Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Flying after last light by pilots without night ratings, in R22 helicopters not equipped for night flight, was a tolerated and unmanaged risk on MDH properties. This increased the risk of an accident in a company R22 at night. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2025-063-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | MDH Pty Ltd |
| Transport function | Aviation: General aviation |
| Issue status | Closed – Adequately addressed |
| Date issue released | 06/05/2026 |
| Issue status justification |
MDH Pty Ltd has established that flying after last light without appropriate equipment and qualifications is an intolerable risk and has instructions and procedures in place to prevent it. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2025-063-PSA-02 |
| Organisation | MDH Pty Ltd |
| Action description |
MDH Pty Ltd now requires pilots to determine the official time of last light before each flight and communicate that time to relevant parties. It also requires both the pilot and the station manager to ensure aircraft are grounded before last light. |
| Action status | Closed |