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Departure procedures misunderstanding contributes to loss of separation incident
Key points: Boeing 777 turned right on departure from Sydney Airport instead of left, resulting in a loss of separation with an ATR72 that had departed from the parallel runway…
Abnormal engine operation can be an indication of a developing fault
Key points: Flight crew elected to return to Perth after detecting a popping or banging sound from the left engine Managing partial power loss a more complex scenario than a…
Hovering the AS350 without hydraulics can lead to a rapid loss of control, investigation reinforces
Key points: Helicopter came into a high hover in a crosswind during a hydraulics-off training exercise Hovering the AS350 without hydraulics can lead to a rapid loss of control…
Driveshaft failure leads to a hard landing
Key points: Fatigue crack causes driveshaft failure Pilot promptly initiated precautionary landing Manufacturer recommends driveshaft replacement after 5,000 hours …
Engine fan blade failure leads to enhanced inspection processes
A fan blade failure in an Airbus A330’s Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine due to a fatigue crack has led to enhanced inspection processes and technical solutions that reduce the likelihood of…
Accident highlights the risks of aerobatic flight in a non-aerobatic aircraft and without adequate training
The loss of control and collision with terrain of a Bristell LSA aircraft clearly demonstrates the catastrophic consequences of conducting aerobatic flight in a non-aerobatic aircraft,…
Wagon derailment highlights potential limitations of wheelset field inspections
The derailment of a freight train wagon following a ruptured wheel in the wagon’s ‘B’ end wheelset highlights potential limitations of field inspections for the detection and monitoring of…
ATSB highlights potential injury risk from vehicle-assisted balloon deflation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a Safety Advisory Notice to commercial hot air balloon operators recommending they review their operational practices to reduce the risk of…
Collision with terrain followed perceived partial power loss
A Diamond DA40 NG light aircraft’s loss of control and collision with terrain just south of Port Macquarie Airport highlights the need to maintain aircraft control in the event of an…
Freight train crew unaware of flooded rail bridge
A freight train unexpectedly encountered and entered floodwaters across a rail bridge near Tully, Queensland, highlighting the importance of weather monitoring stations at known flood…