The ATSB is advising operators of single-engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A powered aircraft to train pilots for uncommanded engine acceleration malfunctions, after 10 people were…
AO-2024-001
Safety Advisory Notice To operators of single-engine PT6A powered aircraft Increased awareness and training for pilots in uncommanded engine acceleration events involving PT6A engines will improve outcomes for such malfunctions.  What happened On 8 January 2024, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, departed Lizard Island Airport, Queensland on a flight to Cairns with the pilot and 9 passengers on board. During the climb, the pilot observed the aircraft’s speed and thrust increase uncommanded, and some engine parameters were exceeded or were not indicating. The pilot…
Learmonth Airport, Western Australia, Perth Airport, Western Australia, 560, 560-0320, Jet, VH-OHE, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, Cessna Aircraft Company, Avcair Pty Ltd
AO-2025-048
The ATSB has issued a safety advisory notice urging Cessna 206 operators to consider fitting an approved emergency exit modification or removing a middle row seat to allow better passenger…
Camden Airport, New South Wales, Wollongong (Shellharbour) Airport, New South Wales, PA-28-140, 28-23228, Piston, VH-BUN, Part 141 Recreational, private and commercial pilot flight training, Substantial, Piper Aircraft Corp
AO-2025-049