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Flight below lowest safe altitude involving ERJ-190, VH-IKJ, about 11km north-north-east of Napier Airport, New Zealand, on 24 May 2023
Auckland, New Zealand, Napier, New Zealand, ERJ 190-300, 19020029, Jet, VH-IKJ, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Embraer S.A., Pionair Australia Pty Ltd
AO-2023-038
Cracked main rotor blade discovered after pilot detected abnormal vibrations
A BO 105 helicopter which had returned to land after the pilot detected abnormal airframe vibrations was found to have a crack in a main rotor blade, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau…
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Concern regarding the lack of Fatigue Risk Management System and Risk Assessments for [Operator's] Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operators
RM2020-00005
Although the concerns raised through REPCON are that of the reporter and not the ATSB; throughout the course of ATSB Investigation [number], the ATSB confirms that there is evidence to indicate that VTS controllers either do not take their designated 30 minute meal break, or do not take the full 30 minutes allocated to them throughout a 12-hour shift. However, the ATSB notes that [Operator] is taking steps to address the concerns raised in the REPCON report.
Tail rotor strike highlights importance of heightened situational awareness operating into confined areas
An AW139 rescue helicopter’s tail rotor contacted vegetation while on approach to land in a confined area on Sydney’s northern beaches, an ATSB investigation report details…
Collision with terrain involving Bell 206B-1, VH-ZDI, 9.3 km south-south-east of Tumbarumba, New South Wales, on 16 July 2023
near Tumbarumba, NSW, near Tumbarumba, NSW, Bell 206B-1, 44546, Helicopter, VH-ZDI, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Substantial, Commonwealth Aircraft Corp
AO-2023-034
Expect the unexpected at level crossings
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is reminding all road users to be aware of their surroundings and avoid distractions when approaching level crossings. Rail Safety Week…
Pressurisation issue due to broken door seal seat emphasises importance of detailed, accurate communication between flight crew and maintenance engineers
A Saab 340 turboprop airliner was unable to pressurise due to two sections of broken door seal, which were misidentified by flight crews as cosmetic damage, an Australian Transport Safety…
Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HRB, 95 km west-north-west of Borroloola, Northern Territory, on 7 August 2023
Limmen National Park, NT, Unknown, R44, 104, Helicopter, VH-HRB, Part 133 Air transport operations - rotorcraft, Substantial, Robinson Helicopter Co, Wellspring Rural Services Pty Ltd
AO-2023-037
Wallan train derailment investigation final report details breakdown in risk management processes
A breakdown in risk management processes contributed to the derailment of an XPT passenger train at Wallan, Victoria, a transport safety investigation report has found.…