P.68 proposed AD
Proposed AD to mandate rudder hinge inspections of Vulcanair/Partenavia P.68 aircraft
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Fatigue fracture
ATSB recommends manufacturer takes further safety action following Cessna 210 overstress fracture and wing separation during low-level survey operation
Remove before flight
Landing gear downlock pins not removed before flight
Fatigue cracking in biplane’s bolts
Eye bolts securing biplane’s upper wings failed due to fatigue cracking
Flight in icing conditions
Forced landing of a turbine-power Cessna 210 due to engine failure from flight in icing conditions
RRV safeworking breach
Incorrectly-requested signal protection contributes to RRV safeworking breach
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Flight below minimum altitude involving Fokker Aircraft F100, registration VH-NHV, at Paraburdoo Airport, Western Australia, on 22 November 2021 - new invesigation
The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a flight below minimum altitude involving a Fokker Aircraft F100, registered VH-NHV, at Paraburdoo Airport, Western Australia, on 22 November 2021.
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In-flight break-up involving Cessna T210M, VH-SUX 25 km north east of Mount Isa Airport, Queensland on 26 May 2019 - final report
On the afternoon of 26 May 2019, a Cessna Aircraft Company T210M, registered VH-SUX and operated by Thomson Aviation, departed Mount Isa Airport for an aerial geophysical survey flight with a pilot and observer on board.
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Cabin pressurisation issue involving a Boeing B737-36E SF, ZK-FXK, near Darwin Airport, Northern Territory on 4 November 2021 - new investigation
The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a cabin pressurisation issue involving a Boeing B737-36E SF, ZK-FXK, near Darwin Airport, Northern Territory on 4 November 2021.
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Landing gear retraction deactivation and return involving a Boeing 787, VH-ZNH near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, 21 June 2021 - final report
During initial climb, the flight crew selected the landing gear lever to UP. Shortly after, they received a warning, indicating that neither main landing gear had retracted to the ‘up and locked’ position.
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Runway incursion involving Beech Aircraft Corp. 58, registration VH-NSK at Bankstown Airport, NSW, 26 October 2021 - new investigation
ATC cleared the aircraft to line up on runway 29R. The aircraft crossed runway 29R and entered runway 29C without a clearance. The crew observed an aircraft at the other end of the runway, held position and immediately contacted ATC.
Don't Push It - DON'T GO
Visual flight rules pilots pressing on into instrument meteorological conditions without a current instrument rating carries a significant risk of spatial disorientation due to powerful and misleading orientation sensations with reduced visual cues.
» Disorientation can affect any pilot, no matter what their level of experience.
» Avoid deteriorating weather by conducting thorough pre-flight planning.
» Use a ‘personal minimums’ checklist to help control and manage risk.
» If you become disoriented or lost in marginal weather, seek whatever help is available, including support from air traffic control.