Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 20 August 2011 and 26 August 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
Ngukurr PILATUS During the takeoff run, the aircraft struck a bird.
25/05/11 201105154 Incident No NT PC-12/47E Business Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT LTD
During the approach, the right engine failed to respond to crew inputs
on the condition lever. During the touchdown, the propeller was
Darwin DE HAVILLAND
22/06/11 201104959 Incident No NT DHC-8-202 Aerial Work Unknown CTR C manually feathered because the engine was still producing torque.
Aerodrome CANADA
The engineering inspection revealed that the right propeller governor
had failed.
During short final approach, the aircraft encountered windshear and
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
24/06/11 201105307 Incident No WA 737-838 Passenger CTR C the crew commenced a go-around.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
As the helicopter's main rotor was in its final rotations prior to a
complete stop, downwash from an approaching helicopter caused the
Gold Coast EUROCOPTER
4/07/11 201105240 Incident No QLD AS.350B2 Unknown Unknown OCTA G main rotor blade to strike the tail boom, causing damage to the main
Aerodrome FRANCE
rotor blade, the tail-rotor driveshaft cover and the tail-rotor driveshaft.
Just after engine start the crew received a left DC generator caution
Hervey Bay BOMBARDIER Air Transport
5/07/11 201104723 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTAF G light/failure. The engineering inspection revealed that the left
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
generator was faulty.
During the landing, as the nose wheel touched down, the gear alarm
Great Keppel PIPER AIRCRAFT Pleasure / sounded and steering was lost. The engineering inspection revealed
6/07/11 201104851 Incident No QLD PA-32R-300 Private CTAF G
Island (ALA) CORP Travel that the bolt at the elbow of the retraction arm had failed and that the
steering mechanism was fractured.
CESSNA General During the circuit the aircraft had a landing gear problem. The aircraft
8/07/11 201104770 Incident No Pentland (ALA) QLD AIRCRAFT 404 Aviation- Unknown CTAF G was returned to Townsville.
COMPANY Unknown
During the daily inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found on the
Mackay AIRBUS Air Transport
8/07/11 201104786 Incident No QLD A320-232 Passenger CTR D lower surface of the right hand flap. It could not be determined when
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
the strike occurred.
During the climb a the number one radio failed. The aircraft was
near Sydney BOMBARDIER Air Transport
9/07/11 201104791 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTA C returned to Sydney.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During the cruise the crew received a navigation system error
abeam Darwin AIRBUS Air Transport
10/07/11 201104792 Incident No NT A330-202 Passenger CTA A message. The engineering inspection revealed that the static
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
pneumatic line had not been connected after maintenance.
During the cruise the crew received a flight deck door lock warning
near GUTEV THE BOEING Air Transport and detected fumes in the cockpit and upper deck. The engineering
10/07/11 201104793 Incident No Other 747-438 Passenger OCA A
(IFR) COMPANY High Capacity inspection revealed that the flight deck door solenoid switch had
failed.
During the unloading of the aircraft incorrectly secured dangerous
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
10/07/11 201104794 Incident No NSW 737-838 Passenger CTR C goods (paint cans) were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Wellington During the flare, the aircraft encountered windshear and the crew
AIRBUS Air Transport
10/07/11 201104812 Incident No International Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign received a pitch warning. The landing was completed normally.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
During the loading of the aircraft, undeclared dangerous goods (gas
Darwin THE BOEING Air Transport
11/07/11 201104813 Incident No NT 737-838 Passenger CTR C cylinder) were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the cruise the aircraft experienced an overspeed due to
near Darwin THE BOEING Air Transport
11/07/11 201104814 Incident No NT 737-838 Passenger CTA A windshear.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During unloading of the aircraft, unsecured dangerous goods (paint)
Canberra THE BOEING Air Transport
11/07/11 201104817 Incident No ACT 737-476 Passenger CTR C were located in the hold.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Cairns The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
McDonnell
11/07/11 201104820 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD MD-82 Charter Unknown CTA C Sunny2V STAR.
Douglas
340° M 37Km
Page 1 of 7
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 20 August 2011 and 26 August 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
General The flight crew provided ATC an incorrect estimate for arrival.
near Broome DE HAVILLAND
11/07/11 201104823 Incident No WA DHC-8-202 Aviation- Unknown CTA E
Aerodrome CANADA
Unknown
The pilot failed to comply with multiple ATC instructions.
near Bankstown CIRRUS DESIGN
11/07/11 201104827 Incident No NSW SR20 Unknown Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome CORPORATION
Port Hedland During a routine runway inspection a bird carcass was retrieved from
11/07/11 201104828 Incident No WA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome the runway.
During the approach the aircraft exceeded the flap extension speed.
near Albury BOMBARDIER Air Transport
11/07/11 201104850 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During the descent, the anti skid inoperative light illuminated. The
near Karratha THE BOEING Air Transport
11/07/11 201104852 Incident No WA 737-838 Passenger CTA E aircraft was returned to Perth. During the engineering inspection, the
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
left alternate anti skid valve was replaced.
During the approach the crew advised the aircraft had minimum fuel
near Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
12/07/11 201104826 Incident No NSW 747 Passenger CTA A and was unable to accept any delays.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
BRITISH During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Barrow Island Air Transport
12/07/11 201104848 Incident No WA AEROSPACE BAE 146-300 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome High Capacity
PLC
When the landing gear was selected up, the nose landing gear did not
Canberra BOMBARDIER Air Transport
12/07/11 201104856 Incident No ACT DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR C retract. The non-normal checklist and alternate landing gear extension
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
was carried out.
near General The aircaft climbed in controlled airspace without a clearance. ATC
12/07/11 201104860 Incident No Rockhampton QLD Jabiru Aircraft J230 D Aviation- Unknown CTA C reported communication difficulties with the aircraft.
Aerodrome Unknown
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown During the takeoff roll, the crew of the Embraer EMB-120 observed a
EMBRAER- helicopter becoming airborne and crossing their flight path.
Gove
12/07/11 201104866 Incident No NT EMPRESA Air Transport CTAF G
Aerodrome EMB-120 ER Passenger
BRASILEIRA DE High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
During climb the aircraft experienced a navigational equipment failure.
Sydney Air Transport
13/07/11 201104900 Incident No NSW Airbus Industrie A340 Passenger CTA C The aircraft returned to Sydney.
Aerodrome High Capacity
Lowendal Island KAWASAKI During the cruise the crew received an abnormal engine indication.
13/07/11 201104907 Incident No (ALA), SW M WA HEAVY BK117 B-2 Charter Passenger OCTA G The helicopter returned to Lowendal. The engineering inspection
6Km INDUSTRIES found no fault.
Ayers Rock During a routine runway inspection a bird carcass was retrieved from
14/07/11 201104901 Incident No NT Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome near the runway.
During the loading of the aircraft, undeclared dangerous goods
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
14/07/11 201104906 Incident No NSW 747-438 Passenger CTR C (sparklers) were detected in checked baggage.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Darwin The aircraft entered controlled airspace on two occasions without a
14/07/11 201104908 Incident No Aerodrome, NT Unknown Unknown Military Other CTA A clearance.
270° M 157Km
The aircraft turned onto an incorrect taxiway.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
14/07/11 201104909 Incident No NSW 737-76Q Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
After take off, the helicopter inverter caution lights illuminated.
Checklist actions failed to rectify the condition. During the attempted
AGUSTA, SPA, landing, the landing gear safe lights failed to illuminate. The helicopter
Lithgow Medical
14/07/11 201104938 Incident No NSW CONSTRUZIONI A109E Aerial Work EMS OCTA G diverted to Westmead where an engineer was able to confirm that the
(HLS)
AERONAUTICHE gear was down and locked prior to a successful landing. A
subsequent engineering inspection failed to replicate the faults.
Page 2 of 7
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 20 August 2011 and 26 August 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
BRITISH During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Barrow Island AVRO 146- Air Transport
15/07/11 201104929 Incident No WA AEROSPACE Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome RJ100 Low Capacity
PLC
During loading, incorrectly packed dangerous goods (lithium ion
Canberra THE BOEING Air Transport
15/07/11 201104930 Incident No ACT 737-476 Passenger CTR C battery) were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the takeoff roll the aircraft struck a bush turkey. The takeoff
Mount Isa BOMBARDIER Air Transport
15/07/11 201104933 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTAF G was rejected.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Darwin The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
15/07/11 201104934 Incident No Aerodrome, NT PA-31-350 Charter Passenger CTA E
CORP
095° M 167Km
During the departure, the crew reported a fuel issue and returned to
PACIFIC
near Tamworth Tamworth. After the engineering inspection found no fuel system
15/07/11 201104940 Incident No NSW AEROSPACE CT/4B Flying Training Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome problems, it was established that the crew had misinterpreted the fuel
CORPORATION
flow readings.
During the climb, the number three engine experienced a loud bang,
near
high vibrations and high engine gas temperature readings. The flight
Johannesburg THE BOEING Air Transport
15/07/11 201104945 Incident No Other 747-438 Passenger Other Foreign crew shut down the engine and returned to Johannesburg. The
International COMPANY High Capacity
subsequent engineering inspection confirmed an uncontained turbine
Airport
failure.
The Airbus A340 descended below its assigned level which caused a
Air Transport
Sydney Airbus Industrie A340 Passenger breakdown of separation with the SAAB 340.
High Capacity
15/07/11 201104947 Incident No Aerodrome, SW NSW CTA C
M 15Km S.A.A.B. Air Transport
340B Passenger
AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
The aircraft turned onto an incorrect taxiway.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
16/07/11 201104932 Incident No NSW 737-76N Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
CESSNA General The aircraft descended below its assigned level.
near Essendon
16/07/11 201104953 Incident No VIC AIRCRAFT P206E Aviation- Unknown CTA C
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
The aircraft turned onto an incorrect taxiway.
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
16/07/11 201104955 Incident No VIC 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Darwin During a runway inspection, the safety officer retrieved a bird carcass.
16/07/11 201104962 Incident No NT Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome
General During the take-off run, the pilot over rotated the aircraft before over
Mildura
16/07/11 201104972 Incident No VIC Aeroworks Cheetah Aviation- Unknown CTAF G correcting and landing hard. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
Aerodrome
Unknown
EMBRAER- The aircraft turned onto an incorrect heading.
near SOSIJ EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport
17/07/11 201104968 Incident No NSW Passenger CTA C
(IFR) BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
During the approach, the aircraft struck a flying fox.
Cairns AIRBUS Air Transport
17/07/11 201104969 Incident No QLD A330-202 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
RAYTHEON During the takeoff run, the aircraft struck a magpie.
Rockhampton
18/07/11 201104935 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 1900D Aerial Work Other CTR D
Aerodrome
COMPANY
During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
18/07/11 201104977 Incident No SA 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Christchurch AIRBUS Air Transport
18/07/11 201104978 Incident No Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign
International INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Page 3 of 7
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 20 August 2011 and 26 August 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 cruise, the crew detected smoke in the cabin. The crew
Learmonth BRITISH
AVRO 146- Air Transport shut down engine no.4 and diverted to Karratha. The engineering
19/07/11 201104821 Incident No Aerodrome, WA AEROSPACE Passenger CTA A
RJ100 High Capacity inspection revealed that a bearing seal had failed resulting in an oil
131° M 211Km PLC
leak that contaminated the air-conditioning.
General During the departure, the aircraft climbed through the assigned level.
near Jandakot BEECH
20/07/11 201105016 Incident No WA 58 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Hughenden S.A.A.B. Air Transport
20/07/11 201105018 Incident No QLD 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO High Capacity
The aircraft turned onto an incorrect taxiway.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
20/07/11 201105026 Incident No NSW 737-8BK Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
CESSNA General During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a bird.
Griffith
23/07/11 201105118 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 182T Aviation- Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
Dunedin Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown During the climb, the aircraft diverted off track toward another
International outbound aircraft without a clearance.
23/07/11 201105123 Incident No Other AIRBUS Air Transport Other Foreign
Airport, 010° M A320-232 Passenger
52Km INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Singapore During the unloading of the aircraft, unmanifested and undeclared
Air Transport
24/07/11 201105130 Incident No Changi VIC Unknown Unknown Unknown Other Foreign dangerous goods (explosives)were detected.
High Capacity
International
Melbourne During climb, cabin crew detected gas fumes emanating from the rear
THE BOEING Air Transport
24/07/11 201105134 Incident No Aerodrome, SE VIC 737-7FE Passenger CTA A galley which later dissipated. The engineering inspection did not
COMPANY High Capacity
M 120Km identify the source of the fumes.
During taxi after landing, the left reverser caution light illuminated. The
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport crew actioned the non-normal checklist and shut down the engine. An
24/07/11 201105141 Incident No VIC 767-338 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity engineering inspection revealed no fault.
Launceston The Tasmanian radar failed for 18 minutes.
25/07/11 201105127 Incident No TAS
Aerodrome
Adelaide CESSNA General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
25/07/11 201105147 Incident No Aerodrome, SA AIRCRAFT 182T Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
300° M 52Km COMPANY Unknown
EMBRAER- During cruise, the automatic pressurisation system failed and the crew
EMPRESA switched to manual mode before returning to Perth.
25/07/11 201105155 Incident No REVOP (IFR) WA EMB-120 ER Charter Passenger OCTA G
BRASILEIRA DE
AERONAUTICA
While conducting pre-takeoff checks, the left attitude indicator was
Hervey Bay BOMBARDIER Air Transport
25/07/11 201105159 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTAF G identified as faulty. The aircraft returned to the bay.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
General Incorrect coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching
near Albury AERO
25/07/11 201105170 Incident No NSW 500-S Aviation- Unknown CTA E the airspace boundary.
Aerodrome COMMANDER
Unknown
The aircraft did not adhere to the height requirements of the RWY 34L
Air Transport
26/07/11 201105153 Incident No BEROW (IFR) NSW Airbus A330-343 Passenger CTA C BOREE FOUR STAR.
High Capacity
Geraldton Air Transport During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
26/07/11 201105167 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F27 MK 50 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome Low Capacity
The aircraft departed on a heading different to that assigned by ATC.
near Adelaide BEECH
26/07/11 201105185 Incident No SA 1900D Charter Unknown CTA C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
During the takeoff, the pilot was unable to move the control wheel
Busselton
A22LS back. The aircraft became airborne before bouncing and landing
26/07/11 201105188 Incident No Aerodrome, WA Aeroprakt Unknown Unknown OCTA G
Foxbat heavily. The pilot had forgotten to remove the control lock prior to
180° M 69Km
flight.
Page 4 of 7
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 20 August 2011 and 26 August 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 During the takeoff, the aircraft struck an owl.
Archerfield
26/07/11 201105191 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 172S Flying Training Training Dual CTAF G
Aerodrome
COMPANY
Darwin General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
27/07/11 201105193 Incident No Aerodrome, NT Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
190° M 37Km Unknown
General During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
near GOOTA
27/07/11 201105201 Incident No WA Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12/45 Aviation- Unknown CTA E
(IFR)
Unknown
During final approach the crew were contacted by aerodrome
personnel who advised that there were vehicles on the runway
Olympic Dam Air Transport
27/07/11 201105209 Incident No SA FOKKER B.V. F27 MK 50 Passenger CTAF G conducting an inspection. The crew conducted a go-around.
Aerodrome High Capacity
Aerodrome personnel subsequently advised that they may have been
on the wrong frequency.
Hughenden S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a galah.
27/07/11 201105213 Incident No QLD 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
Auckland After passengers had disembarked, ground crew observed smoke
AIRBUS Air Transport
27/07/11 201105217 Incident No International Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign haze in the cabin. Engineering inspection did not find the source of the
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport smoke.
During the initial climb, the aircraft struck a power line that was
Munduberra
AEROSPATIALE immediately severed by a wire strike protection device on the
27/07/11 201105218 Incident No Hospital (HLS), NSW AS.350BA Charter Passenger OCTA G
INDUSTRIES helicopter. The helicopter returned for a landing.
SW M 33Km
Darwin General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
ROBINSON
27/07/11 201105223 Incident No Aerodrome, NT R44 II Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
HELICOPTER CO
189° M 46Km Unknown
Gilgandra During the landing, the aircraft collided with a fence.
Sports
27/07/11 201105224 Incident No (ALA), NW M NSW Jabiru J-170 Unknown OCTA G
Aviation
43Km
near CESSNA General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
27/07/11 201105225 Incident No Toowoomba QLD AIRCRAFT 172R Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
Aerodrome COMPANY Unknown
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the GOLD
near Gold Coast AIRBUS Air Transport
27/07/11 201105237 Incident No QLD A320-232 Passenger CTA C COAST TWO ALPHA STAR.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During descent the aircraft did not meet an ATC altitude requirement.
Air Transport
28/07/11 201105221 Incident No BULGA (IFR) NSW Airbus A330-343E Passenger CTA C
High Capacity
Brisbane The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the GOLD
AIRBUS Air Transport
28/07/11 201105222 Incident No Aerodrome, S NSW A320-232 Passenger CTA C COAST TWO ALPHA STAR.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
M 83Km
Melbourne CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
28/07/11 201105227 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC AIRCRAFT 177RG Aviation- Unknown CTA C
260° M 46Km COMPANY Unknown
Moorabbin CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
28/07/11 201105228 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown CTA C
026° M 52Km COMPANY Unknown
During the initial climb, the anti skid inoperative light illuminated. It
near Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport remained on intermittently until the top of climb. During the
28/07/11 201105238 Incident No SA 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity engineering inspection, no fault was found with the braking system.
Edinburgh General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
28/07/11 201105244 Incident No Aerodrome, SA Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTR C
320° M 22Km Unknown
During the climb, the crew reported smoke in the cabin. The crew
near Sydney Air Transport
28/07/11 201105245 Incident No NSW The Boeing Co 777-233ER Passenger CTA A conducted a fuel dump then returned the aircraft to Sydney.
Aerodrome High Capacity
Page 5 of 7
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 20 August 2011 and 26 August 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
Hawker The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
near Bickerton
28/07/11 201105246 Incident No NT Beechcraft B200 Aerial Work EMS CTA E
Island (ALA)
Corporation
General The crew of a taxiing aircraft reported that a departing aircraft was not
Orange
28/07/11 201105270 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTAF G in communication on the CTAF frequency.
Aerodrome
Unknown
Phuket During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a bird.
AIRBUS Air Transport
28/07/11 201105271 Incident No International Other A330-223 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
Perth The aircraft did not adhere to the height requirements of the BEVLY
THE BOEING Air Transport
29/07/11 201105247 Incident No Aerodrome, E WA 737-376 Passenger CTA C FOUR STAR.
COMPANY High Capacity
M 56Km
During a circuit, the aircraft struck an eagle.
Wagga Wagga PIPER AIRCRAFT
29/07/11 201105274 Incident No NSW PA-28-161 Flying Training Training Solo CTAF G
Aerodrome CORP
During the cruise, the crew detected fumes in the flight deck overhead
near Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
29/07/11 201105276 Incident No NSW 767-338 Passenger CTA A area. The engineering inspection revealed that the forward exhaust
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
fan was faulty.
An approaching aircraft and a taxiing aircraft with identical callsigns
Melbourne Air Transport
29/07/11 201105278 Incident No VIC Airbus A320-232 Passenger CTR C created callsign confusion for the tower controller.
Aerodrome High Capacity
During the approach, the aircraft's undercarriage struck a fence
Scone resulting in the aircraft's nose impacting the ground. The sole
29/07/11 201105285 Accident No NSW Savannah VG Private Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome occupant sustained minor injuries and the aircraft was seriously
damaged.
Broken Hill S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
29/07/11 201105286 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
near Lake CESSNA The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance. The
29/07/11 201105288 Incident No Manchester QLD AIRCRAFT 172S Flying Training Training Dual PRD PRD controller had advised the pilot that the restricted airspace was not
(VFR) COMPANY active.
The aircraft descended below its assigned level.
AIRBUS Air Transport
30/07/11 201105272 Incident No CULIN (IFR) NSW A330-243 Passenger CTA A
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Townsville Incorrect coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
30/07/11 201105273 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTA C the airspace boundary.
INC High Capacity
342° M 37Km
General The helicopter taxied without a clearance.
Bankstown ROBINSON
30/07/11 201105293 Incident No NSW R44 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome HELICOPTER CO
Unknown
Sydney CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
30/07/11 201105295 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AIRCRAFT 182T Aviation- Unknown CTA C
215° M 33Km COMPANY Unknown
CESSNA General During the cruise, the aircraft's radio failed.
near Cairns
30/07/11 201105296 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 207 Aviation- Unknown OCTA G
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
General The aircraft entered the manoeuvring area without a clearance.
Bankstown PIPER AIRCRAFT
30/07/11 201105299 Incident No NSW PA-28-161 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome CORP
Unknown
Adelaide S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
30/07/11 201105309 Incident No SA 340B Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Darwin THE BOEING Air Transport
31/07/11 201105311 Incident No NT 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
CESSNA General The aircraft taxied without a clearance.
Bankstown
31/07/11 201105312 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT R172K Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
Page 6 of 7
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 20 August 2011 and 26 August 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
General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Singleton (ALA), ROBINSON
31/07/11 201105313 Incident No NSW R22 BETA Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
225° M 11Km HELICOPTER CO
Unknown
Melbourne General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
31/07/11 201105315 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC PA-28-161 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
260° M 56Km Unknown
Wangaratta CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
31/07/11 201105316 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC AIRCRAFT 414A Aviation- Unknown CTA C
120° M 56Km COMPANY Unknown
CESSNA During the climb, ATC advised the pilot of black smoke emanating
Cairns
1/08/11 201104952 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 402C Charter Passenger CTA C from left engine. The aircraft returned to Cairns. An engineering
Aerodrome
COMPANY inspection revealed rich fuel mixture.
Tindal The Tindal radar failed.
1/08/11 201105226 Incident No NT
Aerodrome
Melbourne General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
ROBINSON
1/08/11 201105314 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC R44 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
HELICOPTER CO
350° M 72Km Unknown
General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance
1/08/11 201105327 Incident No Laravale (VOR) QLD Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
Unknown
During the post flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found on
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
1/08/11 201105334 Incident No VIC 737-476 Passenger CTR C the right wing. It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
near Gatton AMATEUR BUILT VAN'S RV-
1/08/11 201105335 Incident No QLD Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
Hospital (HLS) AIRCRAFT 9A
Unknown
General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Flinders Peak PIPER AIRCRAFT
1/08/11 201105337 Incident No QLD PA-22-108 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
(VFR) CORP
Unknown
DIAMOND During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Parafield
1/08/11 201105339 Incident No SA AIRCRAFT DA 42 Flying Training Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
INDUSTRIES
Brisbane An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
9/08/11 201104918 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTA C
025° M 46Km
William Creek During a scenic flight the engine lost power resulting in a forced
CESSNA
(ALA), 040° M landing. The pilot and five passengers were not injured. The
23/08/11 201105318 Accident Yes SA AIRCRAFT U206G Charter Passenger OCTA G
117Km (Lake investigation is continuing.
COMPANY
Eyre)
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