25-26(14) 5 pages PDF

   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…

10. ATSB ATSB Released 12 Mar 2026

    …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…

    FOI 25-26(13) 12 pages PDF

    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…

11. ATSB ATSB Released 17 Dec 2025

    ATSB Investigation And CASA Investigation Reports Relating To A Near Miss Accident Which Occurred On Horn Island On 3 April 2025.

    FOI 25-26(07) 10 pages PDF

    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…

12. ATSB ATSB Released 16 Dec 2025

    …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…

    FOI 25-26(10) 1 page PDF

    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…

13. ATSB ATSB Released 5 Dec 2025

    ...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…

    FOI 25-26(09) 4 pages PDF

    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…

14. ATSB ATSB Released 29 Sep 2025

    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)…

    FOI 25-26(04) 2 pages PDF

    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…

15. ATSB ATSB Released 22 Sep 2025

    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…

    FOI 24-25(23) 4 pages PDF

    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…

16. ATSB ATSB Released 22 Sep 2025

    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…

    FOI 24-25(24) 8 pages PDF

    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…

17. ATSB ATSB Released 22 Sep 2025

    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…

    FOI 24-25(25) 15 pages PDF

    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…

18. ATSB ATSB Released 22 Sep 2025

    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…

    FOI 24-25(26) 5 pages PDF

    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…

19. ATSB ATSB Released 15 Sep 2025

    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…

    FOI 25-26(02) 12 pages PDF

    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…

20. ATSB ATSB Released 15 Aug 2025

    ...the Number Of Times The Basi/atsb Has Issued Revised Reports On Aircraft Accidents.

    FOI 24-25(28) 1 page PDF

    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…

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