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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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…
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Helicopter experienced an immediate power loss while operating at low-level due to an air line leak created by a loose union
A range of factors exacerbating the…
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Engine flamed out shortly after departure from Geraldton
Fuel flow regulator had seized due to internal gearing wear, despite being maintained within the recommended…
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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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Displaced threshold in-place for runway works
Airport safety officer's car headlights were directed at reflective witches’ hats which to the pilots appeared as a row…
Unclear communication, confusion and misunderstanding of safeworking network rules resulted in a safeworking irregularity involving a freight train driver who unknowingly entered the track…
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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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Investigation update details sequence of events and areas of on-going investigation
Aircraft was conducting a check ahead of a CPL flight test
Wreckage examination…
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Rolling stock derailed then separated, coming to a stop near Glenalta
The ATSB found a pre-existing structural crack was the genesis of the derailing sequence
This…
