Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises balloon operators to review their risk controls in relation to the safety of cold-air inflation fans, especially in relation to passenger proximity to operating fans, and the security of loose items, such as passenger clothing. |
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| Issue number | AO-2013-116-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Kavanagh Balloons |
| Transport function | Aviation: General aviation |
| Date issue released | 26/07/2013 |
Safety action
| Action type | Safety advisory notice |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2013-116-SAN-003 |
| Organisation | Commercial balloon operators |
| Action date | 26/07/2013 |
| Action description |
The ATSB urges all balloon operators to consider this alert in the context of their operations, and to review and modify their procedures as necessary in response to reduce risk. |
| Action status | Closed |