Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During the approach, cabin crew briefly detected fumes in the cabin.
Sydney AIRBUS Air Transport
13/04/11 201105320 Incident No NSW A330-203 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the cruise the aircraft electrical charging system failed. The
CESSNA
Tara (ALA), S M pilot continued to the destination aerodrome. An engineering
10/07/11 201104816 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 177RG Private Unknown OCTA G
28Km inspection found a loose wire within the alternator and the alternator
COMPANY
was replaced.
During the approach the left engine failed. The flight crew secured the
near
DE HAVILLAND DHC-6 Check & engine and returned to Paraburdoo. The subsequent engineering
12/07/11 201104867 Incident No Paraburdoo WA Charter CTAF G
CANADA SERIES 200 Training inspection found that dirt had partially obstructed the outflow valve of
Aerodrome
the bleed air valve.
GRUMMAN The controller applied an incorrect separation standard between the
AMERICAN C-2 Military Other departing aircraft which resulted in a breakdown of wake turbulence
Darwin AVIATION CORP separation standards.
12/07/11 201104871 Incident No NT CTR C
Aerodrome CESSNA
AIRCRAFT 441 Charter Unknown
COMPANY
General During the downwing leg of the circuit, the crew of the Cesnna 172
Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown observed an aircraft passing on the right in close proximity.
Serious Moorabbin Unknown
12/07/11 201104880 No VIC CTR D
Incident Aerodrome CESSNA
AIRCRAFT 172S Flying Training Training Dual
COMPANY
White Cliffs During the approach the pilot was unable to locate the planned airfield
PIPER AIRCRAFT
13/07/11 201104887 Incident No (ALA), NW M NSW PA-32-300 Private Unknown OCTA G due to weather conditions. The pilot made a precautionary landing on
CORP
59Km a road.
CESSNA During the approach, separation standards were infringed between
Darwin
AIRCRAFT Unknown Unknown Unknown two military helicopters and a twin engine civilian aircraft.
13/07/11 201104888 Incident No Aerodrome, S NT CTA C
COMPANY
M 9Km
Sikorsky S70B2 Military Other
General The aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 Aviation- Unknown
CORP
Moorabbin Unknown
13/07/11 201104892 Incident No VIC CTR D
Aerodrome CESSNA General
AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown
COMPANY Unknown
During takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Christchurch AIRBUS Air Transport
13/07/11 201104904 Incident No Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign
International INDUSTRIE High Capacity
EMBRAER- Approaching top of descent the flight crew received a TCAS warning
EMPRESA and manouvered to maintain separation from a climbing aircraft. It
EMB-120 ER Charter Passenger
Leinster BRASILEIRA DE was reported by the crew of both aircraft that not all mandatory
13/07/11 201104905 Incident No Aerodrome, SW WA AERONAUTICA OCTA G broadcasts were made.
M 74Km
DE HAVILLAND Air Transport
DHC-8-314 Passenger
CANADA High Capacity
An aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
Perth Air Transport
14/07/11 201104884 Incident No WA Unknown Unknown Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome High Capacity
During the loading of the aircraft undeclared dangerous goods
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
14/07/11 201104886 Incident No NSW 747-438 Passenger CTR C (biological substance in dry ice) were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Darwin During the climb, the right engine began to surge. The aircraft
FAIRCHILD Air Transport
14/07/11 201104896 Incident No Aerodrome, SW NT SA227-DC Passenger CTA C returned to Darwin.The engineering inspection was unable to detect
INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
M 56Km any fault.
Page 1 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Adelaide AIRBUS Air Transport
14/07/11 201104903 Incident No SA A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
near Auckland During the descent the aircraft was struck by lightning.
AIRBUS Air Transport
14/07/11 201104910 Incident No International Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
During the approach the tail rotor pedals jammed. During the post-
Port Hedland EUROCOPTER flight inspection, a pen was found under the pedals and engineering
14/07/11 201104939 Incident No WA EC120B Aerial Work Test & Ferry OCTA G
Aerodrome FRANCE inspection confirmed the range of pedal movement was now correct.
After takeoff, the landing gear made abnormal noises during retraction
Cairns BEECH and there was a burning smell in the cabin. The pilot conducted
15/07/11 201104931 Incident No QLD B200 Aerial Work EMS CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP troubleshooting before conducting a fly-by inspection and return to the
departure aerodrome.
The controller failed to notice that the aircraft's track would take the
Mackay aircraft through an active restricted area. A controller on an adjacent
THE BOEING Air Transport
15/07/11 201104942 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD 777-246/ER Passenger CTA A sector noticed the issue and the aircraft was instructed to alter course
COMPANY High Capacity
055° M 44Km to keep in clear of the restricted area. There was a loss of separation
assurance.
During the landing, the aircraft struck two birds.
Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
16/07/11 201104965 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
As the Amateur Built S65 joined midfield crosswind, the piliot
Piper Aircraft PA-44 Flying Training Training Dual
observed a twin engine aircraft pass underneath.
Ballarat
16/07/11 201104966 Incident No VIC CTAF G
Aerodrome AMATEUR BUILT
S6S Private Unknown
AIRCRAFT
Hawker General The aircraft passed the runway holding point without a clearance.
Jandakot
17/07/11 201104967 Incident No WA Beechcraft G58 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
Corporation Unknown
When the landing gear was selected down, the crew received an
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport unsafe landing gear indication. The non-normal checklist was
17/07/11 201104986 Incident No SA 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity conducted. The engineering inspection revealed a faulty nose landing
gear lock actuator.
During the initial climb, the crew observed oil leaking from the engine
CESSNA
Darwin cowling. The aircraft was returned to Darwin. The engineering
17/07/11 201104987 Incident No NT AIRCRAFT 210M Charter Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome inspection revealed that the oil filler cap gasket was faulty.
COMPANY
near Horn During the cruise, a cabin crewmember became medically
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
17/07/11 201104988 Incident No Island QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA C incapacitated.
INC High Capacity
Aerodrome
TED SMITH As take-off power was applied, the right engine stopped. The
Pleasure /
17/07/11 201104989 Incident No Tyabb (ALA) VIC AEROSTAR 601 Private CTAF G engineering inspection revealed that the fuel pump installation was
Travel
CORP. incorrect.
Juanda During the climb, the aircraft's engine lost partial power and the
PACIFIC
International aircraft returned to Surabaya. An investigation by the crew after
17/07/11 201104990 Incident No Other AEROSPACE CT/4E Private Test & Ferry Other Foreign
Airport landing revealed fuel contamination.
CORPORATION
(Surabaya)
Agnes Water General During the takeoff run, the engine lost power and the takeoff was
17/07/11 201105057 Incident No (ALA), 110° M QLD Corby Starlet CJ-1 Aviation- Unknown OCTA G rejected.
24Km Unknown
The helicopter failed to adhere to the altitude requirements of the
near Sydney ROBINSON
18/07/11 201104998 Incident No NSW R22 BETA Charter Unknown CTR C Rosehill 4 departure.
Aerodrome HELICOPTER CO
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck two birds.
Port Hedland THE BOEING Air Transport
18/07/11 201104999 Incident No WA 737-838 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Page 2 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During the post flight inspection, evidence of a bird strike was found. It
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
18/07/11 201105000 Incident No VIC 767-338 Passenger CTR C could not be determined where the strike occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the take-off run, the crew received a door warning and rejected
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
20/07/11 201105010 Incident No NSW 747-48E Passenger CTR C the takeoff. No fault was identified during an engineering inspection.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
TECNAM - C. During the flight, the throttle cable became jammed. The aircraft
Boonah (ALA), P92-ECHO
20/07/11 201105019 Incident No QLD AERONAUTICHE Flying Training Training Dual OCTA G returned to the airfield.
300° M 15Km SUPER
SRL
During loading, the crew learned that 100 extra passengers were
Christchurch AIRBUS Air Transport
20/07/11 201105028 Incident No Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign planned for the flight. The change of passenger load was not notified.
International INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the landing roll, smoke emanated from the left main landing
Rockhampton THE BOEING Air Transport
21/07/11 201105052 Incident No QLD 737-7Q8 Passenger CTR D gear. An engineering inspection revealed a leaking left brake
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
assembly.
CESSNA During low level operations, the pilot of the Cessna 172 oberved an
AIRCRAFT Unknown Aerial Work Other opposite direction single engine aircraft pass in close proximitiy. The
Rawlinna (ALA), COMPANY pilot of the 172 reported hearing no radio calls from the other aircraft.
21/07/11 201105065 Incident No WA OCTA G
216° M 55Km CESSNA
Aerial
AIRCRAFT 172M Aerial Work
Mustering
COMPANY
CESSNA During the approach, the Piper PA-31 entered the runway. The
Air Transport
AIRCRAFT 207 Passenger Cessna 207 performed a go-around before landing normally.
Low Capacity
Kununurra COMPANY
22/07/11 201105086 Incident No WA CTAF G
Aerodrome General
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-31-350 Aviation- Unknown
CORP
Unknown
During the take-off run, the crew received a pusher system fail and a
Sydney BOMBARDIER Air Transport number-two stall system fail warning and the take off was rejected. An
22/07/11 201105094 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INC High Capacity engineering inspection revealed a pin code error in the stall warning
system.
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown During the cruise, an unidentified aircraft passed in close proximity to
Enoggera
Serious CESSNA the Cessna 172. Both aircraft took evasive action.
22/07/11 201105120 No (HLS), 325° M QLD OCTA G
Incident AIRCRAFT 172S Aerial Work Unknown
4Km
COMPANY
EMBRAER- The aircraft entered the runway while a stop bar was illuminated.
Melbourne EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport
22/07/11 201105672 Incident No VIC Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
During the landing the aircraft struck a bird.
Narrandera S.A.A.B. Air Transport
23/07/11 201105102 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO High Capacity
During final approach, the crew received a nose landing gear unsafe
Sydney indication and conducted a missed approach. On the subsequent
THE BOEING Air Transport
23/07/11 201105119 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW 737-838 Passenger CTA C approach, the nose landing gear extended normally after a short
COMPANY High Capacity
336° M 13Km delay. During the engineering inspection, the nose landing gear lock
actuator was replaced.
Mackay Hawker During the descent, the aircraft's VHF radio failed.
24/07/11 201105109 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Beechcraft B200 Aerial Work EMS CTA D
131° M 30Km Corporation
During the unloading of the aircraft some baggage was not offloaded
Sydney BOMBARDIER Air Transport
24/07/11 201105279 Incident No NSW DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR C and remained in the locker as unmanifested baggage on the return
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
flight to Canberra.
During the cruise, the crew did not provide a position report upon
747- Air Transport
25/07/11 201105148 Incident No VESUN (IFR) Other Boeing Freight OCA A entering Australian airspace.
47UF/SCD High Capacity
Page 3 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During the unloading of the aircraft, unmanifested freight was
Cairns BOMBARDIER Air Transport
25/07/11 201105280 Incident No NSW DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR C detected.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Perth The Aeromacchi S.211did not adhere to the missed approach
Aeromacchi S.211 Military Other
26/07/11 201105176 Incident No Aerodrome, WA CTA C instructions. Separation standards were infringed with a second
340° M 17Km Unknown Unknown Military Other aircraft on the western arc for the Runway 21 ILS.
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown During the circuit, another aircraft on a reciprocal heading passed in
Serious Tindal close proximity.
26/07/11 201105195 No NT BEECH CTAF G
Incident Aerodrome 1900D Charter Passenger
AIRCRAFT CORP
During the unloading of the aircraft, an unmanifested dog was
Charleville BOMBARDIER Air Transport
26/07/11 201105281 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTAF G detected.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During approach, the trailing edge flaps failed to extend. During the
near Perth AIRBUS Air Transport
27/07/11 201105182 Incident No WA A330-243 Passenger CTR C engineering inspection, the asymmetric position pickup units were
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
adjusted.
Launceston Radar service provided by the Tasmanian Wide Area Multilateration
27/07/11 201105220 Incident No TAS
Aerodrome system failed intermittently before restarting.
CESSNA During the cruise, due to severe electrical interference, the pilot was
27/07/11 201105229 Incident No RAVON (IFR) WA AIRCRAFT 402C Charter Unknown CTA C not in normal communication with ATC for 18 minutes.
COMPANY
Gilgandra JABIRU During the landing, the brakes locked up. During the subsequent
27/07/11 201105233 Accident No (ALA), 190° M NSW AIRCRAFT PTY J170C Unknown Unknown OCTA G touch and go, the aircraft struck a fence and landed inverted.
87Km LTD
Shortly after takeoff, the crew reported abnormal engine indications on
the left engine. The crew carried out the non-normal checklist and the
S.A.A.B. Air Transport
27/07/11 201105239 Incident No EXETA (IFR) NSW 340B Passenger CTA A aircraft was returned to Sydney. The engineering inspection revealed
AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
that debris from the chip detector was bearing material, requiring an
engine change.
During loading of the aircraft, unmanifested dangerous goods (dry ice)
Townsville THE BOEING Air Transport
27/07/11 201105241 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTR C were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
The aircraft entered a runway without a clearance.
Moorabbin PIPER AIRCRAFT
27/07/11 201105268 Incident No VIC PA-28-161 Flying Training Training Dual CTR D
Aerodrome CORP
The aircraft did not adhere to the height requirements of the RWY34
THE BOEING Air Transport
28/07/11 201105242 Incident No SHEED (IFR) VIC 737-76Q Passenger CTA C W25 Victor STAR.
COMPANY High Capacity
During the descent, the crew received a low thrust indication on
near Singapore
AIRBUS Air Transport engine number-three. The engine was shut down with a subsequent
28/07/11 201105243 Incident No Changi Other A380-842 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity normal re-light. The engineering inspection revealed a faulty electronic
International
engine control.
PACIFIC During the approach the engine began to run roughly. The aircraft
Tamworth
28/07/11 201105248 Incident No NSW AEROSPACE CT/4B Military Other CTR D completed a normal landing.
Aerodrome
CORPORATION
EMBRAER- The crew input incorrect STAR details into the flight management
near Cairns EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport computer resulting in the aircraft not flying the correct track.
28/07/11 201105253 Incident No QLD Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
Air Transport
28/07/11 201105255 Incident No SUGAB (IFR) WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTA A
High Capacity
Yarram The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
28/07/11 201105256 Incident No Aerodrome, W VIC PA-28R-201 Flying Training Training Dual PRD PRD
CORP
M 37Km
Page 4 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During boarding of the aircraft, dangerous goods (small internal
Brisbane Air Transport
28/07/11 201105258 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Passenger CTR C combustion engine) were detected.
Aerodrome High Capacity
During the climb, smoke was detected in the cabin. The aircraft
BEADS (IFR), Air Transport
28/07/11 201105259 Incident No NSW Boeing Co 777-233 Passenger CTA C completed a fuel dump and returned to Sydney.
024° M 99Km High Capacity
During the climb, the crew identified an aircraft on TCAS. The aircraft
near Gladstone BOMBARDIER Air Transport
28/07/11 201105260 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTA D turned to stay clear of the other aircraft.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
It was reported than an aircraft taxied for departure communicating on
William Creek AMATEUR BUILT
28/07/11 201105261 Incident No SA JABIRU J430 Unknown Unknown CTAF G the incorrect CTAF frequency. Another aircraft conducted a go-around
(ALA) AIRCRAFT
to maintain separation.
During the landing roll, the nosewheel tyre burst.
Wagga Wagga PIPER AIRCRAFT
28/07/11 201105263 Incident No NSW PA-28-161 Flying Training Training Solo CTAF G
Aerodrome CORP
During the landing run, the aircraft burst the nose-gear tyre.
Wagga Wagga PIPER AIRCRAFT
28/07/11 201105264 Incident No NSW PA-28-161 Flying Training Training Solo CTAF G
Aerodrome CORP
During the post-flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found. It
East Sale Raytheon Aircraft
28/07/11 201105265 Incident No VIC 350 Military Other Unknown could not be determined where the birdstrike occurred.
Aerodrome Company
Bankstown The aircraft turned onto an incorrect heading.
FAIRCHILD
29/07/11 201105266 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW SA227-AC Charter Freight CTA C
INDUSTRIES INC
290° M 11Km
During the takeoff, the crew received a tailstrike warning. The aircraft
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
29/07/11 201105267 Incident No NSW 737-838 Passenger CTR C was returned to Sydney. The subsequent engineering inspection
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
revealed the aircraft tail had not struck the ground.
PACIFIC During the cruise, the crew received a carbon monoxide warning.
near Tamworth
29/07/11 201105269 Incident No NSW AEROSPACE CT/4B Flying Training Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
CORPORATION
General The aircraft descended below its assigned altitude without a
Bankstown BELL
29/07/11 201105297 Incident No NSW 205A-1 Aviation- Unknown CTR D clearance.
Aerodrome HELICOPTER CO
Unknown
Archerfield CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
30/07/11 201105298 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT 172N Aviation- Unknown CTA C
099° M 17Km COMPANY Unknown
Canberra The aircraft descended below its assigned level.
30/07/11 201105300 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW Unknown Unknown Military Other CTA A
200° M 148Km
CESSNA During the landing roll, an aircraft tyre blew out.
Kalkgurung
30/07/11 201105302 Incident No NT AIRCRAFT 404 Charter Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome
COMPANY
During the pushback, a bird carcass was noticed wedged between the
Cairns BOMBARDIER Air Transport
30/07/11 201105303 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR C nose gear doors. The aircraft taxied back to the bay. It could not be
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
determined when the strike occurred.
During the descent, the engine adaptor heat number-two caution light
Devonport
BOMBARDIER Air Transport illuminated. An engineering inspection revealed that the engine intake
30/07/11 201105310 Incident No Aerodrome, TAS DHC-8-402 Passenger OCTA G
INC High Capacity adapter heater had been severely damaged from a significant
327° M 28Km
overheat during operation.
General The aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
Bankstown ALPHA AVIATION
31/07/11 201105304 Incident No NSW R2160 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome DESIGN LTD
Unknown
During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
near Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
31/07/11 201105305 Incident No QLD 737-8FE Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the approach, the aircraft encountered windshear and a GPWS
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
31/07/11 201105322 Incident No QLD 737-8Q8 Passenger CTR C sink-rate alert sounded.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Page 5 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
Cairns General After takeoff, the aircraft's compass failed, resulting in the aircraft
REIMS AVIATION
31/07/11 201105323 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD F406 Aviation- Unknown CTA C flying an incorrect heading.
S.A.
010° M 6Km Unknown
General During the cruise, the engine failed. The engine was re-started in-
Wondai (ALA), Tecnam - C.
31/07/11 201105328 Incident No QLD P92-Eaglet Aviation- Unknown OCTA G flight.
180° M 2Km Aeronautiche Srl
Unknown
Perth Air Transport During the climg, the de-icing system failed. The aircraft returned to
31/07/11 201105330 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F27 MK 50 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome Low Capacity the departure aerodrome.
During cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
BONEY (IFR), THE BOEING Air Transport
31/07/11 201105340 Incident No QLD 737-33A Passenger CTA A
270° M 19Km COMPANY High Capacity
During the landing, the left engine reverse thrust lever remained in
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
31/07/11 201105440 Incident No VIC 767-338 Passenger CTR C reverse. The engineering inspection tested the system but identified
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
no fault.
Adelaide General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
1/08/11 201105342 Incident No Aerodrome, SA Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTA C
090° M 37Km Unknown
DIAMOND During the landing, the aircraft struck a magpie.
Parafield
1/08/11 201105343 Incident No SA AIRCRAFT DA 42 Flying Training Training Dual CTR D
Aerodrome
INDUSTRIES
Townsville An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
2/08/11 201105344 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Military Other CTA C
260° M 130Km
During loading of the aircraft, dangerous goods (liquid nitrogen,
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
2/08/11 201105345 Incident No NSW 737-476 Passenger CTR C biological material) were identified.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the initial climb, the crew received a momentary stick-shaker
near Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
2/08/11 201105373 Incident No QLD 767-336 Passenger CTA C warning.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Karratha KEYSTONE During the cruise, the crew noticed the ELT transmission light was
2/08/11 201105374 Incident No Aerodrome, NW WA HELICOPTER S-76C Charter Passenger CTAF G illuminated. The aircraft returned to Karratha.
M 7Km CORPORATION
An incorrect flight-plan was lodged by the crew.
Sydney DE HAVILLAND Air Transport
2/08/11 201105380 Incident No NSW DHC-8-202 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome CANADA High Capacity
General During the approach, the aircraft engine lost power. The engineering
near Narrabri
2/08/11 201105381 Incident No NSW Tecnam Sierra Aviation- Unknown CTAF G inspection was unable to identifiy any fault.
Aerodrome
Unknown
During the cruise, the left engine oil pressure light illuminated and the
Bindook
FAIRCHILD Air Transport exhaust gas temperature gauge started to rise rapidly. The crew shut
3/08/11 201104936 Incident No (NDB/VOR), NSW SA227-AC Passenger CTA A
INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity down the left engine. An engineering inspection revealed that an oil
290° M 37Km
pressure tube had cracked.
EMBRAER- During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Rockhampton EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport
3/08/11 201105388 Incident No QLD Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
The aircraft turned onto an incorrect taxiway.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
3/08/11 201105393 Incident No NSW 737-7Q8 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
3/08/11 201105395 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
3/08/11 201105396 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Mount Dore S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck two galahs.
3/08/11 201105398 Incident No QLD 340B Passenger CTAF G
(ALA) AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
Page 6 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
4/08/11 201105423 Incident No VIC 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the landing roll, the aircraft was affected by a wind gust. The
CESSNA
Aerial pilot could not maintain directional control and the aircraft veered off
4/08/11 201105428 Accident No Kondinin (ALA) WA AIRCRAFT 172B Aerial Work CTAF G
Agriculture the runway and came to rest in low scrub. The aircraft was seriously
COMPANY
damaged.
During final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
4/08/11 201105429 Incident No QLD 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the approach, the aircraft struck a Nankeen Kestrel. The
Launceston THE BOEING Air Transport carcass was lodged in the left hand outboard aft flap. The subsequent
5/08/11 201105431 Incident No TAS 737-7Q8 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity engineering inspection revealed damage to the track cut out seal.
The aircraft turned onto an incorrect taxiway.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
5/08/11 201105432 Incident No NSW 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Archerfield General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
BEECH
5/08/11 201105433 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD A36 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
AIRCRAFT CORP
090° M 11Km Unknown
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
5/08/11 201105436 Incident No QLD 767-338 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
near Townsville
5/08/11 201105441 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown PRD PRD
Aerodrome
Nowra GATES LEARJET During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
5/08/11 201105445 Incident No NSW 35A Charter Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome CORP
EMBRAER- During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a galah.
Mcarthur River
EMPRESA ERJ 170-100 Air Transport
5/08/11 201105446 Incident No Mine NT Passenger CTAF G
BRASILEIRA DE LR Low Capacity
Aerodrome
AERONAUTICA
During the cruise, the crew detected fumes in the cockpit. A search by
abeam Brisbane AIRBUS Air Transport the crew revealed that a water bottle had been stowed against the
5/08/11 201105589 Incident No NSW A320-232 Passenger OCA A
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity plastic moulding of the console and sunlight was refracted and
concentrated through the bottle.
The aircraft turned onto an incorrect heading.
near Adelaide BOMBARDIER Air Transport
6/08/11 201105442 Incident No SA DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
CESSNA The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
near Singleton Sports Parachute
6/08/11 201105443 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT TU206C CTA E
(ALA) Aviation Operations
COMPANY
CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
RICHO (IFR),
6/08/11 201105444 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown CTA C
321° M 167Km
COMPANY Unknown
EMBRAER- During the cruise, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. One
near Mallacoota EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport cabin crew member sustained minor injuries.
6/08/11 201105461 Incident No VIC Passenger CTA E
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
The aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
6/08/11 201105478 Incident No VIC 737-7Q8 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Adelaide General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
6/08/11 201105479 Incident No Aerodrome, SA PA-32R-301 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
CORP
330° M 74Km Unknown
near Barrow During the post-flight inspection, the left-hand engine oil cap was
6/08/11 201105482 Incident No Island WA EUROCOPTER EC225LP Charter Passenger OCTA G found to be unsecured.
Aerodrome
Page 7 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
The aircraft taxied without a clearance.
Perth AIRBUS Air Transport
6/08/11 201105487 Incident No WA A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
After the flight a passenger advised airline staff that they may have
Hervey Bay BOMBARDIER Air Transport travelled with undeclared dangerous goods in their checked baggage.
6/08/11 201105490 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome INC High Capacity Upon inspection dangerous goods (lighter) were discovered in the
checked baggage.
Murray Bridge General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
7/08/11 201105492 Incident No (ALA), 100° M SA Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
22Km Unknown
Brisbane General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
7/08/11 201105493 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTR C
350° M 11Km Unknown
Sydney General The aircraft was observed entering two restricted areas and controlled
PIPER AIRCRAFT
7/08/11 201105494 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW PA-28-181 Aviation- Unknown CTA C airspace without a clearance.
CORP
220° M 20Km Unknown
Brisbane General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
7/08/11 201105495 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTR C
350° M 11Km Unknown
Karratha During a maintenance inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found.
7/08/11 201105497 Incident No WA The Boeing Co 737 Military Other CTR D
Aerodrome It could not be determined when the birdstrike occurred.
It was reported that an aircraft took off without the pilot communicating
Dubbo PIPER AIRCRAFT
7/08/11 201105499 Incident No NSW PA-28RT-201 Unknown Unknown CTAF G their intentions. It was also reported that the aircraft took off from the
Aerodrome CORP
taxiway.
During the climb, the crew noticed abnormal alternator readings and
Yorke Island detected a burning smell. The aircraft was returned to Yorke Island.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
7/08/11 201105520 Incident No Aerodrome, SW QLD PA-32-300 Charter Unknown OCTA G During the subsequent engineering inspection, chaffing between the
CORP
M 6Km alternator output and field wires was detected.
The aircraft landed hard resulting in minor damage.
Telfer AMATEUR BUILT LANCAIR
8/08/11 201105536 Incident No WA Private Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT LEGACY
Jakarta During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
AIRBUS Air Transport
8/08/11 201105539 Incident No International Other A330-303 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
During final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
8/08/11 201105543 Incident No QLD 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During a step climb, the aircraft encountered windshear resuting in a
near London AIRBUS Air Transport
8/08/11 201105545 Incident No Other A380-842 Passenger Other Foreign minor overspeed.
Heathrow INDUSTRIE High Capacity
The aircraft's transponder failed.
Tamworth BOMBARDIER Air Transport
8/08/11 201105546 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
General During the cruise, the aircraft's radio failed.
near Laravale AMATEUR BUILT
8/08/11 201105547 Incident No QLD LONG-EZ Aviation- Unknown OCTA G
(VOR) AIRCRAFT
Unknown
General During the runway inspection, the safety officer removed a plover
Jandakot MOONEY
9/08/11 201105540 Incident No WA M20J Aviation- Unknown CTA D carcass.
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Olympic Dam Air Transport
9/08/11 201105541 Incident No SA FOKKER B.V. F27 MK 50 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome High Capacity
During the cruise, smoke was detected in the galley. The source was
near JUGGL THE BOEING Air Transport
9/08/11 201105542 Incident No WA 737-8FE Passenger CTA A determined to be burning meal labels.
(IFR) COMPANY High Capacity
Page 8 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
Singapore During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
AIRBUS Air Transport
9/08/11 201105549 Incident No Changi Other A380-842 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
International
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck two nankeen kestrels.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
9/08/11 201105551 Incident No NSW 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Port Hedland THE BOEING Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
9/08/11 201105557 Incident No WA 717-200 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY Low Capacity
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the STAR
THE BOEING Air Transport
9/08/11 201105564 Incident No NASHO (IFR) NSW 737-838 Passenger CTA C RIVET NINE ARRIVAL (RNAV).
COMPANY High Capacity
During the cruise in icing conditions, the aircraft's pitot heat system
Port Macquarie
PIPER AIRCRAFT Pleasure / failed resulting in erroneous instrument indications. The aircraft was
9/08/11 201105565 Incident No Aerodrome, NW NSW PA-44-180 Private CTA E
CORP Travel diverted to Port Macquarie.
M 28Km
During the takeoff run, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane BOMBARDIER Air Transport
9/08/11 201105566 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Gold Coast CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
10/08/11 201105548 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AIRCRAFT 170A Aviation- Unknown CTR C
180° M 13Km COMPANY Unknown
General The aircraft continued its landing roll without a clearance, possibly
Gold Coast ROBINSON
10/08/11 201105553 Incident No QLD R44 II Aviation- Unknown CTR C infringing another runway.
Aerodrome HELICOPTER CO
Unknown
The aircraft descended below minimum safe altitude without a
Latrobe AGUSTA, SPA, General
clearance.
10/08/11 201105555 Incident No University VIC CONSTRUZIONI A109E Aviation- Unknown CTR C
(VFR) AERONAUTICHE Unknown
Townsville Air Transport During the takeoff roll, the aircraft struck a bird. The takeoff was
10/08/11 201105556 Incident No QLD FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome Low Capacity rejected.
Darwin Hawker No coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching the
10/08/11 201105558 Incident No Aerodrome, NT Beechcraft B200 Aerial Work EMS CTA C airspace boundary.
188° M 111Km Corporation
CESSNA General The aircraft taxied past the holding point without a clearance.
Cairns
10/08/11 201105559 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 210L Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
CESSNA General The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
Jandakot
10/08/11 201105563 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 404 Aviation- Unknown CTA C ARMAD 7 SID.
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Cairns AIRBUS Air Transport
10/08/11 201105567 Incident No QLD A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Cabin crew detected a burning smell coming from an oven in the rear
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
10/08/11 201105569 Incident No WA 737-8FE Passenger CTR C galley. An engineering inspection determined a burning piece of
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
paper was the cause.
During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
overhead Roma Air Transport
10/08/11 201105571 Incident No QLD Boeing 777-2D7/ER Passenger CTA A
Aerodrome High Capacity
Osborne Mine S.A.A.B. During the landing, the aircraft struck a galah.
10/08/11 201105575 Incident No QLD 340B Charter Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO
Townsville During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a bird. The takeoff was
10/08/11 201105584 Incident No QLD FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome rejected.
Oakey CESSNA The aircraft diverted off-track and entered controlled airspace without
10/08/11 201105586 Incident No Aerodrome, S QLD AIRCRAFT 172R Flying Training Training Solo CTA C a clearance.
M 28Km COMPANY
SIKORSKY An infringement of runway separation standards occurred between a
S-76C Charter Passenger
AIRCRAFT Boeing 737 taxiing on taxiway F and a helicopter that was cleared to
Karratha land on taxiway F.
10/08/11 201105587 Incident No WA CTR D
Aerodrome
Page 9 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State separation standards occurred between a
An infringement of runway ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number Boeing 737 taxiing on taxiway F and a helicopter that was cleared to
Karratha EMBRAER- land on taxiway F.
10/08/11 201105587 Incident No WA CTR D
Aerodrome EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport
Passenger
BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
CESSNA During a touch-and-go landing, the aircraft struck a bird. The crew
Rockhampton
10/08/11 201105592 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 510 Flying Training Training Dual CTR D rejected the takeoff.
Aerodrome
COMPANY
Whyalla S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the take-off run, the aircraft struck several plovers and the
10/08/11 201105594 Incident No SA 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity crew rejected the take-off.
GIPPSLAND During the initial climb, the aircraft struck a little corella.
Oenpelli
10/08/11 201105595 Incident No NT AERONAUTICS GA-8 Charter Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome
PTY LTD
During a post-flight maintenance inspection, evidence of a birdstrike
Cairns AIRBUS Air Transport
10/08/11 201105598 Incident No QLD A320-232 Passenger CTR C was found. It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Cessnock General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
11/08/11 201105572 Incident No (ALA), 330° M NSW Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
17Km Unknown
General The aircraft crossed the runway without a clearance.
Gold Coast CIRRUS DESIGN
11/08/11 201105573 Incident No QLD SR22 Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome CORPORATION
Unknown
Brisbane General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
BEECH
11/08/11 201105579 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD 36 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
AIRCRAFT CORP
280° M 20Km Unknown
General Coordination details were passed late on an aircraft approaching the
Dili International GATES LEARJET
11/08/11 201105597 Incident No Other 35A Aviation- Unknown Other Foreign airspace boundary.
Airport CORP
Unknown
Merimbula S.A.A.B. Air Transport During a post-flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found. It
11/08/11 201105599 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Parafield The safety officer retrieved a magpie-lark carcass from runway 21L.
11/08/11 201105600 Incident No SA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
near During the final approach, the crew received a GPWS sink rate alert
THE BOEING Air Transport
11/08/11 201105602 Incident No Launceston TAS 737-7FE Passenger CTR D while in VMC. The approach was continued but the takeoff-go around
COMPANY High Capacity
Aerodrome button was pressed inadvertently.
The aircraft turned onto an incorrect heading.
near Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
11/08/11 201105603 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Sydney During the climb, the aircraft's GPWS malfuntioned and displayed a
DE HAVILLAND Air Transport
11/08/11 201105605 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW DHC-8-202 Passenger CTA C landing gear alert.
CANADA Low Capacity
059° M 15Km
During the landing flare, the aircraft struck a bird.
Walgett PIPER AIRCRAFT
11/08/11 201105606 Incident No NSW PA-31-350 Charter Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome CORP
When the Diamond Aircraft DA 42 aircraft was on final approach, an
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown aircraft entered the runway. The DA 42 pilot conducted a missed
Meekatharra approach. The pilot of the taxiing aircraft had not responded to any of
11/08/11 201105609 Incident No WA CTAF G the DA 42 pilot's inbound radio calls except for the one made during
Aerodrome DIAMOND
Survey / final approach requesting the aircraft vacate the runway.
AIRCRAFT DA 42 Aerial Work
Photographic
INDUSTRIES
The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Archerfield AGUSTA, SPA,
11/08/11 201105611 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD CONSTRUZIONI AW139 Other CTA C
320° M 6Km AERONAUTICHE
During ice-protection checks, the right inboard elevator boot advisory
West Maitland BOMBARDIER Air Transport
11/08/11 201105612 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTA E light failed to indicate on test. The aircraft diverted to Tamworth.
(NDB/VOR) INC High Capacity
Page 10 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
CESSNA Prior to departure, undeclared dangerous goods (large butane
Darwin Air Transport
11/08/11 201105613 Incident No NT AIRCRAFT 441 Passenger CTR C lighters) were loaded onto the aircraft.
Aerodrome Low Capacity
COMPANY
near The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
DE HAVILLAND Air Transport
11/08/11 201105614 Incident No Toowoomba QLD DHC-8-102 Passenger PRD PRD
CANADA Low Capacity
Aerodrome
Williamtown A breakdown of separation standards occurred between a departing
Unknown Unknown Military Other
11/08/11 201105615 Incident No Aerodrome, W NSW CTA C formation of two military aircraft and a transiting helicopter.
M 6Km Unknown Unknown Aerial Work EMS
During loading of the aircraft, ground crew detected an unmanifested
Melbourne AIRBUS Air Transport
11/08/11 201105627 Incident No VIC A320-232 Passenger CTR C empty baggage container.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Hawker The aircraft departed without departure instructions or a take-off
Avalon
12/08/11 201105608 Incident No VIC Beechcraft B200C Charter Passenger CTAF G clearance.
Aerodrome
Corporation
Christmas During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
DE HAVILLAND Survey /
12/08/11 201105610 Incident No Island Other DHC-8-202 Aerial Work CTAF G
CANADA Photographic
Aerodrome
After passengers were boarded and before the door was closed,
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport cabin crew detected electrical fumes emanating in the vicinity of row
12/08/11 201105616 Incident No QLD 737-82R Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity 20. An inspection revealed that the in-flight entertainment unit was
faulty.
Melbourne General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
12/08/11 201105618 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTA C
310° M 22Km Unknown
General The aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
Bankstown CIRRUS DESIGN
12/08/11 201105629 Incident No NSW SR22 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome CORPORATION
Unknown
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Mount Isa BOMBARDIER Air Transport
12/08/11 201105630 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During the initial climb, the aircraft struck two kite hawks.
Bedourie BEECH
12/08/11 201105631 Incident No QLD B200 Charter Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
BOMBARDIER The controller did not ensure that a suitable separation standard
BD-700-1A10 Charter Unknown
INC existed between the two aircraft resulting in a loss of separation
12/08/11 201105634 Incident No NATLI (IFR) NSW OCA A assurance.
THE BOEING Air Transport
777-219 Passenger
COMPANY High Capacity
During the post-flight inspection, the lower body access panel was
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
12/08/11 201105635 Incident No SA 737-476 Passenger CTR C found to be missing.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Adelaide General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
12/08/11 201105637 Incident No Aerodrome, SA PA-28-181 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
039° M 35Km Unknown
Essendon General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
ROBINSON
12/08/11 201105639 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC R44 Aviation- Unknown CTR C
HELICOPTER CO
240° M 13Km Unknown
During final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Darwin BEECH
12/08/11 201105642 Incident No NT 1900D Flying Training Other CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
On touch down, the aircraft struck a bird.
Mackay BOMBARDIER Air Transport
12/08/11 201105643 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Dorisvale CESSNA The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
12/08/11 201105644 Incident No (ALA), 318° M NT AIRCRAFT 152 Unknown Unknown PRD PRD
15Km COMPANY
Page 11 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
Paraburdoo During the cruise, the pilot observed an unsecured right wing fuel tank
PILATUS
12/08/11 201105645 Incident No Aerodrome, WA PC-12/47 Aerial Work EMS CTA A cap and diverted the aircraft to Paraburdoo.
AIRCRAFT LTD
325° M 93Km
The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
near Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
13/08/11 201105617 Incident No NSW 737-81D Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the cruise, the cabin crew detected fumes in the cabin. An
AIRBUS Air Transport
13/08/11 201105628 Incident No TAVEV (IFR) QLD A330-223 Passenger CTA A engineering inspection identifed the right engine bleed valve as the
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
source of the fumes.
Narrabri JETSTREAM Air Transport During the landing flare, the aircraft struck a magpie.
13/08/11 201105632 Incident No NSW 3206 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT LTD Low Capacity
Tamworth THE BOEING During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a Richard's pipit.
13/08/11 201105646 Incident No NSW 737-BBJ Military Other CTR D
Aerodrome COMPANY
Sydney CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
13/08/11 201105647 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AIRCRAFT 172F Aviation- Unknown CTA C
240° M 19Km COMPANY Unknown
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a magpie lark.
Sydney AIRBUS Air Transport
13/08/11 201105648 Incident No NSW A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Parafield The safety officer retrieved a magpie lark carcass from runway 21R.
13/08/11 201105650 Incident No SA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
EMBRAER- During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Geraldton EMPRESA
13/08/11 201105652 Incident No WA EMB-120 ER Unknown Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE
AERONAUTICA
During the landing flare, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
13/08/11 201105653 Incident No QLD 737-8Q8 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Barrenjoey During the cruise, the helicopter struck a flock of seagulls. The pilot
ROBINSON Pleasure /
13/08/11 201105654 Incident No Head (VFR), NSW R44 II Private OCTA G conducted a precautionary landing on Newport Beach.
HELICOPTER CO Travel
176° M 8Km
The aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
KADAP (IFR), THE BOEING Air Transport
13/08/11 201105656 Incident No Other 777-2Q8ER Passenger OCA A
180° M 278Km COMPANY High Capacity
While back tracking on the runway after landing, the aircraft struck a
13/08/11 201105658 Incident No Yarralin (ALA) NT Unknown Unknown Aerial Work EMS CTAF G
wallaby.
EMBRAER- During climb, a green laser light was shone into the face of the co-pilot
near Sydney EMPRESA ERJ 170-100 Air Transport (pilot flying) causing the co-pilot to become incapacitated. The PIC
13/08/11 201105659 Incident No NSW Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE LR High Capacity completed the flight to Canberra.
AERONAUTICA
CESSNA During the touch and go landing, the aircraft stuck a magpie. The
Bankstown
13/08/11 201105660 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 152 Flying Training Training Dual CTR D takeoff was rejected.
Aerodrome
COMPANY
near Tyabb It was reported that the aircraft collided with terrain.
13/08/11 201105666 Accident No VIC Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown OCTA G
(ALA)
During the cruise, the crew received an abnormal left engine indication
and shut down the engine. The aircraft returned to Darwin. The
MITTY (IFR), DE HAVILLAND Air Transport
14/08/11 201105058 Incident No NT DHC-8-102 Passenger CTA E engineering inspection found a thermocouple shorting to ground which
102° M 70Km CANADA Low Capacity
caused erroneous temperature indication.
CESSNA General On departure, the pilot gave an incorrect departure call and
near Stoney
14/08/11 201105657 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 152 Aviation- Unknown CTA C subsequently the aircraft tracked by a route different to the flight
Creek (VFR)
COMPANY Unknown planned.
GAYLA (IFR), An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
14/08/11 201105663 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTA C
180° M 7Km
During the taxi for departure, the in-flight entertainment system master
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
14/08/11 201105665 Incident No QLD 767-336 Passenger CTR C switch failed. During the engineering inspection, the system was
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
rebooted.
Page 12 of 16
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
Gold Coast General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
14/08/11 201105667 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD PA-28-140 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
245° M 17Km Unknown
Canberra The safety officer retrieved two bird carcasses from the runway.
14/08/11 201105669 Incident No ACT Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome
General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Murray Bridge
14/08/11 201105670 Incident No SA Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
(ALA)
Unknown
During the final approach, the aircraft struck a seagull.
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
14/08/11 201105671 Incident No SA 717-200 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a plover.
Essendon Air Transport
14/08/11 201105673 Incident No VIC FOKKER B.V. F27 MK 50 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome High Capacity
DE HAVILLAND General During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a galah.
Parafield DHC-1 MK
14/08/11 201105674 Incident No SA AIRCRAFT PTY Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome 22
LTD Unknown
Singapore During the take-off run, two main landing gear tyres failed. The aircraft
THE BOEING Air Transport
14/08/11 201105675 Incident No Changi Other 747-438 Passenger Other Foreign returned to Singapore.
COMPANY High Capacity
International
During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Adelaide Air Transport
14/08/11 201105677 Incident No SA Boeing 717 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome High Capacity
near During the approach, the aircraft did not comply with overshoot
BEECH Survey /
15/08/11 201105686 Incident No Launceston TAS B300 Aerial Work CTR D instructions.
AIRCRAFT CORP Photographic
Aerodrome
During the initial climb, the SAAB 340 was turned onto its departure
FAIRCHILD Air Transport
Adelaide SA227-DC Passenger heading and slowed down due to a strong headwind. The distance
INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
15/08/11 201105689 Incident No Aerodrome, SA CTA C between the 340 and the following Fairchild SA227 was reduced and
040° M 7Km S.A.A.B. Air Transport separation standards were infringed.
340B Passenger
AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
During the climb, smoke was observed emanating from the upper
near Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
15/08/11 201105690 Incident No VIC 747-438 Passenger Unknown deck oven. The engineering inspection revealed contamination in the
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
oven to be the likely source of the smoke.
EMBRAER- Coordination details were passed late on an aircraft approaching the
General
POSOD (IFR), EMPRESA airspace boundary.
15/08/11 201105691 Incident No Other EMB-135BJ Aviation- Unknown Other Foreign
064° M 333Km BRASILEIRA DE
Unknown
AERONAUTICA
During descent, the aircraft encountered windshear resulting in a flap
near Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
15/08/11 201105692 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTA C overspeed.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
While conducting a missed approach, the aircraft was struck by
near Wellington
AIRBUS Air Transport lightning.
15/08/11 201105693 Incident No International Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
15/08/11 201105694 Incident No NSW 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Blackwater RAYTHEON The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
16/08/11 201105695 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT B200 Aerial Work EMS CTA E
073° M 33Km COMPANY
Incorrect coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching
16/08/11 201105699 Incident No ALEXA (IFR) Other SAAB SF34 Charter Unknown OCTA G
the airspace boundary.
Perth An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
16/08/11 201105700 Incident No Aerodrome, WA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTA C
023° M 74Km
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
Kununurra GIPPSLAND During the descent, the engine driven fuel pump failed and the engine
16/08/11 201105701 Incident No Aerodrome, WA AERONAUTICS GA-8-TC 320 Charter Test & Ferry OCTA G began running rough. After the pilot switched the electric fuel pump
180° M 46Km PTY LTD on, the engine returned to normal operation.
During a runway inspection, the safety officer retrieved the carcass of
Perth
16/08/11 201105702 Incident No WA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C a bird and some glass, believed to be an aircraft light.
Aerodrome
PILATUS During the initial climb, the Pilatus PC-12 was following the SAAB 340.
PC-12/47E Aerial Work EMS
Adelaide AIRCRAFT LTD The PC-12 turned onto heading early which caused a loss of
16/08/11 201105703 Incident No SA CTR C
Aerodrome S.A.A.B. Air Transport separation assurance between the two aircraft.
340B Passenger
AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
CESSNA General The aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
Broome
16/08/11 201105704 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 172P Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
Bairnsdale General During cruise, the aircraft entered restricted airspace without a
BEECH
16/08/11 201105705 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC F33A Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD clearance.
AIRCRAFT CORP
147° M 30Km Unknown
During cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
THE BOEING Air Transport
16/08/11 201105707 Incident No PUGEL (IFR) Other 737-8FE Passenger OCA A
COMPANY High Capacity
Camden CESSNA General The pilot reported being lost and unsure of the aircraft's position and
16/08/11 201105708 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AIRCRAFT 152 Aviation- Unknown OCTA G received navigational assistance from ATC.
210° M 74Km COMPANY Unknown
During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Argyle Air Transport
16/08/11 201105710 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome High Capacity
During approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Rockhampton BOMBARDIER Air Transport
16/08/11 201105714 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
The aircraft was loaded with an amount of cargo different to that
Townsville BOMBARDIER Air Transport
16/08/11 201105717 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR C indicated on the load sheet.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
near Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
17/08/11 201105712 Incident No SA 767-336 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Mudgee CESSNA No coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching the
17/08/11 201105716 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AIRCRAFT 310R Charter Passenger OCTA G airspace boundary.
240° M 37Km COMPANY
Essendon General The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
BEECH
17/08/11 201105720 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC 200 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
AIRCRAFT CORP
010° M 9Km Unknown
Adelaide The aircraft turned onto an incorrect heading.
FAIRCHILD Air Transport
17/08/11 201105721 Incident No Aerodrome, SA SA227-DC Passenger CTR C
INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
270° M 4Km
Hawker The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the GATOR
KARRA (IFR),
17/08/11 201105722 Incident No NT Beechcraft B200 Aerial Work EMS CTA A TWO STAR.
281° M 41Km
Corporation
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
17/08/11 201105723 Incident No QLD 737-376 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During climb, the aircraft encountered wake turbulence from the
near Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
17/08/11 201105724 Incident No WA 737-838 Passenger CTA C preceding aircraft.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
The crew inadvertently responded to a descent instruction issued to
near Sydney AIRBUS Air Transport
17/08/11 201105725 Incident No NSW A320-232 Passenger CTA C another aircraft and subsequently descended the aircraft below its
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
assigned altitude.
Emerald It was reported that the aircraft collided with terrain. Both occupants
17/08/11 201105727 Accident No Aerodrome, NE QLD Rutan Vari-eze Unknown Unknown OCTA G sustained fatal injuries.
M 6Km
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During the landing flare, the aircraft struck a bird.
Cairns AIRBUS Air Transport
17/08/11 201105729 Incident No QLD A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
On touchdown, the aircraft struck a bird.
Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
17/08/11 201105730 Incident No QLD 767-338 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the touchdown, the aircraft struck a bird.
Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
17/08/11 201105731 Incident No QLD 767-338 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a skylark.
Adelaide AIRBUS Air Transport
17/08/11 201105732 Incident No SA A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Townsville General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
17/08/11 201105733 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTA C
135° M 56Km Unknown
General During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
near Albury AERO
18/08/11 201105719 Incident No NSW 500-S Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome COMMANDER
Unknown
Tamworth CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
18/08/11 201105742 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AIRCRAFT 182P Aviation- Unknown CTA C
147° M 61Km COMPANY Unknown
No coordination details were passed on a departing aircraft.
ISRAEL
Broome
18/08/11 201105743 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 1124 Military Other CTA D
Aerodrome
INDUSTRIES LTD
On touchdown, the aircraft struck an australian hobby (little falcon).
Alice Springs THE BOEING Air Transport
18/08/11 201105745 Incident No NT 717-200 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
General The aircraft turned onto an incorrect heading.
Essendon PIPER AIRCRAFT
18/08/11 201105747 Incident No VIC PA-44-180 Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome CORP
Unknown
CESSNA General Incomplete coordination details were passed on an aircraft
near Parafield
18/08/11 201105750 Incident No SA AIRCRAFT 210N Aviation- Unknown CTR D approaching the airspace boundary.
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
CESSNA During the takeoff roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Jandakot
18/08/11 201105752 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 172R Flying Training Training Solo CTA D
Aerodrome
COMPANY
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck three birds. The takeoff was
Broome Air Transport
19/08/11 201105662 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTR D rejected.
Aerodrome High Capacity
Proserpine / The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Whitsunday CESSNA General
19/08/11 201105775 Incident No Coast QLD AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown CTA C
Aerodrome, N COMPANY Unknown
M 19Km
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Wagga Wagga BOMBARDIER Air Transport
19/08/11 201105780 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Hughenden S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing flare, the aircraft struck two birds.
19/08/11 201105781 Incident No QLD 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
CESSNA During the landing, the aircraft struck multiple galahs.
Borroloola
26/08/11 201105447 Incident No NT AIRCRAFT 402C Charter Passenger CTAF G
(ALA)
COMPANY
During the cruise, both the left and right bleed air supply systems
RAYTHEON failed. The crew used oxygen whilst conducting a precautionary
28/08/11 201105473 Incident No TRUKA (IFR) NT AIRCRAFT 1900D Charter Passenger CTA E descent. The aircraft diverted to Darwin. The subsequent engineering
COMPANY inspection confirmed a fault in the left bleed air system.
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 3 September 2011 and 9 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During the climb, the aircraft struck a bird.
near Canberra BOMBARDIER Air Transport
30/08/11 201105435 Incident No ACT DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Sydney S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the initial climb, the aircraft encountered wake turbulence from
30/08/11 201105626 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity a preceding Boeing 737.
Osborne Mine S.A.A.B. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a galah.
31/08/11 201105439 Incident No QLD 340B Charter Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Sydney AIRBUS Air Transport
31/08/11 201105452 Incident No NSW A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Plutonic Gold It was reported that the helicopter collided with terrain. The
Mine ROBINSON Survey / investigation is continuing.
3/09/11 201105552 Accident Yes WA R44 II Aerial Work OCTA G
Aerodrome, HELICOPTER CO Photographic
322° M 63Km
During the cruise, the northbound Boeing 777 (B777) was cleared
Air Transport
The Boeing Co 777-312 Passenger through the flight level of a southbound B777 without a suitable
High Capacity
separation standard being in place resulting in a loss of seperation
4/09/11 201105588 Incident No ATMAP (IFR) Other CTA A
assurance.
Air Transport
The Boeing Co 777-300ER Passenger
High Capacity
General The aircraft did not adhere to the taxi clearance.
Sydney
5/09/11 201105590 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome
Unknown
The helicopter was reported by a passenger to have crashed while
Rockhampton
AEROSPATIALE conducting a communications tower maintenance task. The police
8/09/11 201105737 Accident Yes Aerodrome, QLD AS.350BA Aerial Work Other PRD PRD
INDUSTRIES have advised that of the 3 POB there are two deceased and one
341° M 98Km
injured. The investigation is continuing.
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