Ineffective pre-flight inspections
Date issue released
Issue number
Issue Status
Closed – Adequately addressed
Transport Function
Aviation: Air transport
Issue Owner
Singapore Airlines
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Safety Issue Description

The majority of Singapore Airlines flight crews (observed around the time of the incident) did not fully complete the required pre-flight walk-around inspections. 

Issue Status Justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the safety action undertaken has adequately addressed the safety issue.

Proactive action
Action number
AO-2022-032-PSA-03
Organisation
Singapore Airlines
Action Status
Closed
Action description

In January 2024, Singapore Airlines advised the ATSB that it was initially emphasised to their A350 pilots via the publication of a memo and later to all pilots through an Internal Notice to Airmen (INTAM) on 12 December 2023, the importance of adhering to standard operating procedures in relation to the completion of exterior checks.