Low visibility risk at helicopter landing area
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The helicopter landing area was occasionally subjected to rapidly-moving fog or low cloud that increased the risk of flights under the visual flight rules encountering instrument meteorological conditions.

Issue number
AO-2009-077-SI-01
Transport Function
Aviation: General aviation
Issue Owner
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Issue Status Justification

The landing area next to the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre has been closed

Proactive action
Action number
AO-2009-077-NSA-046
Organisation
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

National Parks and Wildlife Service closed the landing area adjacent to the Dorrigo National Parks and Rainforest Centre.

ATSB Response

The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by National Parks and Wildlife Service adequately addresses the safety issue.