The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is Australia's prime agency for the independent investigation of civil aviation accidents, incidents and safety deficiencies.
Aviation Safety The ATSB is Australia's prime agency for the independent investigation of civil aviation accidents, incidents and safety deficiencies. Data and Statistics ATSB aviation statistics are based on Australian registered aircraft and occurrences that have been reported to the ATSB. Investigation Procedures For information on prioritisation of investigations and decision guidelines followed by the ATSB. Civil and Military Aircraft Procedures for Police Officers and Emergency Services Personnel The first persons arriving at an aircraft accident site can render valuable assistance to minimise injury and loss of life, reduce property loss through damage and fire, and prevent loss of clues and evidence as to the factors that contributed to the accident. Follow this link to download the procedures and checklist. Aviation Safety Investigation Reports Click here for a summary of aviation related accidents and incidents. About ATSB Safety Investigation Reports Click here for information relating to the format of ATSB safety investigation reports and terminology used in those reports. Safety Recommendations The ATSB issues recommendations to regulatory authorities, operators, manufacturers or other agencies in order to address safety deficiencies. Click here to view interim recommendations, recommendations and safety advisory notices made by the ATSB. Aviation Publications Follow this link to view all publications. Aviation Research Publications Follow this link to view all aviation research and analysis reports. Weekly Summary The Weekly Summary lists those notifications entered into the Bureau's database over the previous week. Accident and Incident Notification The ATSB must be notified of all aviation, marine and rail accidents and incidents. Follow this link for information on how to report an incident. Legislation and Regulations Follow this link for a list of Acts and Regulations administered by ATSB. Editorials For Aviation Safety related editorials, follow this link. Flight Safety Australia - ATSB Supplement Flight Safety Australia is a quarterly magazine produced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The ATSB publishes a supplement in each issue. Online versions are available here. |
