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Steering failure and contact with navigational beacon involving CMA CGM Puccini, Port of Melbourne, Victoria, on 25 May 2023
Port of Melbourne, Port of Sydney, CMA CGM Puccini, Container, Malta, 9280627, Minor, CMA CGM International (Singapore)
MO-2023-002
Investigation into incident involving container ship CMA CGM Puccini
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has commenced an investigation into an incident involving the container ship CMA CGM Puccini when departing Port Melbourne on 25 May 2023. The following is attributable to ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell: “On 25 May, CMA CGM Puccini departed its berth in Swanson Dock under the conduct of a harbour pilot. During the ship's transit of the Yarra River it is reported that the ship experienced a steering gear…
Forced landing accident following catastrophic engine failure highlights aircraft maintenance, type familiarity lessons
The Lycoming O-360 engine of a four-seat MS.893A Rallye light aircraft which failed during a ferry flight from Moruya to Archerfield, resulting in a forced landing and serious injuries to the…
Nut loosened over time before R44 drive belt tensioning motor failed during flight
Personnel involved in maintenance and operations of R44 helicopters should be aware of the risks posed by the failure of the drive belt tensioning motor, as demonstrated by an incident at…
Aerodrome operators urged to review use of non-standard surfaces for aircraft movement areas after prop strike incident
The propeller blade of a Beech 1900D regional airliner sheared off after it was struck by matting that had been installed to prevent stone damage to propeller blades at a gravel aerodrome.…
Multiple safety actions taken in response to Weipa train collision
Key points Bulk ore train was unable to slow down and collided with rear of stationary wagons; Final Report details ten findings, including…
Signal CS025 passed at danger involving train number TE43 between Fortitude Valley and Bowen Hills, Queensland, on 24 May 2023
TE43, Passenger - metropolitan, SPAD (signal passed at danger), Queensland Rail
RO-2023-004
King Air lands off runway surface during visual approach to Lord Howe Island during a rain shower
A King Air aircraft with a pilot and six passengers on board touched down on the grass strip to the left of the runway at Lord Howe Island after conducting an approach and landing during a…
Lessons for operators and maintainers from in-flight fire accident investigation
Key points A landing gear electrical system fault likely ignited fuel from the cabin heater supply line, resulting in a cockpit fire; ATSB advises maintenance organisations and…
Tail rotor driveshaft failure demonstrates how unusual sounds and responses can be an indication of an imminent system failure
Brief, loud grinding noises precipitated the failure of a Bell 505 helicopter’s tail rotor driveshaft, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report details. On 15…