Aviation safety investigations & reports
Loading related event involving Airbus A330, VH-QPD, Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 17 December 2017
AO-2018-003
Summary
The ATSB is investigating a loading related event involving Airbus A330, VH-QPD, Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 17 December 2017.
During unloading, ground crew detected that the flight had been conducted with an incorrect pallet in the hold. Post-flight calculations revealed that the aircraft had been 875 kg heavier than calculations and 495 kg over the maximum take-off weight.
As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview ground personnel, review documentation, and gather additional information.
A final report will be released when the investigation is completed.
Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify those affected and seek safety action to address the issue.
General details
| Date: | 17 December 2017 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Time: | 13:30 ESuT | Investigation level: | Defined - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location (show map): | Sydney Airport | Investigation phase: | Final report: Internal review | ||
| State: | New South Wales | Occurrence type: | Loading related | ||
| Occurrence category: | Incident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | None | ||
| Anticipated completion: | 3rd Quarter 2019 |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Airbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | A330-303 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-QPD | |
| Serial number | 0574 | |
| Operator | Qantas Airways | |
| Type of operation | Air Transport High Capacity | |
| Sector | Jet | |
| Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
| Departure point | Sydney, NSW | |
| Destination | Beijing, China |