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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Main rotor struck fuselage in flight before the helicopter collided with terrain;
Weather stations closest to accident site showed significantly different weather…
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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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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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Flight crew inadvertently selected incorrect radio frequency and TCAS/transponder mode
Unanticipated events and distractions during before flight checks increased…
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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…
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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.…
