Safety Action
Local safety action
Fatigue was a possible factor underlying the error. Management at the maintenance facility subsequently issued a safety alert and maintenance memo, stressing the importance of following the correct procedures and proper maintenance practices. Management has also instituted weekly meetings of engineers to discuss safety matters.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 200101999 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/05/2001 |
| Location | Darwin Aero. |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 06/02/2002 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 747 |
| Registration | VH-EAB |
| Serial number | 22672 |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Cairns, QLD |
| Destination | Darwin, NT |
| Damage | Nil |