<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Aviation - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Aviation news with just one click. Don’t miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:07:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[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]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-kavanagh-e-240-balloon-vh-lud-35-km-east-south-east-of-raaf-base-amberley-queensland-on-8-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-kavanagh-e-240-balloon-vh-lud-35-km-east-south-east-of-raaf-base-amberley-queensland-on-8-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with tree in fog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sightseeing balloon with 9 passengers collides with a tree in fog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-tree-in-fog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-tree-in-fog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision of passenger train 8185 with level crossing gates, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, Victoria, on 30 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vlocity passenger train&rsquo;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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-8185-with-level-crossing-gates-lydiard-street-north-ballarat-victoria-on-30-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-8185-with-level-crossing-gates-lydiard-street-north-ballarat-victoria-on-30-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trainâ€™s sanding system ineffective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train&rsquo;s sanding system was ineffective at improving wheel-rail adhesion ahead of Ballarat level crossing gates collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trains-sanding-system-ineffective/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trains-sanding-system-ineffective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Boeing 737, registered VH-VUT, 40 km south of Cairns Airport, Queensland on 24 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-boeing-737-registered-vh-vut-40-km-south-of-cairns-airport-queensland-on-24-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-boeing-737-registered-vh-vut-40-km-south-of-cairns-airport-queensland-on-24-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low on approach incident involving SAAB 340, registration VH-VEQ, 8 km from Sydney Airport, NSW on 24 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-on-approach-incident-involving-saab-340-registration-vh-veq-8-km-from-sydney-airport-nsw-on-24-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-on-approach-incident-involving-saab-340-registration-vh-veq-8-km-from-sydney-airport-nsw-on-24-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded power reduction involving Beechcraft King Air B200C, VH-VAH Essendon Fields Airport, Victoria, on 19 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insufficient tightening of a friction lock during pre-flight checks resulted in a Beechcraft King Air&rsquo;s left power lever migrating to idle during the take-off roll, an ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-power-reduction-involving-beechcraft-king-air-b200c-vh-vah-essendon-fields-airport-victoria-on-19-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-power-reduction-involving-beechcraft-king-air-b200c-vh-vah-essendon-fields-airport-victoria-on-19-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friction lock tightening]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Air uncommanded power reduction highlights importance of friction lock tightening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/friction-lock-tightening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/friction-lock-tightening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Mooney M20J, registration VH-UDQ, near Luskintyre Airfield, NSW on 17 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-registration-vh-udq-near-luskintyre-airfield-nsw-on-17-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-registration-vh-udq-near-luskintyre-airfield-nsw-on-17-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and forced landing involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-VHE 130 km south-west of Mitchell, Queensland on 11 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-vhe-130-km-south-west-of-mitchell-queensland-on-11-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-vhe-130-km-south-west-of-mitchell-queensland-on-11-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damaged intake valve]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 engine intake valve damage occurred without indication prior to sudden loss of engine power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/damaged-intake-valve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/damaged-intake-valve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qld rail investigations]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB signs renewed rail funding agreement with Queensland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qld-rail-investigations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qld-rail-investigations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and forced landing involving Pilatus Britten-Norman Islander BN-2A VH-WQA, Moa Island, Queensland on 3 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-pilatus-britten-norman-islander-bn-2a-vh-wqa-moa-island-queensland-on-3-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-pilatus-britten-norman-islander-bn-2a-vh-wqa-moa-island-queensland-on-3-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Airbus A330, VH-EBK, and Boeing 787, G-ZBKF near Sydney Airport, New South Wales on 28 September 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebk-and-boeing-787-g-zbkf-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-28-september-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebk-and-boeing-787-g-zbkf-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-28-september-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter 206B (Jet Ranger), VH-PHP, near Maitland, NSW, on 6 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206b-jet-ranger-vh-php-near-maitland-nsw-on-6-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206b-jet-ranger-vh-php-near-maitland-nsw-on-6-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-RAS, near Cowcowing Lakes, Western Australia, on 2 October 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-ras-near-cowcowing-lakes-western-australia-on-2-october-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-ras-near-cowcowing-lakes-western-australia-on-2-october-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird carcass located near LongRanger helicopter accident site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird carcass located near LongRanger helicopter accident site]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bird-carcass-located-near-longranger-helicopter-accident-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bird-carcass-located-near-longranger-helicopter-accident-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamlined reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB streamlines marine accident and incident reporting requirements&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-reporting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamlined marine accident and incident reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB streamlines marine accident and incident reporting requirements&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-marine-accident-and-incident-reporting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:43:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-marine-accident-and-incident-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamlined accident and incident reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB streamlines accident and incident reporting requirements]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-accident-and-incident-reporting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/streamlined-accident-and-incident-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta, registration VH-CWE at Budgerygar Station, Queensland on 26 September 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the pilot lost control and the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-beta-registration-vh-cwe-at-budgerygar-station-queensland-on-26-september-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-beta-registration-vh-cwe-at-budgerygar-station-queensland-on-26-september-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Maritime Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safe and effective container stowage planning to prevent container loss at sea&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/world-maritime-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/world-maritime-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Air Tractor Inc AT-502B, VH-KDR, 32 km east-north-east of Chinchilla Airport, Qld, on 19 September 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting aerial spraying operations, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-air-tractor-inc-at-502b-vh-kdr-32-km-east-north-east-of-chinchilla-airport-qld-on-19-september-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-air-tractor-inc-at-502b-vh-kdr-32-km-east-north-east-of-chinchilla-airport-qld-on-19-september-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on board BBC Rhonetal Port Hedland, Western Australia on 25 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-bbc-rhonetal-port-hedland-western-australia-on-25-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-bbc-rhonetal-port-hedland-western-australia-on-25-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a Safety Advisory Notice to operators of the Beechcraft Baron, urging them to inspect the aircraft&rsquo;s heater fuel line to ensure electrical wiring is not rubbing and chafing against it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/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/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/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/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port Hedland ship fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recommendations made to shipping operator after tenth fire in 14 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/port-hedland-ship-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/port-hedland-ship-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baron heater fuel line]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB urges inspection of Beech Baron aircraft&rsquo;s heater fuel supply line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/baron-heater-fuel-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/baron-heater-fuel-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between passenger train and truck at Goornong, Victoria, on 13 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-and-truck-at-goornong-victoria-on-13-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-and-truck-at-goornong-victoria-on-13-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gated level crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report into truck, train collision north of Bendigo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gated-level-crossing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gated-level-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and collision with terrain involving Piper PA 32 300, VH-CWK near Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 22 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Piper Cherokee Six light aircraft&rsquo;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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-piper-pa-32-300-vh-cwk-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-22-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-piper-pa-32-300-vh-cwk-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-22-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forced landing and collision with terrain following engine power loss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground strike involving Ayres Corporation S2R-T15, registration VH-IWI at Trangie, New South Wales, on 31 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During take-off, the left main landing gear failed and the aircraft ground-looped. The left wing struck the ground resulting in minor damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-strike-involving-ayres-corporation-s2r-t15-registration-vh-iwi-at-trangie-new-south-wales-on-31-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-strike-involving-ayres-corporation-s2r-t15-registration-vh-iwi-at-trangie-new-south-wales-on-31-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exceedance of temporary speed restriction by XPT train ST21 at Moreland, Victoria on 24 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exceedance-of-temporary-speed-restriction-by-xpt-train-st21-at-moreland-victoria-on-24-may-2022-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exceedance-of-temporary-speed-restriction-by-xpt-train-st21-at-moreland-victoria-on-24-may-2022-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary speed restriction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released into passenger train&rsquo;s exceedance of temporary speed restriction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/temporary-speed-restriction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/temporary-speed-restriction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna R182 aircraft, registration VH-EHM, about 12 nautical miles from Amberley Airport, Queensland, on 29 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-r182-aircraft-registration-vh-ehm-about-12-nautical-miles-from-amberley-airport-queensland-on-29-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-r182-aircraft-registration-vh-ehm-about-12-nautical-miles-from-amberley-airport-queensland-on-29-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large air tanker accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[C-130 large air tanker accident investigation highlights the importance of risk mitigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/large-air-tanker-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/large-air-tanker-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Beech Aircraft Corp 95-B55, registration VH-ALR, near Parafield Aerodrome, South Australia, on 12 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-95-b55-registration-vh-alr-near-parafield-aerodrome-south-australia-on-12-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-95-b55-registration-vh-alr-near-parafield-aerodrome-south-australia-on-12-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel starvation event involving Cessna 310, VH-JQK, near Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, on 18 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-starvation-event-involving-cessna-310-vh-jqk-near-sunshine-coast-airport-queensland-on-18-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-starvation-event-involving-cessna-310-vh-jqk-near-sunshine-coast-airport-queensland-on-18-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADS-B rebate program opens for general and recreational aircraft owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Government has launched a $30 million ADB-S rebate program]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ads-b-rebate-program-opens-for-general-and-recreational-aircraft-owners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ads-b-rebate-program-opens-for-general-and-recreational-aircraft-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight preparation event involving Airbus A350-941, 9V-SHH, Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 27 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-airbus-a350-941-9v-shh-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-airbus-a350-941-9v-shh-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitot probe covers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A350 passenger aircraft&rsquo;s pitot probe covers not removed until just prior to pushback]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitot-probe-covers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitot-probe-covers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between Aurizon train NM48 and Qube train 9277 at Oonoomurra, Queensland, on 17 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-aurizon-train-nm48-and-qube-train-9277-at-oonoomurra-queensland-on-17-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-aurizon-train-nm48-and-qube-train-9277-at-oonoomurra-queensland-on-17-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between Aurizon train 9M48 and Qube train 9277 at Oonoomurra, Queensland, on 17 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-aurizon-train-9m48-and-qube-train-9277-at-oonoomurra-queensland-on-17-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-aurizon-train-9m48-and-qube-train-9277-at-oonoomurra-queensland-on-17-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing involving Kavanagh Balloons B-350, VH BSW 2 km south of Lilydale Airport, Victoria on 31 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-b-350-vh-bsw-2-km-south-of-lilydale-airport-victoria-on-31-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-b-350-vh-bsw-2-km-south-of-lilydale-airport-victoria-on-31-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding of Hagen Oldendorff Port Hedland, Western Australia, 9 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-hagen-oldendorff-port-hedland-western-australia-9-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-hagen-oldendorff-port-hedland-western-australia-9-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot reported that after take-off and climbing to about 500&ndash;600 ft, the engine lost power and the pilot conducted an autorotation. The helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed. The pilot was uninjured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/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/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/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/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spin recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limitations of the Meuller/Beggs spin recovery method for some aircraft types]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spin-recovery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spin-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision and derailment involving grain train 68A3 near Goondiwindi, Queensland, on 9 August 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-and-derailment-involving-grain-train-68a3-near-goondiwindi-queensland-on-9-august-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-and-derailment-involving-grain-train-68a3-near-goondiwindi-queensland-on-9-august-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 9281 Near Charters Towers, Queensland, on 30 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-9281-near-charters-towers-queensland-on-30-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-9281-near-charters-towers-queensland-on-30-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water over-tops track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train after heavy rainfall highlights importance of adequate and well-maintained drainage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/water-over-tops-track/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/water-over-tops-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Rail Safety Week, remember that a moment of distraction can change your life forever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter 206L-4, VH-PRW 33 km north west of Adaminaby, New South Wales on 3 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into a Bell LongRanger helicopter accident in Kosciuszko National Park on 3 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206l-4-vh-prw-33-km-north-west-of-adaminaby-new-south-wales-on-3-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206l-4-vh-prw-33-km-north-west-of-adaminaby-new-south-wales-on-3-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kosciuszko helicopter accident prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report into Bell LongRanger helicopter accident in Kosciuszko National Park released&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/kosciuszko-helicopter-accident-prelim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/kosciuszko-helicopter-accident-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision between hot air balloons registered VH-FSR and VH-OOP near Alice Springs Airport, Northern Territory on 18 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced an investigation into a mid-air collision between two hot air balloons 6 km south-east of Alice Springs Airport, Northern Territory on 18 July 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-between-hot-air-balloons-registered-vh-fsr-and-vh-oop-near-alice-springs-airport-northern-territory-on-18-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-between-hot-air-balloons-registered-vh-fsr-and-vh-oop-near-alice-springs-airport-northern-territory-on-18-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Control issues involving Bell Helicopter 505, registration VH-VTB at Double Island, Queensland on 15 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot conducted a run-on landing after hearing a loud noise and experiencing an uncommanded yaw to the right during approach. The engineering inspection revealed the bearing forward of the oil cooler blower had failed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/control-issues-involving-bell-helicopter-505-registration-vh-vtb-at-double-island-queensland-on-15-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/control-issues-involving-bell-helicopter-505-registration-vh-vtb-at-double-island-queensland-on-15-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatality involving a track-mounted excavator, Evandale, Tasmania, on 20 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating an accident involving a track-mounted excavator at Evandale, Tasmania, on the morning of 20 July 2022]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-involving-a-track-mounted-excavator-evandale-tasmania-on-20-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-involving-a-track-mounted-excavator-evandale-tasmania-on-20-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatality involving a road-rail vehicle, Evandale Tasmania, on 20 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two investigators from the ATSB&rsquo;s Canberra office deployed to Tasmania to commence the evidence collection phase of the investigation, which will include examination of the accident site and wreckage, and the collection of other relevant evidence, including interviews with key involved parties and witness reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-involving-a-road-rail-vehicle-evandale-tasmania-on-20-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-involving-a-road-rail-vehicle-evandale-tasmania-on-20-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low fuel event involving Boeing 737-838, VH-VZO, abeam Wave Rock, Western Australia on 18 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During descent, the crew declared an emergency due to the amount of fuel on board and proceeded to land at Perth. The aircraft landed with reserves intact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-fuel-event-involving-boeing-737-838-vh-vzo-abeam-wave-rock-western-australia-on-18-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-fuel-event-involving-boeing-737-838-vh-vzo-abeam-wave-rock-western-australia-on-18-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between passenger train and truck at North Goornong, Victoria, on 13 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0806 on 13 July 2022, a passenger train travelling between Echuca and Melbourne collided with a semi-trailer at an occupational level crossing at North Goornong, Victoria. The truck entered the crossing in front of the train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-and-truck-at-north-goornong-victoria-on-13-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-and-truck-at-north-goornong-victoria-on-13-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight breakup involving a Bell 206L-1 LongRanger, registered VH-ZMF, near Maroota, NSW, on 9 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1135 EST, VH-ZMF departed Cattai for a private flight. At about 1143, the helicopter broke-up in-flight and impacted terrain about 10 km to the north of the departure point. The helicopter was destroyed, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving a Bell 206L-1 LongRanger, registered VH-ZMF, near Maroota, NSW, on 9 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1135 EST, VH-ZMF departed Cattai for a private flight. At about 1143, the helicopter broke-up in-flight and impacted terrain about 10 km to the north of the departure point. The helicopter was destroyed, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Bell 206L-1 LongRanger, registered VH-ZMF, near Maroota, NSW, on 9 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1135 EST, VH-ZMF departed Cattai for a private flight. At about 1143, the helicopter impacted terrain about 10 km to the north of the departure point. The helicopter was destroyed, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-bell-206l-1-longranger-registered-vh-zmf-near-maroota-nsw-on-9-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propulsion failure of Portland Bay, off Port Kembla, New South Wales, 4 July 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0330 AEST on 4 July, Portland Bay was underway about 12 nautical miles off the coast when the ship's main engine developed problems. The ship was unable to keep clear of the coast and at about 0915, deployed an anchor in order to not close further with the coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/propulsion-failure-of-portland-bay-off-port-kembla-new-south-wales-4-july-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/propulsion-failure-of-portland-bay-off-port-kembla-new-south-wales-4-july-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerial application aircraft impacted trees shortly after take-off, preliminary report details]]></title><description><![CDATA[The preliminary report from our investigation involving a Piper Pawnee at Seaview, Victoria on 23 February 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-application-aircraft-impacted-trees-shortly-after-take-off-preliminary-report-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-application-aircraft-impacted-trees-shortly-after-take-off-preliminary-report-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notice advises operators to be aware of locomotive braking systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Advisory Notice alerts operators to be aware of locomotive braking systems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/notice-advises-operators-to-be-aware-of-locomotive-braking-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/notice-advises-operators-to-be-aware-of-locomotive-braking-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPA fly-away]]></title><description><![CDATA[RPA fly-away results in minor injuries after shattering hotel room window]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-fly-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-fly-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving DJI Inspire 2 remotely piloted aircraft Darling Harbour Sydney, New South Wales on 15 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fly-away incident where a DJI Inpsire 2 remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) collided with a hotel window, injuring an occupant, serves to remind operators to be familiar and well drilled in emergency procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-dji-inspire-2-remotely-piloted-aircraft-darling-harbour-sydney-new-south-wales-on-15-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-dji-inspire-2-remotely-piloted-aircraft-darling-harbour-sydney-new-south-wales-on-15-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft performance and cockpit visibility study supporting investigation into the mid-air collision involving VH-AEM and VH-JQF near Mangalore Airport, Victoria on 19 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cockpit display or electronic flight bag app showing traffic information from ADS-B IN data would have alerted the pilots of two training aircraft involved in a fatal mid-air collision near Mangalore, Victoria to the position of the other aircraft much earlier compared to visual acquisition, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau study concludes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-performance-and-cockpit-visibility-study-supporting-investigation-into-the-mid-air-collision-involving-vh-aem-and-vh-jqf-near-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-performance-and-cockpit-visibility-study-supporting-investigation-into-the-mid-air-collision-involving-vh-aem-and-vh-jqf-near-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visibility study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visibility study highlights how ADS-B IN can assist pilots to better identify potential traffic conflicts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visibility-study/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visibility-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAQs - Aircraft Performance and Cockpit Visibility Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some frequently asked questions along with detailed answers which may assist with better understanding of some aspects of the study.<br />
Q1. The two aircraft were IFR aircraft and in IMC so should be relying on procedural separation<br />
a. Yes, procedural separation relies on the pilot being made aware of traffic, assessing whether this traffic is a hazard and, if required communicating to establish self-separation. The investigation found that the pilots did not communicate likely due to them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/faqs-aircraft-performance-and-cockpit-visibility-study/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/faqs-aircraft-performance-and-cockpit-visibility-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydraulic system malfunction, return and evacuation, involving Airbus A330, VH-EBC, 94 km west-north-west of Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 15 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The evacuation of a Qantas A330 aircraft at Sydney Airport highlights the importance of clear passenger information and commands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-malfunction-return-and-evacuation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebc-94-km-west-north-west-of-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-malfunction-return-and-evacuation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebc-94-km-west-north-west-of-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A330 airliner evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evacuation highlights importance of clear safety instructions and commands to passengers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-airliner-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-airliner-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable airspeed and altitude indications involving Boeing 737-476SF, ZK-TLJ, about 167 km west of Meekatharra Airport, Western Australia, on 10 June 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the cruise, the flight crew noted a discrepancy between the captain and first officer&rsquo;s indicated altitude, indicated airspeed, and Mach number. After consulting maintenance watch, the flight crew elected to return to Perth Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-and-altitude-indications-involving-boeing-737-476sf-zk-tlj-about-167-km-west-of-meekatharra-airport-western-australia-on-10-june-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-and-altitude-indications-involving-boeing-737-476sf-zk-tlj-about-167-km-west-of-meekatharra-airport-western-australia-on-10-june-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving twin-engine EC135 helicopter, VH-ZGA, 37 km north-north-west of Port Hedland Heliport, Western Australia, on 14 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[This flight, conducted under the night visual flight rules, was to position the helicopter for a marine pilot transfer (MPT) from an outbound bulk carrier. The pilot in command was a company instructor who was supervising line training with a recently recruited pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-twin-engine-ec135-helicopter-vh-zga-37-km-north-north-west-of-port-hedland-heliport-western-australia-on-14-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-twin-engine-ec135-helicopter-vh-zga-37-km-north-north-west-of-port-hedland-heliport-western-australia-on-14-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine pilot transfer accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine pilot transfer helicopter accident investigation details 21 findings&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/marine-pilot-transfer-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/marine-pilot-transfer-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight preparation event involving an Airbus A350-941 registered 9V-SHH, at Brisbane International Airport, Queensland, on 27 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aviation refueller on an adjacent bay observed that the aircraft appeared to be ready to push back, but the pitot covers were still fitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-an-airbus-a350-941-registered-9v-shh-at-brisbane-international-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-an-airbus-a350-941-registered-9v-shh-at-brisbane-international-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight preparation event involving an Airbus A350-941 registered 9V-SHH, at Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 27 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[An aviation refueller on an adjacent bay observed that the aircraft appeared to be ready to push back, but the pitot covers were still fitted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-an-airbus-a350-941-registered-9v-shh-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-preparation-event-involving-an-airbus-a350-941-registered-9v-shh-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-27-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UH-1H driveshaft]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB issues driveshaft failure Safety Advisory Notice to UH-1H helicopter operators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uh-1h-driveshaft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uh-1h-driveshaft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-8, registration VH-QQB, at Chinchilla Airport, Queensland, on 23 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a runway excursion involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-8, registration VH-QQB, at Chinchilla Airport, Queensland, on 23 May 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-registration-vh-qqb-at-chinchilla-airport-queensland-on-23-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-registration-vh-qqb-at-chinchilla-airport-queensland-on-23-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPA loss of control]]></title><description><![CDATA[RPA taxiing loss of control incident highlights the importance of fatigue management and controller design]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-loss-of-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-loss-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control during taxi, involving RF Designs Mephisto, remotely piloted aircraft Bruhl Airfield, 2 km south-west of Tara, Queensland on 19 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the early afternoon of 19 June 2020, the pilot of an RF Designs Mephisto, remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), was conducting test flights following aircraft maintenance. After completing a successful autonomous test flight, the pilot toggled the automatic mode switch to disengage the aircraft&rsquo;s automatic mode for taxi back to the hangar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-during-taxi-involving-rf-designs-mephisto-remotely-piloted-aircraft-bruhl-airfield-2-km-south-west-of-tara-queensland-on-19-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-during-taxi-involving-rf-designs-mephisto-remotely-piloted-aircraft-bruhl-airfield-2-km-south-west-of-tara-queensland-on-19-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airspeed management event involving a Fokker F28-0100, VH-UQN Rockhampton Airport, Queensland, on 10 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation into an airspeed management event involving a Fokker 100 passenger aircraft found the operator&rsquo;s training did not prepare pilots for the activation of an automatic flight envelope protection mode &ndash; alpha mode &ndash; during critical phases of flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-management-event-involving-a-fokker-f28-0100-vh-uqn-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-10-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-management-event-involving-a-fokker-f28-0100-vh-uqn-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-10-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 2BS4 near Kyogle, NSW on 31 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0102 on 31 May 2022, freight train 2BS4, operated by Pacific National derailed 11 wagons near Kyogle, New South Wales. The train was travelling towards Sydney on a single line section of the North Coast line at the time of the derailment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-2bs4-near-kyogle-nsw-on-31-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-2bs4-near-kyogle-nsw-on-31-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpha mode activation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight crew unaware of alpha mode activation during low airspeed event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alpha-mode-activation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/alpha-mode-activation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-miss grounding of Rosco Poplar, off Bond Reef, Hydrographers Passage, Queensland, 4 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0313 AEST on 4 May, Rosco Poplar was transiting Hydrographers Passage inbound under the conduct of a coastal pilot when it was reported that an alert from a ship&rsquo;s electronic navigational aid indicated that the ship was passing less than 200 metres from Bond Reef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-grounding-of-rosco-poplar-off-bond-reef-hydrographers-passage-queensland-4-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-grounding-of-rosco-poplar-off-bond-reef-hydrographers-passage-queensland-4-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exceedance of temporary speed restriction by XPT train ST21 at Moreland, Victoria, on 24 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 23 May 2022, XPT passenger train ST21 departed Central Station in Sydney at about 2040, scheduled to arrive at Southern Cross Station in Melbourne at 0730 on 24 May 2022. Nearing Melbourne, at about 0644, train ST21 was travelling in excess of 90 km/h, when it entered a section of track between Jacana and Tullamarine that had a 40 km/h temporary speed restriction due to track works. There were no injuries, damage to rolling stock or infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exceedance-of-temporary-speed-restriction-by-xpt-train-st21-at-moreland-victoria-on-24-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exceedance-of-temporary-speed-restriction-by-xpt-train-st21-at-moreland-victoria-on-24-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airborne collision alert involving AgustaWestland AW139, VH-YXH and Piper PA-44-180, VH-HMQ Mangalore Airport, Victoria on 6 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of an AW139 emergency medical service helicopter received a TCAS &lsquo;resolution advisory&rsquo; collision alert while transiting airspace above Mangalore Airport en route to Royal Melbourne Hospital when a Piper Seminole aircraft conducted an unanticipated missed approach to the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airborne-collision-alert-involving-agustawestland-aw139-vh-yxh-and-piper-pa-44-180-vh-hmq-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-6-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airborne-collision-alert-involving-agustawestland-aw139-vh-yxh-and-piper-pa-44-180-vh-hmq-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-6-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TCAS RA]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMS helicopter receives a TCAS RA collision alert while transiting airspace above Mangalore Airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tcas-ra/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tcas-ra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakaway incidents involving OOCL Brisbane and CMA CGM Bellini in the Port of Brisbane, Queensland on 16 May and 20 May respectively]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1313 AEST on 16 May 2022, OCCL Brisbane broke away from its berth at the terminal after its mooring lines parted shortly after another ship, Delos Wave, passed the berthed ship in the adjacent channel. The emergency response by OCCL Brisbane&rsquo;s crew included using the ship&rsquo;s engines and bow thruster to manage the situation until harbour tugs arrived at 1320.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/breakaway-incidents-involving-oocl-brisbane-and-cma-cgm-bellini-in-the-port-of-brisbane-queensland-on-16-may-and-20-may-respectively/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/breakaway-incidents-involving-oocl-brisbane-and-cma-cgm-bellini-in-the-port-of-brisbane-queensland-on-16-may-and-20-may-respectively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna U206G, VH-JVR 124 km west of Norseman, Western Australia, on 3 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 3 March 2022, a Cessna U206G, registered VH-JVR, was being operated by MAGSPEC Aviation for low-level, geophysical survey flights to the west of Norseman, Western Australia. The pilot was the sole occupant on board the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-u206g-vh-jvr-124-km-west-of-norseman-western-australia-on-3-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-u206g-vh-jvr-124-km-west-of-norseman-western-australia-on-3-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-level aerial survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report into fatal survey aircraft accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-aerial-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-aerial-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product tanker breakaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Port of Brisbane product tanker breakaway and grounding preliminary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/product-tanker-breakaway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/product-tanker-breakaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure or malfunction involving Robinson Helicopter R44, registration VH-KOV near Nathan River Station, NT on 16 May 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During sight seeing operations, the engine ran rough and failed. The pilot conducted an autorotation where the helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries and one passenger sustained serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-robinson-helicopter-r44-registration-vh-kov-near-nathan-river-station-nt-on-16-may-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-robinson-helicopter-r44-registration-vh-kov-near-nathan-river-station-nt-on-16-may-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing on closed runway involving Cessna 510, VH-MSU Temora Aerodrome, New South Wales, on 21 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1857 Eastern Daylight Time, the pilot landed on runway 18 at Temora Aerodrome. On touchdown, the pilot noticed unserviceability markers further along the runway and elected to continue the landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-on-closed-runway-involving-cessna-510-vh-msu-temora-aerodrome-new-south-wales-on-21-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-on-closed-runway-involving-cessna-510-vh-msu-temora-aerodrome-new-south-wales-on-21-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed runway landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closed runway landing highlights importance of checking NOTAMS, aerodrome unserviceability markings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/closed-runway-landing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/closed-runway-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covered static ports]]></title><description><![CDATA[787&rsquo;s covered cowl fan static ports highlights importance of clear and unambiguous procedures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/covered-static-ports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/covered-static-ports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft flight preparation occurrence involving Boeing 787-9, VH ZNJ Melbourne Airport, Victoria on 22 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0825 on 22 September 2021, a pre-flight exterior inspection was conducted by one of the flight crew, with no anomalies detected. The aircraft was also subject to a pre-departure exterior inspection by ground service dispatch personnel, before departing Melbourne at about 0900. The aircraft landed at Los Angeles about 14.5 hours later, following an uneventful flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-flight-preparation-occurrence-involving-boeing-787-9-vh-znj-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-22-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-flight-preparation-occurrence-involving-boeing-787-9-vh-znj-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-22-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2, VH-XWD near Mount Disappointment, Victoria, on 31 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into a fatal helicopter accident at Mount Disappointment, Victoria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-ec130-t2-vh-xwd-near-mount-disappointment-victoria-on-31-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-ec130-t2-vh-xwd-near-mount-disappointment-victoria-on-31-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mt Disappointment prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report into Mt Disappointment helicopter accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mt-disappointment-prelim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mt-disappointment-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight propeller loss involving Jabiru J120-C, registration 23-1531 at Devonport Airport, Tasmania on 16 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During flight training circuit operations, the student pilot reported that the propeller struck a seagull. The propeller detached from the aircraft and the instructor assumed control and conducted a forced landing onto the runway. There were no reported injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-propeller-loss-involving-jabiru-j120-c-registration-23-1531-at-devonport-airport-tasmania-on-16-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-propeller-loss-involving-jabiru-j120-c-registration-23-1531-at-devonport-airport-tasmania-on-16-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, VH-WSB East Wallabi Island, Western Australia on 26 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airvan aircraft overran the runway on landing after the pilot continued the approach despite being unable to fully extend the flaps and did not apply maximum braking in time after the aircraft landed long, a new ATSB reports says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-wsb-east-wallabi-island-western-australia-on-26-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-wsb-east-wallabi-island-western-australia-on-26-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot continued approach despite being unable to fully extend the flaps and did not apply maximum braking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight control event involving Boeing 737-800, registration VH-YFZ, at Gold Coast Airport, Queensland on 27 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During initial climb and again on approach, the crew reported reported an uncommanded roll to the right and cabin crew reported abnormal noise during the climb.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-control-event-involving-boeing-737-800-registration-vh-yfz-at-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-27-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-control-event-involving-boeing-737-800-registration-vh-yfz-at-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-27-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devonport ship collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Devonport ship collision preliminary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/devonport-ship-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/devonport-ship-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSI grad cert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications open for July 2022 Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation intake&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tsi-grad-cert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tsi-grad-cert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firebombing helicopter prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report from on-going firebombing helicopter accident investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/firebombing-helicopter-prelim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/firebombing-helicopter-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Garlick Helicopters UH-1H VH-UHX, 36 km north of Launceston, Tasmania on 14 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During fire control operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-uhx-36-km-north-of-launceston-tasmania-on-14-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-uhx-36-km-north-of-launceston-tasmania-on-14-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MH370 data review]]></title><description><![CDATA[MH370 data review joint statement from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau &amp; Geoscience Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mh370-data-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mh370-data-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Kubicek Balloons BB78Z, VH-RJR, Elwood, Victoria on 20 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the flight, the pilot encountered a problem with one of the deflation systems, resulting in difficulties with maintaining altitude and the decision to attempt a landing at Elwood beach. The balloon subsequently descended into a residential area, striking trees before coming to rest outside a residential building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-kubicek-balloons-bb78z-vh-rjr-elwood-victoria-on-20-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-kubicek-balloons-bb78z-vh-rjr-elwood-victoria-on-20-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-REU, at Coonabarabran Aerodrome, New South Wales, 18 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was observed to strike a powerline before impacting terrain. The pilot was fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-reu-at-coonabarabran-aerodrome-new-south-wales-18-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-reu-at-coonabarabran-aerodrome-new-south-wales-18-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Beechcraft Baron 58, VH-NPT, near Kununurra Airport, Western Australia, 16 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During approach to runway 12, the pilot reported the aircraft was on fire. The aircraft collided with terrain short of the runway and was destroyed. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-beechcraft-baron-58-vh-npt-near-kununurra-airport-western-australia-16-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-beechcraft-baron-58-vh-npt-near-kununurra-airport-western-australia-16-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-IDW King River, Northern Territory, on 28 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter at King River, in the Northern Territory&rsquo;s West Arnhem Land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-idw-king-river-northern-territory-on-28-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-idw-king-river-northern-territory-on-28-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King River preliminary]]></title><description><![CDATA[King River helicopter accident preliminary report released]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/king-river-preliminary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/king-river-preliminary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and near collision with terrain, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-TJO 26 km east of Goulburn Airport, New South Wales, 24 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight was conducted under the night visual flight rules, with the assistance of night vision goggles, to recover two bushwalkers from the Bungonia National Park, New South Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-near-collision-with-terrain-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-tjo-26-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-24-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-near-collision-with-terrain-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-tjo-26-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-24-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of hover reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue helicopter pilot&rsquo;s loss of hover reference leads to unintended drift and descent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-hover-reference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-hover-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure or malfunction involving De Havilland Canada DHC-2/A1, registration VH-AAX at overhead Moruya Airport, NSW on 4 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into an engine failure involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver near Moruya. After completing parachute operations, the engine failed and the pilot conducted a forced landing at Moruya Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2a1-registration-vh-aax-at-overhead-moruya-airport-nsw-on-4-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-or-malfunction-involving-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2a1-registration-vh-aax-at-overhead-moruya-airport-nsw-on-4-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interrupted engine start and evacuation involving S.A.A.B. 340B, registration VH-ZRK, at Melbourne Airport, Victoria, on 5 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was preparing for departure at Melbourne Airport for a scheduled passenger flight to King Island with 3 crew and 23 passengers on board. The flight crew reported that, during the engine start, ground staff signalled the possibility of fire/smoke coming from the left engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/interrupted-engine-start-and-evacuation-involving-saab-340b-registration-vh-zrk-at-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-5-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/interrupted-engine-start-and-evacuation-involving-saab-340b-registration-vh-zrk-at-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-5-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter 206L-4, VH-PRW, about 33 km from Adaminaby, NSW, on 4 April 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision with terrain of a Bell 206L-4 helicopter, registered VH-PRW, about 33 km from Adaminaby, NSW on 4 April 2022. The two occupants on board the aircraft were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206l-4-vh-prw-about-33-km-from-adaminaby-nsw-on-4-april-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-206l-4-vh-prw-about-33-km-from-adaminaby-nsw-on-4-april-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Robinson R44 Raven I,  VH-HGU 31 km east of Goulburn Airport, New South Wales, on 2 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the afternoon of 2 December 2020, a Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) R44 Raven I, registered VH-HGU, departed Goulburn Airport, New South Wales with a student pilot and instructor on board. The helicopter flew east, and the last recorded automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) detected it descending into a valley in the Bungonia State Conservation Area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-hgu-31-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-hgu-31-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme teetering]]></title><description><![CDATA[R44 in-flight break-up highlights risk of extreme teetering and mast bumps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/extreme-teetering/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/extreme-teetering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between freight train 2C74 and road-train truck Yarri Road, Parkeston, Western Australia, on 22 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of a road-train truck had been distracted by reaffixing their mobile phone mount to their vehicle&rsquo;s windscreen before the truck entered an active level crossing and collided with a freight train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-2c74-and-road-train-truck-yarri-road-parkeston-western-australia-on-22-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-2c74-and-road-train-truck-yarri-road-parkeston-western-australia-on-22-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, VH-XWD, near Mount Disappointment, Victoria, on 31 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced an investigation into the collision with terrain involving an Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, registered VH-XWD, near Mount Disappointment, Victoria, on 31 March 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-ec-130-t2-vh-xwd-near-mount-disappointment-victoria-on-31-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-ec-130-t2-vh-xwd-near-mount-disappointment-victoria-on-31-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between coal trains MB526 and AH378 Kooragang, New South Wales, on 29 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A loaded coal train collided with the rear of a stationary train in low-light conditions at the Port of Newcastle, after network control was not advised that the second train was disabled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-coal-trains-mb526-and-ah378-kooragang-new-south-wales-on-29-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-coal-trains-mb526-and-ah378-kooragang-new-south-wales-on-29-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-light collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A loaded coal train collided with the rear of a second coal train in low-light conditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-light-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-light-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving amateur-built Osprey 2 amphibian aircraft, registered VH-WID near Maitland Airport, New South Wales on 17 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-morning on 17 May 2020 an experimental amateur-built Osprey 2 amphibious aircraft, registered VH-WID (WID), took off from Maitland Airport, New South Wales, for a local private flight. During the climb, passing 2,400 ft, the pilot was advised, via radio, of white smoke coming from the aircraft and noted that the engine was not running smoothly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-amateur-built-osprey-2-amphibian-aircraft-registered-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-new-south-wales-on-17-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-amateur-built-osprey-2-amphibian-aircraft-registered-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-new-south-wales-on-17-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial power loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amateur-built aircraft&rsquo;s stall-spin accident demonstrates complexities of managing a partial loss of engine power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-power-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-power-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Mangalore mid-air collision investigation final report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unplanned mustering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wirestrike highlights the importance of conducting a risk assessment before unplanned mustering tasks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unplanned-mustering/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unplanned-mustering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-KLY  75 km west-north-west of Hay, New South Wales on 26 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 26 May 2021, the pilot of a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, registered VH-KLY and operated by Stock &amp; Station Aviation, was conducting mustering operations on a property 75 km west&#8209;north&#8209;west of Hay, New South Wales. The pilot was the only person on board. As the helicopter was flown towards cattle yards, it struck a powerline and collided with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-KLY  75 km west-north-west of Hay, New South Wales on 26 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 26 May 2021, the pilot of a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, registered VH-KLY and operated by Stock &amp; Station Aviation, was conducting mustering operations on a property 75 km west&#8209;north&#8209;west of Hay, New South Wales. The pilot was the only person on board. As the helicopter was flown towards cattle yards, it struck a powerline and collided with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPAD and near collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Risk and change management limitations contributed to near collision between passenger trains south of Brisbane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-and-near-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-and-near-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal DP29 passed at danger involving suburban passenger train DW17 and near collision with another suburban passenger train Park Road Station, Queensland, on 25 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The potential of collision was prevented by the actions of a tutor driver in the driving cab of 1E65, and a network control officer who transmitted an emergency stop command after receiving a SPAD alarm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-dp29-passed-at-danger-involving-suburban-passenger-train-dw17-and-near-collision-with-another-suburban-passenger-train-park-road-station-queensland-on-25-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-dp29-passed-at-danger-involving-suburban-passenger-train-dw17-and-near-collision-with-another-suburban-passenger-train-park-road-station-queensland-on-25-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing involving Kavanagh Balloons E-240 VH-ZON at Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 27 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of 27 March 2022, a Kavanagh E-240 balloon registered VH-ZON was being operated on a scenic passenger flight between Reservoir and Moorabbin Airport, Moorabbin, Victoria with a pilot and 10 passengers on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-e-240-vh-zon-at-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-27-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-e-240-vh-zon-at-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-27-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation occurrence involving Airbus A320-232, VH-VGP and Jabiru J230D, 24-7456 near Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, New South Wales, 28 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 12 NM south-west of Ballina Airport, the flight paths of the two aircraft inadvertently intersected. The crew of VGP received a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) traffic advisory alert prior to passing beneath 7456. The vertical separation between the two aircraft reduced to about 600 ft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-airbus-a320-232-vh-vgp-and-jabiru-j230d-24-7456-near-ballina-byron-gateway-airport-new-south-wales-28-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-airbus-a320-232-vh-vgp-and-jabiru-j230d-24-7456-near-ballina-byron-gateway-airport-new-south-wales-28-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballina airspace]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation highlights potential to further reduce Ballina airspace safety risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ballina-airspace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ballina-airspace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment involving Qube freight train 5WB7 Casino, NSW, on 17 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 2230 on 17 March 2022, an axle in the rear part of train 5WB7 broke as the train entered Casino Yard, derailing the wagon. As the train passed through the yard it travelled over a set of points for the closed Murwillumbah Branch (set for the mainline), at which point the derailment worsened with the rear four wagons derailing and becoming detached from the rest of the train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-qube-freight-train-5wb7-casino-nsw-on-17-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-qube-freight-train-5wb7-casino-nsw-on-17-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diverted attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing gear not retracted after take-off demonstrates how diverted attention or focus may result in errors of omission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/diverted-attention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/diverted-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Bombardier DHC-8-402, VH-QOY near Sydney, New South Wales, on 12 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[After take-off, the flight crew inadvertently omitted to retract the landing gear and did not identify this omission when completing the after-take-off checklist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-402-vh-qoy-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-12-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-402-vh-qoy-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-12-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iron ore train derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ore train runaway and derailment highlights the importance of change management, risk assessment processes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/iron-ore-train-derailment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 02:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/iron-ore-train-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway and derailment of loaded ore train M02712 Near the 211 km mark south of Port Hedland, Western Australia, on 5 November 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change management and risk assessment processes, and unclear communication of a safety-critical action to train drivers, contributed to the runaway and derailment of a fully-loaded 42,500 tonne, 2.86 km iron ore train in Western Australia&rsquo;s Pilbara region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-and-derailment-of-loaded-ore-train-m02712-near-the-211-km-mark-south-of-port-hedland-western-australia-on-5-november-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-and-derailment-of-loaded-ore-train-m02712-near-the-211-km-mark-south-of-port-hedland-western-australia-on-5-november-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airspeed indication failure on take-off involving Airbus A330, 9M-MTK Brisbane Airport, Queensland, 18 July 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger jet take-off without airspeed information highlights how individually straightforward factors can combine to nullify multiple critical safety barriers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-indication-failure-on-take-off-involving-airbus-a330-9m-mtk-brisbane-airport-queensland-18-july-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-indication-failure-on-take-off-involving-airbus-a330-9m-mtk-brisbane-airport-queensland-18-july-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell Helicopter Company 206L-1, registered VH-BHF, 20 km north-west of Jindabyne, New South Wales on 11 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During weed survey operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot and two of the passengers sustained serious injuries, and the two other passengers sustained minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-company-206l-1-registered-vh-bhf-20-km-north-west-of-jindabyne-new-south-wales-on-11-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-helicopter-company-206l-1-registered-vh-bhf-20-km-north-west-of-jindabyne-new-south-wales-on-11-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable airspeed on TO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-off without airspeed information highlights how individually straightforward factors can combine to nullify multiple critical safety barriers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-on-to/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-on-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stick shaker activation involving Saab 340B, VH-ZLJ, 30.7 km south-west of Perth Airport, Western Australia on 6 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of a Saab 340 did not detect the aircraft&rsquo;s reducing airspeed before its stall warning stick shakers activated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stick-shaker-activation-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlj-307-km-south-west-of-perth-airport-western-australia-on-6-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stick-shaker-activation-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlj-307-km-south-west-of-perth-airport-western-australia-on-6-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stall warning activation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight crew did not notice declining airspeed before stick shaker activation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stall-warning-activation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stall-warning-activation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain, involving a Cessna U206G registered VH-JVR, 124 km west of Norseman, WA, on 3 March 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was conducting aerial survey work to the west of Norseman. It was later reported as being overdue, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre subsequently commenced a search in the last known area of operation. Later that evening the burnt wreckage of VH-JVR was located by a search and rescue aircraft. Western Australia Police later confirmed that the pilot, who was the sole person on board, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-cessna-u206g-registered-vh-jvr-124-km-west-of-norseman-wa-on-3-march-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-cessna-u206g-registered-vh-jvr-124-km-west-of-norseman-wa-on-3-march-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear malfunction involving Airbus A320, VH-VFN Sydney Airport New South Wales on 1 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main landing gear of an Airbus A320 could not be fully retracted due to the fatigue failure of a pin in the aircraft&rsquo;s left main landing gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-malfunction-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfn-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-1-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-malfunction-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfn-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-1-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex pin failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A320 main landing gear torque link apex pin fatigue failure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/apex-pin-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/apex-pin-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HNF 69 km south-east of Hay Airport (Steam Plains), New South Wales, on 31 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has issued a Safety Advisory Notice that strongly encourages all pilots conducting low-level operations to wear a properly fitted and maintained flight helmet to improve their survivability in the event of an accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-69-km-south-east-of-hay-airport-steam-plains-new-south-wales-on-31-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-69-km-south-east-of-hay-airport-steam-plains-new-south-wales-on-31-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helmets can save lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctly fitted, secured and maintained flight helmets can save lives&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helmets-can-save-lives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helmets-can-save-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail assembly seperation involving Robinson Helicopter R22, registration VH-THM, at Gold Coast Airport, QLD on 26 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student pilot with an instructor was conducting a low-level hover exercise, during which it was reported that the helicopter's nose pitched up, a large vibration was felt through the airframe, and the helicopter started to yaw to the right. The instructor immediately took control of the helicopter and landed. It was subsequently noted that the tail rotor assembly and empennage had separated from the rear of the tail boom and were sitting a short distance away. There were no injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-assembly-seperation-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-registration-vh-thm-at-gold-coast-airport-qld-on-26-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-assembly-seperation-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-registration-vh-thm-at-gold-coast-airport-qld-on-26-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail assembly separation involving Robinson Helicopter R22, registration VH-THM, at Gold Coast Airport, QLD on 26 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student pilot with an instructor was conducting a low-level hover exercise, during which it was reported that the helicopter's nose pitched up, a large vibration was felt through the airframe, and the helicopter started to yaw to the right. The instructor immediately took control of the helicopter and landed. It was subsequently noted that the tail rotor assembly and empennage had separated from the rear of the tail boom and were sitting a short distance away. There were no injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-assembly-separation-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-registration-vh-thm-at-gold-coast-airport-qld-on-26-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-assembly-separation-involving-robinson-helicopter-r22-registration-vh-thm-at-gold-coast-airport-qld-on-26-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakaway and grounding involving CSC Friendship, Port of Brisbane, Queensland, on 27 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[CSC Friendship was berthed at the Ampol products berth, at the Port of Brisbane. The Brisbane River was in flood and, at 2250LT, due to the strong current, 7 mooring lines failed and the ship came clear of the wharf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/breakaway-and-grounding-involving-csc-friendship-port-of-brisbane-queensland-on-27-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/breakaway-and-grounding-involving-csc-friendship-port-of-brisbane-queensland-on-27-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-IDW, 30 km south of South Goulburn, Northern Territory, on 28 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial operations, the helicopter collided with terrain and was destroyed. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the crew member was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-idw-30-km-south-of-south-goulburn-northern-territory-on-28-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-idw-30-km-south-of-south-goulburn-northern-territory-on-28-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontrolled pressurisation change involving Boeing 737, VH-XMO near Melbourne Airport, Victoria, 6 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[An improperly-secured insulation blanket became lodged in a 737 freighter&rsquo;s main pressurisation outflow valve resulting in the aircraft cabin depressurising during descent, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report outlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontrolled-pressurisation-change-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-melbourne-airport-victoria-6-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontrolled-pressurisation-change-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-melbourne-airport-victoria-6-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dislodged insulation blanket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improperly-secured insulation blanket in a 737 freighter&rsquo;s main pressurisation outflow valve resulted in the cabin depressurisation.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dislodged-insulation-blanket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dislodged-insulation-blanket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Aero Commander 500 S, VH-LTP near Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 12 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pilot&rsquo;s high workload, including data entry difficulties, while conducting an approach to land at Adelaide Airport in instrument meteorological conditions likely affected their situational awareness resulting in their aircraft descending below the assigned minimum altitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-aero-commander-500-s-vh-ltp-near-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-12-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-aero-commander-500-s-vh-ltp-near-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-12-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot&rsquo;s high workload, including data entry difficulties, likely affected their situational awareness resulting in descent below assigned minimum altitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-workload/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Rockwell International 114, VH WMM 1 km north of Redcliffe Aerodrome, Queensland, on 19 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Rockwell International 114 light aircraft near Redcliffe aerodrome, north of Brisbane, on 19 December 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-rockwell-international-114-vh-wmm-1-km-north-of-redcliffe-aerodrome-queensland-on-19-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-rockwell-international-114-vh-wmm-1-km-north-of-redcliffe-aerodrome-queensland-on-19-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redcliffe preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its investigation into a fatal accident involving a Rockwell International 114 light aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/redcliffe-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/redcliffe-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touchdown off the runway surface involving Raytheon B200, VH-MVP, at Lord Howe Island Airport, NSW, on 18 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft is reported to have touched down within the runway strip but to the left of the runway surface, and while recovering it struck a runway edge light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/touchdown-off-the-runway-surface-involving-raytheon-b200-vh-mvp-at-lord-howe-island-airport-nsw-on-18-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/touchdown-off-the-runway-surface-involving-raytheon-b200-vh-mvp-at-lord-howe-island-airport-nsw-on-18-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-level stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerline survey aircraft stalled at a height too low for recovery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-stall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Yakovlev Aircraft Factories Yak 52, VH-PAE near South Stradbroke Island, Queensland, on 5 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of 5 June 2019, the pilot and passenger of a Yakovlev Aircraft Factories Yak-52 aircraft, registered VH-PAE, were conducting a private aerobatic flight from Southport Airport, Queensland. During the flight, while near South Stradbroke Island, the aircraft collided with water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-yakovlev-aircraft-factories-yak-52-vh-pae-near-south-stradbroke-island-queensland-on-5-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-yakovlev-aircraft-factories-yak-52-vh-pae-near-south-stradbroke-island-queensland-on-5-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Piper PA-25-235/A9 aircraft, VH-SEH, near Seaview, Victoria, on 23 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During agriculture spraying operations, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot, the sole person on board, was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-piper-pa-25-235a9-aircraft-vh-seh-near-seaview-victoria-on-23-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-piper-pa-25-235a9-aircraft-vh-seh-near-seaview-victoria-on-23-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment involving freight train Y279 near Traveston, Queensland, on 23 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 0319, freight train Y279 entered an area of track washed out by floodwaters near Traveston, Queensland resulting in derailment of 2 locomotives and 4 wagons. The single driver was not injured. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-freight-train-y279-near-traveston-queensland-on-23-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-freight-train-y279-near-traveston-queensland-on-23-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving Beech Aircraft Corp. 58, VH NSK Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, on 26 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expectation bias from pilot&rsquo;s greater familiarity with IFR procedures likely led to runway incursion during rare VFR flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-58-vh-nsk-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-26-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-58-vh-nsk-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-26-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expectation bias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Runway incursion likely due to expectation bias due from pilot&rsquo;s greater familiarity with IFR procedures&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/expectation-bias/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/expectation-bias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on Mr Richard Godfreyâ€™s analysis of the location for missing aircraft MH370]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has not recommenced a search for the MH370 aircraft, is reviewing existing data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/statement-on-mr-richard-godfreys-analysis-of-the-location-for-missing-aircraft-mh370/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/statement-on-mr-richard-godfreys-analysis-of-the-location-for-missing-aircraft-mh370/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Garlick Helicopters Inc UH-1H, registration VH-UHX, near Pipers Brook, Tasmania, on 14 February 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[During fire control operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-garlick-helicopters-inc-uh-1h-registration-vh-uhx-near-pipers-brook-tasmania-on-14-february-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-garlick-helicopters-inc-uh-1h-registration-vh-uhx-near-pipers-brook-tasmania-on-14-february-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and collision with terrain involving Jodel D11 VH-WBL 34 km north-north-west of Mackay Airport, Queensland]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB discontinues its investigation into engine failure and collision with terrain involving Jodel D11 VH-WBL 34 km north-north-west of Mackay Airport, Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-jodel-d11-vh-wbl-34-km-north-north-west-of-mackay-airport-queensland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-jodel-d11-vh-wbl-34-km-north-north-west-of-mackay-airport-queensland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discontinuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation into fatal light aircraft accident discontinued&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/discontinuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/discontinuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Cessna 182, VH-WNR 6 km north-west of Moreton Island, Queensland, on 22 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot was conducting a private sightseeing flight with one passenger on board. At 1624, the aircraft passed the northern tip of Moreton Island at about 1,200 ft in a shallow descent towards nearby Flinders Reef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-6-km-north-west-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-6-km-north-west-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sightseeing flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Cessna 182 collision with water near Moreton Island investigation final report&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sightseeing-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sightseeing-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPM governor AWB]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB encourages R22 and R44 operators to report governor malfunctions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpm-governor-awb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpm-governor-awb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontrolled runaway and derailment of banking locomotives Kankool, New South Wales, on 3 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two banking locomotives started to move while the train crew were walking from 5031 to 5034. The train crew boarded 5034 and attempted to take control of the locomotives without success. As the locomotives rolled back down the Ardglen bank, the train crew attempted to stop the locomotives with a series of brake applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontrolled-runaway-and-derailment-of-banking-locomotives-kankool-new-south-wales-on-3-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontrolled-runaway-and-derailment-of-banking-locomotives-kankool-new-south-wales-on-3-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision involving the bulk carrier Goliath and tugs York Cove and Campbell Cove, Devonport, Tasmania on 28 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 1151 AEST on 28 January, Goliath was manoeuvring to berth in Devonport when the ship collided with the tugs York Cove and Campbell Cove that were berthed together at berth number 3 West. There was no one on board the tugs, which sank as a result of the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-involving-the-bulk-carrier-goliath-and-tugs-york-cove-and-campbell-cove-devonport-tasmania-on-28-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-involving-the-bulk-carrier-goliath-and-tugs-york-cove-and-campbell-cove-devonport-tasmania-on-28-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banking locos runaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator makes changes after Hunter banking locomotives run away and derail&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/banking-locos-runaway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/banking-locos-runaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas control equipment malfunction on board the gas tanker Suiso Frontier at Western Port, Hastings, Victoria on 25 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 2147 AEST on 25 January 2022, a flame was seen coming from the gas combustion unit's exhaust on deck. The unit was immediately shutdown and isolated before the crew implemented the fire prevention response plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gas-control-equipment-malfunction-on-board-the-gas-tanker-suiso-frontier-at-western-port-hastings-victoria-on-25-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/gas-control-equipment-malfunction-on-board-the-gas-tanker-suiso-frontier-at-western-port-hastings-victoria-on-25-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulation consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public consultation for&nbsp;Australia&rsquo;s Transport Safety Investigation Regulations now open&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/regulation-consultation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/regulation-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxiing excursion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxiing excursion during backtrack turning manoeuvre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-excursion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-excursion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxiing excursion involving Fokker F100, VH-FKD Laverton Airport, Western Australia, on 28 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft landed uneventfully at Laverton, and the captain took control of the aircraft to taxi towards the end of the runway and complete the routine backtrack manoeuvre. The aircraft was positioned on the left-side at the end of the runway consistent with operator guidance, and the captain commenced a right turn by rotating the nose-wheel handwheel (tiller).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-excursion-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fkd-laverton-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-excursion-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fkd-laverton-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axle friction fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maintenance improvements after axle fire halts NSW passenger service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/axle-friction-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/axle-friction-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defective axle bearing leading to fire on passenger train SN68 Yerrinbool, New South Wales, on 13 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The train driver stopped the train at Yerrinbool Station after being alerted to a small fire at the rear of the train. The fire was identified as coming from the vicinity of an axle bearing on the rear wheelset of the train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defective-axle-bearing-leading-to-fire-on-passenger-train-sn68-yerrinbool-new-south-wales-on-13-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defective-axle-bearing-leading-to-fire-on-passenger-train-sn68-yerrinbool-new-south-wales-on-13-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moree spraying accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Moree aerial spraying accident preliminary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/moree-spraying-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/moree-spraying-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 6MB4, Bethungra, NSW, on 15 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0323 on 15 January 2022, the driver of 6MB4 reported losing air on the Up Main at 452.000 km. Shortly after, the driver reported that three wagons (RRAY07213S, RRQY08515T and QQCY01120F), in the centre of the consist of 33 wagons, had derailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6mb4-bethungra-nsw-on-15-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6mb4-bethungra-nsw-on-15-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 6MB4, Bethungra, NSW]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0323 on 15 January 2022, the driver of 6MB4 reported losing air on the Up Main at 452.000 km. Shortly after, the driver reported that three wagons (RRAY07213S, RRQY08515T and QQCY01120F), in the centre of the consist of 33 wagons, had derailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6mb4-bethungra-nsw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6mb4-bethungra-nsw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight propeller loss involving Jabiru J170, registration 24-7496, 2.6 km north-east of Muchea, Western Australia on 22 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a missed approach and go-around, the propeller separated from the aircraft and the pilot conducted a forced landing into a paddock. There were no injuries reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-propeller-loss-involving-jabiru-j170-registration-24-7496-26-km-north-east-of-muchea-western-australia-on-22-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-propeller-loss-involving-jabiru-j170-registration-24-7496-26-km-north-east-of-muchea-western-australia-on-22-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between banking locomotives and grain train 5446 near Werris Creek, NSW, on 6 January 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of 6 January 2022, three Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) banking locomotives were attached to the rear of SSR grain train number 5446 at Werris Creek, in preparation for banking operations up the heavy grade between Chillcotts Creek and Ardglen. Shortly after departure from Werris Creek, the three banking locomotives separated from the rear of the grain train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-banking-locomotives-and-grain-train-5446-near-werris-creek-nsw-on-6-january-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-banking-locomotives-and-grain-train-5446-near-werris-creek-nsw-on-6-january-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabin crew incapacitation involving Fokker F100, registered VH-FNU, near Mount Magnet Aerodrome, WA on 27 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the cruise, two cabin crew members felt unwell and reported to the flight crew that they suspected possible hypoxia. The aircraft landed at Perth Airport and one cabin crew member was taken to hospital for assessment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-crew-incapacitation-involving-fokker-f100-registered-vh-fnu-near-mount-magnet-aerodrome-wa-on-27-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-crew-incapacitation-involving-fokker-f100-registered-vh-fnu-near-mount-magnet-aerodrome-wa-on-27-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, VH-WSB at East Wallabi Island, Western Australia on 26 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[After landing, the aircraft overran the runway by about 20 metres, which resulted in its right main landing gear collapsing. The pilot and 5 passengers on board were not injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-wsb-at-east-wallabi-island-western-australia-on-26-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-wsb-at-east-wallabi-island-western-australia-on-26-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing involving Kavanagh Balloons B-350 VH-BSW 4 km north-north-east of Lilydale Airport, Victoria on 31 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While landing, the balloon&rsquo;s basket was dragged about 30 metres before coming to rest, resulting in serious injuries to two of the 16 passengers on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-b-350-vh-bsw-4-km-north-north-east-of-lilydale-airport-victoria-on-31-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-kavanagh-balloons-b-350-vh-bsw-4-km-north-north-east-of-lilydale-airport-victoria-on-31-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFR into IMC and controlled flight into terrain involving Pilatus Britten-Norman BN2A, VH-OBL 101 km west-south-west of Hobart, Tasmania, on 8 December 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a twin-engine Islander aircraft was attempting to exit south-west Tasmania&rsquo;s Western Arthur Range in low visibility conditions when it collided with a ridgeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-pilatus-britten-norman-bn2a-vh-obl-101-km-west-south-west-of-hobart-tasmania-on-8-december-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-pilatus-britten-norman-bn2a-vh-obl-101-km-west-south-west-of-hobart-tasmania-on-8-december-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reduced visual cues]]></title><description><![CDATA[VFR pilot likely experienced low cloud conditions and reduced visual cues ahead of controlled flight into terrain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/reduced-visual-cues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/reduced-visual-cues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near hit with workers on track using Absolute Signal Blocking, Westmead, New South Wales, on 15 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A relief signaller who was working on two signal panels at once when they routed a train through a protected worksite was possibly experiencing the effects of cumulative fatigue as well as being under a high workload.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-hit-with-workers-on-track-using-absolute-signal-blocking-westmead-new-south-wales-on-15-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-hit-with-workers-on-track-using-absolute-signal-blocking-westmead-new-south-wales-on-15-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail worksite protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail worksite near hit highlights importance of suitable procedures when developing safeworking rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-worksite-protection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-worksite-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Rockwell International 114 aircraft, VH-WMM, Redcliffe Aerodrome, Queensland, on 19 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after taking off, the aircraft was reported to be returning to the aerodrome when it collided with water. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-rockwell-international-114-aircraft-vh-wmm-redcliffe-aerodrome-queensland-on-19-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-rockwell-international-114-aircraft-vh-wmm-redcliffe-aerodrome-queensland-on-19-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain, Garlick Helicopters UH-1H, VH-HUE 24 km south-east of Talbingo, New South Wales, on 17 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[While on approach to pick-up a load, the helicopter&rsquo;s engine failed. During the subsequent forced landing, the helicopter collided with trees and a riverbed. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the helicopter was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-hue-24-km-south-east-of-talbingo-new-south-wales-on-17-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-hue-24-km-south-east-of-talbingo-new-south-wales-on-17-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and forced landing involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HCX 4 km south west of Geraldton Airport, Western Australia on 20 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after lifting off, at about 30&ndash;40 ft above the ground, the engine&rsquo;s performance reduced and the helicopter began to descend. The pilot completed a forced running landing in a yard adjacent to the point of departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-hcx-4-km-south-west-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-20-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-forced-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-hcx-4-km-south-west-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-20-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper torso restraints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huey pilot&rsquo;s serious injuries highlight need for safety innovation in vertical reference flying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/upper-torso-restraints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/upper-torso-restraints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper torso restraint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huey pilot&rsquo;s serious injuries highlight need for safety innovation in vertical reference flying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/upper-torso-restraint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/upper-torso-restraint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unexpected yaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 force landing highlights that pilots should be alert for unexpected yawing &nbsp;and transient reduced engine power]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unexpected-yaw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unexpected-yaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTAF runway incursion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Runway incursion shows potential effects of expectation bias on how pilots perceive information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ctaf-runway-incursion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ctaf-runway-incursion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving a SAAB 340B, VH-ZRH Carnarvon Airport, Western Australia, on 31 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1704 local time, VH-ZRH entered runway 22 just after VH-ITF had commenced its take-off roll on the same runway. The pilot of VH-ITF immediately advised the crew of VH-ZRH that they were rolling and then rejected the take-off. VH-ZRH stopped just inside the runway strip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-a-saab-340b-vh-zrh-carnarvon-airport-western-australia-on-31-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-a-saab-340b-vh-zrh-carnarvon-airport-western-australia-on-31-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoG beyond rear limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot encountered pitch-up controllability issues after ground handlers estimated weight of relocated freight by feel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cog-beyond-rear-limit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cog-beyond-rear-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CG beyond rear limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot encountered pitch-up controllability issues after ground handlers estimated weight of relocated freight by feel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cg-beyond-rear-limit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cg-beyond-rear-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft loading and in-flight controllability issue involving Fairchild SA227, VH HPE  Rockhampton Airport, Queensland, on 11 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 11 May 2020, a Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 (Metro) aircraft, registered VH-HPE and operated by Toll Aviation, was being loaded for its scheduled freight service from Townsville to Rockhampton then Brisbane, Queensland. The pilot was the only person on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-loading-and-in-flight-controllability-issue-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-hpe-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-11-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-loading-and-in-flight-controllability-issue-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-hpe-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-11-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Air Tractor AT-400, VH-ACQ, 80 km west-south-west of Moree Airport, New South Wales, on 4 December 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During agricultural spraying operations, the aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot was fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-air-tractor-at-400-vh-acq-80-km-west-south-west-of-moree-airport-new-south-wales-on-4-december-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-air-tractor-at-400-vh-acq-80-km-west-south-west-of-moree-airport-new-south-wales-on-4-december-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB reporting requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[New CASA regulations do not impact on existing obligations to report safety occurrences to the ATSB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-reporting-requirements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-reporting-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving a Boeing 777-3DZ/ER, registration A7-BED, at Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 30 November 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a runway excursion (veer-off) during landing involving a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, operated by Qatar Airways, at Brisbane Airport, on the night of 30 November 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-a-boeing-777-3dzer-registration-a7-bed-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-30-november-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-a-boeing-777-3dzer-registration-a7-bed-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-30-november-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal SST535 passed at danger involving passenger train 8239 and near collision with another passenger train Docklands, Melbourne, on 23 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The signal was at stop to protect the movement of V/Line passenger service 8156 (Wendouree to Southern Cross) that was to cross ahead of train 8239. Train 8239 passed the signal at about 23 km/h and continued for about 200 m before stopping across the junction through which train 8156 would pass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-sst535-passed-at-danger-involving-passenger-train-8239-and-near-collision-with-another-passenger-train-docklands-melbourne-on-23-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-sst535-passed-at-danger-involving-passenger-train-8239-and-near-collision-with-another-passenger-train-docklands-melbourne-on-23-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPAD engineering controls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Near collision between two trains at Southern Cross highlights importance of SPAD engineering controls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-engineering-controls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-engineering-controls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum safe altitude, Piper PA-31 Mojave, VH-XGW Near Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, on 22 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pilot did not conduct a missed approach on two separate occasions while on an approach to land during which their twin-engined Piper aircraft exceeded tracking tolerance limits and they lost the required visual reference with the runway while operating below the approach minima.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe-altitude-piper-pa-31-mojave-vh-xgw-near-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe-altitude-piper-pa-31-mojave-vh-xgw-near-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot not conducting missed approach on two separate occasions saw their aircraft exceed tracking tolerance limits and then lose the required visual reference with the runway&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowest safe altitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check lowest safe altitude is appropriate for area of operations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lowest-safe-altitude/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lowest-safe-altitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below lowest safe altitude and ground proximity alert involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-PVO 44 km north-north-west of Latrobe Regional Airport, Victoria, on 4 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the morning of 4 March 2021, the crew of a Leonardo Helicopters AW139, registered VH-PVO and operated by the Victoria Police Air Wing, were re-assigned from an aerial search near Coldstream to a search and rescue task in Orbost, Victoria. Due to the cloud conditions, the pilot upgraded the flight from visual to instrument flight rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-lowest-safe-altitude-and-ground-proximity-alert-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-pvo-44-km-north-north-west-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-4-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-lowest-safe-altitude-and-ground-proximity-alert-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-pvo-44-km-north-north-west-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-4-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabin pressurisation issue involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-8-102, VH-QQD, 83 km north west of Perth Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 20 November 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 20 November 2021, VH-QQD was conducting a scheduled flight from Perth to Port Hedland. During climb, as the aircraft approached 10,000 ft, the crew identified that the cabin had not pressurised. The flight returned to Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-pressurisation-issue-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-102-vh-qqd-83-km-north-west-of-perth-aerodrome-western-australia-on-20-november-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-pressurisation-issue-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-8-102-vh-qqd-83-km-north-west-of-perth-aerodrome-western-australia-on-20-november-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Fokker Aircraft F100, registration VH-NHV, at Paraburdoo Airport, Western Australia, on 22 November 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a flight below minimum altitude involving a Fokker Aircraft F100, registered VH-NHV, at Paraburdoo Airport, Western Australia, on 22 November 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-fokker-aircraft-f100-registration-vh-nhv-at-paraburdoo-airport-western-australia-on-22-november-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-fokker-aircraft-f100-registration-vh-nhv-at-paraburdoo-airport-western-australia-on-22-november-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.68 Proposed AD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed AD to mandate rudder hinge inspections of Vulcanair/Partenavia P.68 aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/p68-proposed-ad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/p68-proposed-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Cessna T210M, VH-SUX 25 km north east of Mount Isa Airport, Queensland on 26 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the afternoon of 26 May 2019, a Cessna Aircraft Company T210M, registered VH-SUX and operated by Thomson Aviation, departed Mount Isa Airport for an aerial geophysical survey flight with a pilot and observer on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cessna-t210m-vh-sux-25-km-north-east-of-mount-isa-airport-queensland-on-26-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cessna-t210m-vh-sux-25-km-north-east-of-mount-isa-airport-queensland-on-26-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB recommends manufacturer takes further safety action following Cessna 210 overstress fracture and wing separation during low-level survey operation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-fracture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabin pressurisation issue involving a Boeing B737-36E SF, ZK-FXK, near Darwin Airport, Northern Territory on 4 November 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a cabin pressurisation issue involving a Boeing B737-36E SF, ZK-FXK, near Darwin Airport, Northern Territory on 4 November 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-pressurisation-issue-involving-a-boeing-b737-36e-sf-zk-fxk-near-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-4-november-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-pressurisation-issue-involving-a-boeing-b737-36e-sf-zk-fxk-near-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-4-november-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear retraction deactivation and return involving a Boeing 787, VH-ZNH near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, 21 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During initial climb, the flight crew selected the landing gear lever to UP. Shortly after, they received a warning, indicating that neither main landing gear had retracted to the &lsquo;up and locked&rsquo; position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-retraction-deactivation-and-return-involving-a-boeing-787-vh-znh-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-21-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-retraction-deactivation-and-return-involving-a-boeing-787-vh-znh-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-21-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving Beech Aircraft Corp. 58, registration VH-NSK at Bankstown Airport, NSW, 26 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATC cleared the aircraft to line up on runway 29R. The aircraft crossed runway 29R and entered runway 29C without a clearance. The crew observed an aircraft at the other end of the runway, held position and immediately contacted ATC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-58-registration-vh-nsk-at-bankstown-airport-nsw-26-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-beech-aircraft-corp-58-registration-vh-nsk-at-bankstown-airport-nsw-26-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of coal train 9QJ5 near Mt Rainbow, on the Moura Line, Queensland, on 30 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the derailment of an Aurizon empty coal train, 9QJ5, near Mt Rainbow, on the Moura line, Queensland, at about 1600 on 30 October 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-coal-train-9qj5-near-mt-rainbow-on-the-moura-line-queensland-on-30-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 02:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-coal-train-9qj5-near-mt-rainbow-on-the-moura-line-queensland-on-30-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between passenger train C012 and a car near a level crossing, Kembla Grange, New South Wales, on 20 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first car of the train derailed and tipped onto its side as a result of the collision. There were injuries to three passengers and the train crew. The train driver and guard were transported to hospital. There was no driver in the car at the time of the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-c012-and-a-car-near-a-level-crossing-kembla-grange-new-south-wales-on-20-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-passenger-train-c012-and-a-car-near-a-level-crossing-kembla-grange-new-south-wales-on-20-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up, Stolp Acroduster II SA-750, VH-YEL 16 km north-east of Caboolture Airfield, Queensland, 18 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technical examinations as part of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau&rsquo;s on-going investigation into the in-flight break-up of an Acroduster aerobatic biplane near Bribie Island on 18 August have determined two eye bolts used to secure the aircraft&rsquo;s upper wings had failed due to fatigue cracking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-stolp-acroduster-ii-sa-750-vh-yel-16-km-north-east-of-caboolture-airfield-queensland-18-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-stolp-acroduster-ii-sa-750-vh-yel-16-km-north-east-of-caboolture-airfield-queensland-18-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue cracking in biplaneâ€™s bolts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eye bolts securing biplane&rsquo;s upper wings failed due to fatigue cracking&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-cracking-in-biplanes-bolts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-cracking-in-biplanes-bolts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and collision with terrain involving Cessna P210N, N210BA Near Moruya Airport, New South Wales, on 19 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forced landing of turbine-powered Cessna 210 about 560 metres short of the runway threshold following an engine failure from flight in icing conditions highlights the importance of proper pre-flight planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-p210n-n210ba-near-moruya-airport-new-south-wales-on-19-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-p210n-n210ba-near-moruya-airport-new-south-wales-on-19-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight in icing conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forced landing turbine-power Cessna 210 due to engine failure from flight in icing conditions&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-in-icing-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-in-icing-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing on closed runway involving Cessna Aircraft Company 510, registration VH-MSU at Temora Aerodrome, NSW on 21 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a flight from Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, to Essendon Airport, Victoria, the pilot of VH-MSU decided to stop at Temora Aerodrome to refuel using runway 18. On touchdown at Temora Aerodrome, at about 1857 local time, the pilot noticed cones across the runway a long distance from the threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-on-closed-runway-involving-cessna-aircraft-company-510-registration-vh-msu-at-temora-aerodrome-nsw-on-21-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-on-closed-runway-involving-cessna-aircraft-company-510-registration-vh-msu-at-temora-aerodrome-nsw-on-21-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking Breach of Road-Rail Vehicles Crystal Brook, South Australia, on 10 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rail maintenance contractor has amended its processes for on-tracking road-rail vehicles after two RRVs travelled about three kilometres without track protection, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation report notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-breach-of-road-rail-vehicles-crystal-brook-south-australia-on-10-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-breach-of-road-rail-vehicles-crystal-brook-south-australia-on-10-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RRV safeworking breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incorrectly-requested signal protection contributes to RRV safeworking breach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rrv-safeworking-breach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rrv-safeworking-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving Saab 340B, VH-ZLV, and Beech Aircraft B200, VH-WXB, near Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, Queensland on 21 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was reported that the two aircraft were inbound for Brisbane West Wellcamp and had established communications with each other on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF). Both crews agreed that ZLV would join the circuit first followed by WXB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlv-and-beech-aircraft-b200-vh-wxb-near-brisbane-west-wellcamp-airport-queensland-on-21-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlv-and-beech-aircraft-b200-vh-wxb-near-brisbane-west-wellcamp-airport-queensland-on-21-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between Accolade II and Sandgroper off Port Adelaide, South Australia, on 29 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel off Port Adelaide highlights the importance of navigation watchkeepers on vessels utilising all available means to maintain a proper lookout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-accolade-ii-and-sandgroper-off-port-adelaide-south-australia-on-29-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-accolade-ii-and-sandgroper-off-port-adelaide-south-australia-on-29-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proper lookout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel off Port Adelaide&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/proper-lookout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/proper-lookout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel imbalance involving Boeing 737, VH-VZT, near Esperance, Western Australia, on 25 October 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into a fuel imbalance occurrence involving a Boeing 737, registration VH-VZT, near Esperance, Western Australia, on 25 October 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance-involving-boeing-737-vh-vzt-near-esperance-western-australia-on-25-october-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance-involving-boeing-737-vh-vzt-near-esperance-western-australia-on-25-october-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed runway take-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attempted take-off&nbsp;from closed runway&nbsp;highlights the importance&nbsp;of checking NOTAMs&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/closed-runway-take-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/closed-runway-take-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-off from a closed runway involving Fairchild Industries SA226 T, VH-LDQ Gunnedah Airport, New South Wales, on 20 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A twin-turboprop aircraft sustained substantial damage when attempting to take-off from a runway that had been closed for repair works, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/take-off-from-a-closed-runway-involving-fairchild-industries-sa226-t-vh-ldq-gunnedah-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/take-off-from-a-closed-runway-involving-fairchild-industries-sa226-t-vh-ldq-gunnedah-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below the minimum safe altitude involving Beechcraft Baron 95-B55, VH-CBG 5 km north-east of Parafield Airport, South Australia, on 13 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Beechcraft Baron descended below minimum safe altitude during a night visual approach to Parafield Airport when the pilot lost situational awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-beechcraft-baron-95-b55-vh-cbg-5-km-north-east-of-parafield-airport-south-australia-on-13-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-beechcraft-baron-95-b55-vh-cbg-5-km-north-east-of-parafield-airport-south-australia-on-13-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Descent below minimum safe altitude due from lost of situational awareness during night flight&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue hoist cable failure involving AS 350 B3, VH-UAH 1 km south west of Bulga New South Wales, 5 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helicopter operators and flight crew involved in rescue hoist operations should review their operational practices to ensure hoist operation and hook stowage are in accordance with the manufacturers&rsquo; published procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rescue-hoist-cable-failure-involving-as-350-b3-vh-uah-1-km-south-west-of-bulga-new-south-wales-5-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rescue-hoist-cable-failure-involving-as-350-b3-vh-uah-1-km-south-west-of-bulga-new-south-wales-5-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue hoist operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helicopter rescue hoist operators are advised to review their hook stowage practices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rescue-hoist-operators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rescue-hoist-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abnormal engine indications involving Cessna 441, VH-JFU, near Tindal, Northern Territory on 7 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the pilot observed abnormal engine indications and diverted the aircraft to Katherine Airport, Tindal. The engineering inspection revealed irregularities in the assembly of oil system components, resulting in the air/oil separator becoming blocked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/abnormal-engine-indications-involving-cessna-441-vh-jfu-near-tindal-northern-territory-on-7-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/abnormal-engine-indications-involving-cessna-441-vh-jfu-near-tindal-northern-territory-on-7-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide indication during flight involving Piper PA-28, VH-PZG near Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, on 8 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the top of climb, at about 4,000 ft near Warragamba Dam, the instructor detected a faint exhaust gas smell and recalled feeling a little more tired than when they took off and mildly lightheaded. The instructor then looked up at the carbon monoxide detector and observed a localised discolouration (indicating the likely presence of carbon monoxide in the cabin).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-indication-during-flight-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-pzg-near-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-8-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-indication-during-flight-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-pzg-near-bankstown-airport-new-south-wales-on-8-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving Fokker F100 aircraft, VH-FKD, Laverton Airport, WA, 28 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During taxi after landing, the flight crew reported that the right side steering tiller for the nose wheel was very heavy to turn at the end of the runway, and the left main wheels subsequently left the runway surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-fokker-f100-aircraft-vh-fkd-laverton-airport-wa-28-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-fokker-f100-aircraft-vh-fkd-laverton-airport-wa-28-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft preparation involving a Boeing 787-9, registration VH-ZNJ, discovered at Los Angeles International Airport, USA on 22 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the post-flight inspection following an uneventful flight to Los Angeles, United Sates, the engineer discovered that the static port vents on both engine fan cowls were covered with engineering tape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-involving-a-boeing-787-9-registration-vh-znj-discovered-at-los-angeles-international-airport-usa-on-22-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-involving-a-boeing-787-9-registration-vh-znj-discovered-at-los-angeles-international-airport-usa-on-22-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing events involving Boeing 737s VH-YIS at Darwin Airport 3 September 2021 and VH-YFC at Darwin Airport 19 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating two separate occurrences, where on the 3 September 2021 and 19 September 2021, two Boeing the 737s landed long at Darwin Airport after both flight crews misinterpreted which end of the runway was subject to a displaced threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-events-involving-boeing-737s-vh-yis-at-darwin-airport-3-september-2021-and-vh-yfc-at-darwin-airport-19-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-events-involving-boeing-737s-vh-yis-at-darwin-airport-3-september-2021-and-vh-yfc-at-darwin-airport-19-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation occurrence involving Cessna 208, VH-YMV, Ballina Airport, 16 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft involved were a Cessna 208, registered VH-YMV, a Virgin Australia Boeing 737, registered VH-YIO, and a Jetstar Airbus A320, registered VH-VQK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-cessna-208-vh-ymv-ballina-airport-16-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-cessna-208-vh-ymv-ballina-airport-16-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision on runway between Extra EA-300 aeroplane, VH EXR and Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, VH-LTO Caloundra Airport, Queensland, on 18 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high-performance aerobatic aircraft&rsquo;s collision with a helicopter on the runway at Caloundra, Queensland highlights the importance of pilots being aware of the circuit procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-on-runway-between-extra-ea-300-aeroplane-vh-exr-and-guimbal-cabri-g2-helicopter-vh-lto-caloundra-airport-queensland-on-18-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-on-runway-between-extra-ea-300-aeroplane-vh-exr-and-guimbal-cabri-g2-helicopter-vh-lto-caloundra-airport-queensland-on-18-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing Extra aerobatic aircraft collides with hovering helicopter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected wheel crack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train derailment shows value of non-destructive testing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-wheel-crack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:18:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-wheel-crack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel data input error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airliner data input error shows importance of checklists and cross checks in aviation operations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-input-error/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:56:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-input-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel data occurrence involving Bombardier Dash-8-315, VH-TQE, Tamworth Regional Airport, New South Wales, on 15 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is emphasising the need for adherence to standard operating procedures, after a Dash 8 turboprop airliner departed with incorrect take-off data when a fuel miscalculation was not detected in pre-flight checks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-occurrence-involving-bombardier-dash-8-315-vh-tqe-tamworth-regional-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-occurrence-involving-bombardier-dash-8-315-vh-tqe-tamworth-regional-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB supports World Maritime Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporting World Maritime Day 2021 to help keep the world's seafarers safe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-supports-world-maritime-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-supports-world-maritime-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with infrastructure involving freight train 8796 at Rockhampton, Queensland, on 17 September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision between over-height rail freight and the Alexandra Bridge at Rockhampton, Queensland, on 17 September 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-infrastructure-involving-freight-train-8796-at-rockhampton-queensland-on-17-september-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-infrastructure-involving-freight-train-8796-at-rockhampton-queensland-on-17-september-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine regulations update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes bring ATSB marine regulations up to date]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/marine-regulations-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/marine-regulations-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPA reporting formalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[New transport safety reporting requirements reflect growing importance of remotely piloted aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-reporting-formalised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rpa-reporting-formalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopter winching incident involving Eurocopter AS365, VH-WPX, near Swanbourne, Western Australia, 29 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police air wing operator has taken a range of safety actions in response to a helicopter winch training incident where a crewman was dragged overboard and briefly pulled through the water, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-winching-incident-involving-eurocopter-as365-vh-wpx-near-swanbourne-western-australia-29-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-winching-incident-involving-eurocopter-as365-vh-wpx-near-swanbourne-western-australia-29-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winch training incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety action results from police helicopter winch training incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/winch-training-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/winch-training-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and collision with water involving Garlick Helicopters UH-1H, VH-ONZ Ben Boyd Reservoir, New South Wales, on 9 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pilot&rsquo;s difficulty experienced while escaping an aerial firebombing helicopter after it had impacted and sank in a reservoir following an engine failure highlights the potential value of emergency breathing systems, an ATSB investigation highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-water-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-onz-ben-boyd-reservoir-new-south-wales-on-9-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-water-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-onz-ben-boyd-reservoir-new-south-wales-on-9-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underwater helicopter egress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Underwater helicopter escape highlights importance of emergency breathing systems&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/underwater-helicopter-egress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/underwater-helicopter-egress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light engine collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long end leading operations an area of focus of investigation for fatal collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/light-engine-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/light-engine-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotor malfunction involving Eurocopter Deutschland BO105 CBS-5, registration VH-NVH, at Archerfield Aerodrome, QLD on 19 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[After take-off, the crew detected abnormal airframe vibration and returned the aircraft to Archerfield. The post-flight inspection revealed a crack in one of the main rotor blades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotor-malfunction-involving-eurocopter-deutschland-bo105-cbs-5-registration-vh-nvh-at-archerfield-aerodrome-qld-on-19-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotor-malfunction-involving-eurocopter-deutschland-bo105-cbs-5-registration-vh-nvh-at-archerfield-aerodrome-qld-on-19-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna A150M, VH-CYO 5 km west-south-west of Peachester, Queensland, on 23 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report from its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Cessna 150 light aircraft during aerobatic flight training near Peachester, South East Queensland, on 23 June 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-a150m-vh-cyo-5-km-west-south-west-of-peachester-queensland-on-23-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-a150m-vh-cyo-5-km-west-south-west-of-peachester-queensland-on-23-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cessna 150 Aerobat prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB preliminary report from on-going investigation into fatal accident involving a Cessna 150 light aircraft during aerobatic flight training released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-150-aerobat-prelim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-150-aerobat-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Fokker 100, VH-NHY, Newman Airport, Western Australia, on 9 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator and regulator guidance has been updated after a Fokker 100 airliner overran a wet runway at Newman Airport last year, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-fokker-100-vh-nhy-newman-airport-western-australia-on-9-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-fokker-100-vh-nhy-newman-airport-western-australia-on-9-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wet runway overrun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guidance updated after airliner overruns wet Newman runway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wet-runway-overrun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wet-runway-overrun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded power reduction involving Beechcraft King Air 200C, VH-VAH at Essendon Aerodrome, VIC on 19 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 50 ft on take-off, a partial power loss from the number one engine resulted in a momentary loss of directional control and a failure to achieve climb performance. The pilot restored climb power and continued the take-off. The pilot later reported the number one engine throttle friction was not set correctly. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-power-reduction-involving-beechcraft-king-air-200c-vh-vah-at-essendon-aerodrome-vic-on-19-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-power-reduction-involving-beechcraft-king-air-200c-vh-vah-at-essendon-aerodrome-vic-on-19-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity involving train 9261 Sellheim Station, Mount Isa Line, Queensland, on 28 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freight train driver erroneously determined their train to be clear of the track section to the rear when they supplied a release code to a network control officer, who then authorised a road-rail vehicle to enter that occupied block.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-train-9261-sellheim-station-mount-isa-line-queensland-on-28-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-train-9261-sellheim-station-mount-isa-line-queensland-on-28-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Descent below the lowest safe altitude involving Aero Commander 500-S, VH-LTP, near Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 12 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot was conducting a private flight from Port Lincoln to Adelaide under instrument flight rules. When the aircraft was about 20 km north of Adelaide Airport, air traffic control (ATC) cleared the pilot to commence the RNAV-Z Runway 23 approach. The aircraft was subsequently observed turning right away from the cleared route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/descent-below-the-lowest-safe-altitude-involving-aero-commander-500-s-vh-ltp-near-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-12-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/descent-below-the-lowest-safe-altitude-involving-aero-commander-500-s-vh-ltp-near-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-12-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erroneous determination by freight train&nbsp;driver that train was clear of the track section to the rear led to authorisation for a road-rail vehicle to enter that occupied block]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall from the pilot ladder on the bulk carrier Formosabulk Clement 5 NM east of Caloundra, QLD, 9 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bulk carrier was traveling from Mailiao, Taiwan to Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia and the crew had prepared for a crew change at the Port of Brisbane outer anchorage. At about 1838 the chief officer was the first to leave, and while disembarking via the combination pilot ladder, they were struck by the transfer launch in heavy swell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fall-from-the-pilot-ladder-on-the-bulk-carrier-formosabulk-clement-5-nm-east-of-caloundra-qld-9-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fall-from-the-pilot-ladder-on-the-bulk-carrier-formosabulk-clement-5-nm-east-of-caloundra-qld-9-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Acroduster II SA750, VH-YEL, near Bribie Island, Queensland, 18 August 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft, with the pilot as the sole occupant, departed Caboolture Airfield, Queensland, for a local flight over the Bribie Island area. At about 0906, the crew of a helicopter operating in the area on a training flight observed what appeared to be aircraft parts falling from the sky. They then observed the fuselage of an aircraft located in the mudflats near Long Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-acroduster-ii-sa750-vh-yel-near-bribie-island-queensland-18-august-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-acroduster-ii-sa750-vh-yel-near-bribie-island-queensland-18-august-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeking assistance: R22, R44, R66]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB seeks information from Robinson Helicopter owners and operators on ground handling incidents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/seeking-assistance-r22-r44-r66/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/seeking-assistance-r22-r44-r66/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and low speed rejected take off, involving Airbus A320-232, registered VH-VFF Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 23 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An engine power loss and rejected take-off incident involving an Airbus A320 at Brisbane Airport occurred after a screwdriver head was left inside the engine during maintenance, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-low-speed-rejected-take-off-involving-airbus-a320-232-registered-vh-vff-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-23-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-low-speed-rejected-take-off-involving-airbus-a320-232-registered-vh-vff-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-23-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tool control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screwdriver tip left in engine during maintenance results in blade failure on take-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tool-control/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tool-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week: Stand Back. Look Up. Stay Rail Safe.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week: Stand Back. Look Up. Stay Rail Safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-stand-back-look-up-stay-rail-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-stand-back-look-up-stay-rail-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week: Stand Back. Look Up. Stay Rail Safe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positions still available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Positions available on the next ATSB/RMIT Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/positions-still-available/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/positions-still-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB to further assess risk assessment of Brisbane level crossing collision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between passenger train and road vehicle, Wynnum West, Queensland on 26 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Risk assessment and assurance processes are among the areas of focus of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau&rsquo;s on-going investigation into a collision between a car and an express passenger train at a Brisbane level crossing earlier this year in which the car driver was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-wynnum-west-queensland-on-26-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-wynnum-west-queensland-on-26-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial pilot incapacitation involving Piper PA-28, VH-TBB, 19 km south-east of Moree, New South Wales, on 23 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is again urging operators and owners of piston-engine aircraft to use an active warning carbon monoxide detector, following the partial incapacitation of the pilot of a Piper PA-28 light aircraft near Moree last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-tbb-19-km-south-east-of-moree-new-south-wales-on-23-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-tbb-19-km-south-east-of-moree-new-south-wales-on-23-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operators and owners of piston-engine aircraft are again urged to use active warning CO detectors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-exposure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ATSB Chief Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB welcomes appointment of new Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-atsb-chief-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-atsb-chief-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RV-7A in-flight break-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the in-flight break-up of a Van's Aircraft RV-7A amateur-built aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rv-7a-in-flight-break-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rv-7a-in-flight-break-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avionics system event involving Fokker F100, VH-FNR, West Angelas Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 1 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unplanned activation of take-off/go-around mode during the landing of a Fokker F100 highlights that flight crews can be faced with non-normal situations that require good judgement and expertise to safely manage,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avionics-system-event-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-western-australia-on-1-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avionics-system-event-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-western-australia-on-1-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded TOGA mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unplanned activation of take-off/go-around mode during the landing of a Fokker F100.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-toga-mode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-toga-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation involving Boeing 737, VH-XMO, near Melbourne Airport, Victoria, on 6 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While passing 8,000 ft on descent, the crew received pressurisation system warnings and the cabin depressurised. The engineering inspection revealed an insulation blanket had detached and lodged in the aft outflow valve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-6-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-6-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable airspeed indication involving Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-OWI, on descent to Albany Airport, Western Australia on 22 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Differing airspeed indications on a PC-12 aircraft&rsquo;s two primary flight displays due to a blocked pitot tube underscores the complexity of managing spurious instrument readings, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owi-on-descent-to-albany-airport-western-australia-on-22-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owi-on-descent-to-albany-airport-western-australia-on-22-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airspeed miscompare indication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airspeed miscompare indication due to pitot tube blockage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-miscompare-indication/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airspeed-miscompare-indication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-gauge collision between freight train 3WB3 and passenger train C181, Loftus, New South Wales, on 21 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision of a passenger train with the open hatch of an adjacent locomotive emphasises the need for appropriate risk controls to prevent hatches from opening during service.concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision-between-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-new-south-wales-on-21-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision-between-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-new-south-wales-on-21-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between out of gauge freight train 3WB3 and passenger train C181, Loftus, New South Wales, on 21 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision of a passenger train with the open hatch of an adjacent locomotive emphasises the need for appropriate risk controls to prevent hatches from opening during service.concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-out-of-gauge-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-new-south-wales-on-21-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-out-of-gauge-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-new-south-wales-on-21-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of gauge collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unsecured locomotive hatch exceeded rolling stock outline prior to collision with train on adjacent track]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Bombardier DHC-8-400, registered VH-QOY, near Sydney, NSW, 12 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[After take-off, the flight crew did not retract the landing gear. This was not identified during the after take-off checks but discovered later during the climb. After confirming it was safe to do so, the flight crew retracted the landing gear and returned the aircraft to Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-400-registered-vh-qoy-near-sydney-nsw-12-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-400-registered-vh-qoy-near-sydney-nsw-12-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-flight preparation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thorough pre-flight preparation the best defence against flying into deteriorating weather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pre-flight-preparation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pre-flight-preparation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stick-shaker activation involving Saab 340B, VH-ZLJ, Perth Airport, Western Australia, 6 July 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On climb from Perth Airport, while the aircraft was passing 6,000 ft, an icing system caution light illuminated and the flight crew decided to return to Perth. During descent, there was a stick-shaker alert, but the aircraft landed safely with no damage and no injuries to anyone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stick-shaker-activation-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlj-perth-airport-western-australia-6-july-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stick-shaker-activation-involving-saab-340b-vh-zlj-perth-airport-western-australia-6-july-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain, Robinson R22, VH-KLY  75 km west-north-west Hay, New South Wales, on 26 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Robinson R22 helicopter which collided with terrain while mustering showed evidence of a wirestrike, the ATSB&rsquo;s preliminary report from its on-going investigation into the 26 May 2021 accident details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-robinson-r22-vh-kly-75-km-west-north-west-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mustering wirestrike accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases R22 wirestrike mustering accident investigation preliminary report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mustering-wirestrike-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mustering-wirestrike-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) 206, VH-AEE near Happy Valley, Fraser Island, Queensland on 29 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with water of a Cessna 206 near Fraser Island, Queensland highlights known issues with evacuating from the aircraft where extended flap obstructs the opening of its rear clamshell cargo doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-textron-aviation-inc-cessna-206-vh-aee-near-happy-valley-fraser-island-queensland-on-29-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-textron-aviation-inc-cessna-206-vh-aee-near-happy-valley-fraser-island-queensland-on-29-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cessna 206 emergency egress]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation highlights safety issues with emergency egress from the Cessna 206 with a cargo door]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-206-emergency-egress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:26:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-206-emergency-egress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed restriction not applied allowing passenger train ST24 to overspeed, Bomen, NSW, 29 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 29 June 2021, at Bomen, New South Wales, a speed restriction was not applied following welding repairs which allowed passenger train, ST24, to traverse a section of track at 115 km/h when a 40 km/h speed restriction should have been in place. There was no damage or injury as a result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/speed-restriction-not-applied-allowing-passenger-train-st24-to-overspeed-bomen-nsw-29-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/speed-restriction-not-applied-allowing-passenger-train-st24-to-overspeed-bomen-nsw-29-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear indication involving a Boeing 787, VH-ZNH, near Sydney Airport, NSW, 21 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During climb, the main landing gear did not retract and the crew received a gear disagree EICAS message. The crew returned the aircraft to Sydney for an uneventful landing. The engineering inspection revealed that a gear pin on the left and right main landing gear were not removed prior to the flight. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-indication-involving-a-boeing-787-vh-znh-near-sydney-airport-nsw-21-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-indication-involving-a-boeing-787-vh-znh-near-sydney-airport-nsw-21-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Door depressurisation involving Cessna 441 VH-LBY, near Broome, WA, 22 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into a depressurisation incident involving a Cessna 441 Conquest has resulted in a new ultrasonic bond inspection procedure for the aircraft&rsquo;s emergency exit door.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/door-depressurisation-involving-cessna-441-vh-lby-near-broome-wa-22-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/door-depressurisation-involving-cessna-441-vh-lby-near-broome-wa-22-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency exit door disbonding]]></title><description><![CDATA[New inspection procedures introduced for Cessna 441 emergency exit doors following depressurisation incident due to disbonding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/emergency-exit-door-disbonding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/emergency-exit-door-disbonding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Hood retires from ATSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB Commission acknowledges the retirement of Greg Hood as Chief Commissioner and CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/greg-hood-retires-from-atsb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/greg-hood-retires-from-atsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving Sling 2, VH-ZSD Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 23 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student pilot of a Sling 2 aircraft conducted a touch and go landing at Moorabbin Airport above a PA-28 aircraft that was lined up at the displaced threshold of the same runway incorrectly believed they had been provided a landing clearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-sling-2-vh-zsd-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-23-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-sling-2-vh-zsd-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-23-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagon underframe cracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fractured wagon highlights importance of proper management of ageing rolling stock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-underframe-cracking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-underframe-cracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna A150M, registered VH-CYO, near Cedarton, Queensland, on 23 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has commenced a transport safety investigation into the collision with terrain of a Cessna A150 Aerobat two-seat light aircraft near Cedarton, approximately 38 km south-west of Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, on 23 June 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-a150m-registered-vh-cyo-near-cedarton-queensland-on-23-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-a150m-registered-vh-cyo-near-cedarton-queensland-on-23-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Localiser track deviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Metro aircraft was not maintained within the required navigational tolerances while landing at Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/localiser-track-deviation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/localiser-track-deviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below the minimum safe altitude involving Fairchild SA227, VH-OZV 9 km east of Melbourne Airport, Victoria on 18 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 18 January 2021, at 2029 Eastern Daylight&#8209;saving Time, a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 aircraft, registered VH-OZV, departed Launceston Airport, Tasmania for a scheduled freight flight to Melbourne Airport, Victoria with one pilot on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-ozv-9-km-east-of-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-18-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-ozv-9-km-east-of-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-18-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation and incapacitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Boeing 737 freighter aircraft developed multiple technical issues that the flight crew could not resolve using the approved non-normal checklist procedures, resulting in the crew conducting an emergency descent and diversion during which they experienced separate incapacitation events, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-and-incapacitation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-and-incapacitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation and crew incapacitation Boeing 737-376SF, VH-XMO, 19 km north of Narrandera Airport, New South Wales, on 15 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Boeing 737 freighter aircraft developed multiple technical issues that the flight crew could not resolve using the approved non-normal checklist procedures, resulting in the crew conducting an emergency descent and diversion during which they experienced separate incapacitation events, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-and-crew-incapacitation-boeing-737-376sf-vh-xmo-19-km-north-of-narrandera-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-and-crew-incapacitation-boeing-737-376sf-vh-xmo-19-km-north-of-narrandera-airport-new-south-wales-on-15-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freighter depressurisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depressurisation and crew incapacitation highlights the hazards of system malfunctions that are not resolved by following checklist procedures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/freighter-depressurisation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/freighter-depressurisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Piper PA-32-300 aircraft, VH-CWK, near Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 22 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft which had been conducting circuit operations at Moorabbin Airport collided with terrain approximately 1 km north of the airport at Heatherton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-piper-pa-32-300-aircraft-vh-cwk-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-22-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-piper-pa-32-300-aircraft-vh-cwk-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-22-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visual flight after last light]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision with water of a Bell UH-1H helicopter near Anna Bay, NSW, resulting in the loss of all five people on board, highlights the significant risk of visual pilots attempting to fly in instrument conditions, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the 6 September 2019 accident notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visual-flight-after-last-light/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visual-flight-after-last-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with water involving Bell UH-1H, VH-UVC, 5 km south-west of Anna Bay, New South Wales, on 6 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision with water of a Bell UH-1H helicopter near Anna Bay, NSW, resulting in the loss of all five people on board, highlights the significant risk of visual pilots attempting to fly in instrument conditions, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the 6 September 2019 accident notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-water-involving-bell-uh-1h-vh-uvc-5-km-south-west-of-anna-bay-new-south-wales-on-6-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-water-involving-bell-uh-1h-vh-uvc-5-km-south-west-of-anna-bay-new-south-wales-on-6-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between a light engine and a coal train at Westwood, Queensland, on 18 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision between a light engine and a coal train at Westwood, Queensland, on 18 June 2021. At about 1126 Eastern Standard Time, the light engine struck the stationary coal train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-a-light-engine-and-a-coal-train-at-westwood-queensland-on-18-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-a-light-engine-and-a-coal-train-at-westwood-queensland-on-18-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking Breach near Crystal Brook, South Australia, on 10 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The protection officer obtained an authority to undertake ultrasonic testing between Crystal Brook and Coonamia.However, the road-rail vehicles on-tracked between Rocky Creek and Crystal Brook, about 3 km prior to where the Authority was to start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-breach-near-crystal-brook-south-australia-on-10-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-breach-near-crystal-brook-south-australia-on-10-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of aviation safety aspects of aerial firefighting in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is conducting a safety study into aerial firefighting in Australia. As part of the investigation, investigators will conduct a detailed review of recent occurrences to identify common characteristics and obtain aircraft activity data to evaluate the rate of occurrences over recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/review-of-aviation-safety-aspects-of-aerial-firefighting-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/review-of-aviation-safety-aspects-of-aerial-firefighting-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with water involving Eurocopter EC120B, VH-WII, Hardy Reef, Whitsundays, Queensland, on 21 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is reminding helicopter operators about the importance of considering skill consolidation processes when transitioning pilots to a new and technically different helicopter type, and to build safety margins into their operations to give pilots the best opportunity to succeed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-water-involving-eurocopter-ec120b-vh-wii-hardy-reef-whitsundays-queensland-on-21-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-water-involving-eurocopter-ec120b-vh-wii-hardy-reef-whitsundays-queensland-on-21-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving AgustaWestland AW139, VH-YXH and Piper PA-44-180, VH-HMQ near Mangalore Airport, Victoria on 6 June 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a separation issue involving two aircraft, a Moorabbin Aviation Services PA-44-180 and a Babcock Mission Critical Services AW139 above Mangalore Airport, Victoria on 6 June 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-agustawestland-aw139-vh-yxh-and-piper-pa-44-180-vh-hmq-near-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-6-june-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-agustawestland-aw139-vh-yxh-and-piper-pa-44-180-vh-hmq-near-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-6-june-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallan derailment interim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planned and proposed safety actions outlined in ATSB interim report from&nbsp;Wallan XPT derailment investigation&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wallan-derailment-interim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 02:54:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wallan-derailment-interim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HOB, near Clare, South Australia, on 22 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB's investigation into a loss of control and collision with terrain accident involving an R44 that was conducting aerial spraying operations near Clare, South Australia on 22 December 2020 is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hob-near-clare-south-australia-on-22-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hob-near-clare-south-australia-on-22-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R44 Safety Advisory Notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Advisory Notice for Robinson R44 operators and maintainers&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-safety-advisory-notice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-safety-advisory-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cessna R172K, registered VH DLA near Sutton, New South Wales on 13 April, 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released for its on-going investigation into a fatal accident involving a Cessna 172 light aircraft conducting power line survey work near Sutton, north of Canberra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-r172k-registered-vh-dla-near-sutton-new-south-wales-on-13-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-r172k-registered-vh-dla-near-sutton-new-south-wales-on-13-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power line survey prelim report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released for Cessna 172 accident during powerline survey&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/power-line-survey-prelim-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/power-line-survey-prelim-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail rotor blade strike involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-TJK, 19 km north east of Sydney Airport, New South Wales, 30 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting a single-pilot EMS flight, the aircraft was flown into a confined area and unimproved landing site with the aid of night vision googles. During the later stages of the approach, the aircraft drifted towards terrain. The crew aborted the approach and elected to conduct a precautionary out-landing about 1 km away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-tjk-19-km-north-east-of-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-30-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-tjk-19-km-north-east-of-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-30-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below the minimum safe altitude involving Beechcraft Baron 95-B55, VH-CBG, 5 km north of Parafield Airport, South Australia, on 13 May 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting a visual approach at night under the instrument flight rules to runway 21 Right at Parafield Airport, the aircraft was manoeuvred outside of the circling area while below the minimum safe altitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-beechcraft-baron-95-b55-vh-cbg-5-km-north-of-parafield-airport-south-australia-on-13-may-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-the-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-beechcraft-baron-95-b55-vh-cbg-5-km-north-of-parafield-airport-south-australia-on-13-may-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-KLY, 70 km WNW of Hay, New South Wales on 26 May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial agricultural operations, the helicopter collided with terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage and the pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-70-km-wnw-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kly-70-km-wnw-of-hay-new-south-wales-on-26-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel exhaustion and forced landing involving Cessna 441, VH-LBY, 39 km east of Broome Airport, Western Australia, on 2 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forced landing on a highway of a Cessna Conquest aircraft with a pilot and nine passengers on board due to fuel exhaustion highlights the importance of accurate fuel management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-exhaustion-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-441-vh-lby-39-km-east-of-broome-airport-western-australia-on-2-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-exhaustion-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-441-vh-lby-39-km-east-of-broome-airport-western-australia-on-2-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accurate fuel management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel exhaustion and highway forced landing highlights the importance of accurate fuel management]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accurate-fuel-management/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accurate-fuel-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue, mild hypoxia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot overflew destination and uncontactable for 40 minutes&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-mild-hypoxia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-mild-hypoxia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot incapacitation likely in Ulladulla fire fighting helicopter accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a fire-bombing helicopter likely suffered an incapacitating medical event while&nbsp;water bombing a fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-likely-in-ulladulla-fire-fighting-helicopter-accident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 03:35:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-likely-in-ulladulla-fire-fighting-helicopter-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving BK117 helicopter, VH-JWB, near Ulladulla, New South Wales, on 17 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a fire-bombing helicopter likely suffered an incapacitating medical event while repeatedly water bombing a fire near Ulladulla, New South Wales on the afternoon of 17 August 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bk117-helicopter-vh-jwb-near-ulladulla-new-south-wales-on-17-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bk117-helicopter-vh-jwb-near-ulladulla-new-south-wales-on-17-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near hit with rail worker by passenger train 283D Dora Creek, New South Wales on 9 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A track worker who heard the whistle of an approaching passenger train and had to remove themselves from the danger zone was placed at risk of being struck by the train due to an unapproved safeworking practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-hit-with-rail-worker-by-passenger-train-283d-dora-creek-new-south-wales-on-9-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-hit-with-rail-worker-by-passenger-train-283d-dora-creek-new-south-wales-on-9-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unapproved practice placed track worker at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track worker placed at risk of being struck by train due to unapproved safeworking practice.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unapproved-practice-placed-track-worker-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unapproved-practice-placed-track-worker-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine room fire on board MPV Everest, Southern Ocean, 5 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into a fire on board the MPV Everest multirole vessel while on charter to the Australian Antarctic Division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-room-fire-on-board-mpv-everest-southern-ocean-5-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-room-fire-on-board-mpv-everest-southern-ocean-5-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB releases MPV Everest fire investigation preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released into the&nbsp;fire on board MPV Everest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-mpv-everest-fire-investigation-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-mpv-everest-fire-investigation-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB hands over gavel to new chair of the International Transportation Safety Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB hands over ITSA gavel after unprecedented two-year term.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-hands-over-gavel-to-new-chair-of-the-international-transportation-safety-association/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-hands-over-gavel-to-new-chair-of-the-international-transportation-safety-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on board Iron Chieftain, Port Kembla, New South Wales on 18 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iron Chieftain fire highlights inadequate international fire safety standards and regulations for self-unloading bulk carriers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-iron-chieftain-port-kembla-new-south-wales-on-18-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-iron-chieftain-port-kembla-new-south-wales-on-18-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International fire standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire on board a bulk carrier that took five days to contain and extinguish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/international-fire-standards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/international-fire-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving BRM Aero Bristell S-LSA aircraft, VH-YVF Moorabbin Airport, Victoria on 12 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The student pilot of a Bristell aircraft that stalled and commenced a spin before colliding with the ground was not authorised to conduct the flight and did not have the necessary qualifications and skills to safely operate the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-brm-aero-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-12-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-brm-aero-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-12-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety critical procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solo training flight stall-spin accident highlights the potential consequences of deviating from safety-critical procedures and regulations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safety-critical-procedures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safety-critical-procedures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear failures involving a GA8 Airvan, VH-BFS, Fraser Island, Queensland, 24 August 2019 and 31 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation highlights that operators should consider additional inspections when operating aircraft in challenging conditions, in addition to ensuring they are conducting the required inspections in accordance with the manufacturer&rsquo;s maintenance schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-failures-involving-a-ga8-airvan-vh-bfs-fraser-island-queensland-24-august-2019-and-31-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-failures-involving-a-ga8-airvan-vh-bfs-fraser-island-queensland-24-august-2019-and-31-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach landing gear failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beach landing gear failures highlights importance of maintenance and inspection procedures&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/beach-landing-gear-failures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/beach-landing-gear-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Vans Aircraft RV-7A, registered VH-XWI, 90 km south of Charters Towers, QLD, 23 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating an in-flight break-up involving a Van&rsquo;s Aircraft RV-7A, VH-XWI, about 90 km south of Charters Towers, Queensland, on 23 April 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-vans-aircraft-rv-7a-registered-vh-xwi-90-km-south-of-charters-towers-qld-23-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-vans-aircraft-rv-7a-registered-vh-xwi-90-km-south-of-charters-towers-qld-23-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Vans Aircraft RV-7A, registered VH-XWI, 90 km south of Charters Towers, QLD, 23 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was conducting a private flight from Winton to Bowen, Queensland. During the cruise, the aircraft experienced an in-flight break-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-vans-aircraft-rv-7a-registered-vh-xwi-90-km-south-of-charters-towers-qld-23-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-vans-aircraft-rv-7a-registered-vh-xwi-90-km-south-of-charters-towers-qld-23-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel imbalance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of a Boeing 767 freighter did not consult the MEL and continued their departure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacific National grain train 5KC3 passing a series of signals passed at danger near Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, on 1 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has discontinued its investigation into Pacific National grain train 5KC3 passing a series of signals passed at danger near Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, on 1 March 2019. A statement setting out the reasons for the discontinuation is now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pacific-national-grain-train-5kc3-passing-a-series-of-signals-passed-at-danger-near-wagga-wagga-new-south-wales-on-1-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pacific-national-grain-train-5kc3-passing-a-series-of-signals-passed-at-danger-near-wagga-wagga-new-south-wales-on-1-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal ME45 passed at danger involving suburban passenger train TP43 and near collision with another suburban passenger train, Bowen Hills, Queensland, on 10 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emergency &lsquo;STOP&rsquo; command issued by a network control officer avoided the potential for collision between two Brisbane suburban passenger trains because of a signal passed at danger (SPAD) incident, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-me45-passed-at-danger-involving-suburban-passenger-train-tp43-and-near-collision-with-another-suburban-passenger-train-bowen-hills-queensland-on-10-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-me45-passed-at-danger-involving-suburban-passenger-train-tp43-and-near-collision-with-another-suburban-passenger-train-bowen-hills-queensland-on-10-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misperceived signal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency &lsquo;STOP&rsquo; command from network control officer avoided potential for collision between two Brisbane suburban passenger trains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/misperceived-signal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/misperceived-signal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving C172 VH-DLA, near Sutton, NSW, 13 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was conducting a powerline inspection when witnesses reported seeing the aircraft depart controlled flight before colliding with the ground. Both occupants were fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-c172-vh-dla-near-sutton-nsw-13-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-c172-vh-dla-near-sutton-nsw-13-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine room fire on board MPV Everest, 550 NM north-east of Mawson Station, Australian Antarctic Territory, 5 April 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1417 AEST, a fire was reported in the port engine room of MPV Everest while it was en route from Mawson Station in the Australian Antarctic Territory to Hobart, Tasmania with 109 crew and expedition staff on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-room-fire-on-board-mpv-everest-550-nm-north-east-of-mawson-station-australian-antarctic-territory-5-april-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-room-fire-on-board-mpv-everest-550-nm-north-east-of-mawson-station-australian-antarctic-territory-5-april-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misheard instruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilots of Airbus A380 misheard ATC instructions due to high workloads and turned left instead of right&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/misheard-instruction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:32:54 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/misheard-instruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum altitude involving Piper PA-31P-350 Mojave VH-XGW, near Bankstown Aerodrome, New South Wales, on 22 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the aircraft was conducting an instrument approach to Bankstown Aerodrome runway 11C, the aircraft was observed to be tracking south of and parallel to the published instrument approach. ATC notified the aircraft of the tracking error and issued a terrain alert with an instruction that the aircraft conduct the published missed approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-piper-pa-31p-350-mojave-vh-xgw-near-bankstown-aerodrome-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-altitude-involving-piper-pa-31p-350-mojave-vh-xgw-near-bankstown-aerodrome-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HNF, at Steam Plains, New South Wales, on 31 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has published its preliminary report into the wirestrike and collision with terrain of a Robinson R44 helicopter at Steam Plains, New South Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-at-steam-plains-new-south-wales-on-31-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-at-steam-plains-new-south-wales-on-31-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire on board 'BBC Rhonetal' while berthed in Port Hedland on 25 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 0330 WST, during cargo discharge operations from the &rsquo;tween deck of number 2 cargo hold, smoke was seen coming from the lower hold. Just prior to this, hot work had been undertaken to remove cargo securing points from around the cargo to be discharged. Efforts to extinguish the fire using ship's fire fighting resources laid out for the hot work were unsuccessful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-bbc-rhonetal-while-berthed-in-port-hedland-on-25-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fire-on-board-bbc-rhonetal-while-berthed-in-port-hedland-on-25-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial crew incapacitation involving Cessna 172, VH-YXZ 44 km south of Adelaide Airport, South Australia, 22 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew of a Cessna 172 conducting an aerial shark patrol experienced symptoms associated with carbon monoxide exposure, highlighting the dangers of this colourless and odourless gas found in piston-engine aircraft exhausts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-crew-incapacitation-involving-cessna-172-vh-yxz-44-km-south-of-adelaide-airport-south-australia-22-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-crew-incapacitation-involving-cessna-172-vh-yxz-44-km-south-of-adelaide-airport-south-australia-22-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevated CO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crew of a Cessna 172 conducting aerial shark patrol experienced symptoms associated with CO exposure.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/elevated-co/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/elevated-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial pilot incapacitation involving Piper PA-28, VH-PZG, near Bankstown, New South Wales, on 8 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft departed Bankstown for a dual training flight in the Bankstown training area. About half an hour into the flight the instructor started to feel lightheaded and less focused than normal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-pzg-near-bankstown-new-south-wales-on-8-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/partial-pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-pzg-near-bankstown-new-south-wales-on-8-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Dynaero MCR-01 VLA, VH-SIP, near Serpentine Airfield, Western Australia, on 28 December 20920]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB will continue its examination of recovered components and the analysis of downloaded recorded data as part of its on-going investigation into the fatal accident involving a Dynaero MCR-01 light aircraft near Serpentine Airfield, south of Perth, on 28 December 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-dynaero-mcr-01-vla-vh-sip-near-serpentine-airfield-western-australia-on-28-december-20920/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-dynaero-mcr-01-vla-vh-sip-near-serpentine-airfield-western-australia-on-28-december-20920/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serpentine preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Examination of recovered components and analysis of downloaded recorded data continues as of ATSB's Dynaero MCR-01 light aircraft investigation.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/serpentine-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/serpentine-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below lowest safe altitude involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-PVO, 44 km NNW of Latrobe Regional Airport, Victoria, on 4 March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the aircraft encountered instrument meteorological conditions while below the lowest safe altitude and the crew received a ground proximity warning system alert. The crew immediately conducted a climbing turn to avoid the terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-lowest-safe-altitude-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-pvo-44-km-nnw-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-4-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-lowest-safe-altitude-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-pvo-44-km-nnw-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-4-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure during take-off involving Bombardier Dash 8, VH-ZZE, at Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 11 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrosion pitting from prolonged low-altitude operations in a marine environment probably contributed to a Dash 8 surveillance aircraft&rsquo;s engine failure on take off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-during-take-off-involving-bombardier-dash-8-vh-zze-at-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-11-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-during-take-off-involving-bombardier-dash-8-vh-zze-at-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-11-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure on take-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prolonged low-altitude operations in a marine environment probably contributed to a Dash 8 surveillance aircraft&rsquo;s engine failure&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-on-take-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-on-take-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving AS350, VH-SZS, 60 km east of Woomera, South Australia, on 20 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation into an accident where a Squirrel helicopter struck a powerline pole identified the operator&rsquo;s procedures had no requirements to provide any post-training supervision for powerline operations, and that what supervision was provided was ineffective in identifying that the pilot was using a modified stringing method.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-as350-vh-szs-60-km-east-of-woomera-south-australia-on-20-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-as350-vh-szs-60-km-east-of-woomera-south-australia-on-20-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerline stringing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lack of supervision provided by a helicopter operator of its newly trained pilots following the collision with a powerline pole during stringing operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/powerline-stringing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/powerline-stringing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail rotor drive malfunction, Robinson R22, Geraldton Aerodrome, Western Australia, 20 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has commenced a transport safety investigation into the tail rotor malfunction of aRobinson R22 Beta, registration VH-HCX, near Geraldton in Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-drive-malfunction-robinson-r22-geraldton-aerodrome-western-australia-20-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-drive-malfunction-robinson-r22-geraldton-aerodrome-western-australia-20-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFR into IMC and loss of control involving Wittman Tailwind, VH-TWQ, Tooloom National Park, New South Wales, on 12 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a Wittman Tailwind light aircraft likely became spatially disorientated after encountering poor weather and impacted a ridgeline in the Tooloom National Park near the NSW-Queensland border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-loss-of-control-involving-wittman-tailwind-vh-twq-tooloom-national-park-new-south-wales-on-12-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-loss-of-control-involving-wittman-tailwind-vh-twq-tooloom-national-park-new-south-wales-on-12-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spatial disorientation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilot of Wittman Tailwind light aircraft likely became spatially disorientated after encountering poor weather and impacted terrain.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spatial-disorientation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spatial-disorientation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFR into IMC involving a Piper PA-28, VH-FPS, near Warrnambool, Victoria on 25 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the crew, operating under VFR, reported encountering unforecast weather and elected to return to Warrnambool. The instructor determined that conditions at the destination were unsuitable and assumed control, entering IMC on climb and requesting assistance from the controller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-involving-a-piper-pa-28-vh-fps-near-warrnambool-victoria-on-25-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-involving-a-piper-pa-28-vh-fps-near-warrnambool-victoria-on-25-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of Pacific National freight train 4BM4, near Nana Glen, New South Wales, on 25 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0145 on 25 February 2021, Pacific National freight train 4BM4 derailed near Nana Glen, NSW.There were three locomotives and 120 wagons in the consist of the 1458 m train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-pacific-national-freight-train-4bm4-near-nana-glen-new-south-wales-on-25-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-pacific-national-freight-train-4bm4-near-nana-glen-new-south-wales-on-25-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing accident between passenger train and road vehicle at Lindum, Queensland, on 26 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 1340 on 26 February 2021, a car travelling east along Lindum Road turned right onto the Kianawah Road level crossing in the suburb of Lindum, Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-accident-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-at-lindum-queensland-on-26-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-accident-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-at-lindum-queensland-on-26-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing accident between passenger train and road vehicle at Lindum QLD on 26 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 1340 on 26 February 2021, a car travelling east along Lindum Road turned right onto the Kianawah Road level crossing in the suburb of Lindum, Brisbane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-accident-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-at-lindum-qld-on-26-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-accident-between-passenger-train-and-road-vehicle-at-lindum-qld-on-26-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballina separation occurrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing investigation reveals recorded flight paths of Airbus A320 and private Jabiru two-seat recreational aircraft intersected with vertical separation of about 600 feet.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ballina-separation-occurrence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ballina-separation-occurrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and collision with terrain, Bell 206B3 helicopter, VH-FHW 107 km south-west of Jabiru, Northern Territory, on 21 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain of a Bell JetRanger helicopter during feral animal culling highlights the importance of independent inspections following maintenance and the effective management of risks for low-level aerial shooting operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-bell-206b3-helicopter-vh-fhw-107-km-south-west-of-jabiru-northern-territory-on-21-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-bell-206b3-helicopter-vh-fhw-107-km-south-west-of-jabiru-northern-territory-on-21-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and collision with terrain, Bell 206B3 helicopter, VH-FHW 107 km south of Jabiru, Northern Territory, on 21 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain of a Bell JetRanger helicopter during feral animal culling highlights the importance of independent inspections following maintenance and the effective management of risks for low-level aerial shooting operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-bell-206b3-helicopter-vh-fhw-107-km-south-of-jabiru-northern-territory-on-21-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-collision-with-terrain-bell-206b3-helicopter-vh-fhw-107-km-south-of-jabiru-northern-territory-on-21-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective management of risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain&nbsp; highlights the importance of effective management of risks&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/effective-management-of-risks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/effective-management-of-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HGU, 31 km east of Goulburn Airport, New South Wales, on 2 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is considering a number of factors that could have contributed to a Robinson R44&rsquo;s main rotor blade striking the helicopter&rsquo;s fuselage in flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-31-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-31-km-east-of-goulburn-airport-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between freight train 2C74 and road-train truck, Yarri Road, Parkeston, WA, on 22 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road-train truck had driven into the path of freight train 2C74, resulting in collision and derailment of the train&rsquo;s lead locomotive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-2c74-and-road-train-truck-yarri-road-parkeston-wa-on-22-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-2c74-and-road-train-truck-yarri-road-parkeston-wa-on-22-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivetrain belt failure and forced landing involving a Robinson R44 II, registered VH-SXC, about 6 NM west of Hamilton Island, QLD, 3 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the pilot detected fumes in the cockpit and noticed the clutch actuator light flicker, followed by an issue with the drivetrain belts and conducted a forced landing at a resort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/drivetrain-belt-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-a-robinson-r44-ii-registered-vh-sxc-about-6-nm-west-of-hamilton-island-qld-3-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/drivetrain-belt-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-a-robinson-r44-ii-registered-vh-sxc-about-6-nm-west-of-hamilton-island-qld-3-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is considering several factors that could have contributed to a R44&rsquo;s main rotor blade striking its fuselage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-HKC, 86 km N of Hughenden Aerodrome, Far North Queensland, on 11 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The R22 collided with terrain while conducting a positioning flight between two stations north of Hughenden Aerodrome in Far North Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-hkc-86-km-n-of-hughenden-aerodrome-far-north-queensland-on-11-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-hkc-86-km-n-of-hughenden-aerodrome-far-north-queensland-on-11-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear damage involving Airbus A320, VH-VFL near Sydney, New South Wales, on 5 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damage found to the nose landing gear light and left main landing gear of an Airbus A320 discovered by the flight crew after a flight from Sydney to Proserpine demonstrates the importance of visual inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-5-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-5-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visual inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damage to nose and left main landing gear demonstrates importance of visual inspections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visual-inspections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/visual-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopter operator addressing one problem inadvertently created another]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unfortunate outcome for an operator who, in addressing one problem, inadvertently created another.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-operator-addressing-one-problem-inadvertently-created-another/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-operator-addressing-one-problem-inadvertently-created-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressurisation event involving Airbus A330, VH-EBK, 235 NM (435 km) south-west of Adelaide, South Australia, on 5 February 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While en-route from Melbourne to Perth approximately 235 NM to the south-west of Adelaide, the flight crew conducted an emergency descent from 40,000 feet to 10,000 feet due to a depressurisation indication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pressurisation-event-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebk-235-nm-435-km-south-west-of-adelaide-south-australia-on-5-february-2021/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pressurisation-event-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebk-235-nm-435-km-south-west-of-adelaide-south-australia-on-5-february-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Fokker 100, VH-FWI, 41 km south-east of Geraldton Airport, Western Australia on 9 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fokker 100 airliner&rsquo;s engine flame-out during climb from Geraldton highlights the range of considerations for flight crews when managing power loss in complex aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-41-km-south-east-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-41-km-south-east-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Fokker 100, VH-FWI, 1 km south-east of Geraldton Airport, Western Australia on 9 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fokker 100 airliner&rsquo;s engine flame-out during climb from Geraldton highlights the range of considerations for flight crews when managing power loss in complex aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-1-km-south-east-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-1-km-south-east-of-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine flame-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine flame-out during climb highlights range of considerations for flight crews]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-flame-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-flame-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambiguous runway lighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambiguous temporary airport works lighting contribute to aircraft&rsquo;s tyre strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ambiguous-runway-lighting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ambiguous-runway-lighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking Irregularity, near Waterfall, NSW on 21 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unclear communication, confusion and misunderstanding of safeworking network rules resulted in a safeworking irregularity involving a freight train driver who unknowingly entered the track without protections in place near Waterfall, NSW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-near-waterfall-nsw-on-21-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-near-waterfall-nsw-on-21-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unclear communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unclear communication, confusion and misunderstanding of safeworking network rules resulted in a safeworking irregularity involving a freight train driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unclear-communications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unclear-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration for landing involving Boeing 737, VH-XMO, near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 27 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[On final approach to Sydney the aircraft crew received an Electronic Ground Proximity Warning System alert, because the aircraft landing gear had not been selected down. The flight crew conducted a go around and the aircraft subsequently landed without further incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-for-landing-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-27-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-for-landing-involving-boeing-737-vh-xmo-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-27-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, VHâ€‘NOO, at Jerusalem Bay, Hawkesbury River, NSW on 31 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide exposure likely significantly degraded the ability of the pilot of a Beaver floatplane to safely operate the aircraft before it collided with water in Jerusalem Bay on the Hawkesbury north of Sydney in December 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2-beaver-aircraft-vhnoo-at-jerusalem-bay-hawkesbury-river-nsw-on-31-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-a-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2-beaver-aircraft-vhnoo-at-jerusalem-bay-hawkesbury-river-nsw-on-31-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insidious danger of CO]]></title><description><![CDATA[CO exposure likely significantly degraded ability of Beaver floatplane pilot to safely operate aircraft&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/insidious-danger-of-co/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/insidious-danger-of-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking deviation during approach involving Fairchild SA227, VH-OZV, 9 km E of Melbourne Airport, Vic. on 18 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the pilot was conducting an instrument landing system approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions to runway 27 at Melbourne Airport, the aircraft deviated north of the approach track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tracking-deviation-during-approach-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-ozv-9-km-e-of-melbourne-airport-vic-on-18-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tracking-deviation-during-approach-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-ozv-9-km-e-of-melbourne-airport-vic-on-18-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation involving a Fokker 100, VH-NHC, 167 km SSE Geraldton Airport, Western Australia, on 10 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An insulation blanket likely not correctly installed during maintenance was partially ingested by an outflow valve in a Fokker 100 airliner&rsquo;s pressurisation system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-involving-a-fokker-100-vh-nhc-167-km-sse-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-10-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 01:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-involving-a-fokker-100-vh-nhc-167-km-sse-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-10-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unsecured insulation blanket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insulation blanket was ingested into an outflow valve,&nbsp;affecting aircraft pressurisation modulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unsecured-insulation-blanket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unsecured-insulation-blanket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel data event involving Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-TQE, at Tamworth Regional Airport, New South Wales, 15 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to departure, the flight crew operating a scheduled passenger service from Tamworth Regional Airport, NSW, to Sydney Airport, NSW, reportedly entered incorrect fuel data into the load sheet and the aircraft&rsquo;s flight management system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-event-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-tqe-at-tamworth-regional-airport-new-south-wales-15-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-data-event-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-tqe-at-tamworth-regional-airport-new-south-wales-15-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding of "Trinity Bay" on Harrington Shoal, 19 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light winds and calm seas, while transiting the Great Barrier Reef on a regular voyage from Thursday Island to Cairns, Trinity Bay grounded on Harrington Shoal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-trinity-bay-on-harrington-shoal-19-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-trinity-bay-on-harrington-shoal-19-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of operator control and collision with terrain, Inspire 2 (UAV), Darling Harbour NSW, on 15 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting aerial photography the RPA was flown to approximately 10 m above ground level when the pilot reportedly lost control of the aircraft. The RPA flew away laterally at high speed and subsequently collided with and broke the window of a building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-operator-control-and-collision-with-terrain-inspire-2-uav-darling-harbour-nsw-on-15-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-operator-control-and-collision-with-terrain-inspire-2-uav-darling-harbour-nsw-on-15-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail rotor strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overgrown helipad contributes to tail rotor strike and collision&nbsp;with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of gauge wagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[An out of gauge wagon on a freight train caused minor damage to five station platforms.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-wagon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-wagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagon out of gauge on freight train 2BW4, Main North rail line, New South Wales, on 16 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An out of gauge wagon on a freight train caused minor damage to five station platforms while travelling from Brisbane to Port Kembla, a recent ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-out-of-gauge-on-freight-train-2bw4-main-north-rail-line-new-south-wales-on-16-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-out-of-gauge-on-freight-train-2bw4-main-north-rail-line-new-south-wales-on-16-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled flight into terrain involving Mooney M20J, VH-DJU, 26 km west of Coffs Harbour Airport, New South Wales, on 20 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft did not arrive at Taree as expected so a search was initiated. The aircraft was found to have collided with terrain about 26 km west of Coffs Harbour Airport. The two persons on board were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Mooney M20J, VH-DJU, 26 km west of Coffs Harbour Airport, New South Wales, on 20 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft did not arrive at Taree as expected so a search was initiated. The aircraft was found to have collided with terrain about 26 km west of Coffs Harbour Airport. The two persons on board were fatally injured and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Importance of preparation]]></title><description><![CDATA[How pre-flight planning, proficiency checks, and air traffic control can influence a pilot's decision-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/importance-of-preparation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/importance-of-preparation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity and near miss with crew of train 5936 at Hawkesbury River, New South Wales on 8 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a safeworking irregularity and near miss with crew of train 5936 at Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, on 8 January 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-and-near-miss-with-crew-of-train-5936-at-hawkesbury-river-new-south-wales-on-8-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-and-near-miss-with-crew-of-train-5936-at-hawkesbury-river-new-south-wales-on-8-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carcoar investigation update]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on the investigation into the collision with terrain at Carcoar, NSW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carcoar-investigation-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carcoar-investigation-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling stock irregularity on train 3YN2 near Kiacatoo, New South Wales, on 6 January 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew identified that the wagon frame on the 32nd wagon (NDHX1436G) had failed and was resting on the rail. The wagon was loaded with two containers carrying lead (PB) at the time which remained secured to the wagon. There were no reported injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rolling-stock-irregularity-on-train-3yn2-near-kiacatoo-new-south-wales-on-6-january-2021/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rolling-stock-irregularity-on-train-3yn2-near-kiacatoo-new-south-wales-on-6-january-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Dynaero MCR-01 VLA, VH-SIP, near Serpentine Airfield, Western Australia, on 28 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[After hearing the engine &lsquo;labouring&rsquo;, witnesses saw the aircraft track towards the extended runway centreline for runway 23, and then observed the aircraft's left bank angle steepen before departing abruptly from controlled flight and descend vertically towards the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-dynaero-mcr-01-vla-vh-sip-near-serpentine-airfield-western-australia-on-28-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-dynaero-mcr-01-vla-vh-sip-near-serpentine-airfield-western-australia-on-28-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 9821 near Charters Towers, Queensland, 30 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fully loaded fertiliser train (9281) travelling between Phosphate Hill and Townsville derailed after encountering a 'washout' (a breach in a railway track caused by flooding) between Charters Towers and Sellheim on the Mount Isa rail system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-9821-near-charters-towers-queensland-30-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-9821-near-charters-towers-queensland-30-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rollingstock inspection improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train derailment leads to improvements in rollingstock inspection and maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rollingstock-inspection-improvements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:31:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rollingstock-inspection-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment involving loaded grain train 3966 near Dombarton, New South Wales, on 15 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 0454, the train crew reported they had lost brakes on the decent of the Moss Vale to Unanderra rail line and were gaining speed. The loaded grain train derailed near Dombarton, New South Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-loaded-grain-train-3966-near-dombarton-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-involving-loaded-grain-train-3966-near-dombarton-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected empty wagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected empty wagon leads to derailment and collision between coal trains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-empty-wagon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-empty-wagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment and collision between coal trains Ravenan (25km from Muswellbrook), New South Wales, on 26 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empty or light loaded wagons positioned between loaded wagons running on the rail network is a known risk that can have severe consequences. Coal loading terminals and rolling stock operators should review their processes to prevent this known risk from materialising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-and-collision-between-coal-trains-ravenan-25km-from-muswellbrook-new-south-wales-on-26-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-and-collision-between-coal-trains-ravenan-25km-from-muswellbrook-new-south-wales-on-26-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and forced landing involving Cessna 208B, VH-LNH, 8 km north-west of Solomon Airport, Western Australia, on 16 November 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB welcomes US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) consideration of the adoption of an Airworthiness Directive that seeks to address the likelihood of compressor turbine blade failures in certain variants of the PT6A turbine engine fitted with repaired compressor turbine vane rings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-208b-vh-lnh-8-km-north-west-of-solomon-airport-western-australia-on-16-november-2016/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-208b-vh-lnh-8-km-north-west-of-solomon-airport-western-australia-on-16-november-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repaired engine component]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repaired engine component contributes to engine failure and forced landing incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/repaired-engine-component/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/repaired-engine-component/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 6BM9 at Creighton, Victoria on 21 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freight train wagon&rsquo;s lead bogie derailed when passing over track that buckled and deformed under the train likely due to a loss of supporting ballast due to a mud hole and compressive forces within the rails due to hot weather, a new transport safety investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6bm9-at-creighton-victoria-on-21-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6bm9-at-creighton-victoria-on-21-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mud hole derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mud hole, hot weather contribute to freight train wagon derailment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mud-hole-derailment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mud-hole-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion and take-off commenced on incorrect runway involving GIE Avions de Transport RĂ©gional ATR72, VH-VPJ, Canberra Airport, ACT, on 25 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Virgin Australia ATR72 inadvertently lined-up on the wrong runway at Canberra Airport for a night time departure, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-and-take-off-commenced-on-incorrect-runway-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-atr72-vh-vpj-canberra-airport-act-on-25-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:57:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-and-take-off-commenced-on-incorrect-runway-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-atr72-vh-vpj-canberra-airport-act-on-25-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect runway]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATR flight crew inadvertently lines up and commences take-off roll on incorrect runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-runway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-runway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track obstruction due to loss of freight involving train 6WM2 and subsequent impact of passenger train 8615 with track obstruction, near Winton, Victoria, on 30 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger train had begun making an emergency braking application when it struck the tail of a steel &lsquo;jumbo&rsquo; coil which was obstructing rail track in both directions on the Sydney-Melbourne main line near Winton, Victoria on 30 March 2018, after the coil had dislodged from a freight train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-due-to-loss-of-freight-involving-train-6wm2-and-subsequent-impact-of-passenger-train-8615-with-track-obstruction-near-winton-victoria-on-30-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-due-to-loss-of-freight-involving-train-6wm2-and-subsequent-impact-of-passenger-train-8615-with-track-obstruction-near-winton-victoria-on-30-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumbo coil track obstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train&rsquo;s dislodged steel jumbo&nbsp;coil highlights the risks of track obstructions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jumbo-coil-track-obstruction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jumbo-coil-track-obstruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing irregularity involving freight train 3PM7 at Cherry Street, Werribee, Victoria on 4 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pacific National freight train 3PM7 was approaching the Cherry Street level crossing when the train crew noticed that the level crossing protection had not operated. The train was travelling at approximately 40 km/h and emergency braking was applied, bringing the 1400m long train to a stop across the level crossing. A number of cars were observed passing through the crossing just prior to the train's arrival at the crossing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-freight-train-3pm7-at-cherry-street-werribee-victoria-on-4-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-freight-train-3pm7-at-cherry-street-werribee-victoria-on-4-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing irregularity involving freight train 1MP9 at Torrens Road, Ovingham, South Australia, on 7 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1157 (CDT), the Torrens Road level crossing active warning equipment did not operate for the approach of SCT freight train 1MP9. The driver of train 1MP9 braked and sounded a warning but the train traversed the level crossing while the flashing lights and boom barriers were inoperative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-freight-train-1mp9-at-torrens-road-ovingham-south-australia-on-7-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-freight-train-1mp9-at-torrens-road-ovingham-south-australia-on-7-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation occurrence involving Airbus A320, VH-VGP, and Jabiru J230-D, 24-7456, near Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, New South Wales, on 28 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the A320 was approaching runway 06 to land at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, the J230-D was tracking south toward Evans Head Airport, NSW. About 22 km south-west of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, the two aircraft's flight paths intersected, resulting in the reported generation of a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) traffic advisory indication to the Jetstar crew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vgp-and-jabiru-j230-d-24-7456-near-ballina-byron-gateway-airport-new-south-wales-on-28-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 01:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-occurrence-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vgp-and-jabiru-j230-d-24-7456-near-ballina-byron-gateway-airport-new-south-wales-on-28-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontained battery failure involving Sydney Light Rail Vehicle 053, Randwick LRV Depot, New South Wales, on 3 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A light rail vehicle&rsquo;s roof-top mounted battery system ruptured and ejected the enclosure cover off the vehicle&rsquo;s roof when excessive hydrogen generated from battery overcharging ignited, a new ATSB report says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontained-battery-failure-involving-sydney-light-rail-vehicle-053-randwick-lrv-depot-new-south-wales-on-3-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontained-battery-failure-involving-sydney-light-rail-vehicle-053-randwick-lrv-depot-new-south-wales-on-3-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LRV battery overcharged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overcharged light right vehicle battery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lrv-battery-overcharged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lrv-battery-overcharged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HGU, near Tallong, New South Wales, on 2 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot and instructor on board were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed by fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-near-tallong-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-near-tallong-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HGU, near Marulan South, New South Wales, on 2 December 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot and instructor on board were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed by fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-near-marulan-south-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgu-near-marulan-south-new-south-wales-on-2-december-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Liberty Aerospace XL-2, VH-XLK, 9 km north-east of Braidwood, New South Wales, on 6 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Liberty XL-2 two-seat light aircraft likely stalled at low speed and at a height that limited an effective recovery before it collided with the ground at a rural property near Braidwood, NSW on 4 August 2019, fatally injuring the pilot, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-liberty-aerospace-xl-2-vh-xlk-9-km-north-east-of-braidwood-new-south-wales-on-6-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-liberty-aerospace-xl-2-vh-xlk-9-km-north-east-of-braidwood-new-south-wales-on-6-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stall/spin accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain accident highlights the risk of stalling at an insufficient altitude to effect a recovery from a spin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stallspin-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stallspin-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal passed at danger (SPAD) by passenger train TD8239, Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, on 23 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 1634, the locomotive-hauled passenger train TD8239, travelling from Southern Cross to Wendouree (Ballarat), passed a signal that was at Stop. At the same time a VLocity train set was travelling towards Southern Cross Station and was approaching a possible conflict point with the outbound passenger train. Both trains were brought to a stop and there was no collision or injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-passed-at-danger-spad-by-passenger-train-td8239-docklands-melbourne-victoria-on-23-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-passed-at-danger-spad-by-passenger-train-td8239-docklands-melbourne-victoria-on-23-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety Advisory Notice warns of cracking in Yak-52 aluminium elevator bellcranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a Safety Advisory Notice to Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft owners and maintainers highlighting the potential for fatigue cracking in Yak-52 aluminium alloy elevator bellcranks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safety-advisory-notice-warns-of-cracking-in-yak-52-aluminium-elevator-bellcranks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safety-advisory-notice-warns-of-cracking-in-yak-52-aluminium-elevator-bellcranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss involving Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-36, VH-TVU, near Latrobe Valley Airport, Victoria, on 12 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Piper PA-36 aerial application aircraft forced landed in a paddock shortly after take-off after experiencing an engine power loss that was probably the result of water-contaminated fuel, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-involving-piper-aircraft-inc-pa-36-vh-tvu-near-latrobe-valley-airport-victoria-on-12-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-involving-piper-aircraft-inc-pa-36-vh-tvu-near-latrobe-valley-airport-victoria-on-12-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yak-52 elevator bellcrank SAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Advisory Notice warns of cracking in Yak-52 aluminium elevator bellcranks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/yak-52-elevator-bellcrank-san/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/yak-52-elevator-bellcrank-san/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water-contaminated fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forced landing after power loss highlights dangers of water-contaminated fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/water-contaminated-fuel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/water-contaminated-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of loaded Pacific National coal service TM94, near Moss Vale, New South Wales, on 28 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolling stock operators and maintainers should ensure that axle maintenance and inspection procedures include non-destructive testing of known defect areas as part of the regular maintenance program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-loaded-pacific-national-coal-service-tm94-near-moss-vale-new-south-wales-on-28-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-loaded-pacific-national-coal-service-tm94-near-moss-vale-new-south-wales-on-28-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coal train wagon derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Axle failure leads to coal train wagon derailment near Moss Vale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/coal-train-wagon-derailment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/coal-train-wagon-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near miss with maintenance worker on Skitube Alpine Railway, Bullocks Flat, New South Wales, on 3 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A maintenance electrician was inadvertently briefly beneath a moving train wagon during a shunting operation at the Skitube Alpine Railway&rsquo;s Bollocks Flat Terminal, a new ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-maintenance-worker-on-skitube-alpine-railway-bullocks-flat-new-south-wales-on-3-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-maintenance-worker-on-skitube-alpine-railway-bullocks-flat-new-south-wales-on-3-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track worker near miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maintenance worker near miss on Skitube Alpine Railway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-near-miss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-near-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near collision between Piper PA-28, VH-XDI and ATR72, VH-FVR, Albury Airport, New South Wales, on 19 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A near collision where a Piper PA-28 training aircraft turned in front of an ATR72 regional airliner, reducing separation between the two aircraft to about 110 metres horizontally and 75 feet vertically, illustrates the dangers of making assumptions and having incomplete situational awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-between-piper-pa-28-vh-xdi-and-atr72-vh-fvr-albury-airport-new-south-wales-on-19-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-between-piper-pa-28-vh-xdi-and-atr72-vh-fvr-albury-airport-new-south-wales-on-19-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assumptions, incomplete situational awareness contribute to Albury near collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-CBB, 31 km west of Mittagong, New South Wales, on 22 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turbulence during a shallower than intended landing approach resulted in the pilot of a Cessna 172 aircraft electing to reduce power and land in a tree canopy about 50 metres short of the runway threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-new-south-wales-on-22-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shallow approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turbulence during shallow approach results in collision with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/shallow-approach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/shallow-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Morane-Saulnier, MS-893A, VH-UQI, 24 km south-east Amberley, Queensland, on 6 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a flight from Gunnedah, New South Wales, to Archerfield Airport, Queensland, the pilot broadcast a MAYDAY call, and had to make a forced landing in a paddock on a property at Lyons. Witnesses reported seeing smoke trailing behind the aircraft, and hearing the engine &lsquo;coughing&rsquo; before the sound ceased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-morane-saulnier-ms-893a-vh-uqi-24-km-south-east-amberley-queensland-on-6-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-morane-saulnier-ms-893a-vh-uqi-24-km-south-east-amberley-queensland-on-6-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of SCT Logistics freight train 2PM9 between Lake Julia and Koolyanobbing, Western Australia, on 27 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train 2PM9 was travelling between Perth and Melbourne when it experienced a slow speed derailment. The rearmost 13 wagons derailed when a wheel disintegrated in the Lake Julia to Koolyanobbing section in Western Austraila.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-sct-logistics-freight-train-2pm9-between-lake-julia-and-koolyanobbing-western-australia-on-27-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-sct-logistics-freight-train-2pm9-between-lake-julia-and-koolyanobbing-western-australia-on-27-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Aquila AT01, VH-OIS, 27 km south of Orange, New South Wales, on 4 November 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a collision with terrain involving an Aquila AT01, VH-OIS, 27 km south of Orange, New South Wales, on 4 November 2020. The pilot and instructor were fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-aquila-at01-vh-ois-27-km-south-of-orange-new-south-wales-on-4-november-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-aquila-at01-vh-ois-27-km-south-of-orange-new-south-wales-on-4-november-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Occurrence statistics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aviation Occurrence Statistics report update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/occurrence-statistics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 01:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/occurrence-statistics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation Occurrence Statistics (rates update) 2010 to 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[This statistical report shows aviation occurrence and activity data over the 10-year period from 2010&ndash;2019 to provide an insight into current and possible future trends in aviation safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aviation-occurrence-statistics-rates-update-2010-to-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aviation-occurrence-statistics-rates-update-2010-to-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard involving APL England, 46 NM south-east of Sydney, New South Wales, on 24 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ATSB preliminary investigation report details that a container ship was rolling and pitching heavily in rough seas and high winds when it lost 50 containers overboard about 46 nautical miles south-east of Sydney on 24 May 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-apl-england-46-nm-south-east-of-sydney-new-south-wales-on-24-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-apl-england-46-nm-south-east-of-sydney-new-south-wales-on-24-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine power loss and low-speed rejected take-off involving Airbus A320-232, VH-VFF, Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 23 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the take-off, at about 40 kt, the crew received a right engine &lsquo;stall&rsquo; warning, and experienced a yaw to the right. The crew rejected the take-off, and the aircraft was stopped on the runway. Air traffic control recalled seeing a flash from the right engine and another aircraft advised VH-VFF that they had observed flames coming from the right engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-low-speed-rejected-take-off-involving-airbus-a320-232-vh-vff-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-23-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-power-loss-and-low-speed-rejected-take-off-involving-airbus-a320-232-vh-vff-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-23-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APL England prelim report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases APL England loss of containers investigation preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/apl-england-prelim-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/apl-england-prelim-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Angel Aircraft Corporation 44, VH-IAZ, near Mareeba Airport, Queensland, on 14 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A twin piston-engined Angel 44 utility aircraft was conducting a simulated engine failure, when, about 20 seconds after take-off from Mareeba Airport in far north Queensland, it rolled rapidly to the right and impacted the ground, fatalling injuring the pilot and instructor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corporation-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-on-14-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corporation-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-on-14-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop bars in use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t cross it, stop it.&nbsp;Stop bars are now in use at five capital city airports around Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stop-bars-in-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stop-bars-in-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't cross it, stop it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop bars are now in use at five capital city airports around Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dont-cross-it-stop-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dont-cross-it-stop-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport Safety Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government agencies jointly support Airport Safety Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airport-safety-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airport-safety-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defective bearing on passenger train SN68, at Yerrinbool, New South Wales, on 13 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver on SN68 advised a fire had occurred on the trailing bogie of locomotive TE2811 at Yerrinbool platform on the Up Main. A wheel bearing assembly on bogie NJA31 had failed. The fire brigade attended and the fire was extinguished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defective-bearing-on-passenger-train-sn68-at-yerrinbool-new-south-wales-on-13-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/defective-bearing-on-passenger-train-sn68-at-yerrinbool-new-south-wales-on-13-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control involving Cessna 152, VH-JIW, 34 km east-south-east of Archerfield Airport, Queensland, on 28 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cessna 152 abruptly pitched down and entered a steep dive when a student pilot released the aircraft&rsquo;s control wheel during a demonstration of the effects of control and the use of trim, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-involving-cessna-152-vh-jiw-34-km-east-south-east-of-archerfield-airport-queensland-on-28-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-involving-cessna-152-vh-jiw-34-km-east-south-east-of-archerfield-airport-queensland-on-28-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight control confusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training aircraft enters steep dive during pitch trim demonstration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-control-confusion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-control-confusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train parting and subsequent loss of wagons involving freight train 3PG1, about 90 km west of Ivanhoe, NSW, on 2 October 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 1230, freight train 3PG1 lost brake pipe air and stopped at about 904 track km, 90 km west of Ivanhoe. The crew repaired an air leak and the train continued its journey to Ivanhoe where it was discovered that four wagons were missing from the train. The wagons were subsequently found at 906.5 track km.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-parting-and-subsequent-loss-of-wagons-involving-freight-train-3pg1-about-90-km-west-of-ivanhoe-nsw-on-2-october-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-parting-and-subsequent-loss-of-wagons-involving-freight-train-3pg1-about-90-km-west-of-ivanhoe-nsw-on-2-october-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-off from a closed runway involving Fairchild Industries SA226, VH-LDQ, at Gunnedah Airport, New South Wales, on 20 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the aircraft accelerated, it became apparent that there were two holes excavated from the runway pavement. The pilot attempted to avoid the holes but was unable to clear them with the left main undercarriage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/take-off-from-a-closed-runway-involving-fairchild-industries-sa226-vh-ldq-at-gunnedah-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/take-off-from-a-closed-runway-involving-fairchild-industries-sa226-vh-ldq-at-gunnedah-airport-new-south-wales-on-20-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot incapacitation during flight, Piper PA-28, VH-TBB, near Moree, New South Wales, on 23 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after take-off, the pilot started to experience dizziness, breathlessness and a warm feeling in the chest. The pilot conducted a visual scan and observed a discolouration on the carbon monoxide (CO) card detector that was gradually getting darker. The pilot opened all fresh air vents and the storm window and returned the aircraft to Moree. A medical examination conducted after the flight determined the pilot had slightly elevated levels of CO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-during-flight-piper-pa-28-vh-tbb-near-moree-new-south-wales-on-23-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-during-flight-piper-pa-28-vh-tbb-near-moree-new-south-wales-on-23-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotor RPM decay and hard landing involving Robinson R44, VH-HGX, 5 km south of Ayers Rock Airport, Northern Territory, on 17 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB reminds all helicopter pilots to be prepared and respond immediately to low rotor RPM warnings, following the investigation into the collision with terrain of a Robinson R44 helicopter south of Ayers Rock Airport, Northern Territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotor-rpm-decay-and-hard-landing-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgx-5-km-south-of-ayers-rock-airport-northern-territory-on-17-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rotor-rpm-decay-and-hard-landing-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hgx-5-km-south-of-ayers-rock-airport-northern-territory-on-17-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low rotor RPM at low height]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low rotor RPM at low height likely to result in an accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-rotor-rpm-at-low-height/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-rotor-rpm-at-low-height/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with level crossing gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report details on-going investigation into a passenger train&rsquo;s collision with level crossing gates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-level-crossing-gates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-level-crossing-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopter winching incident involving Eurocopter AS365, VH-WPX, near Perth, Western Australia, on 30 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rescue crewman was lowered onto the deck of a vessle as part of winch training exercise, off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. During the exercise, the rescue crewman was pulled overboard from the vessle, into and through the water. The rescue crewman was not injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-winching-incident-involving-eurocopter-as365-vh-wpx-near-perth-western-australia-on-30-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/helicopter-winching-incident-involving-eurocopter-as365-vh-wpx-near-perth-western-australia-on-30-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving Boeing 737, VH-XZM, resulting in a rejected take-off involving Boeing 737, VH-VZL, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 28 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew of a Boeing 737 had to reject their take-off roll when a second 737 did not stop at a holding point and passed through an illuminated stop bar after landing at Perth Airport, an ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-boeing-737-vh-xzm-resulting-in-a-rejected-take-off-involving-boeing-737-vh-vzl-perth-airport-western-australia-on-28-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-boeing-737-vh-xzm-resulting-in-a-rejected-take-off-involving-boeing-737-vh-vzl-perth-airport-western-australia-on-28-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxiway design, flight crew distraction and incorrect mental model, lead to Perth Airport runway incursion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudden control input]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudden control input to prevent overspeed results in injuries to cabin crew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sudden-control-input/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:39:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sudden-control-input/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overspeed and pitch up resulting in cabin crew injury involving Boeing 737, VH-VUE, 42 NM ESE Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 13 September 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actions of the captain of a Boeing 737 in response to a sudden speed increase during a high speed descent resulted in sudden pitch changes and injuries to two cabin crew members, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/overspeed-and-pitch-up-resulting-in-cabin-crew-injury-involving-boeing-737-vh-vue-42-nm-ese-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-13-september-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/overspeed-and-pitch-up-resulting-in-cabin-crew-injury-involving-boeing-737-vh-vue-42-nm-ese-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-13-september-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pseudo-sat in-flight break-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-flight break-up of high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pseudo-sat-in-flight-break-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:38:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pseudo-sat-in-flight-break-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Airbus Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicle, near Wyndham Airport, Western Australia, on 28 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airbus Zephyr high-altitude UAV broke up in-flight after encountering unstable atmospheric conditions which resulted in a series of uncommanded rolls and an uncontrolled spiral descent over remote northern Western Australia, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-airbus-zephyr-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-near-wyndham-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-airbus-zephyr-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-near-wyndham-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB welcomes appointment of new Commissioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air tanker accident update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather, aircraft performance and operating procedures among areas of focus for on-going C-130 large air tanker accident investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-tanker-accident-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:45:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-tanker-accident-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Lockheed EC130Q, N134CG, 50 km north-east of Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport (near Peak View), New South Wales, on 23 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB has released an interim report from its on-going investigation into large air tanker accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-ec130q-n134cg-50-km-north-east-of-cooma-snowy-mountains-airport-near-peak-view-new-south-wales-on-23-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-ec130q-n134cg-50-km-north-east-of-cooma-snowy-mountains-airport-near-peak-view-new-south-wales-on-23-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway of freight train wagons Bordertown, South Australia, on 23 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty freight train wagons rolled away unattended for 1,425 metres from a crossing loop before slowing and coming to a stop just before the end of a siding, road and level crossing at Bordertown, South Australia on 23 November 2019, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-of-freight-train-wagons-bordertown-south-australia-on-23-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-of-freight-train-wagons-bordertown-south-australia-on-23-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway collision involving an Extra EA 300 aircraft, VH-EXR and a Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter, VH-LTO, at Caloundra Airport, Queensland, on 18 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a touch-and-go landing, the Extra EA 300 collided with the Guimbal Cabri G2 on the runway. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-collision-involving-an-extra-ea-300-aircraft-vh-exr-and-a-guimbal-cabri-g2-helicopter-vh-lto-at-caloundra-airport-queensland-on-18-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-collision-involving-an-extra-ea-300-aircraft-vh-exr-and-a-guimbal-cabri-g2-helicopter-vh-lto-at-caloundra-airport-queensland-on-18-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freight wagons runaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train wagons runaway at Bordertown siding and crossing loop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/freight-wagons-runaway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/freight-wagons-runaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing irregularity involving passenger train 3MA8, North Geelong, Victoria, on 8 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flashing lights and boom gates were not activated at a North Geelong level crossing when an Overland passenger train passed through as protections had been inadvertently removed for planned track work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-passenger-train-3ma8-north-geelong-victoria-on-8-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-irregularity-involving-passenger-train-3ma8-north-geelong-victoria-on-8-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger train enters level crossing without protections activated during signalling upgrade works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-protections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications now open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications now open&nbsp;for the November intake of the Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/applications-now-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:06:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/applications-now-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade disbonding involving Robinson R44 Raven I, VH-RJN, 37 km south of Mareeba Aerodrome, Queensland, on 3 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is planning to examine the damaged blade at its technical facilities in Canberra. If any emerging safety issues are identified, the ATSB will provide immediate advice to the relevant parties responsible for the continuing airworthiness and overall safety of the type-design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-disbonding-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-rjn-37-km-south-of-mareeba-aerodrome-queensland-on-3-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-disbonding-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-rjn-37-km-south-of-mareeba-aerodrome-queensland-on-3-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled flight into terrain involving Cessna 182, VH-DJN, 14 km south-south-west of Atherton Airport, Queensland, on 8 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low cloud and reduced visibility almost certainly resulted in the pilot of a Cessna 182 losing visual reference with the ground before the aircraft collided with rising terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-cessna-182-vh-djn-14-km-south-south-west-of-atherton-airport-queensland-on-8-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-cessna-182-vh-djn-14-km-south-south-west-of-atherton-airport-queensland-on-8-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of visual reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of visual reference and controlled flight into terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-visual-reference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-visual-reference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommanded engine shutdown highlights the importance of clear and unambiguous procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded engine shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommanded engine shutdown highlights the importance of clear and unambiguous procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-engine-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-engine-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommanded engine shutdown involving De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8, VH-LQD, 77 km north-north-west of Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 26 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[When performing safety&#8209;critical tasks like aircraft maintenance, it is very important that procedures are clear and unambiguous in order to avoid misinterpretation and error such as those that occurred in this incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-engine-shutdown-involving-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-dhc-8-vh-lqd-77-km-north-north-west-of-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-26-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncommanded-engine-shutdown-involving-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-dhc-8-vh-lqd-77-km-north-north-west-of-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-26-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm-related turbulence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avoidance the primary protection against thunderstorm-related turbulence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/thunderstorm-related-turbulence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:35:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/thunderstorm-related-turbulence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe turbulence and loss of control involving a Cessna 210M, VH-SJW, 30 km south of Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 25 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite attempting to avoid a thunderstorm while flying in the Top End during the build-up, the pilot of a single-engine Cessna encountered sudden and sustained severe turbulence, resulting in a loss of control for an extended period and minor injuries to passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/severe-turbulence-and-loss-of-control-involving-a-cessna-210m-vh-sjw-30-km-south-of-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-25-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/severe-turbulence-and-loss-of-control-involving-a-cessna-210m-vh-sjw-30-km-south-of-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-25-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Fokker F100, VH-FNR, West Angelas Aerodrome, Western Australia, on 1 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the crew determined the aircraft autothrottle was in the incorrect mode and were unable to select reverse thrust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-western-australia-on-1-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-western-australia-on-1-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avionics system event involving Fokker F100, VH-FNR, West Angelas Aerodrome, WA, on 1 September 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the TO/GA (Take-Off / Go-Around) autothrottle mode activated and reverse thrust was unable to be selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avionics-system-event-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-wa-on-1-september-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/avionics-system-event-involving-fokker-f100-vh-fnr-west-angelas-aerodrome-wa-on-1-september-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding of Bulk India,Â Dampier, Western Australia on 11 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bulk carrier ran aground in a channel during its departure from Dampier, Western Australia when it lost steering and propulsion due to a total electrical blackout from a failed generator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-bulk-indiadampier-western-australia-on-11-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-bulk-indiadampier-western-australia-on-11-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected fatigue failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 helicopter tail rotor pedal cracks, jams due to undetected fatigue failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-fatigue-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:51:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-fatigue-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tail rotor pedal failure and collision with terrain involving Robinson R22 helicopter, VH-HHQ, near Kutchera Station, Queensland, on 22 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Robinson R22 helicopter&rsquo;s right tail rotor pedal failed due to fatigue cracking during mustering operations, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-pedal-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-helicopter-vh-hhq-near-kutchera-station-queensland-on-22-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tail-rotor-pedal-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-helicopter-vh-hhq-near-kutchera-station-queensland-on-22-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB farewells Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB farewells longest-serving Commissioner, Carolyn Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-farewells-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-farewells-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 1221, near Lake Bathurst, New South Wales, on 24 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wheel bearing assembly of the trailing axle of the lead bogie of wagon RQEY1962D failed. This caused the trailing wheel/axle of the lead bogie to derail for a distance of approximately 2,500 m. There were no reported injuries to staff or members of the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-1221-near-lake-bathurst-new-south-wales-on-24-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-1221-near-lake-bathurst-new-south-wales-on-24-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prop blade collar failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prop blade collar failure highlights importance of following maintenance manuals during field repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/prop-blade-collar-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:37:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/prop-blade-collar-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propeller blade collar failure involving de Havilland DHC-8, VH-ZZA, near Darwin, Northern Territory, on 3 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fuselage of a Dash 8 turboprop aircraft was penetrated in two places when a propeller blade collar separated shortly after take-off from Darwin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/propeller-blade-collar-failure-involving-de-havilland-dhc-8-vh-zza-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-3-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/propeller-blade-collar-failure-involving-de-havilland-dhc-8-vh-zza-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-3-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving a Piper PA-31, VH-ITF, and a SAAB 340B, VH-ZRH, at Carnarvon Airport, Western Australia, on 31 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SAAB 340B entered the active runway after the Piper PA-31 had commenced its take-off roll. The PA-31 rejected the take-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-a-piper-pa-31-vh-itf-and-a-saab-340b-vh-zrh-at-carnarvon-airport-western-australia-on-31-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-a-piper-pa-31-vh-itf-and-a-saab-340b-vh-zrh-at-carnarvon-airport-western-australia-on-31-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight breakup involving Robinson R44 Raven I, VH-NBY, 3 km north of Broome Airport, Western Australia, on 4 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau&rsquo;s investigation into the in-flight breakup of a Robinson R44 helicopter at Broome, Western Australia on 4 July 2020 is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-nby-3-km-north-of-broome-airport-western-australia-on-4-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-robinson-r44-raven-i-vh-nby-3-km-north-of-broome-airport-western-australia-on-4-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R44 helicopter in-flight breakup]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter in-flight breakup accident preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-helicopter-in-flight-breakup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-helicopter-in-flight-breakup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R44 helicopter in-flight break]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter in-flight break-up accident preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-helicopter-in-flight-break/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-helicopter-in-flight-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overhead powerlines dewirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a kilometre of high voltage overheard powerlines were pulled down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/overhead-powerlines-dewirement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:55:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/overhead-powerlines-dewirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dewirement involving freight train YC77, Cooroy, Queensland, on 18 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a kilometre of overheard powerlines were pulled down when the collapsible end wall of a flat rack container being transported on a freight train extended in transit, contacting an overpass and pulling down the high voltage lines, a new ATSB report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dewirement-involving-freight-train-yc77-cooroy-queensland-on-18-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dewirement-involving-freight-train-yc77-cooroy-queensland-on-18-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine vibrations and in-flight shutdown involving Airbus A330, VH-QPI, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 1 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of an Airbus A330 shut down one of the aircraft&rsquo;s two General Electric CF6 engines and turned back to their departure airport after the engine experienced a nozzle guide vane aerofoil failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-vibrations-and-in-flight-shutdown-involving-airbus-a330-vh-qpi-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-1-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-vibrations-and-in-flight-shutdown-involving-airbus-a330-vh-qpi-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-1-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A330 in-flight shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protective coating deterioration leads to A330 airliner&rsquo;s in-flight shutdown and turnback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-in-flight-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-in-flight-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheel rim fracture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected fatigue cracking results in wheel rim fracture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheel-rim-fracture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheel-rim-fracture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheel rim facture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected fatigue cracking results in wheel rim facture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheel-rim-facture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheel-rim-facture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear wheel failure involving Saab 340, VH-ZLX, Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 20 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[When situations or issues arise that do not fit into standard operating procedures, maintenance personnel should always be prepared to consult or request further guidance. This guidance can come from internal support materials, such as procedures, or external materials such as maintenance manuals or the manufacturer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure-involving-saab-340-vh-zlx-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-20-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure-involving-saab-340-vh-zlx-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-20-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weâ€™re hiring: Digital Content Creator to help influence transport safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're hiring a Digital Content Creator to focus on managing the production of animated content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/were-hiring-digital-content-creator-to-help-influence-transport-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/were-hiring-digital-content-creator-to-help-influence-transport-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22 Beta, 44 km south of McArthur River Mine Aerodrome, Northern Territory, on 16 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Robinson R22 helicopter was being utilised for cattle mustering operations in remote country, from the Rocky Point Yards, Northern Territory, south of the McArthur River Mine. The helicopter landed heavily, resulting in substantial damage to the machine and serious injuries to the pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-beta-44-km-south-of-mcarthur-river-mine-aerodrome-northern-territory-on-16-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-beta-44-km-south-of-mcarthur-river-mine-aerodrome-northern-territory-on-16-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unforecast weather involving Boeing 737-838, VH-VYZ, Adelaide Airport, South Australia, on 16 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While enroute, the forecast weather at the destination airport deteriorated. On arrival to the airport, the crew conducted a missed approach due to reduced visibility and commenced holding. The crew then conducted an auto-land after a period of holding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unforecast-weather-involving-boeing-737-838-vh-vyz-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-16-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unforecast-weather-involving-boeing-737-838-vh-vyz-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-16-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine surge and vibrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine surge and vibrations occurrence highlights potential for unintended consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-surge-and-vibrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:35:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-surge-and-vibrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine surge and high vibration involving Airbus A330, VH-EBR, 44 km north east of Gold Coast Airport, Queensland, on 15 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[An operator&rsquo;s proactive replacement of worn bushings components on an Airbus A330 inadvertently contributed to the engine experiencing excessive vibration, an ATSB investigation found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-surge-and-high-vibration-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebr-44-km-north-east-of-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-15-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-surge-and-high-vibration-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebr-44-km-north-east-of-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-15-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation event involving a Fokker 100, VH-NHC, 167 km SSE Geraldton Airport, Western Australia, on 10 August 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[crew observed a reduction of cabin pressure. The crew and passengers donned oxygen masks and the crew conducted a descent to 10,000 ft. The engineering inspection revealed an insulation blanket had become lodged in the pressurisation outflow valve, which prevented the aircraft from pressurising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-event-involving-a-fokker-100-vh-nhc-167-km-sse-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-10-august-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-event-involving-a-fokker-100-vh-nhc-167-km-sse-geraldton-airport-western-australia-on-10-august-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil sump coking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil sump coking leads to Saab 340 engine failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/oil-sump-coking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:57:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/oil-sump-coking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Saab 340B, VH-RXX, near Merimbula, NSW, on 29 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coking in an oil sump led to a Saab 340 regional airliner&rsquo;s right engine failing, a new ATSB investigation has established.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-saab-340b-vh-rxx-near-merimbula-nsw-on-29-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-saab-340b-vh-rxx-near-merimbula-nsw-on-29-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade strike involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-EGK, 21 km west-southwest of Caboolture Airport, Queensland on 20 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ATSB investigation into an accident where the main rotor blades of an AW139 emergency services helicopter struck trees while winching a rescue crew officer during a medical retrieval task on 20 June 2020 is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-egk-21-km-west-southwest-of-caboolture-airport-queensland-on-20-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-vh-egk-21-km-west-southwest-of-caboolture-airport-queensland-on-20-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report into AW139 helicopter main rotor blade strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ATSB investigation into an accident where the main rotor blades of an AW139 emergency services helicopter struck trees while winching a rescue crew officer during a medical retrieval task on 20 June 2020 is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-preliminary-report-into-aw139-helicopter-main-rotor-blade-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-preliminary-report-into-aw139-helicopter-main-rotor-blade-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMS helicopter rotor strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases preliminary report into AW139 helicopter main rotor blade strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ems-helicopter-rotor-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ems-helicopter-rotor-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlled flight into terrain involving Kavanagh Balloons G-525, VH-HVW, Pokolbin, NSW, on 30 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen passengers sustained injuries, three of them serious, when their hot air balloon collided with trees and landed heavily after their pilot aborted the flight due to fog and poor visibility, an ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-kavanagh-balloons-g-525-vh-hvw-pokolbin-nsw-on-30-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/controlled-flight-into-terrain-involving-kavanagh-balloons-g-525-vh-hvw-pokolbin-nsw-on-30-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balloon hard landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard landing through fog highlights the importance of ensuring weather conditions are appropriate for balloon manoeuvrability limitations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/balloon-hard-landing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/balloon-hard-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB supports Rail Safety Week 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 01:19:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-HNF, at Steam Plains, NSW on 31 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During agricultural spraying operations, the helicopter struck powerlines and collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-at-steam-plains-nsw-on-31-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-hnf-at-steam-plains-nsw-on-31-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-gauge collision between freight train 3WB3 and passenger train C181, Loftus, NSW, on 21 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the out-of-gauge collision between Pacific National freight train 3WB3 and NSW Trains passenger service C181 at Loftus, NSW, on 21 July 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision-between-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-nsw-on-21-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/out-of-gauge-collision-between-freight-train-3wb3-and-passenger-train-c181-loftus-nsw-on-21-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Boeing 777, N2333U and ATR 72, VH-FVQ, near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 22 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Likely flight crew confusion with Sydney-centric departure procedures contributed to a Boeing 777 turning right instead of left on departure from Sydney Airport, resulting in a loss of separation with an ATR72 which had taken off from the parallel runway, an ATSB investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-777-n2333u-and-atr-72-vh-fvq-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-22-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-777-n2333u-and-atr-72-vh-fvq-near-sydney-airport-new-south-wales-on-22-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FMC programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departure procedures misunderstanding contributes to loss of separation incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fmc-programming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fmc-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving Piper PA-28, VH-TAX and The Airplane Factory Sling 2, VH-ZSD, Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 23 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Sling 2 was on the base leg of an approach to runway 17 left for a touch-and-go, the Piper was instructed to line up on the runway. As the Piper was in the lined up position, the Sling 2 overflew the Piper and landed on the runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-tax-and-the-airplane-factory-sling-2-vh-zsd-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-23-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-piper-pa-28-vh-tax-and-the-airplane-factory-sling-2-vh-zsd-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-23-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Depressurisation event involving a Cessna 441, VH-LBY, near Broome, Western Australia, on 22 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the crew heard a loud noise and the cabin depressurised. The crew and passengers donned oxygen masks and an emergency descent to 10,000 ft was conducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-event-involving-a-cessna-441-vh-lby-near-broome-western-australia-on-22-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/depressurisation-event-involving-a-cessna-441-vh-lby-near-broome-western-australia-on-22-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine malfunction and return involving Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-XKJ, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 23 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of a Dash 8 turboprop airliner elected to return to Perth Airport soon after take-off after detecting a popping or banging sound from the vicinity of the left engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-malfunction-and-return-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-xkj-perth-airport-western-australia-on-23-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-malfunction-and-return-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-xkj-perth-airport-western-australia-on-23-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abnormal engine operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abnormal engine operation can be an indication of a developing fault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/abnormal-engine-operation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/abnormal-engine-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Eurocopter AS350BA helicopter VH-BAA, Hobart Airport, Tasmania, on 7 November 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hovering the AS350 Squirrel helicopter with hydraulics assistance disabled can lead to a rapid loss of control with catastrophic consequences even for highly experienced pilots, an ATSB investigation highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-eurocopter-as350ba-helicopter-vh-baa-hobart-airport-tasmania-on-7-november-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-eurocopter-as350ba-helicopter-vh-baa-hobart-airport-tasmania-on-7-november-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hovering without hydraulics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hovering the AS350 without hydraulics can lead to a rapid loss of control, investigation reinforces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hovering-without-hydraulics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hovering-without-hydraulics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of cyclic control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missing self-locking nut leads to loss of cyclic control and in-flight break-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-cyclic-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-cyclic-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity at Robinson Road level crossing, Midland, Western Australia, on 14 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rail grinder entered into the Robinson Road level crossing activation zone and activated the level crossing. The rail grinder team were to spend some time working within this zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-at-robinson-road-level-crossing-midland-western-australia-on-14-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-at-robinson-road-level-crossing-midland-western-australia-on-14-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway undershoot involving Beechcraft B200, VH-FDO, at Cairns Airport, Queensland, on 9 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to runway works at Cairns Airport, the runway end and threshold positions were displaced. During landing, the aircraft touched down before the displaced runway end and one of the aircraft&rsquo;s wheels struck a portable runway end marker light. There were no injuries to the two flight crewmembers and no reported damage to the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-undershoot-involving-beechcraft-b200-vh-fdo-at-cairns-airport-queensland-on-9-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-undershoot-involving-beechcraft-b200-vh-fdo-at-cairns-airport-queensland-on-9-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driveshaft failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driveshaft failure leads to a hard landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/driveshaft-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:12:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/driveshaft-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driveshaft failure and hard landing involving Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H helicopter, VH-OXI, near Crawford River, NSW, on 7 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UH-1H &lsquo;Huey&rsquo; helicopter was substantially damaged during a hard landing while conducting fire control operations in December 2019 following a driveshaft failure caused by a fatigue crack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/driveshaft-failure-and-hard-landing-involving-overseas-aircraft-support-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-nsw-on-7-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/driveshaft-failure-and-hard-landing-involving-overseas-aircraft-support-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-nsw-on-7-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R44 accident update]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Broome R44 helicopter accident update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-accident-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/r44-accident-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-miss with two trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail safety worker&rsquo;s near-miss with two trains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-two-trains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-two-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan blade failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine fan blade failure leads to enhanced inspection processes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fan-blade-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fan-blade-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-NBY, near Broome Airport, Western Australia, on 4 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The helicopter was departing from Bilingurr, about 2 km north of Broome Airport, with the pilot and three passengers on board. Soon after lifting off, the helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the other two passengers were seriously injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-nby-near-broome-airport-western-australia-on-4-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-nby-near-broome-airport-western-australia-on-4-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perceived partial power loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain followed perceived partial power loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/perceived-partial-power-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/perceived-partial-power-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot incapacitation involving Cessna 208B, VH-DQP, near Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 2 July 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cessna 208B was on its flight planned track from Cairns to Redcliffe, Queensland at flight level 110, when the pilot first contacted Brisbane air traffic control. The controller lost contact with the pilot 10 minutes later and the aircraft overflew its planned destination. The controller suspected the pilot had become incapacitated and another aircraft followed the 208B in an attempt to gain contact with the pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-involving-cessna-208b-vh-dqp-near-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-2-july-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-involving-cessna-208b-vh-dqp-near-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-2-july-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide in aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prevent and detect carbon monoxide in aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-in-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carbon-monoxide-in-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerobatic flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accidents highlights the risks of aerobatic flight in a non-aerobatic aircraft and without adequate training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerobatic-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerobatic-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade strike involving Leonardo s.p.a helicopters AW139, VH-EGK, near Caboolture, Queensland, on 20 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During winching operations, the helicopter's main rotor blades struck a tree. The crew returned to Archerfield, after which inspection revealed substantial damage to all main rotor blades, which were replaced by engineers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-spa-helicopters-aw139-vh-egk-near-caboolture-queensland-on-20-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-strike-involving-leonardo-spa-helicopters-aw139-vh-egk-near-caboolture-queensland-on-20-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with floodwater involving freight train 6792, Little Banyan Creek, Queensland, on 7 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freight train unexpectedly encountered and entered floodwaters across a rail bridge near Tully, Queensland, highlighting the importance of weather monitoring stations at known flood locations being serviceable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-floodwater-involving-freight-train-6792-little-banyan-creek-queensland-on-7-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-floodwater-involving-freight-train-6792-little-banyan-creek-queensland-on-7-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serviceable weather stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freight train crew unaware of flooded rail bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/serviceable-weather-stations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/serviceable-weather-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable Airspeed Indication involving Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-OWI, near Albany, Western Australia, on 22 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During descent, the pilot detected an airspeed mismatch between the pilot and co-pilot primary flight displays (PFD) and elected to return the aircraft to Jandakot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owi-near-albany-western-australia-on-22-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owi-near-albany-western-australia-on-22-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving BRM Aero S.R.O Bristell LSA aircraft, VH-YVX, at Stawell, Victoria, on 5 October 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aerobatic flight should not be undertaken by pilots who have not been adequately trained, as it requires specialist techniques and methods to maintain control of the aircraft during significant manoeuvring. Further, aircraft manufacturers that prohibit aerobatics in certain aircraft types do so because the aircraft has not been designed and/or tested to ensure these manoeuvres can be conducted safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-brm-aero-sro-bristell-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvx-at-stawell-victoria-on-5-october-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-brm-aero-sro-bristell-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvx-at-stawell-victoria-on-5-october-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle-assisted deflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB highlights potential injury risk from vehicle-assisted balloon deflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vehicle-assisted-deflation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vehicle-assisted-deflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of SCT Logistics freight train 6MP9, near Cook, South Australia, on 6 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thermal damage to the wheel resulted in the initiation of a fatigue crack in the flange which propagated into the plate. Cracking then continued propagating around the plate, branching out to the rim, resulting in the wheel failure and ultimate derailment of the wagon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-sct-logistics-freight-train-6mp9-near-cook-south-australia-on-6-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-sct-logistics-freight-train-6mp9-near-cook-south-australia-on-6-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelset field inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wagon derailment highlights potential limitations of wheelset field inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheelset-field-inspections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheelset-field-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with a tree involving the airboat Gale Force, Sweets Lagoon, Northern Territory, on 22 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[An incident where a tourism operator&rsquo;s airboat struck a tree during a &lsquo;hot lap&rsquo; as part of a wetlands tour, resulting in minor injuries to passengers and the driver, emphasises the importance of risk assessments and safety management systems, a new ATSB reports says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-a-tree-involving-the-airboat-gale-force-sweets-lagoon-northern-territory-on-22-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-a-tree-involving-the-airboat-gale-force-sweets-lagoon-northern-territory-on-22-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving an Osprey 2 amphibian aircraft, VH-WID, near Maitland Airport, NSW on 17 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released the preliminary report from its ongoing investigation involving an amateur-built Osprey 2 amphibious light aircraft near Maitland Airport on 17 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-an-osprey-2-amphibian-aircraft-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-nsw-on-17-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-an-osprey-2-amphibian-aircraft-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-nsw-on-17-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maitland light aircraft accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maitland light aircraft accident preliminary report released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/maitland-light-aircraft-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/maitland-light-aircraft-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Importance of risk assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airboat incident highlights the importance of risk assessment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/importance-of-risk-assessment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/importance-of-risk-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operational event involving Boeing 787, registered 9V-OJC, near Perth Airport, Western Australia on 4 December 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[High workload likely delayed a Boeing 787 flight crew&rsquo;s response to an abnormally high rate of descent while conducting an instrument landing system (ILS) approach to land at Perth Airport, prompting a &lsquo;glideslope&rsquo; alert from the aircraft&rsquo;s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-event-involving-boeing-787-registered-9v-ojc-near-perth-airport-western-australia-on-4-december-2015/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-event-involving-boeing-787-registered-9v-ojc-near-perth-airport-western-australia-on-4-december-2015/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight crew workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight crew workload contributes to delayed response to high rate of descent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-crew-workload/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-crew-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 208 Seaplane, VH-WTY, 11 km NE of Hamilton Island Airport, Queensland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cessna Caravan floatplane operating a scenic charter flight over the Great Barrier Reef clipped trees and impacted dense scrubland while attempting to go-around after an aborted water landing, a new ATSB investigation report details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-208-seaplane-vh-wty-11-km-ne-of-hamilton-island-airport-queensland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-208-seaplane-vh-wty-11-km-ne-of-hamilton-island-airport-queensland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aborted water landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floatplane accident highlights go-around considerations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aborted-water-landing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aborted-water-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected engine room fire and passenger evacuation involving domestic commercial vessel Fitzroy Flyer, 13km ENE of Cairns, Queensland on 29 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A catamaran ferry crew&rsquo;s response to a suspected engine room fire reinforces the importance of vessel operators having robust procedures and training, a new ATSB investigation has stressed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/suspected-engine-room-fire-and-passenger-evacuation-involving-domestic-commercial-vessel-fitzroy-flyer-13km-ene-of-cairns-queensland-on-29-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/suspected-engine-room-fire-and-passenger-evacuation-involving-domestic-commercial-vessel-fitzroy-flyer-13km-ene-of-cairns-queensland-on-29-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robust emergency procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Island ferry&rsquo;s suspected engine room fire highlights the importance of robust emergency procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/robust-emergency-procedures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/robust-emergency-procedures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft preparation occurrence involving BAe 146 300, VH-NJZ, Sydney Airport, NSW, on 22 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Checklists are essential for overcoming memory limitations and ensuring actions items are completed, an ATSB investigation into an incident where a tail strut was not detached from a BAe 146 freighter aircraft prior to take-off highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-occurrence-involving-bae-146-300-vh-njz-sydney-airport-nsw-on-22-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-occurrence-involving-bae-146-300-vh-njz-sydney-airport-nsw-on-22-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagon out of gauge on freight train 2BW4, Main North rail line, NSW, on 16 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspection of the train detected the platform on the 35th wagon was detached and resting on the bogie bolster. Train 2BW4 consisted of three locomotives and a rake of 53 wagons with 24 empty wagons in front of wagon RKOX4055Y and nine empty wagons behind in the consist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-out-of-gauge-on-freight-train-2bw4-main-north-rail-line-nsw-on-16-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-out-of-gauge-on-freight-train-2bw4-main-north-rail-line-nsw-on-16-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incomplete checklist execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freighter aircraft departs with tail strut attached due to incomplete checklist execution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incomplete-checklist-execution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incomplete-checklist-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA8, VH-BNX, Cornwellâ€™s ALA, Fraser Island, Queensland, on 2 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A GA8 Airvan&rsquo;s nosewheel collapsed when the aircraft struck a washout after it overran a beach runway. The accident occurred after the pilot elected not to conduct a go-around despite several cues to do so, an ATSB investigation found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga8-vh-bnx-cornwells-ala-fraser-island-queensland-on-2-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga8-vh-bnx-cornwells-ala-fraser-island-queensland-on-2-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach runway overrun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beach runway overrun highlights need for pilots to be prepared to go around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/beach-runway-overrun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/beach-runway-overrun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cargo loading irregularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maximum take-off weight exceeded following cargo loading irregularity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cargo-loading-irregularity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:46:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cargo-loading-irregularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft loading-related occurrence involving Airbus A330-303, VH-QPD, Sydney Airport, NSW, on 17 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airbus A330 departed Sydney with the aircraft&rsquo;s maximum take-off weight exceeded by 494 kg following a loading irregularity, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-loading-related-occurrence-involving-airbus-a330-303-vh-qpd-sydney-airport-nsw-on-17-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-loading-related-occurrence-involving-airbus-a330-303-vh-qpd-sydney-airport-nsw-on-17-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-level aerobatics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warbird accident highlights the inherent risks of low-level aerobatics in high-performance aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-aerobatics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:36:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-aerobatics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving YAK-9UM, VH-YIX,  19 km west-north-west of Latrobe Regional Airport, Victoria, on 7 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a Yakovlev YAK 9 warbird which entered a low altitude spin before impacting the ground had not previously conducted aerobatics in the aircraft and so was unlikely to be aware of its unique handling characteristics, an ATSB investigation into the accident has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-yak-9um-vh-yix-19-km-west-north-west-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-7-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-yak-9um-vh-yix-19-km-west-north-west-of-latrobe-regional-airport-victoria-on-7-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected rail defect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected rail defect derails freight wagons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-rail-defect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 02:31:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-rail-defect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 6CM3, Junee, New South Wales, on 7 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of two freight wagons and the subsequent disruption to freight and passenger services has highlighted the importance of inspection techniques that effectively monitor and report on asset condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6cm3-junee-new-south-wales-on-7-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-6cm3-junee-new-south-wales-on-7-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Manning reappointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has welcomed the reappointment of Mr Chris Manning to the ATSB Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/chris-manning-reappointed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/chris-manning-reappointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockhart River preliminary report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Lockhart River Cessna collision with terrain preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lockhart-river-preliminary-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lockhart-river-preliminary-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of train 7MP7 at Coonana, Western Australia on 19 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of a freight train near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia highlights the need for train crews to consistently apply procedures to reduce train speed in anticipation of a stop indication at train order locations, a new ATSB reports says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-train-7mp7-at-coonana-western-australia-on-19-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-train-7mp7-at-coonana-western-australia-on-19-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train approach speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derailment investigation highlights the importance of the consistent application of procedures to control train speed when approaching train order locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-approach-speed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-approach-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving Airbus A320, VH-VQG, and Aero Commander 500, VH-UJS, near Sunshine Coast Airport, on 4 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A separation incident occurred when an Airbus A320 airliner and an Aero Commander 500 piston twin light aircraft were on converging flight paths when operating to and from reciprocal runways at Sunshine Coast Airport, an ATSB investigation details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqg-and-aero-commander-500-vh-ujs-near-sunshine-coast-airport-on-4-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqg-and-aero-commander-500-vh-ujs-near-sunshine-coast-airport-on-4-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTAF separation incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Separation incident highlights importance of understanding traffic positions and intentions in CTAF operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ctaf-separation-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ctaf-separation-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signalling irregularity involving train DP41, Eagle Junction, Queensland, on 23 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly-replaced points machine at Brisbane&rsquo;s Eagle Junction station resulted in a signal displaying an incorrect authority to proceed to a suburban passenger train as it had been pre-wired in accordance with an outdated master circuit diagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signalling-irregularity-involving-train-dp41-eagle-junction-queensland-on-23-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signalling-irregularity-involving-train-dp41-eagle-junction-queensland-on-23-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signalling irregularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdated circuit wiring diagram leads to signalling irregularity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signalling-irregularity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signalling-irregularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and derailment of banking locomotives 5031 and 5034, near Kankool, NSW, on 3 June 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two Aurizon locomotives had finished banking a train up a hill and were on the return journey back to Chilcotts Creek. At 1948, the train driver advised the network controller that they had lost brakes. Following this, the locomotives started accelerating down the hill. As they negotiated a series of curves, both locomotives derailed onto the Down side of the single bi-directional track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-derailment-of-banking-locomotives-5031-and-5034-near-kankool-nsw-on-3-june-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-derailment-of-banking-locomotives-5031-and-5034-near-kankool-nsw-on-3-june-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision of passenger train with level crossing gates at Ballarat, Victoria, on 30 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late in the evening on the 30 May 2020, a VLocity passenger train travelling from Southern Cross Station to Wendourie Station failed to stop at the platform at Ballarat Station and collided with the level crossing gates which were closed against rail traffic. The train ran through the gates, destroying them and damaging the lead car of the train. The train driver, conductor and a passenger sustained minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-with-level-crossing-gates-at-ballarat-victoria-on-30-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-with-level-crossing-gates-at-ballarat-victoria-on-30-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ship elevator accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatal ship elevator accident highlights the importance of applying safety management procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ship-elevator-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 02:23:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ship-elevator-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatality in the elevator trunk on board OOCL Kuala Lumpur, 8.5 nautical miles south-east of Port Botany on 3 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fatal injuries sustained by a container ship crew member who became trapped between an elevator cage and a bulkhead highlights the importance of applying existing safety management procedures, an ATSB investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-in-the-elevator-trunk-on-board-oocl-kuala-lumpur-85-nautical-miles-south-east-of-port-botany-on-3-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatality-in-the-elevator-trunk-on-board-oocl-kuala-lumpur-85-nautical-miles-south-east-of-port-botany-on-3-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data entry error and operational non-compliance involving Airbus A320, PK-AZE, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 24 November 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A data input error contributed to the flight crew of an Airbus A320 turning left shortly after take-off contrary to the cleared standard instrument departure, and at a height of about 223 feet above the ground, below the minimum height for turns specified by the operator, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/data-entry-error-and-operational-non-compliance-involving-airbus-a320-pk-aze-perth-airport-western-australia-on-24-november-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/data-entry-error-and-operational-non-compliance-involving-airbus-a320-pk-aze-perth-airport-western-australia-on-24-november-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected data entry error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incorrect turn after take-off following runway data input error.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-data-entry-error/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-data-entry-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving EC130 helicopter, VH-YHS, near Mansfield, Victoria, on 19 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Eurocopter EC130 helicopter was substantially damaged when on take-off it yawed to the left greater than the pilot was expecting, then rolled and impacted the ground after the left skid contacted a raised mound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-ec130-helicopter-vh-yhs-near-mansfield-victoria-on-19-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-ec130-helicopter-vh-yhs-near-mansfield-victoria-on-19-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unanticipated yaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take-off accident highlights managing unanticipated yaw in shrouded tail rotor helicopters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unanticipated-yaw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unanticipated-yaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of grain train 8838N, Narwonah, NSW, on 1 October 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor track condition including a short twist defect as well as a higher than specified train speed contributed to the derailment of 11 loaded grain wagons south of Narwonah, north-western New South Wales, on 1 October 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-grain-train-8838n-narwonah-nsw-on-1-october-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-grain-train-8838n-narwonah-nsw-on-1-october-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain train derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor track condition, speed contributed to grain train derailment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grain-train-derailment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grain-train-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard involving APL England, 37 NM east-south-east of Sydney, NSW, on 24 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During heavy weather, the vessel&rsquo;s main engine tripped, resulting in loss of propulsion for a short time. During this period, the vessel was rolling heavily&mdash;up to 25&deg;&mdash;causing an unknown number of containers to fall on deck and into the sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-apl-england-37-nm-east-south-east-of-sydney-nsw-on-24-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2020 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-apl-england-37-nm-east-south-east-of-sydney-nsw-on-24-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A safety analysis of aerial firefighting occurrences in Australia, July 2000 to March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has published a statistical report of aerial firefighting accident and incident occurrence data spanning a near 20-year period, in response to a request for information from the Royal Commission into National Disaster Arrangements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a-safety-analysis-of-aerial-firefighting-occurrences-in-australia-july-2000-to-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a-safety-analysis-of-aerial-firefighting-occurrences-in-australia-july-2000-to-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerial firefighting occurrences]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases aerial firefighting occurrences safety analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-firefighting-occurrences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-firefighting-occurrences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low-level flying]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 helicopter&rsquo;s collision with terrain highlights the risks of low-level flying in hazardous weather conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-flying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-level-flying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazardous weather conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[R22 helicopter&rsquo;s collision with terrain highlights the risks of low-level flying in hazardous weather conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hazardous-weather-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hazardous-weather-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather event and collision with terrain involving Robinson R22, VH-KZV, near Alice Springs Airport, Northern Territory, on 24 November 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Robinson R22 helicopter collided with terrain when it likely encountered a downdraft with insufficient height to recover while unnecessarily flying at low level through the Northern Territory&rsquo;s MacDonnell Ranges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-event-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kzv-near-alice-springs-airport-northern-territory-on-24-november-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-event-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-vh-kzv-near-alice-springs-airport-northern-territory-on-24-november-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking occurrence involving NSW TrainLink 283D and outer handsignaller, Dora Creek, NSW, on 9 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 9 May 2020, a rail worker, performing the role of outer handsignaller working under a Track Work Authority near Dora Creek, NSW, was involved in a near-hit incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-occurrence-involving-nsw-trainlink-283d-and-outer-handsignaller-dora-creek-nsw-on-9-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-occurrence-involving-nsw-trainlink-283d-and-outer-handsignaller-dora-creek-nsw-on-9-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheels-up landing involving Beech Aircraft Corporation B200, VH-ODI, Mount Gambier Airport, South Australia, on 8 December 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The propellers of a Beech King Air operating a charter flight with one pilot and seven passengers on-board contacted the runway during an attempted landing at Mount Gambier Airport when the aircraft&rsquo;s landing gear had not extended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheels-up-landing-involving-beech-aircraft-corporation-b200-vh-odi-mount-gambier-airport-south-australia-on-8-december-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wheels-up-landing-involving-beech-aircraft-corporation-b200-vh-odi-mount-gambier-airport-south-australia-on-8-december-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High workload decision making]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing accident highlights decision-making under high workload environments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-workload-decision-making/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-workload-decision-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving FU24 Stallion, VH-EUO, near Bathurst, NSW, on 16 June 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collision with rising terrain of an FU24 Stallion aerial application aircraft highlights the importance of pre-flight planning of application runs to account for nearby terrain, an ATSB investigation notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-fu24-stallion-vh-euo-near-bathurst-nsw-on-16-june-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-fu24-stallion-vh-euo-near-bathurst-nsw-on-16-june-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Osprey 2 Amphibian, registered VH-WID, near Maitland Airport, NSW, on 17 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During approach, the aircraft collided with terrain, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot. The aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-osprey-2-amphibian-registered-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-nsw-on-17-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-osprey-2-amphibian-registered-vh-wid-near-maitland-airport-nsw-on-17-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loading event involving Fairchild SA227, VH-HPE, Rockhampton Airport, Queensland, on 11 May 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was loaded incorrectly, resulting in the centre of gravity being outside of the rear limit. During take-off and cruise, the pilot experienced control issues which required constant pressure to be kept on the flight controls to maintain straight and level flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loading-event-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-hpe-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-11-may-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loading-event-involving-fairchild-sa227-vh-hpe-rockhampton-airport-queensland-on-11-may-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising terrain accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accident highlights the importance of pre-flight planning of application runs to account for nearby terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rising-terrain-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rising-terrain-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ditching dam deploys in flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dash 8 emergency exit ditching dam deploys in flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ditching-dam-deploys-in-flight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 02:39:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ditching-dam-deploys-in-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight deployment of ditching dam involving De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8, VH-SCE, 80 km south-south-east of Whyalla Airport, South Australia on 8 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deployment of an emergency exit&rsquo;s ditching dam in-flight highlights to flight crews that not every system in an aircraft is controllable or monitored, an ATSB investigation reinforces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-deployment-of-ditching-dam-involving-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-dhc-8-vh-sce-80-km-south-south-east-of-whyalla-airport-south-australia-on-8-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-deployment-of-ditching-dam-involving-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-dhc-8-vh-sce-80-km-south-south-east-of-whyalla-airport-south-australia-on-8-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch trim runaway and partial loss of control involving Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-OWJ, near Merredin, Western Australia, on 14 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is advising Pilatus PC-12 operators to review their pitch trim system training and checking processes to ensure pilots are adequately prepared to manage a trim runaway emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitch-trim-runaway-and-partial-loss-of-control-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owj-near-merredin-western-australia-on-14-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitch-trim-runaway-and-partial-loss-of-control-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owj-near-merredin-western-australia-on-14-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trim runaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitch trim runaway highlights the importance of pitch trim system training and checking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trim-runaway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/trim-runaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITSA chair reappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB Chief Commissioner reappointed&nbsp;chair of the International Transportation Safety Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/itsa-chair-reappointment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/itsa-chair-reappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 7MB9, Goulburn, NSW on 31 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of five freight train wagons highlights the importance of robust network rules that provide guidance for degraded condition operations, an ATSB investigation found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-7mb9-goulburn-nsw-on-31-march-2019-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-7mb9-goulburn-nsw-on-31-march-2019-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected track failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undetected track failure leads to derailment of freight train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-track-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-track-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade crack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracked rotor blade highlights importance of vigilant pre-flight inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-crack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 02:47:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-crack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main rotor blade crack and precautionary landing involving Robinson R22 Beta, VH-HPH, near Labelle Downs Station, NT, on 16 December 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large crack across the width of a Robinson Helicopter Company R22 helicopter&rsquo;s main rotor blade demonstrates that unexpected fatigue cracking can occur on critical flight components, and serves as a reminder to pilots and maintainers of the importance of vigilance during pre-flight and daily inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-crack-and-precautionary-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-hph-near-labelle-downs-station-nt-on-16-december-2016/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-rotor-blade-crack-and-precautionary-landing-involving-robinson-r22-beta-vh-hph-near-labelle-downs-station-nt-on-16-december-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automatic ignition systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation finds engine automatic ignition system worked as designed, highlights appropriate use of selecting manual ignition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/automatic-ignition-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 02:48:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/automatic-ignition-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine flameouts on descent involving GIE Avions De Transport Regional ATR72-212A, VH-FVN, near Canberra Airport, Australian Capital Territory, on 13 December 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A turboprop airliner&rsquo;s automatic ignition systems performed as designed, successfully relighting the aircraft&rsquo;s engines after they separately flamed out in heavy rainfall when the aircraft was on descent to land at Canberra Airport, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-flameouts-on-descent-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-regional-atr72-212a-vh-fvn-near-canberra-airport-australian-capital-territory-on-13-december-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-flameouts-on-descent-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-regional-atr72-212a-vh-fvn-near-canberra-airport-australian-capital-territory-on-13-december-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near collision involving Cessna 172, VH-JBC, Piper PA-28s, VH-FZW and VH-SEW, near Bankstown Airport, NSW, on 15 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a reported near collision involving a Cessna 172, VH-JBC (JBC), and Piper PA-28s, VH-FZW and VH-SEW, near Bankstown Airport, NSW, on 15 April 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-involving-cessna-172-vh-jbc-piper-pa-28s-vh-fzw-and-vh-sew-near-bankstown-airport-nsw-on-15-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-involving-cessna-172-vh-jbc-piper-pa-28s-vh-fzw-and-vh-sew-near-bankstown-airport-nsw-on-15-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simulated engine failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accident highlights risks inherent in simulated engine failures after take-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/simulated-engine-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/simulated-engine-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cessna 441, VH-XMJ, 4 km west of Renmark Airport, South Australia on 30 May 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A twin-engine Cessna 441 Conquest collided with the ground shortly after take-off following a simulated engine failure at about 400 feet when the aircraft did not achieve the expected single-engine climb performance or target airspeed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-441-vh-xmj-4-km-west-of-renmark-airport-south-australia-on-30-may-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-441-vh-xmj-4-km-west-of-renmark-airport-south-australia-on-30-may-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB releases Aviation Occurrence Statistics report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released its latest Aviation Occurrence Statistics report, covering the 10-year period from 2010 to 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-aviation-occurrence-statistics-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-aviation-occurrence-statistics-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger injury at Gosnells Railway Station, Perth, Western Australia, on 26 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child fell between a railway station platform and a departing suburban passenger train at Gosnells Station in Perth, highlighting the need to observe platform safety markings, an ATSB investigation into the incident notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-injury-at-gosnells-railway-station-perth-western-australia-on-26-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-injury-at-gosnells-railway-station-perth-western-australia-on-26-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Observe safety markings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child falls between railway station platform and passenger train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/observe-safety-markings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/observe-safety-markings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of engine power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The importance of having a clear, defined emergency plan for critical stages of flight highlighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-engine-power/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-engine-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-EWE, near Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, on 8 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collision with terrain in a residential street highlights limited forced landing options following loss of engine power on approach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-ewe-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-8-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-ewe-near-moorabbin-airport-victoria-on-8-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winching safety notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Important safety notice issued to helicopter winching operators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/winching-safety-notice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 03:12:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/winching-safety-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-air collision preliminary report released.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:47:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision involving Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, VH-JQF, and Beech D95A Travel Air, VH-AEM, 8 km south of Mangalore Airport, Victoria, on 19 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released the preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the mid-air collision involving a Piper Seminole and a Beech Travel Air aircraft south of Mangalore Airport in Victoria on 19 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-involving-piper-pa-44-180-seminole-vh-jqf-and-beech-d95a-travel-air-vh-aem-8-km-south-of-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-involving-piper-pa-44-180-seminole-vh-jqf-and-beech-d95a-travel-air-vh-aem-8-km-south-of-mangalore-airport-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving a Bell 206L-1, VH-NBR, at Banks Peak, Moa Island, Queensland, on 22 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During final approach, the helicopter collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot and two passengers were recovered and taken to hospital for their injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-bell-206l-1-vh-nbr-at-banks-peak-moa-island-queensland-on-22-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-a-bell-206l-1-vh-nbr-at-banks-peak-moa-island-queensland-on-22-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel drum contamination, near Cloncurry, Queensland on 7 September 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB determined that the contaminant was a sealant used by the drum manufacturer on the lid and base of the drums. The sealant&rsquo;s mechanical properties were found to degrade when exposed to Jet A1 fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-drum-contamination-near-cloncurry-queensland-on-7-september-2016/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-drum-contamination-near-cloncurry-queensland-on-7-september-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel drum contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drum sealant contributes to fuel contamination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-drum-contamination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-drum-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track worker fatally injured when struck by train W510, Clyde, NSW, on 18 June 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[A signal maintenance mechanic working on crossover points at Clyde rail yard, western Sydney, entered the danger zone before being struck by a passenger train and sustaining fatal injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-fatally-injured-when-struck-by-train-w510-clyde-nsw-on-18-june-2016/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-fatally-injured-when-struck-by-train-w510-clyde-nsw-on-18-june-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track worker fatality]]></title><description><![CDATA[New safety measures instituted after track worker fatality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-fatality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-worker-fatality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New safety measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[New safety measures instituted after track worker fatality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-safety-measures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/new-safety-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HUET contributes to survivability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helicopter crew attributes underwater escape training for surviving collision with water accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/huet-contributes-to-survivability/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/huet-contributes-to-survivability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control in flight involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139 helicopter, VH-YHF, near Darwin, Northern Territory, on 13 May 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AW139 helicopter experienced an uncommanded high rate of descent during a search for a recreational fishing vessel while the crew was flying with the aid of night vision goggles in bushfire-affected low visibility conditions at night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-in-flight-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-helicopter-vh-yhf-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-13-may-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-in-flight-involving-leonardo-helicopters-aw139-helicopter-vh-yhf-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-13-may-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High rate of descent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standard patter, practiced drills allow helicopter crew to recover from uncommanded high rate of descent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-rate-of-descent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-rate-of-descent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Cessna 182, VH-WNR, north of Moreton Island, Queensland, on 22 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded data and recovered components are among the areas of focus for the ongoing investigation into the fatal collision with water of a Cessna 182 light aircraft near Moreton Island in south-east Queensland on 22 January 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-north-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-north-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on data and components]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recorded data and recovered components focus of ongoing investigation of fatal collision with water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/focus-on-data-and-components/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/focus-on-data-and-components/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Senja Robey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paying tribute to the extraordinary&nbsp;contributions to aviation by Senja Robey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remembering-senja-robey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remembering-senja-robey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontained battery failure involving Sydney Light Rail LRV053/054, Randwick Depot, NSW, on 3 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the uncontained failure of a roof-mounted battery on the Sydney Light Rail-operated light rail vehicle (LRV) 053/054 at Randwick Depot, NSW, on 3 April 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontained-battery-failure-involving-sydney-light-rail-lrv053054-randwick-depot-nsw-on-3-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/uncontained-battery-failure-involving-sydney-light-rail-lrv053054-randwick-depot-nsw-on-3-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between freight train 5KQ7 and a road coach at Norlane, Victoria on 2 April 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a level crossing collision between freight train 5KQ7 and a road coach at Norlane, Victoria on 2 April 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-5kq7-and-a-road-coach-at-norlane-victoria-on-2-april-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-freight-train-5kq7-and-a-road-coach-at-norlane-victoria-on-2-april-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train collision prelim report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Jumperkine freight train collision preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-collision-prelim-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/train-collision-prelim-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between freight trains 7MP5 and 2K66, at Jumperkine, Western Australia, on 24 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Functionality of locomotive braking control and vigilance systems, driver-only operations, and human performance considerations such as fatigue are among the areas of interest for the ATSB&rsquo;s ongoing investigation into a fatal collision between freight trains at Jumperkine in Western Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-freight-trains-7mp5-and-2k66-at-jumperkine-western-australia-on-24-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-freight-trains-7mp5-and-2k66-at-jumperkine-western-australia-on-24-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallan XPT derailment]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases Wallan XPT derailment preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wallan-xpt-derailment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:36:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wallan-xpt-derailment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of XPT ST23, Wallan, Victoria, on 20 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released the preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the derailment of XPT passenger train ST23 at Wallan, Victoria on 20 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-xpt-st23-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-xpt-st23-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track obstruction due to loss of freight from train 7WB3 and subsequent impact of passenger train NT32 with track obstruction near Telegraph Point, NSW, on 17 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger train sustained minor damage after colliding with a metal awning from a modified shipping container that was being transport by a freight train, which had opened in transit before striking a bridge and falling onto the track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-due-to-loss-of-freight-from-train-7wb3-and-subsequent-impact-of-passenger-train-nt32-with-track-obstruction-near-telegraph-point-nsw-on-17-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-due-to-loss-of-freight-from-train-7wb3-and-subsequent-impact-of-passenger-train-nt32-with-track-obstruction-near-telegraph-point-nsw-on-17-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track obstruction risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passenger train collides with dislodged awning from modified freight container.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-risks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/track-obstruction-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear wheel failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landing gear wheel failure results in inspection, maintenance procedure changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main landing gear wheel failure during taxi involving Boeing 737, VH-VUH, at Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 4 January 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident highlights the importance of compliance with all aspects of manufacturers&rsquo; maintenance procedures, including the appropriate application of anti&#8209;seize. This is especially important if, as in this case, there is no simple means of detecting the effect that such excess product can have on fastener security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-landing-gear-wheel-failure-during-taxi-involving-boeing-737-vh-vuh-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-4-january-2017/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/main-landing-gear-wheel-failure-during-taxi-involving-boeing-737-vh-vuh-at-brisbane-airport-queensland-on-4-january-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-CBB, 31 km west of Mittagong, NSW, on 23 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On approach to the private airstrip, the pilot reported the aircraft was affected by extreme turbulence and was unable to reach the runway under full power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-nsw-on-23-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-nsw-on-23-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 172, VH-CBB, 31 km west of Mittagong, NSW, on 22 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[On approach to the private airstrip, the pilot reported the aircraft was affected by extreme turbulence and was unable to reach the runway under full power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-nsw-on-22-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-172-vh-cbb-31-km-west-of-mittagong-nsw-on-22-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion and communication issues involving Bombardier Dash 8, VH-LQJ, Gladstone, Queensland, on 17 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[After commencing taxi and before entering the runway, the flight crew reported making a taxiing call on the local airways frequency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-and-communication-issues-involving-bombardier-dash-8-vh-lqj-gladstone-queensland-on-17-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-and-communication-issues-involving-bombardier-dash-8-vh-lqj-gladstone-queensland-on-17-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accident highlights hypoxia risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncontrolled flight into water accident investigation highlights the risks of hypoxia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accident-highlights-hypoxia-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:43:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accident-highlights-hypoxia-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Cessna 208B, VH-FAY, 185 km NE of Tokyo, Japan, on 27 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a Cessna Grand Caravan was almost certainly incapacitated, possibly from hypoxia, when his aircraft flew uncontrolled into the ocean off the east coast of Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-208b-vh-fay-185-km-ne-of-tokyo-japan-on-27-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-208b-vh-fay-185-km-ne-of-tokyo-japan-on-27-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fractured bogie frame on coal train TM78A at Kooragang, NSW, on 12 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatigue crack in a coal train wagon bogie went undetected during preventative maintenance before it escalated to a full fracture, increasing the risk of derailment, an ATSB investigation has highlighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fractured-bogie-frame-on-coal-train-tm78a-at-kooragang-nsw-on-12-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fractured-bogie-frame-on-coal-train-tm78a-at-kooragang-nsw-on-12-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity involving passenger train 1898 near Thorneside, Queensland, on 7 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track maintenance work was being conducted, and a track occupancy authority (TOA) had been issued to protect the section of track between Thorneside and Birkdale while work was undertaken. However, the TOA was suspended to allow for train 1898 to traverse the section.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-passenger-train-1898-near-thorneside-queensland-on-7-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-passenger-train-1898-near-thorneside-queensland-on-7-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nose gear damage involving Airbus A320, VH-VFL, at Proserpine, Queensland on 5 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the post-flight inspection, the crew detected minor damage to the nose gear landing lights and main landing gear components.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nose-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-at-proserpine-queensland-on-5-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nose-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-at-proserpine-queensland-on-5-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear damage involving Airbus A320, VH-VFL, at Proserpine, Queensland on 5 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the post-flight inspection, the crew detected minor damage to the nose gear landing lights and main landing gear components.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-at-proserpine-queensland-on-5-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-damage-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfl-at-proserpine-queensland-on-5-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bogie fatigue cracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bogie fatigue cracking undetected during preventative maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bogie-fatigue-cracking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bogie-fatigue-cracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 404, VH-OZO, Lockhart River, Queensland, on 11 March 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a collision with terrain involving Cessna 404, VH-OZO, 7 km south-east of Lockhart River Aerodrome, Queensland on 11 March 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-404-vh-ozo-lockhart-river-queensland-on-11-march-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 02:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-404-vh-ozo-lockhart-river-queensland-on-11-march-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue crack engine failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatigue crack in a turbine blade spread rapidly, causing a helicopter&rsquo;s engine failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-crack-engine-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fatigue-crack-engine-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather a focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather a focus in ongoing investigation into fatal collision with terrain. ATSB preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-a-focus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-a-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[External slinging load accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident highlights the dangers associated with external sling load operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-slinging-load-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-slinging-load-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[External sling loading accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident highlights the dangers associated with external sling load operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-sling-loading-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:38:54 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-sling-loading-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[External sling loading accident involving Bell 205, VH-HUE, 39 km south east of Talbingo, NSW, on 10 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is highlighting the precautions necessary for sling load operations after a load unexpectedly fell from a Bell 205 helicopter, striking and seriously injuring a worker on the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-sling-loading-accident-involving-bell-205-vh-hue-39-km-south-east-of-talbingo-nsw-on-10-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/external-sling-loading-accident-involving-bell-205-vh-hue-39-km-south-east-of-talbingo-nsw-on-10-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between bulk carrier Accolade II and fishing vessel Sand Groper, Off Port Adelaide, South Australia, on 29 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a collision between the bulk carrier Accolade II and fishing vessel Sand Groper off Port Adelaide on 29 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-bulk-carrier-accolade-ii-and-fishing-vessel-sand-groper-off-port-adelaide-south-australia-on-29-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-bulk-carrier-accolade-ii-and-fishing-vessel-sand-groper-off-port-adelaide-south-australia-on-29-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Lockheed EC130Q, N134CG, 50 km north-east of Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport (near Peak View), NSW, on 23 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released the preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into the collision with terrain of a Lockheed C-130 large air tanker during aerial firefighting operations north-east of Cooma, NSW on 23 January 2020, in which three aircrew were fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-ec130q-n134cg-50-km-north-east-of-cooma-snowy-mountains-airport-near-peak-view-nsw-on-23-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-ec130q-n134cg-50-km-north-east-of-cooma-snowy-mountains-airport-near-peak-view-nsw-on-23-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-130 large air tanker accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases C-130 large air tanker accident preliminary report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/c-130-large-air-tanker-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/c-130-large-air-tanker-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision of passenger train TD 6591 with buffer stop, Newport siding, Victoria, on 25 February 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[This investigation highlights the importance of train safety systems to protect against driver error and incapacitation. In addition, drivers should maintain their health and fitness for work to reduce the likelihood of driver incapacitation, including adequate nutrition and hydration as well as consideration of the potential impact of fatigue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-td-6591-with-buffer-stop-newport-siding-victoria-on-25-february-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-of-passenger-train-td-6591-with-buffer-stop-newport-siding-victoria-on-25-february-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floatplane and boat collisionv]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boat collision highlights importance of see and avoid during amphibious flying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/floatplane-and-boat-collisionv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/floatplane-and-boat-collisionv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffer stop collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insufficient brake application contributes to buffer stop collision.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/buffer-stop-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/buffer-stop-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity involving Track Work Authority, at Blackheath, NSW, on 2 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail operators should remind rail safety workers of the importance of effective communications. All safety critical messages should be repeated by the receiver to confirm the detail of the message.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-track-work-authority-at-blackheath-nsw-on-2-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-track-work-authority-at-blackheath-nsw-on-2-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flap and landing gear overspeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flap and landing gear overspeed highlights the need to crosscheck and validate take-off speed calculations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flap-and-landing-gear-overspeed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flap-and-landing-gear-overspeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doing it safely in a time of crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the devastating fires and floods, the ATSB acknowledges the contribution of many aviators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/doing-it-safely-in-a-time-of-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/doing-it-safely-in-a-time-of-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Airbus A320, VH-VFX, Sydney Airport, NSW on 29 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident highlights the importance of independent validation and cross-check by the flight crew, in particular for performance speeds and aircraft weight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfx-sydney-airport-nsw-on-29-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfx-sydney-airport-nsw-on-29-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of TrainLink XPT passenger train ST23 at Wallan, Victoria, on 20 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB, in collaboration with the Victorian Government&rsquo;s Chief Investigator, Transport Safety, is investigating the derailment of the XPT passenger train ST23 near Wallan, Victoria on 20 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-trainlink-xpt-passenger-train-st23-at-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-trainlink-xpt-passenger-train-st23-at-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of NSW TrainLink XPT passenger train ST23 at Wallan, Victoria, on 20 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB, in collaboration with the Victorian Government&rsquo;s Chief Investigator, Transport Safety, is investigating the derailment of the XPT passenger train ST23 near Wallan, Victoria on 20 February 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-nsw-trainlink-xpt-passenger-train-st23-at-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-nsw-trainlink-xpt-passenger-train-st23-at-wallan-victoria-on-20-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mid-air collision involving Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, VH-JQF, and Beech D95A Travel Air, VH-AEM, near Mangalore, Victoria, on 19 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[After colliding in mid-air, both aircraft subsequently collided with terrain and were destroyed. The two occupants of the PA-44 and the two occupants of the D95 were fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-involving-piper-pa-44-180-seminole-vh-jqf-and-beech-d95a-travel-air-vh-aem-near-mangalore-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/mid-air-collision-involving-piper-pa-44-180-seminole-vh-jqf-and-beech-d95a-travel-air-vh-aem-near-mangalore-victoria-on-19-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operational non-compliance involving Airbus A380, 9V-SKQ, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 9 February 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During approach to runway 16R, a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380, registered 9V-SKQ, encountered windshear and the crew conducted a missed approach. The A380 did not track in accordance with ATC instructions and turned across the approach path of the parallel runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-non-compliance-involving-airbus-a380-9v-skq-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-9-february-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-non-compliance-involving-airbus-a380-9v-skq-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-9-february-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running line collision with worker involving passenger train T570, Petrie, Queensland, on 29 May 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[This investigation highlights that to minimise risk, rail organisations should ensure processes relating to track work include provisions for protection officers to have sufficient resources, including time for task, information about the work environment, including train movements, and adequate protection available for the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/running-line-collision-with-worker-involving-passenger-train-t570-petrie-queensland-on-29-may-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/running-line-collision-with-worker-involving-passenger-train-t570-petrie-queensland-on-29-may-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running line collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB releases final report into running line collision involving worker and passenger train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/running-line-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/running-line-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard involving 'YM Efficiency', 16 NM east-south-east of Newcastle, NSW, on 1 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of 81 containers overboard from the container ship 'YM Efficiency' highlights the importance of safe and effective container stowage planning, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-ym-efficiency-16-nm-east-south-east-of-newcastle-nsw-on-1-june-2018-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-ym-efficiency-16-nm-east-south-east-of-newcastle-nsw-on-1-june-2018-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard involving YM Efficiency, 16 NM east-south-east of Newcastle, NSW, on 1 June 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of 81 containers overboard from the container ship YM Efficiency highlights the importance of safe and effective container stowage planning, an ATSB investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-ym-efficiency-16-nm-east-south-east-of-newcastle-nsw-on-1-june-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers-overboard-involving-ym-efficiency-16-nm-east-south-east-of-newcastle-nsw-on-1-june-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YM Efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard highlights the importance of effective container stowage planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ym-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ym-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of containers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of containers overboard highlights the importance of effective container stowage planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-containers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing accident involving Vanâ€™s RV-6A, VH-ANU, William Creek ALA, South Australia, on 28 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the nose wheel made contact with the runway surface for the second time, the nose gear bent under the aircraft. The propeller struck the runway and the aircraft skidded on its nose, then flipped over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-accident-involving-vans-rv-6a-vh-anu-william-creek-ala-south-australia-on-28-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-accident-involving-vans-rv-6a-vh-anu-william-creek-ala-south-australia-on-28-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Van&rsquo;s RV-6A flips after landing gear strut or fork contacts runway on landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ongoing investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing investigation to examine engines, records and flight review requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ongoing-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:45:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ongoing-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carburettor corrosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine serviceability depends on following maintenance requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carburettor-corrosion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/carburettor-corrosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of Pacific National freight train 4MC2, and collision with V/Line train, at Barnawartha, Victoria, on 29 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freight train had several wagons derail bringing the train to a halt in the township of Barnawartha, Victoria. Shortly after a V/Line loco hauled passenger service, travelling from Albury, NSW to Melbourne on an adjacent track, struck a container from a derailed wagon from the derailed freight train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-pacific-national-freight-train-4mc2-and-collision-with-vline-train-at-barnawartha-victoria-on-29-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-pacific-national-freight-train-4mc2-and-collision-with-vline-train-at-barnawartha-victoria-on-29-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Execution of checklists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aircraft collision with airport infrastructure highlights importance of vigilance during checklists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/execution-of-checklists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/execution-of-checklists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine and controllability issues involving Cessna 206, VH-AEE, near Happy Valley, Fraser Island, Queensland, on 29 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the initial climb from Happy Valley, the crew detected engine and controllability issues that resulted in a ditching and collision with water. The two crew sustained minor injuries. The substantially damaged aircraft was recovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-and-controllability-issues-involving-cessna-206-vh-aee-near-happy-valley-fraser-island-queensland-on-29-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-and-controllability-issues-involving-cessna-206-vh-aee-near-happy-valley-fraser-island-queensland-on-29-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground collision with airport infrastructure involving British Aerospace AVRO 146-RJ85, VH-NJW, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 30 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aircraft collision with airport infrastructure highlights importance of vigilance and monitoring during checklists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-collision-with-airport-infrastructure-involving-british-aerospace-avro-146-rj85-vh-njw-perth-airport-western-australia-on-30-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-collision-with-airport-infrastructure-involving-british-aerospace-avro-146-rj85-vh-njw-perth-airport-western-australia-on-30-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Boeing 777, N2333U and ATR 72, VH-FVQ, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 22 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During initial climb, the Boeing 777 turned right resulting in a loss of separation with the ATR-72 departing from the parallel runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-777-n2333u-and-atr-72-vh-fvq-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-22-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-777-n2333u-and-atr-72-vh-fvq-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-22-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cessna T310R, VH-JMW, 40 km SSW of Port Macquarie, NSW, on 28 October 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB identified that during the final descent towards The Lakes airstrip runway, the left engine was not producing power and the right engine was operating at low or intermittent power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-t310r-vh-jmw-40-km-ssw-of-port-macquarie-nsw-on-28-october-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-t310r-vh-jmw-40-km-ssw-of-port-macquarie-nsw-on-28-october-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Lockheed Martin EC-130Q, N134CG, near Peak View, New South Wales, on 23 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting fire control operations, the aircraft collided with terrain after completing a fire retardant drop. The three flight crew on board were fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-martin-ec-130q-n134cg-near-peak-view-new-south-wales-on-23-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-lockheed-martin-ec-130q-n134cg-near-peak-view-new-south-wales-on-23-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of power, high drag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of power, high drag configuration contributes to fatal accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-power-high-drag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-power-high-drag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Cessna 182, VH-WNR, north of Moreton Island, Queensland, on 22 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft departed Caloundra Aerodrome with the pilot and a passenger on board for a private flight, sightseeing around Moreton Island. At 1626, the pilot broadcast a Mayday call. A search and rescue operation was then initiated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-north-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-cessna-182-vh-wnr-north-of-moreton-island-queensland-on-22-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Airbus A330, VH-EBJ, and Boeing 737, VH-VZO, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 5 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The preliminary report details that the loss of separation occurred as both aircraft turned to the right. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebj-and-boeing-737-vh-vzo-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-5-august-2019-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebj-and-boeing-737-vh-vzo-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-5-august-2019-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB preliminary report details loss of separation incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicotine withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicotine withdrawal probably influenced train driver performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nicotine-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nicotine-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Wittman Tailwind, VH-TWQ, Tooloom National Park, NSW, on 12 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision with terrain involving a Wittman Tailwind, VH-TWQ, at Tooloom National Park, NSW, on 12 January 2020. The aircraft collided with terrain. Both occupants were fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-wittman-tailwind-vh-twq-tooloom-national-park-nsw-on-12-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:29:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-wittman-tailwind-vh-twq-tooloom-national-park-nsw-on-12-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Garlick Helicopters UH-1H, VH-ONZ, near Eden, New South Wales, on 9 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conducting aerial fire control operations, the helicopter was reported to have lost power and collided with water (Ben Boyd reservoir) resulting in substantial damage. The pilot received minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-onz-near-eden-new-south-wales-on-9-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-garlick-helicopters-uh-1h-vh-onz-near-eden-new-south-wales-on-9-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Fokker F100, VH-NHY, at Newman Airport, Western Australia, on 9 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the aircraft overran the runway, stopping approximately 100 metres beyond the runway threshold. There were no injuries to crew or passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-fokker-f100-vh-nhy-at-newman-airport-western-australia-on-9-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-fokker-f100-vh-nhy-at-newman-airport-western-australia-on-9-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving GippsAero GA8, VH-BNX, at Fraser Island, Queensland, on 2 January 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the aircraft overran the runway resulting in the nose landing gear collapsing and the propeller striking the ground. There were no injuries to the pilot or seven passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsaero-ga8-vh-bnx-at-fraser-island-queensland-on-2-january-2020/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsaero-ga8-vh-bnx-at-fraser-island-queensland-on-2-january-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between freight train 7MP5 and grain train 2K66, at Jumperkine, Western Australia, on 24 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 0200 (WST) on 24 December 2019, a freight train (operated by Pacific National) collided with the rear of a grain train (operated by Watco) at Jumperkine, Western Australia. The freight train locomotive cabin was substantially damaged and the driver fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-freight-train-7mp5-and-grain-train-2k66-at-jumperkine-western-australia-on-24-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-between-freight-train-7mp5-and-grain-train-2k66-at-jumperkine-western-australia-on-24-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas arrangements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB&rsquo;s offices will be closed for normal business from COB Tuesday 24 December 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/christmas-arrangements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/christmas-arrangements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and collision with terrain, involving Cessna 210, N210BA, Moruya, NSW, on 19 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the engine failed and the pilot diverted the aircraft to Moruya. During final approach to land, the aircraft collided with the ground, resulting in substantial damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-210-n210ba-moruya-nsw-on-19-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-210-n210ba-moruya-nsw-on-19-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond buffer stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond buffer stop collision final report released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/richmond-buffer-stop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 01:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/richmond-buffer-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operate within design intent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operate amateur-built helicopters within design intent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operate-within-design-intent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 01:18:53 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operate-within-design-intent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving CicarĂ© S.A. CH-7BT helicopter, VH-JEW, near Roy Hill Station, Western Australia, on 28 July 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[This accident highlights the significance of ensuring that any modifications, such as external accessories, are appropriately assessed, and the effects on structural integrity and handling characteristics are considered prior to flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cicar-sa-ch-7bt-helicopter-vh-jew-near-roy-hill-station-western-australia-on-28-july-2015/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cicar-sa-ch-7bt-helicopter-vh-jew-near-roy-hill-station-western-australia-on-28-july-2015/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A330 engine failure incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine failure incident highlights importance of following procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-engine-failure-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a330-engine-failure-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Airbus A330, 9M-XXD, 445 km SE of Alice Springs, South Australia, on 16 August 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[This occurrence demonstrates the importance of crews adhering to standard operating procedures. It also identifies the need for clarity in the construction of procedures, and that where there is not a need for immediate response, to look at the full contextual and available information before deciding on a plan of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-airbus-a330-9m-xxd-445-km-se-of-alice-springs-south-australia-on-16-august-2016/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-airbus-a330-9m-xxd-445-km-se-of-alice-springs-south-australia-on-16-august-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected engine thrust reverser deactivation involving Fokker F100, VH-NHA, Karratha Airport, Western Australia, on 27 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fokker F100 airliner inadvertently returned to service with a lock-out bolt installed, rendering one of its two engine thrust reversers inoperative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-engine-thrust-reverser-deactivation-involving-fokker-f100-vh-nha-karratha-airport-western-australia-on-27-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-engine-thrust-reverser-deactivation-involving-fokker-f100-vh-nha-karratha-airport-western-australia-on-27-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect lock-out bolt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incorrect lock-out bolt leaves thrust reverser deactivated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-lock-out-bolt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-lock-out-bolt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydraulic system malfunction, return and evacuation involving Airbus A330, VH-EBC, near Sydney, New South Wales, on 15 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is requesting that passengers on board flight QF575 and/or witnesses that have any information, video footage or photographs that they consider may be of relevance to the investigation to please contact the ATSB via email at QF.575@atsb.gov.au]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-malfunction-return-and-evacuation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebc-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-malfunction-return-and-evacuation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebc-near-sydney-new-south-wales-on-15-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experimental jet-powered glider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experimental jet-powered glider accident highlights need for better fire protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/experimental-jet-powered-glider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:01:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/experimental-jet-powered-glider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving experimental ASH-25E glider, VH-GOA, near Bathurst, NSW, on 21 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB strongly encourages pilots of powered experimental gliders to install fire protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-experimental-ash-25e-glider-vh-goa-near-bathurst-nsw-on-21-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-experimental-ash-25e-glider-vh-goa-near-bathurst-nsw-on-21-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Angel Aircraft Corp 44, VH-IAZ, near Mareeba Airport, Queensland, on 14 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after taking off from runway 28, the aircraft entered a right turn, descended and subsequently impacted terrain about 0.5 km beyond the runway. Two pilots were on board and both sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corp-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-on-14-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corp-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-on-14-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Angel Aircraft Corp 44, VH-IAZ, near Mareeba Airport, Queensland, 14 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after taking off from runway 28, the aircraft entered a right turn, descended and subsequently impacted terrain about 0.5 km beyond the runway. Two pilots were on board and both sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corp-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-14-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-angel-aircraft-corp-44-vh-iaz-near-mareeba-airport-queensland-14-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bristell S-LSA aircraft, VH-YVF, Moorabbin Airport, on 12 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During final approach for a touch and go landing, the aircraft is reported to have pitched up steeply and yawed resulting in collision with terrain. The pilot, the only person on board, was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-on-12-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-on-12-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bristell S-LSA aircraft, VH-YVF, Moorabbin Airport, 12 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During final approach for a touch and go landing, the aircraft is reported to have pitched up steeply and yawed resulting in collision with terrain. The pilot, the only person on board, was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-12-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bristell-s-lsa-aircraft-vh-yvf-moorabbin-airport-12-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing of a UH-1H helicopter, VH-OXI, near Crawford River, NSW, on 7 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial fire control operations, the pilot detected a tail rotor issue, disconnected the water bucket and commenced a precautionary landing. The helicopter subsequently made a hard landing, resulting in substantial damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-of-a-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-nsw-on-7-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-of-a-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-nsw-on-7-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing of a Bell UH-1H helicopter, VH-OXI, near Crawford River, New South Wales, 7 December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial fire control operations, the pilot detected a tail rotor issue, disconnected the water bucket and commenced a precautionary landing. The helicopter subsequently made a hard landing, resulting in substantial damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-of-a-bell-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-new-south-wales-7-december-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-of-a-bell-uh-1h-helicopter-vh-oxi-near-crawford-river-new-south-wales-7-december-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration for landing involving Airbus A320, VH-VQK, Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport, NSW, on 18 May 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew of an Airbus A320 received a landing gear not down master warning while on approach to land at Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport, NSW, due to an incorrect aircraft configuration following a go-around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-for-landing-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqk-ballinabyron-gateway-airport-nsw-on-18-may-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-for-landing-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqk-ballinabyron-gateway-airport-nsw-on-18-may-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Distractions lead to non-standard configuration, landing gear warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:37:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting an aerospace career]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB and the Australian Air Force Cadets&rsquo; &lsquo;Pathways to an Aerospace Future&rsquo; program in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/supporting-an-aerospace-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/supporting-an-aerospace-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near miss between train crew and passing train 2291N, Picton, NSW, on 19 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver stopped the train on the mainline and disembarked in order to inspect a defect. A passing freight train came within two metres of striking the driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-between-train-crew-and-passing-train-2291n-picton-nsw-on-19-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-between-train-crew-and-passing-train-2291n-picton-nsw-on-19-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of separation highlights importance of clear communication and coordination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:36:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Boeing 737 aircraft, VH-YFW and VH-VZD, near Amberley, Queensland, on 11 October 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A loss of separation between two Boeing 737s on reciprocal tracks demonstrates the importance of communication and coordination between air traffic controllers operating in separate, yet adjacent airspace, as well as the need for a clear understanding of the responsibility for separation assurance when operating without a shared traffic picture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-737-aircraft-vh-yfw-and-vh-vzd-near-amberley-queensland-on-11-october-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-boeing-737-aircraft-vh-yfw-and-vh-vzd-near-amberley-queensland-on-11-october-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine pod strike involving Boeing 747-412F, 9V-SFO, Sydney Airport, NSW]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a pod strike involving a Singapore Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-412F freighter, at Sydney Airport, on 28 November 2019. During the missed approach procedure, the no. 1 engine pod struck the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-pod-strike-involving-boeing-747-412f-9v-sfo-sydney-airport-nsw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-pod-strike-involving-boeing-747-412f-9v-sfo-sydney-airport-nsw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbulence and control issues involving a Cessna 210M, VH-SJW, near Darwin, Northern Territory, on 25 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise at 3,500 ft, the aircraft encountered deteriorating weather conditions and turbulence due to nearby thunderstorm activity. This resulted in an uncommanded climb to 4,500 ft, followed by an uncommanded descent to 1,200 ft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/turbulence-and-control-issues-involving-a-cessna-210m-vh-sjw-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-25-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/turbulence-and-control-issues-involving-a-cessna-210m-vh-sjw-near-darwin-northern-territory-on-25-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway overrun involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, VH-MTX, Rurruwuy, Northern Territory, on 29 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a runway overrun involving a Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8, at Rurruwuy, Northern Territory. During landing, the aircraft overran the runway, resulting in substantial damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-mtx-rurruwuy-northern-territory-on-29-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-overrun-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-vh-mtx-rurruwuy-northern-territory-on-29-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near collision between an ATR 72, VH-FVR, and a Piper PA-28, VH-XDI, near Albury, New South Wales, on 19 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a separation issue involving a Virgin Australia ATR 72, and an Australian Airline Pilot Academy Piper Aircraft PA-28, near Albury Airport, on 19 October 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-between-an-atr-72-vh-fvr-and-a-piper-pa-28-vh-xdi-near-albury-new-south-wales-on-19-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2019 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-collision-between-an-atr-72-vh-fvr-and-a-piper-pa-28-vh-xdi-near-albury-new-south-wales-on-19-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective wire avoidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lack of network maps, markers contribute to wirestrike accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/effective-wire-avoidance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/effective-wire-avoidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operational event involving Fokker 100, VH-UQN, at Rockhampton, Queensland, on 10 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passing 300 ft on final approach, the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence which resulted in a loss of airspeed. While attempting to arrest the loss of speed, the speed fell below the minimum approach speed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-event-involving-fokker-100-vh-uqn-at-rockhampton-queensland-on-10-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/operational-event-involving-fokker-100-vh-uqn-at-rockhampton-queensland-on-10-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressurisation event involving Airbus A320, PK-AXD, 300 km north of Perth, WA, on 15 October 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has issued a safety recommendation to AirAsia Indonesia calling for the airline to review its passenger safety briefing material to ensure instructions on how to activate passenger oxygen masks are clear and effective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pressurisation-event-involving-airbus-a320-pk-axd-300-km-north-of-perth-wa-on-15-october-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pressurisation-event-involving-airbus-a320-pk-axd-300-km-north-of-perth-wa-on-15-october-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger safety information]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear and effective passenger safety material recommended after emergency descent incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-safety-information/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-safety-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway of loaded freight wagons at Bordertown, South Australia, on 23 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the runaway of a rake of loaded freight wagons at Bordertown, South Australia.It was reported that the wagons travelled approximately 600m before coming to a stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-of-loaded-freight-wagons-at-bordertown-south-australia-on-23-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-of-loaded-freight-wagons-at-bordertown-south-australia-on-23-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with loading rake and derailment of empty ore train R1006, Andoom (near Weipa), Queensland, on 22 September 2019v]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple brake applications by the driver of an empty bauxite train failed to slow the train to avoid a collision with a rake of wagons, an ATSB preliminary* report says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-loading-rake-and-derailment-of-empty-ore-train-r1006-andoom-near-weipa-queensland-on-22-september-2019v/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-loading-rake-and-derailment-of-empty-ore-train-r1006-andoom-near-weipa-queensland-on-22-september-2019v/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with loading rake and derailment of empty ore train R1006, Andoom (near Weipa), Queensland, on 22 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple brake applications by the driver of an empty bauxite train failed to slow the train to avoid a collision with a rake of wagons, an ATSB preliminary report says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-loading-rake-and-derailment-of-empty-ore-train-r1006-andoom-near-weipa-queensland-on-22-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-loading-rake-and-derailment-of-empty-ore-train-r1006-andoom-near-weipa-queensland-on-22-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brake application failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple brake applications failed to slow the train to avoid a collision with a rake of wagons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/brake-application-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/brake-application-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine cowling malfunction involving Airbus A330, B-6099, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, NSW, on 11 June 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[This event demonstrated the effectiveness of the certification design requirements and flight crew training to ensure continued flight despite effectively losing the power of one of two engines during a critical phase of flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-cowling-malfunction-involving-airbus-a330-b-6099-sydney-kingsford-smith-airport-nsw-on-11-june-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-cowling-malfunction-involving-airbus-a330-b-6099-sydney-kingsford-smith-airport-nsw-on-11-june-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine cowling failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engine cowling failure results in improved inspection regime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-cowling-failure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-cowling-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airshow approval and oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB calls for improved airshow display approval and oversight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airshow-approval-and-oversight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airshow-approval-and-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation issue involving Airbus A320, VH-VQG, and Aero Commander 500, VH-UJS, near Sunshine Coast Airport, 4 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passing 700 ft on approach to Sunshine Coast Airport, the flight crew of the Airbus A320 received a traffic collision avoidance system alert on the Aero Commander, which was departing from the reciprocal runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqg-and-aero-commander-500-vh-ujs-near-sunshine-coast-airport-4-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/separation-issue-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqg-and-aero-commander-500-vh-ujs-near-sunshine-coast-airport-4-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grounding of bulk carrier Orient Centaur at Weipa, Queensland on 6 November 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[This occurrence highlights the importance of considering potential hazards from end to end in order to provide the best opportunity to manage safety risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-bulk-carrier-orient-centaur-at-weipa-queensland-on-6-november-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/grounding-of-bulk-carrier-orient-centaur-at-weipa-queensland-on-6-november-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulk carrier grounding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulk carrier grounding highlighted gaps in port risk assessment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bulk-carrier-grounding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bulk-carrier-grounding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure during take-off involving Bombardier Dash 8-315, VH-ZZE, at Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 11 November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[After applying take-off power and before brakes release, the aircraft&rsquo;s number 2 engine failed. The take-off was aborted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-during-take-off-involving-bombardier-dash-8-315-vh-zze-at-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-11-november-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-during-take-off-involving-bombardier-dash-8-315-vh-zze-at-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-11-november-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard landing involving ATR 72, VH-FVZ, Canberra Airport, Australian Capital Territory on 19 November 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unstable approaches continue to be a leading contributor to approach and landing accidents and runway excursions. This occurrence demonstrates the importance of crews adhering to standard operating procedures and conducting a go-around when an approach becomes unstable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-atr-72-vh-fvz-canberra-airport-australian-capital-territory-on-19-november-2017/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hard-landing-involving-atr-72-vh-fvz-canberra-airport-australian-capital-territory-on-19-november-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unstable approach, hard landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unstable approach, failure to go-around leads to a hard landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unstable-approach-hard-landing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unstable-approach-hard-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Mooney M20J, VH-DJU, 26 km west of Coffs Harbour, NSW, on 20 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has release its preliminary report into the collision with terrain involving Mooney M20J, VH-DJU, 26 km west of Coffs Harbour, NSW, on 20 September 2019. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-nsw-on-20-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-26-km-west-of-coffs-harbour-nsw-on-20-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Bell UH-1H, VH-UVC, near Anna Bay, NSW, on 6 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has release its preliminary report into the collision with water involving Bell UH-1H, VH-UVC, near Anna Bay, NSW, on 6 September 2019. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-bell-uh-1h-vh-uvc-near-anna-bay-nsw-on-6-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-bell-uh-1h-vh-uvc-near-anna-bay-nsw-on-6-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather-related accidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilots without a current instrument rating should be prepared to amend plans, and not to push on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-related-accidents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/weather-related-accidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine malfunction involving Airbus Industrie A330-323, registered 9M-MTM, 37 km north of Curtin Airfield, Western Australia on 18 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has issued safety recommendations to the United States Federal Aviation Administration and engine manufacturer Pratt &amp; Whitney calling for them to maximise a modification that would prevent a component failure of the PW4170 series engine which powers some Airbus A330 airliners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-malfunction-involving-airbus-industrie-a330-323-registered-9m-mtm-37-km-north-of-curtin-airfield-western-australia-on-18-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-malfunction-involving-airbus-industrie-a330-323-registered-9m-mtm-37-km-north-of-curtin-airfield-western-australia-on-18-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB recommends mandating engine modification]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has issued safety recommendations to the US FAA and Pratt &amp; Whitney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-recommends-mandating-engine-modification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-recommends-mandating-engine-modification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger injury at Gosnells railway station, Western Australia, on 26 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young child fell between the platform and train at Gosnells Railway Station. As the parent and other passengers attempted to recover the child, the train began to depart the station striking the parent attempting to rescue the child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-injury-at-gosnells-railway-station-western-australia-on-26-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-injury-at-gosnells-railway-station-western-australia-on-26-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity at Westmead, New South Wales, on 15 October, 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a near miss between track workers and a moving passenger train on the down main line between Parramatta and Westmead, New South Wales, on 15 October 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-at-westmead-new-south-wales-on-15-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-at-westmead-new-south-wales-on-15-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Makeshift platform leads to serious injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of machinery and equipment contrary to its intended purpose can significantly increase risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/makeshift-platform-leads-to-serious-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/makeshift-platform-leads-to-serious-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration during an approach involving Airbus A320, VH-VNR, near Sydney, NSW, 16 October 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During an approach to Sydney Airport&rsquo;s runway 16L, the aircraft's configuration was not correct for that particular phase of flight leading to an EGPWS SPEED alert at about 1300 ft. The aircraft's speed and configuration were corrected and the approach was stable by 1000 ft. The aircraft landed normally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-during-an-approach-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vnr-near-sydney-nsw-16-october-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-during-an-approach-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vnr-near-sydney-nsw-16-october-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB recommends runway overrun guidance for ALAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB recommends runway overrun guidance for ALAs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-recommends-runway-overrun-guidance-for-alas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 02:08:54 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-recommends-runway-overrun-guidance-for-alas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion and collision with terrain involving Van's RV 6A, VH-OAJ, Somersby, NSW, on 18 March 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[During landing, the aircraft initially touched down, then bounced several times, overran the end of the runway, and impacted the side of a watercourse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-vans-rv-6a-vh-oaj-somersby-nsw-on-18-march-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-vans-rv-6a-vh-oaj-somersby-nsw-on-18-march-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB commends Jandakot air traffic controller]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB commends Jandakot air traffic controller for assisting student pilot&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-commends-jandakot-air-traffic-controller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-commends-jandakot-air-traffic-controller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain following an engine power loss involving Cessna 172M, VHâ€‘WTQ, 12 NM (22 km) north-west of Agnes Water, Queensland on 10 January 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[After conducting initial checks, the pilot elected to conduct a significant left turn to the beach. During the continued turn, the aircraft impacted the beach with little or no control and a significant descent rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-following-an-engine-power-loss-involving-cessna-172m-vhwtq-12-nm-22-km-north-west-of-agnes-water-queensland-on-10-january-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-following-an-engine-power-loss-involving-cessna-172m-vhwtq-12-nm-22-km-north-west-of-agnes-water-queensland-on-10-january-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepare to land straight ahead following a low-level power loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prepare to land straight ahead following a low-level power loss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/prepare-to-land-straight-ahead-following-a-low-level-power-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/prepare-to-land-straight-ahead-following-a-low-level-power-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB calls for upper torso restraints for all light aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB calls for upper torso restraints for all light aircraft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-calls-for-upper-torso-restraints-for-all-light-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-calls-for-upper-torso-restraints-for-all-light-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB releases Annual Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released its Annual Report, outlining its performance during 2018-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-annual-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-annual-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respond, report, preserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[New&nbsp;ATSB publication outlines&nbsp;proceedures following an on-airport aircraft accident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/respond-report-preserve/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/respond-report-preserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Airbus Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicle, near Wyndham Airport, Western Australia on 28 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UAV departed Wyndham Airport for flight trials. During climb, at about 8,500 ft, the UAV encountered turbulence,departed controlled flight and subsequently collided with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-zephyr-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-near-wyndham-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-zephyr-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-near-wyndham-airport-western-australia-on-28-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected wiring error leads to passenger train uncoupling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The combination of a wiring error and deterioration of insulation resistance leads to train uncoupling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-wiring-error-leads-to-passenger-train-uncoupling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-wiring-error-leads-to-passenger-train-uncoupling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Procedures needed to reinstate rail level crossing protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Procedures needed to reinstate rail level crossing protections following track maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/procedures-needed-to-reinstate-rail-level-crossing-protections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/procedures-needed-to-reinstate-rail-level-crossing-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parting of Metro Trains Melbourne passenger train  TD 3817 at Croydon, Victoria on 9 November 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A six-car Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) passenger train travelling from Flinders Street Station to Lilydale Station uncoupled shortly after leaving Croydon Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/parting-of-metro-trains-melbourne-passenger-train-td-3817-at-croydon-victoria-on-9-november-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/parting-of-metro-trains-melbourne-passenger-train-td-3817-at-croydon-victoria-on-9-november-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-operation of level crossing protection at Colac, Victoria on 22 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the completion of the maintenance work, the driver of a train noticed that the level crossing protection equipment was not operating. He stopped his train but was unable to prevent it from occupying the crossing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/non-operation-of-level-crossing-protection-at-colac-victoria-on-22-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/non-operation-of-level-crossing-protection-at-colac-victoria-on-22-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Liberty Aerospace XL2, VH-XLK, 9 km north-east of Braidwood, New South Wales, on 6 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 500 ft above ground level the left wing dropped and the aircraft entered a steep rotating descent. The pilot was unable to recover control of the aircraft before it impacted terrain. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-liberty-aerospace-xl2-vh-xlk-9-km-north-east-of-braidwood-new-south-wales-on-6-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-liberty-aerospace-xl2-vh-xlk-9-km-north-east-of-braidwood-new-south-wales-on-6-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel imbalance involving Boeing 767, VH-EXZ during flight from Auckland NZ to Sydney, New South Wales, on 27 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During taxi for departure, the crew received a fuel configuration alert due to an imbalance in the fuel content between the left and right wing fuel tanks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance-involving-boeing-767-vh-exz-during-flight-from-auckland-nz-to-sydney-new-south-wales-on-27-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance-involving-boeing-767-vh-exz-during-flight-from-auckland-nz-to-sydney-new-south-wales-on-27-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel imbalance involving Boeing 767, VH-EXZ during flight from Auckland NZ to Sydney, New South Wales, on 26 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During taxi for departure, the crew received a fuel configuration alert due to an imbalance in the fuel content between the left and right wing fuel tanks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance-involving-boeing-767-vh-exz-during-flight-from-auckland-nz-to-sydney-new-south-wales-on-26-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-imbalance-involving-boeing-767-vh-exz-during-flight-from-auckland-nz-to-sydney-new-south-wales-on-26-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway incursion involving GIE Avions de Transport Regional ATR72, VH-VPJ, Canberra Airport, Australian Capital Territory, on 25 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight crew requested and were issued with a taxi clearance to holding point Golf for a take-off on runway 35. Air traffic control then cleared the aircraft for take-off. The flight crew taxied the aircraft to intersection Golf and then turned on to runway 30 instead of runway 35.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-regional-atr72-vh-vpj-canberra-airport-australian-capital-territory-on-25-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-incursion-involving-gie-avions-de-transport-regional-atr72-vh-vpj-canberra-airport-australian-capital-territory-on-25-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Boeing 737, VH-VUB, near Sydney, NSW, on 12 July 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cabin altitude warning alarm on a Boeing 737 due to air conditioning pack switches being left in the OFF position highlights the importance of effective checklist management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-boeing-737-vh-vub-near-sydney-nsw-on-12-july-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-boeing-737-vh-vub-near-sydney-nsw-on-12-july-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabin altitude warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective checklist management is essential for verifying critical procedures undertaken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-altitude-warning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cabin-altitude-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal passed at danger of passenger train NP43, Gunnedah, NSW, on 10 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are reminded of the importance of operating to the current conditions, but also with consideration to potential future conditions. If safe sighting distance is reduced due to environmental factors, it is important to reduce speed and be prepared to stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-passed-at-danger-of-passenger-train-np43-gunnedah-nsw-on-10-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2019 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-passed-at-danger-of-passenger-train-np43-gunnedah-nsw-on-10-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger train passes signal set to Stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[If safe sighting distance is reduced, reduce speed and be prepared to stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-train-passes-signal-set-to-stop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passenger-train-passes-signal-set-to-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contact with loading rake/derailment, Andoom load station (near Weipa), Queensland, on 22 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[An empty ore train collided with rail wagons that were being loaded with bauxite at the Andoom mine, approximately 20 km north of Weipa. The train's driver sustained minor injuries that required attention at the Weipa hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/contact-with-loading-rakederailment-andoom-load-station-near-weipa-queensland-on-22-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/contact-with-loading-rakederailment-andoom-load-station-near-weipa-queensland-on-22-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB welcomes new Commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB welcomes the appointment of Mr Gary Prosser as a member of the ATSB Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-welcomes-new-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-welcomes-new-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Mooney M20J, VH-DJU, near Bellingen, NSW, on 20 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wreckage of the aircraft, which was on a private flight from Murwillumbah to Taree, was found in the Dorrigo National Park, west of Coffs Harbour by a rescue helicopter as part of a search coordinated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-near-bellingen-nsw-on-20-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-mooney-m20j-vh-dju-near-bellingen-nsw-on-20-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incorrect configuration involving Boeing 787, registered VN-A870 near Melbourne, Victoria, on 19 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During approach to land, Melbourne Air Traffic Control advised the crew that the aircraft&rsquo;s landing gear was observed not to be extended. The crew initiated a missed approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-boeing-787-registered-vn-a870-near-melbourne-victoria-on-19-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incorrect-configuration-involving-boeing-787-registered-vn-a870-near-melbourne-victoria-on-19-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aircraft preparation event involving A320, VH-FNP, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 14 August 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[While all persons working in and around aircraft have specific roles, they also have a responsibility to notify the operating crew about any concerns they may have with the aircraft. It is imperative that any concerns are assessed and rectified by appropriately qualified personnel before flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-event-involving-a320-vh-fnp-perth-airport-western-australia-on-14-august-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aircraft-preparation-event-involving-a320-vh-fnp-perth-airport-western-australia-on-14-august-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remove before flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lack of documentation, ineffective procedures contribute to improper removal of landing gear locks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remove-before-flight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/remove-before-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving Bell UH-1H, VH-UVC, Anna Bay, NSW, on 6 September 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any witnesses who may have seen the helicopter flying over Anna Bay are asked to contact the ATSB via its online form www.atsb.gov.au/witness or by calling 1800 992 986.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-bell-uh-1h-vh-uvc-anna-bay-nsw-on-6-september-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-bell-uh-1h-vh-uvc-anna-bay-nsw-on-6-september-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undetected engine thrust reverser deactivation involving Airbus A320, VH-VQG, Gold Coast Airport, Queensland on 18 December 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is highlighting the importance of following procedures after a lockout pin was not removed after maintenance, which resulted in an Airbus A320&rsquo;s left engine thrust reverser not activating when selected on landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-engine-thrust-reverser-deactivation-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqg-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-18-december-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/undetected-engine-thrust-reverser-deactivation-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vqg-gold-coast-airport-queensland-on-18-december-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine thrust reverser lockout pin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus A320&nbsp;returned to service with lockout pin not removed after maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-thrust-reverser-lockout-pin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-thrust-reverser-lockout-pin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight engine shutdown involving Saab 340B, VH-RXX, near Merimbula, NSW, on 29 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight crew reported that after receiving an engine fire indication, the right engine was procedurally shut down. The aircraft proceeded to Merimbula and made an uneventful landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-engine-shutdown-involving-saab-340b-vh-rxx-near-merimbula-nsw-on-29-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-engine-shutdown-involving-saab-340b-vh-rxx-near-merimbula-nsw-on-29-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear wheel failure involving a SAAB 340, VH-ZLX, Adelaide Airport, South Australia on 20 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During taxi, the outer wheel on the left main landing gear fractured, with a piece of the wheel rim being left on the apron at Adelaide. After landing at Port Lincoln, the crew observed that the left outer tyre had deflated and detected the wheel damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure-involving-a-saab-340-vh-zlx-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-20-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-wheel-failure-involving-a-saab-340-vh-zlx-adelaide-airport-south-australia-on-20-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear failure involving a GA-8 Airvan, VH-BFS, Fraser Island, Queensland, on 24 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft was being used for charter operations from the mainland to Fraser Island, with a pilot and five passengers on board. The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed causing minor damage to the aircraft as it came to a stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-failure-involving-a-ga-8-airvan-vh-bfs-fraser-island-queensland-on-24-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2019 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-failure-involving-a-ga-8-airvan-vh-bfs-fraser-island-queensland-on-24-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking Irregularity near Helensburgh Station, NSW on 21 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary review of the radio communications between the train driver of 4WM2 and the Waterfall Signaller indicates there was a lack of clear instructions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-near-helensburgh-station-nsw-on-21-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-near-helensburgh-station-nsw-on-21-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ditching dam deployment in flight involving a Bombardier DHC-8, VH-SCE, between Adelaide and Whyalla, South Australia, on 8 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a ditching dam deployment in flight involving a Bombardier DHC-8, registered VH-SCE, between Adelaide and Whyalla, South Australia, on 8 August 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ditching-dam-deployment-in-flight-involving-a-bombardier-dhc-8-vh-sce-between-adelaide-and-whyalla-south-australia-on-8-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ditching-dam-deployment-in-flight-involving-a-bombardier-dhc-8-vh-sce-between-adelaide-and-whyalla-south-australia-on-8-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Push It - DON'T GO]]></title><description><![CDATA[New ATSB safety campaign highlights the dangers of VFR into IMC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dont-push-it-dont-go/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dont-push-it-dont-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving an Insitu ScanEagle X200 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) near Woleebee Creek, Queensland, on 9 January 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A post-accident inspection of the wreckage identified a partial blockage to the aircraft&rsquo;s pitot system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-an-insitu-scaneagle-x200-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas-near-woleebee-creek-queensland-on-9-january-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-an-insitu-scaneagle-x200-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas-near-woleebee-creek-queensland-on-9-january-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitot system blockage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitot system blockage results in unmanned aircraft accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitot-system-blockage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pitot-system-blockage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forced landing involving Piper Aircraft Corp PA-36, VH-TVU, near Latrobe Valley Airport, Victoria, on 12 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During initial climb, the engine power reduced and the pilot conducted a forced landing in a paddock. During the landing, the landing gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/forced-landing-involving-piper-aircraft-corp-pa-36-vh-tvu-near-latrobe-valley-airport-victoria-on-12-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/forced-landing-involving-piper-aircraft-corp-pa-36-vh-tvu-near-latrobe-valley-airport-victoria-on-12-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on passenger risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation analysis focused on risk to passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/focus-on-passenger-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/focus-on-passenger-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on passenger risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation analysis focused on risk to passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/focus-on-passenger-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/focus-on-passenger-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving SOCATA TB-10 Tobago, VH-YTM, near Mount Gambier Airport, South Australia, on 28 June 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB investigation has found that community service flights conducted on behalf of Angel Flight Australia have a fatal accident rate per flight that is seven times higher than for other private flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-socata-tb-10-tobago-vh-ytm-near-mount-gambier-airport-south-australia-on-28-june-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-socata-tb-10-tobago-vh-ytm-near-mount-gambier-airport-south-australia-on-28-june-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community service flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB investigation highlights risks of community service flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/community-service-flights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/community-service-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail Safety Week 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is joining over 90 organisations promoting the message &lsquo;Rail safety &ndash; it&rsquo;s everyone&rsquo;s responsibility&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rail-safety-week-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of separation involving Airbus A330, VH-EBJ and Boeing 737, VH-VZO, near Sydney Airport, NSW, on 5 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a loss of separation involving an Airbus A330 (registered VH-EBJ) and a Boeing 737 (registered VH-VZO), near Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 5 August 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebj-and-boeing-737-vh-vzo-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-5-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-separation-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebj-and-boeing-737-vh-vzo-near-sydney-airport-nsw-on-5-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Liberty Aerospace XL2, VH-XLK, near Braidwood, New South Wales, on 6 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[While landing at a private airstrip, the aircraft flipped and came to rest in an upright position. The pilot, the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries and the aircraft was substantially damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-liberty-aerospace-xl2-vh-xlk-near-braidwood-new-south-wales-on-6-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-liberty-aerospace-xl2-vh-xlk-near-braidwood-new-south-wales-on-6-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landing gear malfunction and return involving Airbus A320, VH-VFN, Sydney Airport, NSW on 1 August 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During take-off, the left main landing gear torque damper pin sheared and the landing gear could not be retracted. The crew conducted a return to Sydney. During a runway inspection, the pin was located on the runway. The post-flight inspection revealed that three hydraulic lines were damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-malfunction-and-return-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfn-sydney-airport-nsw-on-1-august-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/landing-gear-malfunction-and-return-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vfn-sydney-airport-nsw-on-1-august-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxiing collision involving BAe146, VH-NJW, Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 30 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[While being prepared for flight, the aircraft rolled into a light pole, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. There were no reported injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-collision-involving-bae146-vh-njw-perth-airport-western-australia-on-30-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-collision-involving-bae146-vh-njw-perth-airport-western-australia-on-30-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway of freight train within the Whyalla Steelworks, South Australia, on 31 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a train runaway within the Liberty Primary Steel complex at Whyalla, South Australia. There were no reports of injuries or damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-of-freight-train-within-the-whyalla-steelworks-south-australia-on-31-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-of-freight-train-within-the-whyalla-steelworks-south-australia-on-31-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Vanâ€™s RV-6A, VH-ANU, William Creek, South Australia on 28 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnesses have reported that after touchdown, the aircraft&rsquo;s nose-gear collapsed, causing the nose of the aircraft to impact the ground and the aircraft to flip over. The two occupants sustained serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-vans-rv-6a-vh-anu-william-creek-south-australia-on-28-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-vans-rv-6a-vh-anu-william-creek-south-australia-on-28-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Site protection failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conducting work on or near railway track can be dangerous if safeworking rules and procedures have not been correctly implemented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/site-protection-failings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/site-protection-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeworking irregularity involving Lookout Working, near Tempe, NSW on 31 July 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of an empty passenger train had to apply the brakes and sound the horn to alert track workers in the &lsquo;danger zone&rsquo; to move to safety due to the inappropriate use of &lsquo;Lookout Working&rsquo; safety measures, a new ATSB investigation has highlighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-lookout-working-near-tempe-nsw-on-31-july-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/safeworking-irregularity-involving-lookout-working-near-tempe-nsw-on-31-july-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving a Yakovlev Yak-52, VH-PAE, near South Stradbroke Island, Queensland, on 5 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recovered wreckage from a two-seat Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft&rsquo;s fatal collision with water near South Stradbroke Island, Queensland on 5 June 2019 was consistent with a high-speed impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-a-yakovlev-yak-52-vh-pae-near-south-stradbroke-island-queensland-on-5-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-a-yakovlev-yak-52-vh-pae-near-south-stradbroke-island-queensland-on-5-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High speed impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The significant damage to the aircraft was indicative of a high speed impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-speed-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/high-speed-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Robinson R22 helicopter, VH-HHQ, near Kutchera Station, Queensland on 22 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial mustering operations, it was reported that the right anti-torque pedal fractured, leading to a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-helicopter-vh-hhq-near-kutchera-station-queensland-on-22-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r22-helicopter-vh-hhq-near-kutchera-station-queensland-on-22-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of loaded Pacific National coal service TM94 near Moss Vale, NSW on 28 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pacific National coal train derailed one bogie just past Moss Vale, NSW, en route to Unanderra. Track infrastructure was damaged as a result of the wheelsets from the bogie dragging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-loaded-pacific-national-coal-service-tm94-near-moss-vale-nsw-on-28-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-loaded-pacific-national-coal-service-tm94-near-moss-vale-nsw-on-28-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure involving Fokker 100, VH-FWI, en route to Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 9 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During climb from Geraldton, at about FL115 the flight crew observed the left engine thrust lever retarding towards flight idle, followed by an ENG FAIL warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-en-route-to-perth-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-involving-fokker-100-vh-fwi-en-route-to-perth-airport-western-australia-on-9-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reduction in loss of separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB finds significant reduction in loss of separation occurrences in Defence-controlled terminal airspace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/reduction-in-loss-of-separation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:31:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/reduction-in-loss-of-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near miss with maintenance worker on the Skitube Alpine Railway at Bullocks Flat, NSW, on 3 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation has commenced by ATSB into the circumstances that led to the near miss between a train and a maintenance worker on the Perisher Blue Skitube railway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-maintenance-worker-on-the-skitube-alpine-railway-at-bullocks-flat-nsw-on-3-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/near-miss-with-maintenance-worker-on-the-skitube-alpine-railway-at-bullocks-flat-nsw-on-3-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with a tree involving the airboat 'Gale Force' during tourism operations on Sweets Lagoon, Northern Territory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The craft had four passengers and the master on board at the time. Two passengers were injured, one seriously. The airboat suffered structural and equipment damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-a-tree-involving-the-airboat-gale-force-during-tourism-operations-on-sweets-lagoon-northern-territory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-a-tree-involving-the-airboat-gale-force-during-tourism-operations-on-sweets-lagoon-northern-territory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving Robinson R44, VH-KCH, near Mansfield, Victoria, on 6 July 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The helicopter struck a powerline and collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The passenger sustained serious injuries and the pilot sustained minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-kch-near-mansfield-victoria-on-6-july-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2019 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-robinson-r44-vh-kch-near-mansfield-victoria-on-6-july-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with vessel involving Cessna 208, VH-ZWH, Berowra Waters, NSW, on 29 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[After completing a water landing in the designated landing area, the aircraft contacted a stationary small hire boat while at taxi speed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-vessel-involving-cessna-208-vh-zwh-berowra-waters-nsw-on-29-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-vessel-involving-cessna-208-vh-zwh-berowra-waters-nsw-on-29-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty years of the ATSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 July 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the ATSB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/twenty-years-of-the-atsb/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2019 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/twenty-years-of-the-atsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight fire involving Kavanagh B-350 hot air balloon, VH-ZYO, near Coldsteam, Victorian on 26 December 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the event of an in-flight balloon fire, the first priority must be the isolation of the fuel supply at the fuel tank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-fire-involving-kavanagh-b-350-hot-air-balloon-vh-zyo-near-coldsteam-victorian-on-26-december-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-fire-involving-kavanagh-b-350-hot-air-balloon-vh-zyo-near-coldsteam-victorian-on-26-december-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of coal train EF01, Duaringa, Queensland, on 24 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[This investigation highlight the importance of developing, maintaining and consulting a network hazard register to identify locations at risk of buckling, and producing site-specific risk assessments that consider rail stress when planning track disturbing maintenance work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-coal-train-ef01-duaringa-queensland-on-24-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-coal-train-ef01-duaringa-queensland-on-24-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing collision between truck and passenger train 8753, Phalps Road, Larpent, Victoria on 13 July 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sighting from road vehicles can be severely restricted at passively protected level crossings with an acute angle road-to-track interface, a new investigation highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-truck-and-passenger-train-8753-phalps-road-larpent-victoria-on-13-july-2016/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-collision-between-truck-and-passenger-train-8753-phalps-road-larpent-victoria-on-13-july-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight balloon fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-flight balloon fire highlights importance of emergency procedures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-balloon-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-balloon-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passive level crossing accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sighting from road vehicles can be severely restricted at passively protected crossings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passive-level-crossing-accident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/passive-level-crossing-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compressive rail stress risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Risk assessments need to consider compressive rail stress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/compressive-rail-stress-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/compressive-rail-stress-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerline hazards during spraying]]></title><description><![CDATA[A helicopter striking a powerline while conducting aerial spraying highlights the hazards of wirestrike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/powerline-hazards-during-spraying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/powerline-hazards-during-spraying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerial agricultural hazard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A helicopter striking a powerline while conducting aerial spraying highlights dangers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-agricultural-hazard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aerial-agricultural-hazard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECDIS navigation risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grounding of the Border Force Cutter (ABFC) Roebuck Bay finds unintended risks with ECDIS navigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ecdis-navigation-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ecdis-navigation-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of coal train, 8 km west of Oakey, Queensland on 21 July 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of a loaded coal train at a gravel level crossing west of Oakey, Queensland, shows the importance of an effective inspection and maintenance process for the approach roads and crossing surface at level crossings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-coal-train-8-km-west-of-oakey-queensland-on-21-july-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-coal-train-8-km-west-of-oakey-queensland-on-21-july-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level crossing road surface]]></title><description><![CDATA[Condition of level crossing road surface contributes to coal train derailment.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-road-surface/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 03:29:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/level-crossing-road-surface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot incapacitation involving Piper PA-31, VH-TWU, near King Island, Tasmania, on 8 November 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB found that the pilot had been awake for about 24 hours and had been unable to sleep during a scheduled rest period before the incident flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-31-vh-twu-near-king-island-tasmania-on-8-november-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/pilot-incapacitation-involving-piper-pa-31-vh-twu-near-king-island-tasmania-on-8-november-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assess fatigue before flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation highlights the need for pilots to assess their level of fatigue before and during flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/assess-fatigue-before-flight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/assess-fatigue-before-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control involving Cessna 152, VH-JIW, near Archerfield, Queensland, on 28 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a training flight, the aircraft entered a dive that was recovered at approximately 400 ft AGL. The post-flight inspection revealed damage to the starboard horizontal stabiliser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-involving-cessna-152-vh-jiw-near-archerfield-queensland-on-28-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-involving-cessna-152-vh-jiw-near-archerfield-queensland-on-28-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPAD of Passenger train NP43, Gunnedah, NSW, on 10 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The train passed the signal at an approximate speed of 90 km/h. The driver reported the sun was directly behind the signal and he could not see the stop indication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-of-passenger-train-np43-gunnedah-nsw-on-10-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/spad-of-passenger-train-np43-gunnedah-nsw-on-10-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of container freight train 6CM3, Junee, NSW, on 7 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The train had derailed the trailing bogie of the 4th wagon and the leading bogie of the 5th wagon. The down platform of the station was also struck receiving minor damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-container-freight-train-6cm3-junee-nsw-on-7-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-container-freight-train-6cm3-junee-nsw-on-7-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of a Container freight train 6CM3, Junee, NSW, on 7 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The train had derailed the trailing bogie of the 4th wagon and the leading bogie of the 5th wagon. The down platform of the station was also struck receiving minor damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-a-container-freight-train-6cm3-junee-nsw-on-7-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-a-container-freight-train-6cm3-junee-nsw-on-7-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of acid train 9T90 near Kimburra, Queensland on 28 September 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Axles with undetected fatigue cracks that propagate to failure will usually result in a derailment. Recognising that axles should be resilient to fatigue cracking from in-service damage, effective axle inspection techniques that detect cracking prior to failure are fundamental to rail safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-acid-train-9t90-near-kimburra-queensland-on-28-september-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-acid-train-9t90-near-kimburra-queensland-on-28-september-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wagon derails after axle failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acid train wagon derails after axle failure due to undetected fatigue cracking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-derails-after-axle-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wagon-derails-after-axle-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cessna 210 carry-through spar failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation update into the Cessna 210 accident near Mount Isa, Queensland, on 26 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-210-carry-through-spar-failure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-210-carry-through-spar-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep alert while taxiing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight crew alertness avoids potential taxiing collision at major airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/keep-alert-while-taxiing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:01:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/keep-alert-while-taxiing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazards at accident sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation highlights important safety message for emergency personnel attending aircraft accident sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hazards-at-accident-sites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hazards-at-accident-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control and collision with terrain involving Cirrus SR22, VH-PDC, Orange Airport, NSW, on 15 May 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post-accident deployment of the Cirrus SR22's parachute system highlights an important ATSB safety message for emergency personnel and others who attend aviation accidents to be aware of the potential danger of an inactivated rocket-deployed parachute system at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cirrus-sr22-vh-pdc-orange-airport-nsw-on-15-may-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-cirrus-sr22-vh-pdc-orange-airport-nsw-on-15-may-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxiing proximity event involving Airbus A321, VH-VWQ, and Boeing 737, VH-VZB, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, on 30 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB&rsquo;s investigation highlights how increased workload and distraction can reduce performance and increase errors. For air traffic controllers, using tools and practices that reduce reliance on memory and delaying handovers until lulls in activity can mitigate these effects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-proximity-event-involving-airbus-a321-vh-vwq-and-boeing-737-vh-vzb-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-30-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taxiing-proximity-event-involving-airbus-a321-vh-vwq-and-boeing-737-vh-vzb-melbourne-airport-victoria-on-30-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with water involving a Yakovlev Aircraft Factories Yak-52, VH-PAE, near South Stradbroke Island, Queensland, on 5 June 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot and passenger had departed Southport Airport on a 30-minute scenic flight of the Gold Coast area. The aircraft did not return at the scheduled time and was reported missing. A search was commenced, with aircraft parts subsequently found on South Stradbroke Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-a-yakovlev-aircraft-factories-yak-52-vh-pae-near-south-stradbroke-island-queensland-on-5-june-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-water-involving-a-yakovlev-aircraft-factories-yak-52-vh-pae-near-south-stradbroke-island-queensland-on-5-june-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is seeking your help in improving transport safety through completing our stakeholder survey.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-survey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 210, VH-SUX, 25 km NE Mount Isa Airport, Queensland on 26 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft had been conducting aerial survey operations at the time of accident. The aircraft was destroyed and its two occupants were fatally injured as a result of the accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-210-vh-sux-25-km-ne-mount-isa-airport-queensland-on-26-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-210-vh-sux-25-km-ne-mount-isa-airport-queensland-on-26-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight upset, inadvertent pitch disconnect, and continued operation with serious damage involving ATR 72 aircraft, VH-FVR, 47 km WSW of Sydney Airport, NSW on 20 February 2014]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has issued Safety Recommendations to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and aircraft manufacturer ATR seeking improved aircraft system design tolerance to inadvertent dual control inputs by pilots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-upset-inadvertent-pitch-disconnect-and-continued-operation-with-serious-damage-involving-atr-72-aircraft-vh-fvr-47-km-wsw-of-sydney-airport-nsw-on-20-february-2014/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-upset-inadvertent-pitch-disconnect-and-continued-operation-with-serious-damage-involving-atr-72-aircraft-vh-fvr-47-km-wsw-of-sydney-airport-nsw-on-20-february-2014/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflight pitch disconnect]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB issues recommendations for improved aircraft design tolerance to inadvertent dual control inputs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/inflight-pitch-disconnect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/inflight-pitch-disconnect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Diamond DA40, VH-MPM, 42 km west of Southport Aerodrome, Queensland, on 26 September 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operators should have procedures, and instructors should take all steps, to ensure that they maintain the necessary skills to avoid unintentional spins and recover from both incipient and developed spins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-diamond-da40-vh-mpm-42-km-west-of-southport-aerodrome-queensland-on-26-september-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-diamond-da40-vh-mpm-42-km-west-of-southport-aerodrome-queensland-on-26-september-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incipient spin concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation raises incipient spin training concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incipient-spin-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/incipient-spin-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell 206B helicopter, VH-FHW, south-west of Jabiru, NT, on 21 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During aerial work, the crew conducted a forced landing. The helicopter subsequently collided with terrain resulting in substantial damage and serious injury to one occupant and minor injuries to the other two occupants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-206b-helicopter-vh-fhw-south-west-of-jabiru-nt-on-21-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-206b-helicopter-vh-fhw-south-west-of-jabiru-nt-on-21-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight below minimum safe altitude involving SAAB 340, VH-OLM, 9 km south Williamtown Airport, NSW on 28 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a visual approach to runway 12 at night, ATC issued the crew a safety alert and instructed a climb to 2,800 ft as the aircraft was on the incorrect approach profile.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-saab-340-vh-olm-9-km-south-williamtown-airport-nsw-on-28-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flight-below-minimum-safe-altitude-involving-saab-340-vh-olm-9-km-south-williamtown-airport-nsw-on-28-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway and collision between 'J' class and 'Nagasaki&rsquo; class trams, Sydney Tramway Museum, Loftus, NSW, on 15 May 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation highlights the importance of ensuring that any changes to a risk-control process do not reduce that risk control&rsquo;s effectiveness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-and-collision-between-j-class-and-nagasakirsquo-class-trams-sydney-tramway-museum-loftus-nsw-on-15-may-2016/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-and-collision-between-j-class-and-nagasakirsquo-class-trams-sydney-tramway-museum-loftus-nsw-on-15-may-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electrical systems event involving Airbus A330, VH-EBL, near Curtin, Western Australia on 14 May 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During cruise, the autopilot disengaged and the crew received multiple warning messages relating to electrical systems. The crew completed the emergency checklists and diverted the aircraft to Broome, where the aircraft landed safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/electrical-systems-event-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebl-near-curtin-western-australia-on-14-may-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/electrical-systems-event-involving-airbus-a330-vh-ebl-near-curtin-western-australia-on-14-may-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum  trams collide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation highlights the importance of strong and effective risk-control&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/museum-trams-collide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/museum-trams-collide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight break-up involving Cessna 210B, VH-DBU, 30 km NW of Albany, Western Australia, on 24 October 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation found, for reasons that could not be established, abnormal operation of the aircraft produced high levels of unusual aerodynamic loading that exceeded the strength of the right wing and initiated an in-flight break-up and impact with terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cessna-210b-vh-dbu-30-km-nw-of-albany-western-australia-on-24-october-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-break-up-involving-cessna-210b-vh-dbu-30-km-nw-of-albany-western-australia-on-24-october-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cessna 210 in-flight break-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abnormal operation of the aircraft produced high levels of unusual aerodynamic loading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-210-in-flight-break-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cessna-210-in-flight-break-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway centreline lighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB calls for a review of runway lighting standards following airliner runway excursion at Darwin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-centreline-lighting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-centreline-lighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runway excursion involving Boeing 737, VH-VUI, at Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 6 December 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has issued a safety recommendation to the International Civil Aviation Organization and Darwin Airport to consider measures to reduce the safety risk identified in this report relating to wide runways without centreline lighting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-boeing-737-vh-vui-at-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-6-december-2016/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runway-excursion-involving-boeing-737-vh-vui-at-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-6-december-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Airbus Helicopters AS350, VH-SZS, 60 km east of Woomera, South Australia, on 20 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released a preliminary report into an Airbus Helicopters AS350&rsquo;s collision with terrain 60 km east of Woomera, South Australia, on 20 March 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-as350-vh-szs-60-km-east-of-woomera-south-australia-on-20-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-airbus-helicopters-as350-vh-szs-60-km-east-of-woomera-south-australia-on-20-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerline stringing prelim report]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATSB preliminary report into an Airbus Helicopters AS350&rsquo;s collision with terrain near Woomera, SA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/powerline-stringing-prelim-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/powerline-stringing-prelim-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Bell 206, VH-SDZ, 75 km NE of Emerald Airport, Qld on 18 November 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[While recognising that on this occasion the pilot had limited control authority, the safety message from this investigation is regular practice and briefings of emergency actions will increase the likelihood of a correct response during an emergency situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-206-vh-sdz-75-km-ne-of-emerald-airport-qld-on-18-november-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-bell-206-vh-sdz-75-km-ne-of-emerald-airport-qld-on-18-november-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency situation develops rapidly]]></title><description><![CDATA[This investigation highlights how rapidly an emergency situation can develop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/emergency-situation-develops-rapidly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/emergency-situation-develops-rapidly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flap and landing gear overspeed during go-around involving Airbus A320, VH-VQL, 9 km south of Sydney Airport, NSW, on 9 May 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Observing that the approach was not stable, the captain commanded a go-around. However, a subsequent non-standard go-around procedure, including a lower than required pitch attitude, resulted in the aircraft accelerating faster than expected, which saw flap and landing gear speed limitations exceeded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flap-and-landing-gear-overspeed-during-go-around-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vql-9-km-south-of-sydney-airport-nsw-on-9-may-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flap-and-landing-gear-overspeed-during-go-around-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vql-9-km-south-of-sydney-airport-nsw-on-9-may-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flap and gear overspeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Airbus A320 turned onto final approach at Sydney Airport in a high-energy state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flap-and-gear-overspeed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/flap-and-gear-overspeed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine malfunction and return involving Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-XKJ, Perth Airport, WA, on 23 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after take-off, the crew detected a popping sound in the aircraft&rsquo;s left engine and the left engine&rsquo;s torque reduced to approximately 60 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-malfunction-and-return-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-xkj-perth-airport-wa-on-23-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-malfunction-and-return-involving-bombardier-dhc-8-315-vh-xkj-perth-airport-wa-on-23-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dual hydraulic systems failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dual hydraulic failure involving a 757 highlights the importance of service bulletins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dual-hydraulic-systems-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/dual-hydraulic-systems-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydraulic system failure involving Boeing 757, VH-TCA, Auckland International Airport, New Zealand, on 5 February 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The safety message from this investigation is that although some service bulletins are not deemed to be safety-critical, they can still have an impact on aircraft reliability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-failure-involving-boeing-757-vh-tca-auckland-international-airport-new-zealand-on-5-february-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hydraulic-system-failure-involving-boeing-757-vh-tca-auckland-international-airport-new-zealand-on-5-february-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airservices raises over $100,000 for Good Friday Appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airservices Australia is thrilled to be donating over $100 000 to the Good Friday Appeal due to the hard work of our aviation rescue fire fighters in Melbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-raises-over-100000-for-good-friday-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-raises-over-100000-for-good-friday-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine failure and forced landing involving Gippsland Aeronautics GA-8 Airvan, VH-BFL, near Bellburn Airstrip Western Australia, on 14 May 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[This accident highlights the importance of frequent emergency procedures training. The pilot&rsquo;s handling of the forced landing contributed positively to the survivability of this accident in difficult terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-airvan-vh-bfl-near-bellburn-airstrip-western-australia-on-14-may-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-failure-and-forced-landing-involving-gippsland-aeronautics-ga-8-airvan-vh-bfl-near-bellburn-airstrip-western-australia-on-14-may-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Perth Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airservices Australia (Airservices) has completed a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) with limited sampling for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at Perth Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-results-of-pfas-investigation-at-perth-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-results-of-pfas-investigation-at-perth-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scenic flightâ€™s forced landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent practice of emergency procedures helped a pilot to conduct a successful forced landing in difficult terrain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/scenic-flights-forced-landing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/scenic-flights-forced-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel exhaustion forced landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel exhaustion results in a forced landing&nbsp;of a Cessna 172 into scrubland near Kalgoorlie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-exhaustion-forced-landing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:32:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-exhaustion-forced-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel exhaustion and forced landing involving Cessna 172M VH-TUX 72 km south of Kalgoorlie Boulder Aerodrome, Western Australia, 5 January 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forced landing of a Cessna 172 into scrubland south-west of Kalgoorlie Airport, Western Australia, following fuel exhaustion again highlights the need forcontinued pilot education on the risks and controls associated with fuel management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-exhaustion-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-172m-vh-tux-72-km-south-of-kalgoorlie-boulder-aerodrome-western-australia-5-january-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/fuel-exhaustion-and-forced-landing-involving-cessna-172m-vh-tux-72-km-south-of-kalgoorlie-boulder-aerodrome-western-australia-5-january-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of control involving Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-OWJ, near Merredin, Western Australia, on 14 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was reported that, while climbing through 2,600 ft, the aircraft sustained an uncommanded pitch down and descent, after regaining control the pilot returned the aircraft to Merredin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owj-near-merredin-western-australia-on-14-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/loss-of-control-involving-pilatus-pc-1247e-vh-owj-near-merredin-western-australia-on-14-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven decades of Perth Tower transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perth Airport and its traffic control tower have had many transformations over the past 80 years. The simple wooden, single-story tower has long been replaced, most recently by an 80 metre tower opened by then Prime Minister Bob Hawke in 1987.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/seven-decades-of-perth-tower-transformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/seven-decades-of-perth-tower-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airservices results of PFAS investigation at Melbourne Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airservices Australia today released the results of its Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination at its leased sites on Melbourne Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-results-of-pfas-investigation-at-melbourne-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-results-of-pfas-investigation-at-melbourne-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB, DFSB renew partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has renewed its partnership with the Defence Flight Safety Bureau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-dfsb-renew-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-dfsb-renew-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assistance to the Accident Investigation Board Norway investigation into the propulsion failure of Viking Sky, Hustadvika, Norway, on 23 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the AIBN's request, the ATSB is assisting with the collection of information relevant to the investigation into the propulsion failure of the Viking Sky passenger cruise ship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/assistance-to-the-accident-investigation-board-norway-investigation-into-the-propulsion-failure-of-viking-sky-hustadvika-norway-on-23-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/assistance-to-the-accident-investigation-board-norway-investigation-into-the-propulsion-failure-of-viking-sky-hustadvika-norway-on-23-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 182, VH-DJN, 14 km SSW of Atherton Aerodrome, Queensland, on 8 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision with terrain involving a Cessna 182G, registered VH-DJN, which occurred 14 km south-south-west of Atherton Aerodrome, Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-182-vh-djn-14-km-ssw-of-atherton-aerodrome-queensland-on-8-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-182-vh-djn-14-km-ssw-of-atherton-aerodrome-queensland-on-8-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving Cessna 182, VH-DJN, 14 km SSW of Atherton Aerodrome, Queensland, 8 April 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the collision with terrain involving a Cessna 182G, registered VH-DJN, which occurred 14 km south-south-west of Atherton Aerodrome, Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-182-vh-djn-14-km-ssw-of-atherton-aerodrome-queensland-8-april-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-cessna-182-vh-djn-14-km-ssw-of-atherton-aerodrome-queensland-8-april-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top End presents significant risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;build-up&rsquo; to the wet season across the Northern Territory is known for weather conditions that are hazardous to flying, an ATSB investigation has highlighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/top-end-presents-significant-risks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/top-end-presents-significant-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight breakup involving Cessna 210, VH-HWY 22 km east of Darwin Airport, Northern Territory, on 23 October 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recognising and avoiding tropical weather conditions that present significant hazards to flight can be particularly challenging for pilots without operational experience in the tropics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-cessna-210-vh-hwy-22-km-east-of-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-23-october-2017/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-breakup-involving-cessna-210-vh-hwy-22-km-east-of-darwin-airport-northern-territory-on-23-october-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable airspeed indication and stall warning involving an Airbus A320, VH-FNP, near Perth, WA, on 12 September 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus is proactively updating software on its A320 aircraft to ensure pilots receive alerts at an appropriate level of priority during periods of multiple alerts and high workload.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-and-stall-warning-involving-an-airbus-a320-vh-fnp-near-perth-wa-on-12-september-2015/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication-and-stall-warning-involving-an-airbus-a320-vh-fnp-near-perth-wa-on-12-september-2015/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreliable airspeed indication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus is proactively updating software on its A320 aircraft to ensure pilots receive alerts at an appropriate level of priority during periods of multiple alerts and high workload.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/unreliable-airspeed-indication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train 7MB9 Goulburn, NSW on 31 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne to Brisbane freight service derailed five wagons as it was re-joining the Up main line from the Up refuge, causing major damage to the wagons and adjacent infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-7mb9-goulburn-nsw-on-31-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-7mb9-goulburn-nsw-on-31-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected engine room fire involving vessel Fitzroy Flyer, 13 km ENE of Cairns, Queensland on 29 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating the suspected engine room fire and passenger evacuation involving domestic commercial vessel 'Fitzroy Flyer',with four crew and 37 passengers on board, 13 km east-north-east of Cairns, Queensland on 29 March 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/suspected-engine-room-fire-involving-vessel-fitzroy-flyer-13-km-ene-of-cairns-queensland-on-29-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/suspected-engine-room-fire-involving-vessel-fitzroy-flyer-13-km-ene-of-cairns-queensland-on-29-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accredited representative to the Japan Transport Safety Boardâ€™s investigation of an abnormal engine behaviour occurrence involving Boeing 787-8 VH-VKJ on 29 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[On descent into Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan, the flight crew received an engine thrust warning on the number 2 engine, which subsequently started to surge. The crew then received an engine fail indication ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accredited-representative-to-the-japan-transport-safety-boards-investigation-of-an-abnormal-engine-behaviour-occurrence-involving-boeing-787-8-vh-vkj-on-29-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/accredited-representative-to-the-japan-transport-safety-boards-investigation-of-an-abnormal-engine-behaviour-occurrence-involving-boeing-787-8-vh-vkj-on-29-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbour Air plans conversion to all-electric fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a case of something old being made new, Vancouver-based Harbour Air plans to convert its de Havilland and Cessna fleet to all-electric aircraft.<br />
The post Harbour Air plans conversion to all-electric fleet appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/harbour-air-plans-conversion-to-all-electric-fleet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/harbour-air-plans-conversion-to-all-electric-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA it will be weeks before 737 MAX software update is ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it expects to receive the final version of Boeing's 737 MAX software update "over the coming weeks".<br />
The post FAA it will be weeks before 737 MAX software update is ready appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/faa-it-will-be-weeks-before-737-max-software-update-is-ready/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/faa-it-will-be-weeks-before-737-max-software-update-is-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation students to have access to larger VET loan limit from 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia plans to increase the amount those studying aviation can borrow under the vocational education and training (VET) students loans scheme.<br />
The post Aviation students to have access to larger VET loan limit from 2020 appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aviation-students-to-have-access-to-larger-vet-loan-limit-from-2020/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aviation-students-to-have-access-to-larger-vet-loan-limit-from-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A flight with heart â€“ flying for Rural Aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Zupp offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Qantas Rural Aid charity flight from Sydney to Avalon and back during the Australian International Airshow.<br />
The post A flight with heart &ndash; flying for Rural Aid appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a-flight-with-heart-flying-for-rural-aid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/a-flight-with-heart-flying-for-rural-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawaiian Airlines and Virgin Australia expand codeshare agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Australia will add its VA airline code on Hawaiian Airlines' Brisbane-Honolulu nonstop flight as part of an expanded partnership between the two carriers.<br />
The post Hawaiian Airlines and Virgin Australia expand codeshare agreement appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hawaiian-airlines-and-virgin-australia-expand-codeshare-agreement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/hawaiian-airlines-and-virgin-australia-expand-codeshare-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government pledges $100 million for regional airport upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has pledged $100 million in funding for upgrades at regional airports, to be available from July 1 2019.<br />
The post Federal government pledges $100 million for regional airport upgrades appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/federal-government-pledges-100-million-for-regional-airport-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2019 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/federal-government-pledges-100-million-for-regional-airport-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airtest: Flying the Gipps Aero GA8-TC]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story from the Australian Aviation archives comes from March 2012, when Owen Zupp took the Gipps Aero GA8-TC on a test flight.The post Airtest: Flying the Gipps Aero GA8-TC appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airtest-flying-the-gipps-aero-ga8-tc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2019 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airtest-flying-the-gipps-aero-ga8-tc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Further and faster: RFDS introduces the Pilatus PC-24]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story from the January/February 2019 edition of Australian Aviation by Chris Frame looks at the entry-into-service of the Pilatus PC-24 at the RFDS.<br />
The post Further and faster: RFDS introduces the Pilatus PC-24 appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/further-and-faster-rfds-introduces-the-pilatus-pc-24/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/further-and-faster-rfds-introduces-the-pilatus-pc-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Hobart Airspace Design Released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airservices Australia has today released the final airspace design for Hobart after extensive community and industry consultation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/final-hobart-airspace-design-released/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 08:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/final-hobart-airspace-design-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IATA calls for a more balanced evidence-based review in airport inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the Productivity Commission's (PC) draft report into the economic regulation of the nation's airports reached its conclusions without a balanced assessment of the evidence.<br />
The post IATA calls for a more balanced evidence-based review in airport inquiry appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/iata-calls-for-a-more-balanced-evidence-based-review-in-airport-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/iata-calls-for-a-more-balanced-evidence-based-review-in-airport-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays expected after Sydney Airport air traffic control tower evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some flight delays are expected at Sydney Airport after the air traffic control tower was evacuated when smoke was detected in the facility.<br />
The post Delays expected after Sydney Airport air traffic control tower evacuation appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/delays-expected-after-sydney-airport-air-traffic-control-tower-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 02:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/delays-expected-after-sydney-airport-air-traffic-control-tower-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultra smooth: flying on the Dassault Falcon 8X]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reporter Robert Nutbrown says the passenger experience on board a Dassault Falcon 8X flying from Melbourne to Auckland is "smooth, ultra-smooth."<br />
The post Ultra smooth: flying on the Dassault Falcon 8X appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ultra-smooth-flying-on-the-dassault-falcon-8x/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ultra-smooth-flying-on-the-dassault-falcon-8x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air New Zealand to defer Airbus A320neo family aircraft deliveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air New Zealand says it will defer aircraft deliveries, slow capacity growth and undertake a cost-cutting exercise in response to softer market conditions.<br />
The post Air New Zealand to defer Airbus A320neo family aircraft deliveries appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-to-defer-airbus-a320neo-family-aircraft-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-to-defer-airbus-a320neo-family-aircraft-deliveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore Airlines makes Brisbane an all-A350 destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore Airlines says it will use its Airbus A350-900 on all four of its daily flights to Brisbane from the start of May.<br />
The post Singapore Airlines makes Brisbane an all-A350 destination appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/singapore-airlines-makes-brisbane-an-all-a350-destination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 06:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/singapore-airlines-makes-brisbane-an-all-a350-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia names new Chief of Air Force and Chief of Joint Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld has been appointed the new Chief of Air Force, while Major General Bilton will be the ADF&rsquo;s new Chief of Joint Operations.<br />
The post Australia names new Chief of Air Force and Chief of Joint Operations appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-names-new-chief-of-air-force-and-chief-of-joint-operations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-names-new-chief-of-air-force-and-chief-of-joint-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia confirms purchase of second MQ-4C Triton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian government is acquiring a second Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long-endurance maritime unmanned ISR air vehicle.<br />
The post Australia confirms purchase of second MQ-4C Triton appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-confirms-purchase-of-second-mq-4c-triton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-confirms-purchase-of-second-mq-4c-triton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing explains software update for 737 MAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing says a software update on its 737 MAX adds additional layers of protection from erroneous data out of the aircraft's angle of attack (AOA) sensors.<br />
The post Boeing explains software update for 737 MAX appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-explains-software-update-for-737-max/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-explains-software-update-for-737-max/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cathay Pacific to acquire HK Express]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cathay Pacific will add a low-cost carrier (LCC) to its business after agreeing to buy HK Express from HNA Aviation Group for HK$4.93 billion.<br />
The post Cathay Pacific to acquire HK Express appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cathay-pacific-to-acquire-hk-express/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cathay-pacific-to-acquire-hk-express/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATSB releases final report on Qantas 747 â€śstick shakerâ€ť incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas has retrained its pilots for some stall recovery techniques following a "stick shaker" incident in 2017, the ATSB says.<br />
The post ATSB releases final report on Qantas 747 &ldquo;stick shaker&rdquo; incident appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-final-report-on-qantas-747-stick-shaker-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/atsb-releases-final-report-on-qantas-747-stick-shaker-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal passed at danger (SPAD) incident at Park Road Station in Brisbane, Queensland, on 25 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB is investigating a signal passed at danger (SPAD) incident at Park Road Station in Brisbane, Queensland, on 25 March 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-passed-at-danger-spad-incident-at-park-road-station-in-brisbane-queensland-on-25-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/signal-passed-at-danger-spad-incident-at-park-road-station-in-brisbane-queensland-on-25-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-flight upset involving Boeing 747-438, VH-OJU, 110 km SE of Hong Kong Airport, on 7 April 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Balancing competing attention or decision demands can interrupt trained flight crew responses leading to procedures not being completed in full, particularly so if flight crews are not receiving comprehensive and regular training in the application of these skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-upset-involving-boeing-747-438-vh-oju-110-km-se-of-hong-kong-airport-on-7-april-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/in-flight-upset-involving-boeing-747-438-vh-oju-110-km-se-of-hong-kong-airport-on-7-april-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1919 Great Air Race winnersâ€™ archive digitised]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Library of South Australia added 1919 Great Air Race winners Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith's personal records to its digital collection.<br />
The post 1919 Great Air Race winners&rsquo; archive digitised appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/1919-great-air-race-winners-archive-digitised/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/1919-great-air-race-winners-archive-digitised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training for stall recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas has incorporated more complex stall warning recovery events in recurrent lesson plans for its Boeing 747 flight crews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/training-for-stall-recovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/training-for-stall-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stall warning recovery training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas has incorporated more complex stall warning recovery events in recurrent lesson plans for its Boeing 747 flight crews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stall-warning-recovery-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stall-warning-recovery-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas CEO says Perth-London Heathrow flights prove western hub concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says the first year of Boeing 787-9 Perth-London nonstop flights has proven the concept of a Western hub.<br />
The post Qantas CEO says Perth-London Heathrow flights prove western hub concept appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ceo-says-perth-london-heathrow-flights-prove-western-hub-concept/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 05:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-ceo-says-perth-london-heathrow-flights-prove-western-hub-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airlines lobby group urges Productivity Commission to consider evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines for Australia and New Zealand has expressed a "profound sense of disappointment" with the Productivity Commission's airports inquiry.<br />
The post Airlines lobby group urges Productivity Commission to consider evidence appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airlines-lobby-group-urges-productivity-commission-to-consider-evidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 02:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airlines-lobby-group-urges-productivity-commission-to-consider-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China signs purchase agreement for 300 Airbus aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[China has signed a general terms agreement to purchase 290 Airbus A320 family aircraft and 10 A350 widebodies for the country's airlines.<br />
The post China signs purchase agreement for 300 Airbus aircraft appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/china-signs-purchase-agreement-for-300-airbus-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/china-signs-purchase-agreement-for-300-airbus-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell 525 Relentless CT7-2F1 engine certified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bell 525 Relentless's GE Aviation CT7-2F1 engine has received its type certification from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).<br />
The post Bell 525 Relentless CT7-2F1 engine certified appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bell-525-relentless-ct7-2f1-engine-certified/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/bell-525-relentless-ct7-2f1-engine-certified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing to hold information session on 737 MAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing says it has invited about 200 aviation professionals to its Renton facility in Washington State for a technical briefing due to be held on Wednesday, March 27.<br />
The post Boeing to hold information session on 737 MAX appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-to-hold-information-session-on-737-max/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-to-hold-information-session-on-737-max/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Navy orders 78 Block III Super Hornets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Status Navy has awarded Boeing a US$4.04 billion (A$5.7 billion) multi-year contract for the production of 78 F/A-18E/F Block III Super Hornets.<br />
The post US Navy orders 78 Block III Super Hornets appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-navy-orders-78-block-iii-super-hornets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-navy-orders-78-block-iii-super-hornets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derailment of freight train WG713 at Denman, NSW on 19 January 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[The derailment of an empty coal train despite temporary speed restrictions being in place highlights how track defects can deteriorate faster than expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-wg713-at-denman-nsw-on-19-january-2016/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/derailment-of-freight-train-wg713-at-denman-nsw-on-19-january-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA Podcast: RAAF FLTLT John Tauschke]]></title><description><![CDATA[This edition of the Australian Aviation podcast features an interview with FLLT John Tauschke talking about his 27-year career in the Royal Australian Air Force as a pilot of VIP jets in 35 SQN.<br />
The post AA Podcast: RAAF FLTLT John Tauschke appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aa-podcast-raaf-fltlt-john-tauschke/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aa-podcast-raaf-fltlt-john-tauschke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA Podcast: RAAF FLLT John Tauschke]]></title><description><![CDATA[This edition of the Australian Aviation podcast features an interview with FLLT John Tauschke talking about his 27-year career in the Royal Australian Air Force as a pilot of VIP jets in 35 SQN.<br />
The post AA Podcast: RAAF FLLT John Tauschke appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aa-podcast-raaf-fllt-john-tauschke/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/aa-podcast-raaf-fllt-john-tauschke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar Airbus A320 flew with thrust reversers unintentionally deactivated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Jetstar Airbus A320 took off with its engines' reverse thrust unintentionally left deactivated during a maintenance check, an ATSB report says.<br />
The post Jetstar Airbus A320 flew with thrust reversers unintentionally deactivated appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-airbus-a320-flew-with-thrust-reversers-unintentionally-deactivated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-airbus-a320-flew-with-thrust-reversers-unintentionally-deactivated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbulence in paradise for flightseeing operators at Milford Sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story from the January/February 2019 edition of Australian Aviation by Denise McNabb looks at the plight of flightseeing operators in New Zealand's Milford Sound.<br />
The post Turbulence in paradise for flightseeing operators at Milford Sound appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/turbulence-in-paradise-for-flightseeing-operators-at-milford-sound/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/turbulence-in-paradise-for-flightseeing-operators-at-milford-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government announces $10.1 million in remote airport upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional airports have received $10.1 million in funding for improvements to their facilities from the latest round of the federal government's remote airstrip upgrade program.<br />
The post Government announces $10.1 million in remote airport upgrades appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/government-announces-101-million-in-remote-airport-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/government-announces-101-million-in-remote-airport-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrust reverser deactivation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reminder that a failure to follow procedure, such as functional checks, can result in consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/thrust-reverser-deactivation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/thrust-reverser-deactivation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine thrust reverser malfunction involving Airbus A320, VH-VGZ, Sydney Airport, NSW, on 20 September 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lock-out pin not removed after maintenance meant the crew of an Airbus A320 landed at Sydney with reverse thrust inadvertently deactivated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-thrust-reverser-malfunction-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vgz-sydney-airport-nsw-on-20-september-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/engine-thrust-reverser-malfunction-involving-airbus-a320-vh-vgz-sydney-airport-nsw-on-20-september-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 to feature Northern Territory decal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 has been decorated with scenes from Australia's Northern Territory to mark 10 years of the airline's operations to Darwin.<br />
The post Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 to feature Northern Territory decal appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-asia-airbus-a320-to-feature-northern-territory-decal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-asia-airbus-a320-to-feature-northern-territory-decal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground handling event involving Kavanagh B-400 Balloon, VH-LNB, near Coldstream, Victoria, on 16 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the deflation of the balloon, the basket toppled over resulting in serious injuries to two passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-handling-event-involving-kavanagh-b-400-balloon-vh-lnb-near-coldstream-victoria-on-16-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ground-handling-event-involving-kavanagh-b-400-balloon-vh-lnb-near-coldstream-victoria-on-16-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SB&gt;1 Defiant helicopter starts flight tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SB&gt;1 Defiant helicopter being jointly developed by Sikorsky Boeing has conducted its first flight at Sikorsky's West Palm Beach facility.<br />
The post SB&gt;1 Defiant helicopter starts flight tests appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sbgt1-defiant-helicopter-starts-flight-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sbgt1-defiant-helicopter-starts-flight-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not fitted as standard â€“ new Boeing 737 MAX revelation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revelations about the Boeing 737MAX have kept coming while investigators work out what caused two crashes and regulators probe its certification process.The post Not fitted as standard &ndash; new Boeing 737 MAX revelation appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/not-fitted-as-standard-new-boeing-737-max-revelation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/not-fitted-as-standard-new-boeing-737-max-revelation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TBT â€“ Qantas links Europe and Australia with the longest hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's Throwback Thursday feature is Gerard Frawley's story on the historic day almost a year ago Qantas started nonstop Perth-London Heathrow flights.<br />
The post TBT &ndash; Qantas links Europe and Australia with the longest hop appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tbt-qantas-links-europe-and-australia-with-the-longest-hop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tbt-qantas-links-europe-and-australia-with-the-longest-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAF F-16 aggressors part of RAAF Exercise Diamond Shield]]></title><description><![CDATA[RAAF Exercise Diamond Shield is currently being held off Australia's east coast with United States Air Force F-16s participating as aggressors.<br />
The post USAF F-16 aggressors part of RAAF Exercise Diamond Shield appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/usaf-f-16-aggressors-part-of-raaf-exercise-diamond-shield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/usaf-f-16-aggressors-part-of-raaf-exercise-diamond-shield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malindo Air to serve Adelaide starting April 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malaysia's Malindo Air will add a fourth destination in Australia when it begins flights to Adelaide from the middle of April.<br />
The post Malindo Air to serve Adelaide starting April 16 appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/malindo-air-to-serve-adelaide-starting-april-16/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 03:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/malindo-air-to-serve-adelaide-starting-april-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision with terrain involving AS350 VH-SZS, 66km east of Woomera, South Australia, on 20 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[During power line stringing operations, the helicopter contacted a tower and subsequently collided with terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. The pilot was fatally injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-as350-vh-szs-66km-east-of-woomera-south-australia-on-20-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/collision-with-terrain-involving-as350-vh-szs-66km-east-of-woomera-south-australia-on-20-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanâ€™s All Nippon Airways becomes the 15th Airbus A380 operator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the 15th Airbus A380 operator after taking delivery of the first of three aircraft on order.<br />
The post Japan&rsquo;s All Nippon Airways becomes the 15th Airbus A380 operator appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/japans-all-nippon-airways-becomes-the-15th-airbus-a380-operator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/japans-all-nippon-airways-becomes-the-15th-airbus-a380-operator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emirates makes an Airbus A380 all about cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emirates is playing its part in the build up to the 2019 cricket World Cup with one of the airline'sAirbus A380s featuring a cricket-themed livery.<br />
The post Emirates makes an Airbus A380 all about cricket appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/emirates-makes-an-airbus-a380-all-about-cricket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/emirates-makes-an-airbus-a380-all-about-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Transportation Secretary calls for audit into Boeing 737 MAX certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has asked for an audit of the Boeing 737 MAX certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).<br />
The post US Transportation Secretary calls for audit into Boeing 737 MAX certification appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-transportation-secretary-calls-for-audit-into-boeing-737-max-certification/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-transportation-secretary-calls-for-audit-into-boeing-737-max-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contact with wharf by livestock carrier Angus Express at Broome, Western Australia on 20 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine pilots may encounter operational parameters outside normal limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/contact-with-wharf-by-livestock-carrier-angus-express-at-broome-western-australia-on-20-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/contact-with-wharf-by-livestock-carrier-angus-express-at-broome-western-australia-on-20-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contact with wharf by livestock carrier Angus Express at Broome, Western Australia on 20 April 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine pilots may encounter operational parameters outside normal limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/contact-with-wharf-by-livestock-carrier-angus-express-at-broome-western-australia-on-20-april-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/contact-with-wharf-by-livestock-carrier-angus-express-at-broome-western-australia-on-20-april-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwanese startup Starlux firms up order for 17 Airbus A350s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taiwanese start-up Starlux Airlines has firmed up its order for five Airbus A350-900s and 12 A350-1000 aircraft, with deliveries to begin in 2021.<br />
The post Taiwanese startup Starlux firms up order for 17 Airbus A350s appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taiwanese-startup-starlux-firms-up-order-for-17-airbus-a350s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/taiwanese-startup-starlux-firms-up-order-for-17-airbus-a350s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embraer chief executive to step down in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embraer president and chief executive Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva is stepping down from the post at the end of April after two years in the role.<br />
The post Embraer chief executive to step down in April appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/embraer-chief-executive-to-step-down-in-april/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/embraer-chief-executive-to-step-down-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contact with wharf]]></title><description><![CDATA[A harbour master and pilot were unaware of fender height limitations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/contact-with-wharf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/contact-with-wharf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus offers H145M for special forces light helo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus Australia Pacific has confirmed it has responded to the Commonwealth's request for information (RFI) for Army&rsquo;s Project LAND 2097 Phase 4 light deployable special forces support helicopter with its H145M.<br />
The post Airbus offers H145M for special forces light helo appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airbus-offers-h145m-for-special-forces-light-helo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airbus-offers-h145m-for-special-forces-light-helo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar to go double-daily on Adelaide-Bali from July to October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jetstar is adding a second daily nonstop flight between Adelaide and Bali during a four-month period between July and October 2019.<br />
The post Jetstar to go double-daily on Adelaide-Bali from July to October appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-to-go-double-daily-on-adelaide-bali-from-july-to-october/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-to-go-double-daily-on-adelaide-bali-from-july-to-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Russians are coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third prototype of the Irkut MC-21, which Russia says is more than capable of taking it up to Airbus and Boeing, has completed its first successful test flight.<br />
The post The Russians are coming appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/the-russians-are-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/the-russians-are-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qantas says proposed Cathay codeshare all about connecting passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas says its proposed codeshare agreement with Cathay Pacific will have no adverse impact on the competitive dynamics on point to point routes between Australia and Hong Kong.<br />
The post Qantas says proposed Cathay codeshare all about connecting passengers appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-says-proposed-cathay-codeshare-all-about-connecting-passengers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/qantas-says-proposed-cathay-codeshare-all-about-connecting-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAAF to get four modified Gulfstream G550s for electronic warfare support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Defence Force will acquire four modified Gulfstream G550 business jets to strengthen the country's electronic warfare capabilities.<br />
The post RAAF to get four modified Gulfstream G550s for electronic warfare support appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-to-get-four-modified-gulfstream-g550s-for-electronic-warfare-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-to-get-four-modified-gulfstream-g550s-for-electronic-warfare-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian black boxes data shows similarities with Lion Air crash: Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopia's transport minister Dagmawit Moges says the preliminary data from the flight data recorder of the crashed Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX shows a clear similarity with an accident involving Indonesia's Lion Air in October 2018.<br />
The post Ethiopian black boxes data shows similarities with Lion Air crash: Minister appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ethiopian-black-boxes-data-shows-similarities-with-lion-air-crash-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ethiopian-black-boxes-data-shows-similarities-with-lion-air-crash-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adelaide getting two new space facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia will build a Mission Control Centre and a Space Discovery Centre alongside the country's national Space Agency in Adelaide.<br />
The post Adelaide getting two new space facilities appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/adelaide-getting-two-new-space-facilities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2019 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/adelaide-getting-two-new-space-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air New Zealand engineer killed in Christchurch shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon says the airline is devastated after one of its engineers was killed in the Christchurch shootings.<br />
The post Air New Zealand engineer killed in Christchurch shootings appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-engineer-killed-in-christchurch-shootings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-new-zealand-engineer-killed-in-christchurch-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirestrike and collision with terrain involving a Robinson R44, VH-ZWK, near Naracoorte South Australia on 13 March 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of the helicopter was conducting spraying work when the helicopter struck a powerline and then collided with terrain. The pilot received minor injuries and the helicopter was destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-a-robinson-r44-vh-zwk-near-naracoorte-south-australia-on-13-march-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/wirestrike-and-collision-with-terrain-involving-a-robinson-r44-vh-zwk-near-naracoorte-south-australia-on-13-march-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising in Phoenix â€“Â the RAAF at Luke AFB]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story from Andrew McLaughlin about the RAAF's F-35 activities at Luke AFB in Arizona is from the Jan/Feb 2019 edition of Australian Aviation.<br />
The post Rising in Phoenix &ndash;&nbsp;the RAAF at Luke AFB appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rising-in-phoenix-the-raaf-at-luke-afb/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rising-in-phoenix-the-raaf-at-luke-afb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air NZ, Jetstar waive change fees for Christchurch travellers after shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air New Zealand has cancelled all turboprop services departing from Christchurch airport scheduled for Friday evening in response to the multiple shootings in the city.<br />
The post Air NZ, Jetstar waive change fees for Christchurch travellers after shooting appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-nz-jetstar-waive-change-fees-for-christchurch-travellers-after-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-nz-jetstar-waive-change-fees-for-christchurch-travellers-after-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Airways ET302 black boxes arrive in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of crashed Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 have arrived at the offices of the France&rsquo;s Bureau d&rsquo;Enquetes &amp; d&rsquo;Analyses (BEA) in Paris.<br />
The post Ethiopian Airways ET302 black boxes arrive in Paris appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ethiopian-airways-et302-black-boxes-arrive-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ethiopian-airways-et302-black-boxes-arrive-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writedowns push Embraer to 2018 full year loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embraer has reported a full year loss for calendar 2018 due to writedowns from its business jet division and lower revenues.<br />
The post Writedowns push Embraer to 2018 full year loss appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/writedowns-push-embraer-to-2018-full-year-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 03:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/writedowns-push-embraer-to-2018-full-year-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etihad posts third straight US$1 billion annual loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Etihad Airways says there has been an improvement in its core operating performance despite posting a third straight loss in excess of US$1 billion in 2018.<br />
The post Etihad posts third straight US$1 billion annual loss appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/etihad-posts-third-straight-us1-billion-annual-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/etihad-posts-third-straight-us1-billion-annual-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFR into IMC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather-related accidents continue to cause fatal accidents in general aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada and United States ground Boeing 737 MAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and the United States have joined the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX in response to new evidence from the investigation into the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302.<br />
The post Canada and United States ground Boeing 737 MAX appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/canada-and-united-states-ground-boeing-737-max/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/canada-and-united-states-ground-boeing-737-max/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TBT â€“ A look at the Boeing 737 MAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s Throwback Thursday from the April 2016 edition of Australian Aviation looks at the development of the latest iteration of the Boeing 737 program. Somewhere across the world a&hellip;<br />
The post TBT &ndash; A look at the Boeing 737 MAX appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tbt-a-look-at-the-boeing-737-max/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tbt-a-look-at-the-boeing-737-max/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VFR into IMC and loss of control involving Cessna 172, VH-FYN, near Ballina, NSW on 16 June 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilots should avoid deteriorating weather by conducting thorough pre-flight planning, a new ATSB report notes. For VFR pilots &lsquo;personal minimums&rsquo; checklists can help identify and reduce risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-loss-of-control-involving-cessna-172-vh-fyn-near-ballina-nsw-on-16-june-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/vfr-into-imc-and-loss-of-control-involving-cessna-172-vh-fyn-near-ballina-nsw-on-16-june-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing presents first 777-9X at staff-only event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing staff have had a first look at the new 777-9X at an internal event at the company's Everett facility just outside Seattle in Washington State.<br />
The post Boeing presents first 777-9X at staff-only event appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-presents-first-777-9x-at-staff-only-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-presents-first-777-9x-at-staff-only-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal and Victorian governments sign off on Melbourne Airport rail link]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth and Victorian governments have signed a Heads of Agreement on the building of a rail link to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.<br />
The post Federal and Victorian governments sign off on Melbourne Airport rail link appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/federal-and-victorian-governments-sign-off-on-melbourne-airport-rail-link/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/federal-and-victorian-governments-sign-off-on-melbourne-airport-rail-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lufthansa orders 787-9 and more A350-900s, plans to sell six A380s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lufthansa has ordered 20 Boeing 787-9s and 20 Airbus A350-900s to be delivered from 2022-2027 and plans to sell six of its 14 A380s back to Airbus.<br />
The post Lufthansa orders 787-9 and more A350-900s, plans to sell six A380s appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lufthansa-orders-787-9-and-more-a350-900s-plans-to-sell-six-a380s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lufthansa-orders-787-9-and-more-a350-900s-plans-to-sell-six-a380s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lufthansa orders 787-9 and more A350-900s, plans to sell eight A380s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lufthansa has ordered 20 Boeing 787-9s and 20 Airbus A350-900s to be delivered from 2022-2027 and plans to sell six of its 14 A380s back to Airbus.<br />
The post Lufthansa orders 787-9 and more A350-900s, plans to sell eight A380s appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lufthansa-orders-787-9-and-more-a350-900s-plans-to-sell-eight-a380s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/lufthansa-orders-787-9-and-more-a350-900s-plans-to-sell-eight-a380s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cathay Pacific returns to profitability in 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cathay Pacific returned to profitability in calendar 2018 with improved passenger and cargo demand helping offset higher fuel costs and currency movements.<br />
The post Cathay Pacific returns to profitability in 2018 appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cathay-pacific-returns-to-profitability-in-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/cathay-pacific-returns-to-profitability-in-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US FAA says no basis to ground Boeing 737 MAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has says there is currently no basis to call a grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX fleet.<br />
The post US FAA says no basis to ground Boeing 737 MAX appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-faa-says-no-basis-to-ground-boeing-737-max/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 03:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-faa-says-no-basis-to-ground-boeing-737-max/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian aviation wildlife strike statistics 2008 â€“ 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest breakdown of aviation wildlife strikes around Australia shows the importance of timely and thorough reporting to the ATSB, with 2017 showing the highest number on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-aviation-wildlife-strike-statistics-2008-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-aviation-wildlife-strike-statistics-2008-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian aviation wildlife strike statistics 2008 â€“ 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest breakdown of aviation wildlife strikes around Australia shows the importance of timely and thorough reporting to the ATSB, with 2017 showing the highest number on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-aviation-wildlife-strike-statistics-2008-2017/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-aviation-wildlife-strike-statistics-2008-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest birdstrike stats released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest figures on wildlife strikes shows the importance of reporting to the ATSB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/latest-birdstrike-stats-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/latest-birdstrike-stats-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest birdstrike stats released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest figures on wildlife strikes shows the importance of reporting to the ATSB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/latest-birdstrike-stats-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/latest-birdstrike-stats-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CASA suspends Boeing 737 MAX operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has temporarily suspended the Boeing 737 MAX from flying into and out of Australia.<br />
The post CASA suspends Boeing 737 MAX operations appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/casa-suspends-boeing-737-max-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/casa-suspends-boeing-737-max-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore regulator suspends Boeing 737 MAX operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has suspended all Boeing 737 MAX operations into and out of the country until further notice following the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 on Sunday.<br />
The post Singapore regulator suspends Boeing 737 MAX operations appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/singapore-regulator-suspends-boeing-737-max-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/singapore-regulator-suspends-boeing-737-max-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black boxes from crashed Ethiopian Airlines flight found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) from the crashed Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 has been found.<br />
The post Black boxes from crashed Ethiopian Airlines flight found appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/black-boxes-from-crashed-ethiopian-airlines-flight-found/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/black-boxes-from-crashed-ethiopian-airlines-flight-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air traffic control procedural errors at Perth Airport, Western Australia, on 9 May 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air traffic control procedural errors at Perth Airport resulted in an aircraft departing from a runway different to the one assigned to the pilots by the air traffic system. No reduction in safety occurred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-traffic-control-procedural-errors-at-perth-airport-western-australia-on-9-may-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/air-traffic-control-procedural-errors-at-perth-airport-western-australia-on-9-may-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway loaded ore train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary report released into runaway loaded ore train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-loaded-ore-train/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-loaded-ore-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway loaded ore train M02712, 211 km from Port Hedland, Western Australia on 5 November 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ATSB has released its preliminary report into the runaway loaded ore train M02712 at 211 km from Port Hedland, Western Australia on 5 November 2018. The investigation is continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-loaded-ore-train-m02712-211-km-from-port-hedland-western-australia-on-5-november-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/runaway-loaded-ore-train-m02712-211-km-from-port-hedland-western-australia-on-5-november-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brisbane Airport wins marketing award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane Airport has been recognised for its work in attracting new airline services with a Routes Asia airport marketing award.<br />
The post Brisbane Airport wins marketing award appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/brisbane-airport-wins-marketing-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/brisbane-airport-wins-marketing-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boeing postpones rollout ceremonies for 777-X]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing has postponed the public unveiling of its 777-X widebody aircraft in response to the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8.<br />
The post Boeing postpones rollout ceremonies for 777-X appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-postpones-rollout-ceremonies-for-777-x/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 03:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/boeing-postpones-rollout-ceremonies-for-777-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes, killing all 157 on board]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 has crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport, killing all 157 passengers and crew.<br />
The post Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes, killing all 157 on board appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ethiopian-airlines-boeing-737-max-8-crashes-killing-all-157-on-board/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/ethiopian-airlines-boeing-737-max-8-crashes-killing-all-157-on-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Airlines new LCC to be called ZIPAIR Tokyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan Airlines (JAL) says its proposed low-cost carrier (LCC) will be named ZIPAIR Tokyo and its first two destinations Bangkok and Seoul Incheon.<br />
The post Japan Airlines new LCC to be called ZIPAIR Tokyo appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/japan-airlines-new-lcc-to-be-called-zipair-tokyo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 22:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/japan-airlines-new-lcc-to-be-called-zipair-tokyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toll Helicopters to trial eye tracking technology in AW-139 simulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toll Helicopters will use eye tracking technology in its AW-139 full flight simulator as part of a trial with Australian technology company Seeing Machines.<br />
The post Toll Helicopters to trial eye tracking technology in AW-139 simulator appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/toll-helicopters-to-trial-eye-tracking-technology-in-aw-139-simulator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/toll-helicopters-to-trial-eye-tracking-technology-in-aw-139-simulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About time â€“ From chilli crab to hot dogs in less than 19 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[This January/February 2019 feature story from Jordan Chong looks at Singapore Airlines' resumption of nonstop Singapore-New York nonstop flights.<br />
The post About time &ndash; From chilli crab to hot dogs in less than 19 hours appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/about-time-from-chilli-crab-to-hot-dogs-in-less-than-19-hours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/about-time-from-chilli-crab-to-hot-dogs-in-less-than-19-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Airports Association sets up women in airports network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has set up a women in airports network to support the participation and advancement of women working at airports.<br />
The post Australian Airports Association sets up women in airports network appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-airports-association-sets-up-women-in-airports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 01:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australian-airports-association-sets-up-women-in-airports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeywell lowers forecast for new helicopter deliveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honeywell Aerospace has lowered its outlook for the civil helicopter market over the next five years amid an "inconsistent economic outlook" around the world.<br />
The post Honeywell lowers forecast for new helicopter deliveries appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/honeywell-lowers-forecast-for-new-helicopter-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/honeywell-lowers-forecast-for-new-helicopter-deliveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Strengths That Women Bring To Aviation, They Bring To All Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinstripe Solutions founder Kirsty Ferguson reflects on the role of women in aviation both in the past and in the future on International Women's Day.<br />
The post The Strengths That Women Bring To Aviation, They Bring To All Women appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/the-strengths-that-women-bring-to-aviation-they-bring-to-all-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/the-strengths-that-women-bring-to-aviation-they-bring-to-all-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbus supports New Zealand Aerospace Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbus has thrown its support behind the New Zealand Aerospace challenge, which asks university students and start-up companies to find solutions to environmental problems.<br />
The post Airbus supports New Zealand Aerospace Challenge appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airbus-supports-new-zealand-aerospace-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airbus-supports-new-zealand-aerospace-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airservices wins best IT project award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airservices has won an award for best federal government IT project of the year at iTnews&rsquo; 2019 Benchmark Awards for its huge IaaS overhaul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-wins-best-it-project-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-wins-best-it-project-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ForeFlight added to Boeingâ€™s strategic portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing has taken the next step in a two-year partnership arrangement by acquiring ForeFlight.<br />
The post ForeFlight added to Boeing&rsquo;s strategic portfolio appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/foreflight-added-to-boeings-strategic-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/foreflight-added-to-boeings-strategic-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women encouraged to become air traffic controllers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A job in air traffic control can be rewarding, stimulating and flexible, with plenty of opportunity for career progression no matter your background or life experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/women-encouraged-to-become-air-traffic-controllers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/women-encouraged-to-become-air-traffic-controllers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you hear the (other) one about the unqualified pilot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African Airways is taking legal action against a pilot who claimed he had an ATPL when, it seems, he didn&rsquo;t. What are the implications?<br />
The post Did you hear the (other) one about the unqualified pilot? appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/did-you-hear-the-other-one-about-the-unqualified-pilot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/did-you-hear-the-other-one-about-the-unqualified-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TBT â€“Â Bridging the gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark International Women's Day on Friday, March 9 2019, this week's Throwback Thursday is from the May 2018 edition of Australian Aviation, where John Walton looked at efforts to attract more women into the aviation industry.<br />
The post TBT &ndash;&nbsp;Bridging the gap appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tbt-bridging-the-gap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/tbt-bridging-the-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Air Force starts test flight of XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned air vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Air Force has commenced test flights of the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned air vehicle developed in partnership with Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems.<br />
The post US Air Force starts test flight of XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned air vehicle appeared first on Australian Aviation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-air-force-starts-test-flight-of-xq-58a-valkyrie-unmanned-air-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/us-air-force-starts-test-flight-of-xq-58a-valkyrie-unmanned-air-vehicle/</guid></item></channel></rss>