After receiving this REPCON the ATSB has reopened this safety issue and the investigation team has been in contact with the operator involved. The ATSB will monitor the outcome of their response to ensure that the safety issue is addressed. 

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.