Investigation: AO-2018-054 - Incorrect configuration involving Boeing 737, VH-VUB, near Sydney, NSW, on 12 July 2018

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Summary

The ATSB is investigating an incorrect configuration incident involving a Boeing 737-8FE, registered VH-VUB, operated by Tiger Airways Australia, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on the 12 July 2018.

Passing 10,000 ft on climb, the cabin failed to pressurise. The crew subsequently detected that the pressurisation system had not been correctly armed during the pre-flight checks.

As part of the investigation, the ATSB will obtain information from the flight crew, and additional information as required.

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:	12 July 2018	Investigation status:	Active
Time:	10:40 EST	Investigation phase:	Evidence collection
Location (show map):	near Sydney Airport	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
State:	New South Wales	Occurrence type:	Incorrect configuration
		Occurrence class:	Operational
Report status:	Pending	Occurrence category:	Incident
Anticipated completion:	4th Quarter 2018	Highest injury level:	None

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	The Boeing Company
Aircraft model:	737-8FE
Aircraft registration:	VH-VUB
Serial number:	34013
Operator:	Tiger Airways Australia
Type of operation:	Air Transport High Capacity
Sector:	Jet
Damage to aircraft:	Nil
Departure point:	Sydney, NSW
Destination:	Melbourne, Vic.