An in-flight fire and smoke incident involving a Saab 340 freight aircraft over New South Wales last year highlights the importance of operators ensuring flight crews are aware of …
RA2023-00111
The Reporter advises that the responses from Airservices Australia and the Bureau of Meteorology do not fully address the concern that reliable weather forecasts are not available resulting in last minute runway changes. Further, the Reporter advises that the Aeronautical Meteorological Observer Certificate held by Tower Controllers is only of use when observing current weather conditions. This does not assist controllers in understanding…
West Sale Airport, Victoria, West Sale Airport, Victoria, Morgan Aero Works Cougar Mk1, 6, Piston, VH-LDV, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Destroyed, Amateur Built Aircraft
AO-2024-058