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Control issues and ditchings involving RPA swarm of 500 DAMODA Newton 2.2 RPA, Victoria Harbour, Docklands, Victoria, on 14 July 2023
Docklands, North Wharf Rd, Docklands, North Wharf Rd, Newton 2.2, Remotely piloted aircraft, Part 101 Unmanned aircraft and rockets, Destroyed, DAMODA, The Australian Traffic Network Pty Ltd
AO-2023-033
Collision between freight train Y375 and an excavator, near Fairfield Station, Queensland, on 15 July 2023
Y375, Freight, Minor, Fisherman’s Island, Collision, Rockhampton, Aurizon
RO-2023-007
Safety actions taken after serious rescue helicopter incident
Key points: ATSB has concluded a systemic investigation into the loss of control and near collision with terrain of a rescue helicopter in March 2021; Final report notes a…
Runway incursion involving Piper PA-28, VH-SFA and SAAB 340, VH-VED, at Shellharbour Airport, New South Wales, on 6 July 2023
Brisbane Airport (YBBN), Shellharbour Airport (YSHL), SAAB 340B, 340B-442, Turboprop, VH-VED, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Saab Aircraft Co., Link Airways
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Shellharbour Airport (YSHL), Bankstown Airport (BWU), PA-28-181, 28-7690364, Piston, VH-SFA, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Nil, Piper Aircraft Corp, Schofields Aero Club
AO-2023-032
Clarification of simulated engine failure exercise procedures for Cessna 441 operators
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is seeking to clarify with operators of the twin-engine Cessna 441 aircraft the recommended procedures for conducting simulated engine failure…
Lack of information provided to drivers from network control
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…