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• Collision with tree in fog

  01-11-2022 00:57
  Sightseeing balloon with 9 passengers collides with a tree in fog
  
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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

  01-11-2022 01:07
  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 of passenger train 8185 with level crossing gates, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, Victoria, on 30 May 2020

  28-10-2022 02:33
  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

  28-10-2022 00:50
  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

  27-10-2022 03:25
  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

  25-10-2022 18:48
  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

  21-10-2022 03:42
  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

  21-10-2022 03:08
  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

  18-10-2022 18:28
  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

  12-10-2022 01:16
  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

  12-10-2022 01:01
  R22 engine intake valve damage occurred without indication prior to sudden loss of engine power
  
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• Qld rail investigations

  11-10-2022 01:42
  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

  10-10-2022 03:12
  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

  07-10-2022 02:41
  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

  06-10-2022 18:54
  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

  06-10-2022 02:59
  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

  06-10-2022 01:16
  Bird carcass located near LongRanger helicopter accident site
  
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• Streamlined reporting

  05-10-2022 03:58
  ATSB streamlines marine accident and incident reporting requirements 
  
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• Streamlined marine accident and incident reporting

  05-10-2022 02:43
  ATSB streamlines marine accident and incident reporting requirements 
  
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• Streamlined accident and incident reporting

  04-10-2022 03:54
  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

  30-09-2022 03:49
  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

  29-09-2022 00:55
  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

  21-09-2022 04:23
  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

  21-09-2022 04:18
  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

  21-09-2022 04:12
  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

  21-09-2022 03:47
  Recommendations made to shipping operator after tenth fire in 14 years
  
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• Baron heater fuel line

  21-09-2022 03:33
  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

  19-09-2022 02:43
  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

  19-09-2022 02:30
  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

  14-09-2022 02:32
  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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