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Collision with terrain involving Kavanagh E-240 Balloon, VH LUD 3.5 km east south east of RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland on 8 October 2021
A sightseeing balloon with 9 passengers on board collided with the side of a tree after entering fog during the descent to locate a suitable landing area.
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Collision with tree in fog
Sightseeing balloon with 9 passengers collides with a tree in fog
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Collision of passenger train 8185 with level crossing gates, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, Victoria, on 30 May 2020
A Vlocity passenger train’s sanding system was ineffective in improving wheel-rail adhesion as the train approached Ballarat Station on the evening of 30 May 2020 after light rain and in windy conditions.
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Train’s sanding system ineffective
Train’s sanding system was ineffective at improving wheel-rail adhesion ahead of Ballarat level crossing gates collision
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Flight below minimum altitude involving Boeing 737, registered VH-VUT, 40 km south of Cairns Airport, Queensland on 24 October 2022
While following a standard arrival route (STAR), the aircraft was descended below the minimum safe altitude. Air traffic control identified the descent and issued a climb instruction. The flight crew complied with the instruction before completing an approach and landing.
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Low on approach incident involving SAAB 340, registration VH-VEQ, 8 km from Sydney Airport, NSW on 24 October 2022
During an ILS approach to runway 34L at Sydney Airport, the air traffic control tower controller issued the flight crew a low glide slope warning when the aircraft was about 2.5 NM from touch-down.
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Uncommanded power reduction involving Beechcraft King Air B200C, VH-VAH Essendon Fields Airport, Victoria, on 19 August 2021
Insufficient tightening of a friction lock during pre-flight checks resulted in a Beechcraft King Air’s left power lever migrating to idle during the take-off roll, an ATSB investigation report details.
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Friction lock tightening
King Air uncommanded power reduction highlights importance of friction lock tightening
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Collision with terrain involving Mooney M20J, registration VH-UDQ, near Luskintyre Airfield, NSW on 17 October 2022
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the collision with terrain involving a Mooney Aircraft Corporation M20J, VH-UDQ, near Luskintyre Airfield, New South Wales on 17 October 2020.
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Engine power loss and forced landing involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-VHE 130 km south-west of Mitchell, Queensland on 11 January 2022
A helicopter pilot had to conduct a forced landing after a sudden loss of engine power due to damage to an engine cylinder intake valve, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation has found.
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Damaged intake valve
R22 engine intake valve damage occurred without indication prior to sudden loss of engine power
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Qld rail investigations
ATSB signs renewed rail funding agreement with Queensland
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Engine power loss and forced landing involving Pilatus Britten-Norman Islander BN-2A VH-WQA, Moa Island, Queensland on 3 October 2022
The pilot reported that while conducting a charter flight from Saibai Island to Horn Island, both engines began to surge and loose power. The pilot diverted the aircraft towards Kubin Airport, on Moa Island, and conducted a forced landing east of the airport.
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Loss of separation involving Airbus A330, VH-EBK, and Boeing 787, G-ZBKF near Sydney Airport, New South Wales on 28 September 2022
During climb on an assigned standard instrument departure, the Airbus A330 closed on the preceding Boeing 787 on the same route resulting in a loss of separation.
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Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter 206B (Jet Ranger), VH-PHP, near Maitland, NSW, on 6 October 2022
The helicopter collided with terrain on the bank of the Hunter River. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
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Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-RAS, near Cowcowing Lakes, Western Australia, on 2 October 2022
The helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
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Bird carcass located near LongRanger helicopter accident site
Bird carcass located near LongRanger helicopter accident site
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Streamlined reporting
ATSB streamlines marine accident and incident reporting requirements
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Streamlined marine accident and incident reporting
ATSB streamlines marine accident and incident reporting requirements
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Streamlined accident and incident reporting
ATSB streamlines accident and incident reporting requirements
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Collision with terrain involving Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta, registration VH-CWE at Budgerygar Station, Queensland on 26 September 2022
During landing, the pilot lost control and the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.
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World Maritime Day
Safe and effective container stowage planning to prevent container loss at sea
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Collision with terrain involving Air Tractor Inc AT-502B, VH-KDR, 32 km east-north-east of Chinchilla Airport, Qld, on 19 September 2022
While conducting aerial spraying operations, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
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Fire on board BBC Rhonetal Port Hedland, Western Australia on 25 March 2021
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued safety recommendations to the managers and parent company of the cargo ship BBC Rhonetal, following an investigation into a fire in the hold of the vessel at Port Hedland, Western Australia.
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In-flight fire and collision with terrain involving Beechcraft B58 Baron, VH-NPT near East Kimberley Regional Airport, Kununurra, Western Australia on 16 April 2022
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a Safety Advisory Notice to operators of the Beechcraft Baron, urging them to inspect the aircraft’s heater fuel line to ensure electrical wiring is not rubbing and chafing against it.
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Port Hedland ship fire
Recommendations made to shipping operator after tenth fire in 14 years
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Baron heater fuel line
ATSB urges inspection of Beech Baron aircraft’s heater fuel supply line
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Collision between passenger train and truck at Goornong, Victoria, on 13 July 2022
A preliminary report has been released from an ongoing transport safety investigation into a collision between a passenger train and a truck at a level crossing near Bendigo, Victoria.
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Gated level crossing
Preliminary report into truck, train collision north of Bendigo
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Engine power loss and collision with terrain involving Piper PA 32 300, VH-CWK near Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 22 June 2021
A Piper Cherokee Six light aircraft’s forced landing and collision with terrain following engine power loss soon after take-off from Moorabbin Airport highlights the challenges pilots face when they experience an engine failure or power loss at low level.
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Engine power loss
Forced landing and collision with terrain following engine power loss
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Ground strike involving Ayres Corporation S2R-T15, registration VH-IWI at Trangie, New South Wales, on 31 August 2022
During take-off, the left main landing gear failed and the aircraft ground-looped. The left wing struck the ground resulting in minor damage.
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Exceedance of temporary speed restriction by XPT train ST21 at Moreland, Victoria on 24 May 2022
A preliminary report has been released from an ongoing transport safety investigation into the exceedance of a temporary speed restriction by a XPT passenger train in Melbourne.
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Temporary speed restriction
Preliminary report released into passenger train’s exceedance of temporary speed restriction
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Collision with terrain involving Cessna R182 aircraft, registration VH-EHM, about 12 nautical miles from Amberley Airport, Queensland, on 29 August 2022
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the collision with terrain of a Cessna R182 aircraft, registered VH-EHM, in bushland near Wivenhoe Dam about 12 nautical miles from Amberley Airport, Queensland, on 29 August 2022.
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Large air tanker accident
C-130 large air tanker accident investigation highlights the importance of risk mitigation
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Flight below minimum altitude involving Beech Aircraft Corp 95-B55, registration VH-ALR, near Parafield Aerodrome, South Australia, on 12 August 2022
At about 1300 local time, the pilot of VH-ALR was conducting an RNAV (GNSS) approach for runway 21R in instrument meteorological conditions. The aircraft descended below the segment minimum safe altitude (3,000 ft) as it approached the intermediate approach waypoint.
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Fuel starvation event involving Cessna 310, VH-JQK, near Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, on 18 August 2022
The flight was operating from Redcliffe Airport, Queensland, with a student pilot and instructor on board. They reported that during navigation training both engines began to surge. The flight crew declared MAYDAY and diverted to Sunshine Coast Airport.
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ADS-B rebate program opens for general and recreational aircraft owners
The Australian Government has launched a $30 million ADB-S rebate program
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Flight preparation event involving Airbus A350-941, 9V-SHH, Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 27 May 2022
Preliminary report details that an Airbus A350 passenger aircraft was about to be pushed back for departure from Brisbane Airport before it was observed that covers were still in place on its pitot probes.
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Pitot probe covers
A350 passenger aircraft’s pitot probe covers not removed until just prior to pushback
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Collision between Aurizon train NM48 and Qube train 9277 at Oonoomurra, Queensland, on 17 August 2022
At about 0645, Qube train 9277 entered the loop line at Oonoomurra to allow Aurizon train NM48 to pass on the main line. However, the last wagon of the Qube train was not clear of the main line, and the locomotive of Aurizon train NM49 collided with the last wagon of 9277. The locomotive of NM48 derailed and the driver received minor injuries.
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Collision between Aurizon train 9M48 and Qube train 9277 at Oonoomurra, Queensland, on 17 August 2022
At about 0645, Qube train 9277 entered the loop line at Oonoomurra to allow Aurizon train 9M48 to pass on the main line. However, the last wagon of the Qube train was not clear of the main line, and the locomotive of Aurizon train 9M48 collided with the last wagon of 9277. The locomotive of NM48 derailed and the driver received minor injuries.
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Hard landing involving Kavanagh Balloons B-350, VH BSW 2 km south of Lilydale Airport, Victoria on 31 December 2021
Hard landing of a commercial hot air balloon in which two passengers sustained serious injuries highlights the importance of pre-flight briefings being completed and understood by all passengers
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Grounding of Hagen Oldendorff Port Hedland, Western Australia, 9 April 2022
At 0140 WST on 9 April, the ship was outbound in the channel when it was reported to have had an issue with its steering due to faulty rudder indicators in its wheelhouse. The pilot conducting the ship called nearby tugs to assist and then took it to an anchorage outside the port, where it was subsequently reported to be taking water into two ballast tanks.
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Engine failure or malfunction involving a Robinson R22 Beta, registered VH-NKV that occurred 90 km north-east of Karumba, Queensland on 6 August 2022
The pilot reported that after take-off and climbing to about 500–600 ft, the engine lost power and the pilot conducted an autorotation. The helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed. The pilot was uninjured.
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Spin recovery
Limitations of the Meuller/Beggs spin recovery method for some aircraft types
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Level crossing collision and derailment involving grain train 68A3 near Goondiwindi, Queensland, on 9 August 2022
At about 1455 a collision occurred between an Aurizon grain train 68A3 and a heavy road vehicle at passive occupation crossing ID2044 (186.1 km), resulting in derailment of 2 locomotives and 8 wagons. The road vehicle, track, and at least one locomotive were damaged. The 2 train drivers and road vehicle driver sustained minor injuries.
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Derailment of freight train 9281 Near Charters Towers, Queensland, on 30 December 2020
The derailment of a freight train after heavy rainfall near Charters Towers highlights to rail infrastructure managers the importance of adequate and well-maintained drainage.
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Water over-tops track
Derailment of freight train after heavy rainfall highlights importance of adequate and well-maintained drainage
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