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Flight crew inadvertently selected incorrect radio frequency and TCAS/transponder mode
Unanticipated events and distractions during before flight checks increased…
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Main rotor struck fuselage in flight before the helicopter collided with terrain;
Weather stations closest to accident site showed significantly different weather…
The hard landing of a Robinson R22 helicopter on a private property near Derby, Western Australia last year was an unfortunate outcome for the operator who, in addressing one problem,…
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Visual inspection detected damage to nose landing gear light and main landing gear
Nose gear landing light was probably struck and damaged during departure from…
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Pilot’s ability to control the aircraft likely significantly degraded due to carbon monoxide exposure;
Cracks in aircraft exhaust and holes in firewall very likely…
An out of gauge wagon on a freight train caused minor damage to five station platforms while travelling from Brisbane to Port Kembla, a recent ATSB investigation has found.
On the…
While manoeuvring close to the ground in a confined and overgrown landing site on Moa Island in the Torres Strait, the pilot of a LongRanger helicopter experienced …
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Empty wagon positioned between two loaded wagons entered rail network and derailed.
Derailed train continued with wagon bogie dragging…
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A trainee controller’s assessment of their workload meant the pilot was not provided a requested clearance to enter controlled airspace;
Subsequent information…
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Coach stopped foul of tracks on level crossing after crossing protection warnings began operating.
Coach stopped despite having adequate time to clear the crossing.…