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Tail rotor driveshaft failure demonstrates how unusual sounds and responses can be an indication of an imminent system failure
Brief, loud grinding noises precipitated the failure of a Bell 505 helicopter’s tail rotor driveshaft, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report details. On 15 July 2022, the Bell…
Cessna 152 checklist discrepancy
RA2022-00040
Collision with terrain involving Magni M16C Tandem Trainer gyroplane, G1850, while avoiding Extra EA 300L, VH-IOG, at Lake Macquarie Airport, New South Wales, on 12 May 2023
Lake Macquarie Airport, Lake Macquarie Airport, EA 300L, 100, Piston, VH-IOG, Part 135 Air transport operations - smaller aeroplanes, Extra-Flugzeugbau GmbH, Inverted Downunder Pty Ltd
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Lake Macquarie Airport, Lake Macquarie Airport, M16C Tandem, Sport and recreational, G1850, Part 103 Sport and recreational aircraft, Substantial, Magni Gyro
AO-2023-024
Parking brake likely not fully released prior to rejected take-off
Key points Parking brake likely wasn’t fully released prior to taxiing for departure. Residual pressure in the braking system led to heat build-up and further…
737 freighter failed to pressurise due to normalised but unauthorised practice
A 737 freighter aircraft failed to pressurise after a cargo depressurisation switch was left on during preflight preparations, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report details.…
Helicopter in-flight break-up accident highlights birdstrike hazards
Sun glare and a required radio frequency change meant it was unlikely that the pilot of a LongRanger helicopter saw or had time to avoid a wedgetail eagle before the helicopter struck the…
Suitability of the AgustaWestland AW139 for single pilot night vision goggle winching operations
RA2021-00038
Runway incursion involving Diamond Aircraft DA40, VH-ERE, at Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, on 7 May 2023
Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, Wellcamp Airport, Toowoomba, Queensland, DA40, 40.736, Piston, VH-ERE, Part 91 General operating and flight rules, Nil, Diamond Aircraft Industries, Flight Training Adelaide Pty Ltd
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Melbourne Airport, Victoria, Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, 737-838, 33992, Jet, VH-VYD, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Nil, The Boeing Company, Qantas Airways Limited
AO-2023-023
Separation occurrence involving Boeing 737, VH-VZM, and Boeing 737, VH-VZW, near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 29 April 2023
Sydney Airport, New South Wales, Brisbane Airport, Queensland, 737, 34192, Jet, VH-VZM, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, The Boeing Company, Qantas Airways Limited
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Auckland International Airport, New Zealand, Sydney Airport, New South Wales, 737, 39359, Jet, VH-VZW, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, The Boeing Company, Qantas Airways Limited
AO-2023-022
Sliding seat on take-off incident emphasises importance of properly secured and maintained pilot seats
A recent incident in which the pilot’s seat of a Sling 2 light aircraft moved fully aft during the take-off roll highlights the importance of ensuring seat mechanisms are free of defects, and…