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The Latest Breaking News from ATSB

Clouds, internal pressure fuelled deadly plane crash

The pilot of a doomed plane was not qualified to fly in non-visual conditions and likely encountered cloud, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found

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Plane 'corkscrewed' before crash killed man, grandkids

A report into a plane crash that killed a grandfather and three school-aged children found the aircraft had low or no power when it grounded in regional NSW.

AAP

Witnesses say aircraft 'in a corkscrew' before crashing near Gundaroo

Key components of safety parachute were found in wreckage.

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Firefighting pilot escapes as chopper fills with water

A helicopter pilot helping fight a bushfire tried to kick his way out of his aircraft after crashing into a dam, a preliminary ATSB report has found.

AAP

Fuel check failure to blame for beach plane ditching

A pilot failed to regularly check fuel levels before ditching her plane into the water to avoid hitting people on the beach, an investigation shows.

AAP

Fire-hit supply ship 'not prepared' for Southern Ocean

An Antarctic resupply ship that suffered a damaging engine fire was not adequately prepared for operations in the Southern Ocean, a safety report has found.

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Prosecutors review findings over fatal chopper crash

Northern Territory prosecutors are looking at the findings over a fatal outback helicopter crash.

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Outback Wrangler 'devastated' at co-star's death cause

A lack of fuel on a poorly maintained helicopter likely caused a crash that killed an Outback Wrangler star who plunged to his death collecting crocodile eggs.

AAP

Power line hard to see for mustering helicopter: ATSB

An investigation into a fatal helicopter crash has found a pilot likely did not see a power line due to trees and terrain while mustering cattle.

AAP

Fatal level crossing site not up to national standard

An investigation into a driver's fatal collision with a train two years ago has found a Brisbane level crossing did not meet Australian safety standards.

AAP

Victim's family 'need answers' after fire plane crash

As investigators arrive at the remote site where a fire surveillance plane crashed the family of William Jennings say they "need answers" after their son died.

AAP

Three killed in firefighting crash were 'dearly loved'

Three people who were part of an aerial firefighting crew died when their plane crashed while conducting fire surveillance in northwest Queensland.

AAP

Full-scale search ends for missing helicopter pilot and his dog

Police and lifeguards will continue patrolling the beach and water.

Newcastle Herald

Cockpit video recovered from helicopter crash, investigation launched

It could reveal what happened in the final moments before the crash.

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The Canberra Times

Heartbreak of Gundaroo plane crash loss revealed in online fundraiser

Fundraising launch to support the Smith family.

AAP

'No words': family grieving for plane crash victims

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of a light plane crash near Canberra which killed an experienced pilot and his three grandchildren.

AAP

'Tragic circumstances': plane crash probe begins

An investigation is under way into a light plane crash that killed an experienced pilot and three children near Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Leaking door on Canberra flight forced emergency action

Workers thought seal damage on the plane's door was cosmetic.

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Qantas ‘mayday’ flight from Auckland to Sydney landed safely thanks to effective flight crew, report finds

Transport safety bureau investigation into January QF144 flight reveals mechanical problem to blame for outage of one engine

AAP

'Enormous suffering' from Lockhart River plane crash

A second plane crash at Lockhart River in far north Queensland has caused enormous suffering, a coroner has said opening an inquest into the 2020 tragedy.

AAP

Pilot killed along with pregnant wife was unlicensed

Safety authorities say a pilot killed alongside his pregnant wife when their light plane went down in rough weather did not hold a licence to fly.

AAP

Bird strike behind fatal crop duster crash, ATSB finds

Authorities investigating a pilot's death in southern Queensland have ruled a large bird shattered his crop duster's windshield as it flew low over a property.

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CASA review of Sea World helicopter crash airspace 'inappropriate', 'window dressing', say aviation experts

CASA is reviewing the airspace where two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast, killing four people. But an aviation industry consultant says they may be "preparing themselves" for the outcome of a wider ATSB investigation due next year.

The New Daily

Airspace review under way at Gold Coast collision site

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is reviewing the Gold Coast airspace in which two helicopters tragically collided in January.

ABC News

Fuel line fire likely to blame for flight that killed nurse in Kununurra

The outback milk-run flight turned to tragedy after a fire filled the cockpit with smoke causing the plane to crash near a runway in Kununurra.

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