Archived ATSB/CASA accident reports?

[number9]

Hi folks,

I'm looking for some historical info, I'm interested in the details of a fatal accident that occured many years ago.

Trouble is, I don't know when it was, where the accident occured (though it was somewhere in Aus!), or if it was a fixed- or rotary-wing craft. I do remember that there was a fatality.

What I do have is the name of a person whom was killed (I presume the pilot), and although I wouldn't like to publicly state it I'm sure anyone here from W.A. would recognise it. I've tried searching the name on www.atsb.gov.au and www.casa.gov.au but with no success. Does anyone know where else online I can search? Or even offline? Hopefully I'll be able to get the date & location of the accident soon, if anyone's keen to know who they can PM me.

I'm guessing it was in the late 1980s or early 1990s...

Thanks,

#9

[Woomera]

If you want to PM me with the name I might be able to help you.:ok:

[Jamair]

No need for all that fluffing around; just jump on the ATSB site & email to boss (Glen Nimmo) what you want. They are there to provide exactly that. These folks have dredged up some very obscure info for me over the years - one was a prang where the only thing I knew was the pilots name, and they found the report and sent it to me.

I will one day go to Canberra and spend a coupla days in the ATSB archives looking through all those crash reports........

[Knackers]

You could also try the Aviation Information Centre, which caters for ASA, CASA and the ATSB:

"Located in Australia’s National Capital, Canberra, the Aviation Information Centre (AIC) is a library and research centre, which houses the most comprehensive specialist collection of aviation-related books, reports, videos, magazines and regulatory documents in Australasia. The collection includes materials produced by Australia and international institutions involved in aviation regulation and research.

A feature of the collection is the technical and regulatory documents from organisations such as the FAA, ICAO, JAA, NASA and the UK CAA. Topics covered include: air traffic control, navigation, aviation safety, accidents and human factors.

The AIC provides a variety of fee-based services to the aviation industry and the general public. Current clients are drawn from the Asia-Pacific region, New Zealand and every Australian state. We offer a completely confidential, expert aviation research service performed by specialist staff. Our expertise means a cost effective result for our clients."

I've found the librarians to be very helpful and professional. Send them an email if a search doesn't work.

Aviation Information Centre (http://www.airservices.gov.au/lib/welcome.html)