Rail worksite protection
Rail worksite near hit highlights importance of suitable procedures when developing safeworking rules
Australia's national transport safety investigator
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Reduced visual cues
VFR pilot likely experienced low cloud conditions and reduced visual cues ahead of controlled flight into terrain
Upper torso restraints
Huey pilot’s serious injuries highlight need for safety innovation in vertical reference flying.
Unexpected yaw
R22 forced landing highlights that pilots should be alert for unexpected yawing and transient reduced engine power
CTAF runway incursion
Runway incursion shows potential effects of expectation bias on how pilots perceive information
CG beyond rear limit
Pilot encountered pitch-up controllability issues after ground handlers estimated weight of relocated freight by feel
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In-flight propeller loss involving Jabiru J170, registration 24-7496, 2.6 km north-east of Muchea, Western Australia on 22 December 2021 - new investigation
During a missed approach and go-around, the propeller separated from the aircraft and the pilot conducted a forced landing into a paddock. There were no injuries reported.
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Collision between banking locomotives and grain train 5446 near Werris Creek, NSW, on 6 January 2022 - new investigation
On the morning of 6 January 2022, three Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) banking locomotives were attached to the rear of SSR grain train number 5446 at Werris Creek, in preparation for banking operations up the heavy grade between Chillcotts Creek and Ardglen. Shortly after departure from Werris Creek, the three banking locomotives separated from the rear of the grain train.
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Cabin crew incapacitation involving Fokker F100, registered VH-FNU, near Mount Magnet Aerodrome, WA on 27 December 2021 - new investigation
During the cruise, two cabin crew members felt unwell and reported to the flight crew that they suspected possible hypoxia. The aircraft landed at Perth Airport and one cabin crew member was taken to hospital for assessment.
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Hard landing involving Kavanagh Balloons B-350 VH-BSW 4 km north-north-east of Lilydale Airport, Victoria on 31 December 2021 - new investigation
While landing, the balloon’s basket was dragged about 30 metres before coming to rest, resulting in serious injuries to two of the 16 passengers on board.
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Runway excursion involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, VH-WSB at East Wallabi Island, Western Australia on 26 December 2021 - new investigation
After landing, the aircraft overran the runway by about 20 metres, which resulted in its right main landing gear collapsing. The pilot and 5 passengers on board were not injured.
Know CO - Use an active warning CO detector
The ATSB is urging operators and owners of piston-engine aircraft to use an active warning carbon monoxide detector.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless and odourless gas, and its presence may not be detected until the physical symptoms and cognitive effects present themselves.
When inhaled, CO preferentially binds to haemoglobin, the oxygen carrying molecule in red blood cells. This creates COHb compounds and prevents oxygen from binding to the molecule and being transported, resulting in oxygen starvation. Symptoms can include breathlessness, confusion, disorientation and incapacitation.