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ATSB has released an interim report from its on-going investigation into large air tanker accident
Interim report does not contain…
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Level crossing protections mistakenly removed during signal upgrade work
Isolation plans did not provide specific detail for the scope of work for each stage of the…
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Wagons started to roll back to towards siding as freight train’s locomotives started run-around movement
Brake pipe air taps were closed during wagon uncoupling…
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Unstable atmospheric conditions resulted in UAV being unable to maintain controlled flight
UAV’s structural limitations were exceeded, resulting in both wings…
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A sudden wind change during high-speed descent resulted in the airspeed suddenly increasing towards the aircraft maximum operating speed
The captain responded by…
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Unsecured flat rack end wall extended upwards, dewiring high voltage overhead line equipment
During emergency response, risk of close proximity of high voltage…
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Pilots reported unusual vibrations through the tail rotor pedals on previous flights
Technical examination of recovered components…
The fuselage of a Dash 8 turboprop aircraft was penetrated in two places when a propeller blade collar separated shortly after take-off from Darwin.
The DHC-8-202 (Dash 8) aircraft…
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Electrical power lost when the auxiliary generators shut down due to overheating cooling water
Blackout resulted in a loss of propulsion and steering control
Bridge…
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Pedal breaks, jams following small control input
Failure likely due to a pre-existing fatigue crack, undetected at previous 100-hourly inspection
Maintenance…
