Safety Advisory Notice
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises balloon operators to review their risk controls in relation to the safety of cold-air inflation fans, especially in relation to passenger proximity to operating fans, and the security of loose items, such as passenger clothing.
 

Issue number
AO-2013-116-SI-01
Transport Function
Aviation: General aviation
Issue Owner
Kavanagh Balloons
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Safety advisory notice
Action number
AO-2013-116-SAN-003
Organisation
Commercial balloon operators
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

The ATSB urges all balloon operators to consider this alert in the context of their operations, and to review and modify their procedures as necessary in response to reduce risk.