Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Contrary to the requirements in its safety management system, Sharp Airlines did not formally assess known hazards for operations at non-controlled aerodromes in its risk register to ensure that the associated risks were adequately managed. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2025-067-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Sharp Airlines |
| Transport function | Aviation: Air transport |
| Issue status | Closed – Adequately addressed |
| Date issue released | 02/10/2026 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB welcomes the safety action taken by Sharp Airlines to improve the effectiveness of its safety management system and address the safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2025-067-PSA-02 |
| Organisation | Sharp Airlines |
| Action description |
Sharp Airlines conducted an internal investigation into the incident and identified that the rate of the pilot’s speech likely contributed to the incident. As a result, it issued a safety advisory to flight crew, reiterating the importance of effective radio communications. Sharp Airlines also reviewed and updated its risk register and re-assessed the risks associated with ineffective communication at non-controlled aerodromes. Further, Sharp Airlines have introduced a procedure to ensure that any discussions around the identification and assessment of hazards is now documented in safety meetings. In response to the draft report, Sharp Airlines conducted an assessment of the placement of antennas on its aircraft and pilot radio selection at non-controlled aerodromes, with detail incorporated into the risk register. |
| Action status | Closed |