Summary
Discontinued Investigation
Statement of Reasons
Occurrence investigations commenced from 1 July 2003 are initially categorised as category 4 unless agreed by the ATSB Executive to be above this level at the outset. As detailed in Section 21 (2) of the TSI Act 2003, the Executive Director in empowered to discontinue an investigation at any time. Section 21 (3) of the TSI Act 2003 requires the Executive Director to publish a statement setting out the reasons for discontinuing an investigation (commenced from 1 July 2003) within 28 days of discontinuing the investigation. To obtain a copy of the Brief Print Public for Discontinued Investigations prior to 1 July 2003.
Preliminary investigation was undertaken into a category 4 occurrence where the incident featured an avionics smoke warning. There was no evidence of smoke reported by the flight or cabin crew. Subsequent inspection by maintenance personnel showed no evidence of smoke. The reason for the spurious warning was attributed to dust-disturbance that may have activated the smoke sensor.
Status: Downgraded the occurrence and investigation discontinued.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 200303985 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/10/2003 |
| Location | Unknown |
| Report release date | 09/10/2003 |
| Report status | Discontinued |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Discontinued |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Warning devices |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |