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RR2022-00024
Unlicenced pilot flew towards poor weather prior to collision with terrain
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has discontinued its investigation into a light aircraft collision with terrain in Queensland’s Clarke Ranges, after determining the pilot was not…
Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22 Beta II, VH-PSC, near Limbunya Station, Northern Territory, on 27 June 2023
Limbunya Station, NT, Limbunya Station, NT, R22 Beta, 4429, Helicopter, VH-PSC, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Destroyed, Robinson Helicopter Co, Northern Aviation Services Pty Ltd
AO-2023-031
ATSB releases safety study into aerodrome design standards and the Bulla Road Precinct development at Essendon Fields Airport
An ATSB safety study investigation’s findings contain important lessons for safety assurance in airport planning and safeguarding. It reviews the interpretation and application of Australian…
Limbunya station R22 accident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into the collision with terrain of a Robinson R22 helicopter during aerial mustering operations at Limbunya Station, about 500 km south of Darwin. The ATSB is deploying investigators from its Canberra office, with experience in helicopter maintenance and engineering, to the accident site to begin the evidence collection phase of the investigation. Over coming days investigators will examine the helicopter wreckage, survey and map the…
Preliminary report details Geelong level crossing accident
A preliminary report has been released from an ongoing transport safety investigation into a fatal level crossing collision in South Geelong, Victoria. The …
Air Tractor low-level spraying accident highlights ongoing risk of birdstrike
A large bird struck the right Perspex windshield of an Air Tractor aircraft while conducting agricultural spraying near Chinchilla, Queensland, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau…
Inadvertent autopilot activation involving a Cessna 172R, Stanthorpe, Queensland, on 14 March 2023
AB-2023-001
Stall warning activation involving Saab 340, VH-TRX, 5 km north of Merimbula Airport, New South Wales, on 8 June 2023
Sydney Airport, Merimbula Airport, 340B, 340B-287, Turboprop, VH-TRX, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Saab Aircraft Co., Regional Express Pty Ltd (Rex)
AO-2023-030
Voyage planning errors, spurious false alarms contribute to cargo ship grounding
Key points Cargo ship was using newly planned route when it grounded on Harrington Shoal off Cape York; Route had not been properly reviewed or approved, and planning tool…