The ATSB investigates with the sole aim of improving safety. It is not a function of the ATSB to apportion blame or determine liability. ATSB investigations are not the product of an individual. Each investigation is overseen by an investigation team, goes through a through a thorough peer review process and subsequently a review by the team manager, the General Manager and then the Commission. This process ensures that no investigation is significantly biased due to a particular investigator’s background or experiences. As a result of this REPCON report, the ATSB reassessed the Safety…

REPCON contacted CASA to clarify if the unique situation at Jurien Bay had been taken into consideration, and to clarify, as reported by Airservices Australia, if new consultations had taken place. CASA have advised that the establishment of a Danger Area at Jurien Bay is not supported.

The ATSB sent the following comments from the reporter to CASA, after the procedure was incorporated into the operator’s flight procedures: There have been no issues that I am aware of relating to single engine taxi.  This owing to the short time from implementation. I would like to highlight one area.  When dealing with the checklist:  while, on the ground, the Captain is responsible for conducting a recall item, there is still a need for the FO to maintain situational awareness of the drill.  For example, in the event of incapacitation, or should the recall not be…