Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Queensland Department of Education employees who regularly fly over water in helicopters were not provided with Helicopter Underwater Escape Training which increased the risk of drowning. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2025-062-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Queensland Department of Education |
| Transport function | Aviation: Other |
| Issue status | Open – Safety action pending |
| Date issue released | 07/05/2026 |
| Issue status justification |
To be advised |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2025-062-PSA-02 |
| Organisation | Queensland Department of Education |
| Action description |
The Queensland Department of Education is currently researching the implementation of HUET for employees who regularly fly over water in the Torres Strait. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB will continue to monitor the progress of the training for employees. |
| Action status | Monitor |