These reports are released publically. In the aviation transport context, the reports are released periodically in a Bulletin format. Conducting these Short investigations has a number of benefits: Publication of the circumstances surrounding a larger number of occurrences enables greater industry awareness of potential safety issues and possible safety action. The additional information gathered results in a richer source of information for research and statistical analysis purposes that can be used both by ATSB research staff as well as other stakeholders, including the portfolio agencies and research institutions. Reviewing the additional information serves as a screening process to allow decisions to be made about whether a full investigation is warranted. This addresses the issue of 'not knowing what we don't know' and ensures that the ATSB does not miss opportunities to identify safety issues and facilitate safety action. In cases where the initial decision was to conduct a full investigation, but which, after the preliminary evidence collection and review phase, later suggested that further resources are not warranted, the investigation may be finalised with a short factual report. It assists Australia to more fully comply with its obligations under ICAO Annex 13 to investigate all aviation accidents and serious incidents. Publicises Safety Messages aimed at improving awareness of issues and good safety practices to both the transport industries and the travelling public.
These reports are released publically. In the aviation transport context, the reports are released periodically in a Bulletin format. Conducting these Short investigations has a number of benefits: Publication of the circumstances surrounding a larger number of occurrences enables greater industry awareness of potential safety issues and possible safety action. The additional information gathered results in a richer source of information for research and statistical analysis purposes that can be used both by ATSB research staff as well as other stakeholders, including the portfolio agencies and research institutions. Reviewing the additional information serves as a screening process to allow decisions to be made about whether a full investigation is warranted. This addresses the issue of 'not knowing what we don't know' and ensures that the ATSB does not miss opportunities to identify safety issues and facilitate safety action. In cases where the initial decision was to conduct a full investigation, but which, after the preliminary evidence collection and review phase, later suggested that further resources are not warranted, the investigation may be finalised with a short factual report. It assists Australia to more fully comply with its obligations under ICAO Annex 13 to investigate all aviation accidents and serious incidents. Publicises Safety Messages aimed at improving awareness of issues and good safety practices to both the transport industries and the travelling public.
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