Investigation number
199800707
Occurrence date
Location
19 km SSE Wonthaggi, (VOR)
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Air/pressurisation
Occurrence category
Incident
Highest injury level
Minor
As a result of this occurrence, the Bureau of Air Safety
Investigation is currently analysing two possible safety
deficiencies. The deficiencies identified involve the use of oxygen
masks and emergency descent profile awareness by cabin crew during
cabin decompression, and the carriage of additional Passenger
Service Unit tools in the mid cabin area of the aircraft.
Aircraft Details
Model
A320
Registration
VH-HYB
Serial number
023
Operation type
Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point
Hobart, TAS.
Departure time
1023 hours ESuT
Destination
Melbourne, VIC.
Damage
Nil