Australian Transport Safety Bureau

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is the national independent investigator of transport accidents and other safety occurrences in Australia. Its purpose is to improve transport safety by independently investigating accidents and incidents, identifying safety deficiencies, and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences. The ATSB is currently newsworthy due to its investigation and subsequent release of a report and video footage concerning a skydiver incident in Far North Queensland on September 20, 2025. The incident involved a skydiver whose reserve parachute accidentally deployed and became entangled with the aircraft's tail after the reserve handle snagged on the wing flap. The skydiver was left dangling from the plane before cutting himself free and surviving. The ATSB's release of the footage and report highlights the potential dangers of skydiving and the importance of safety protocols, contributing to ongoing discussions and potential improvements in aviation safety standards.