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Non-route qualified Freight Operators rostered to perform shunting and control panel duties
RR2024-00011
The reporter provided a response to the operator's response with additional concerns as follows: I wish to say that I have read the operator's response and wish to point out a few concerns. The Rail Operator (company) states in a response, that the second qualified freight operator is safe to operate this panel if being mentored by the first fully qualified freight operator. I remind you that on this particular day, the first (lead) fully qualified freight operator giving the mentoring was up to 800 metres away from the panel. There is no way that the…
Inadequate lighting at the two rail yards
RR2024-00009
Failure to apply and follow speed reduction procedures during recent extreme heat conditions
RR2024-00008
60-minute meal break not being provided in the roster after a long driving shift as per the new Enterprise Agreement
RR2024-00006
ATSB calls for research and testing for fitment of constant wear lifejackets with multipoint seatbelts
The ATSB is calling for research into the correct fitment of lifejackets while wearing aircraft multipoint seatbelts after finding that the passengers on board both helicopters involved in…
ATSB study demonstrates visibility limitations before collision
A study initiated to support the ATSB’s investigation into the midair collision between two helicopters on the Gold Coast demonstrates the cockpit visibility limitations which contributed to…
ATSB Gold Coast helicopter midair collision investigation highlights importance of multiple layers of defence in commercial aviation
The ATSB’s investigation of the midair collision of two scenic flight helicopters on the Gold Coast on 2 January 2023 has made 28 findings that highlight key lessons for operators and pilots…
Fitment of constant wear lifejackets with multipoint seatbelts
AO-2023-001
Safety Advisory Notice To aviation research and testing organisations Research and testing required for fitment of constant wear lifejackets with multipoint seatbelts. Occupants in helicopter tourism operations worldwide are at risk of increased injury in an accident due to inadvertent incorrect use of seatbelts. There is no guidance available on correct use of constant wear lifejackets with multipoint seatbelts and research and testing is needed.  What happened On 2 January 2023, while conducting short scenic flights, 2…
Unnecessary step in standard operating procedures leads to incorrect mode selection prior to E190 low-speed state after take-off
An Embraer E190 passenger aircraft entered a low-speed state shortly after take-off from Honiara, in the Solomon Islands, after an unnecessary step in the operator’s procedures contributed to…
Near collision involving an Airbus EC135, VH-UJB, and an Aero Commander 690-A, VH-ATF, about 45 km west-north-west of Warrnambool Airport, Victoria, on 12 March 2025
Hamilton Airport, Vic., Hamilton Airport, Vic., EC135 P3, 2006, Helicopter, VH-UJB, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Nil, Airbus Helicopters, Microflite Pty Ltd
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Hamilton Airport, Vic., Hamilton Airport, Vic., 690-A, 11158, Turboprop, VH-ATF, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Nil, Aero Commander, General Aviation Maintenance Pty Ltd.
AO-2025-015