Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 24 September 2011 and 30 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 cruise, the autopilot was inadvertently disengaged which
near HUSKY THE BOEING Air Transport
18/07/11 201106126 Incident No SA 747-438 Passenger CTA A resulted in a climb above the aircraft's cleared altitude.
(IFR) COMPANY High Capacity
Nathan River During the landing, the helicopter struck a tree prior to landing. The
ROBINSON
24/07/11 201106182 Incident No Station (ALA), NT R44 Unknown Unknown OCTA G helicopter sustained minor damage.
HELICOPTER CO
95° M 54Km
During the unloading of the aircraft, unmanifested freight was
Brisbane AIRBUS Air Transport
26/07/11 201106156 Incident No QLD A320-232 Passenger CTR C detected.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the landing roll, the aircraft's nosewheel steering failed and the
aircraft veered off the runway to the right. An initial engineering
Portland FAIRCHILD Air Transport
2/08/11 201105372 Incident No VIC SA227-DC Passenger CTAF G inspection could not find a fault. Following another similar occurrence,
Aerodrome INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
the nose wheel steering harness was replaced.
Adelaide PILATUS The pilot did not comply with the taxi instruction and the aircraft
4/08/11 201106157 Incident No SA PC-12/47E Aerial Work EMS CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT LTD subsequently crossed the runway without a clearance.
Cairns During the climb, the crew noticed the number two fuel temperature
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
10/08/11 201105570 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA C indication fluctuating erratically.
INC High Capacity
153° M 37Km
Mackay During the descent, the crew noticed the right engine fuel temperature
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
10/08/11 201105596 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA C indication fluctuating.
INC High Capacity
313° M 56Km
GROB - General The controller sequenced the Grob G-115B into the circuit but failed to
BURKHAART G-115B Aviation- Unknown pass traffic to the Cirrus SR20 already in the circuit. Both aircraft
Parafield FLUGZEUGBAU Unknown maneouvred to ensure separation was maintained.
11/08/11 201106161 Incident No SA CTR D
Aerodrome General
CIRRUS DESIGN
SR20 Aviation- Unknown
CORPORATION
Unknown
During cruise, the crew received an unsafe landing gear indication and
Narembeen
PILATUS a flap actuation warning. The aircraft was diverted to Perth. The
12/08/11 201105636 Incident No (NDB), 310° M WA PC-12/47 Aerial Work EMS CTA E
AIRCRAFT LTD engineering inspection revealed that the flap control warning unit had
35Km
failed.
During the landing roll, the crew reported a possible steering problem.
Darwin AIRBUS
13/08/11 201105661 Incident No NT A319-115 Charter Passenger CTR C The engineering inspection revealed that a steering sensor plug had
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE
failed.
General During the cruise, the engine began running roughly and the pilot
PIPER AIRCRAFT
18/08/11 201105748 Incident No Napperby (ALA) SA PA-32R-300 Aviation- Unknown CTAF G conducted a precautionary landing. During the engineering inspection,
CORP
Unknown a partially blocked injector was detected.
During the take-off run, the engine failed to produce sufficient power
Mangalore PIPER AIRCRAFT
19/08/11 201105782 Incident No VIC PA-28-151 Flying Training Training Dual CTAF G and the takeoff was rejected. During the engineering inspection, no
Aerodrome CORP
fault was found with the engine.
Los Angeles During the cruise, the crew detected fumes in the cockpit. During the
International AIRBUS Air Transport engineering inspection, the on-board maintenance terminal was
19/08/11 201106123 Incident No Other A380-842 Passenger Other Foreign
Airport, WSW M INDUSTRIE High Capacity replaced.
1111Km
Melbourne CESSNA The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
21/08/11 201106204 Incident No Aerodrome, N VIC AIRCRAFT 182R Flying Training Training Solo CTA C
M 28Km COMPANY
Gladstone During cruise, the left engine began to vibrate and run roughly and the
AERO Air Transport
23/08/11 201105838 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD 500-S Freight CTAF G pilot observed oil on the engine cowls. The engine was shut down and
COMMANDER Low Capacity
296° M 19Km the flight continued to Rockhampton.
During the climb, the aircraft received a thrust modulating system
BRITISH
near Perth BAE 146- Air Transport (TMS) warning. The aircraft was returned to Perth. During the
26/08/11 201105947 Incident No WA AEROSPACE Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome 200A High Capacity engineering inspection, the number-2 TMS actuator was replaced.
PLC
During the approach, the crew received an anti skid brake warning.
Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
27/08/11 201105976 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTA C During the engineering inspection, the servo valve pressure switch
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
was replaced.
Page 1 of 8
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 24 September 2011 and 30 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 missed approach, the number four engine began to vibrate
near BRITISH
Air Transport and the crew received an engine fire warning. The crew shut down the
29/08/11 201106024 Incident No Launceston TAS AEROSPACE BAE 146-300 Passenger CTR D
High Capacity engine and returned to Melbourne. During the engineering inspection,
Aerodrome PLC
the engine was replaced.
MCDONNELL The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Edinburgh
DOUGLAS
29/08/11 201106183 Incident No Aerodrome, SA 369D Unknown Unknown CTR C
HELICOPTER
240° M 7Km
COMPANY
During the post-flight shut-down procedures, the crew noticed the
Melbourne AIRBUS Air Transport
30/08/11 201106060 Incident No VIC A330-303 Passenger CTR C cockpit oxygen system had lost pressure. During the engineering
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
inspection, the oxygen bottle was replaced.
During the post-flight inspection the aircraft was found to have
Sydney DE HAVILLAND Air Transport
30/08/11 201106062 Incident No NSW DHC-8-202 Passenger CTR C suffered a hydraulic leak. During the engineering inspection, the
Aerodrome CANADA High Capacity
hydraulic line was found to be split.
During loading, dangerous goods (aerosols) were detected packed
Sydney Air Transport
31/08/11 201106068 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Passenger CTR C with non hazardous goods.
Aerodrome High Capacity
ATC did not ensure that the separation standard was maintained
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
DHC-8-402 Passenger during track crossing of the Dash 8 - 300 and Dash 8 - 400 aircraft.
INC High Capacity
overhead There was a loss of separation assurance.
31/08/11 201106071 Incident No QLD CTA A
Gympie (ALA)
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
DHC-8-315 Passenger
INC High Capacity
Amberley THE BOEING During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird. The takeoff was rejected.
31/08/11 201106177 Incident No QLD F/A-18F Military Other CTAF G
Aerodrome COMPANY
CESSNA During the approach, the aircraft struck a hawk. During the
Broome
1/09/11 201106105 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 208B Charter Unknown CTR D engineering inspection, the wing was found to have minor damage.
Aerodrome
COMPANY
RAYTHEON During the takeoff roll, the aircraft struck a bird. The takeoff was
Karumba
1/09/11 201106108 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 1900D Charter Passenger OCTA G rejected.
Aerodrome
COMPANY
Broken Hill S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bat.
1/09/11 201106111 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
During the takeoff run, the crew received a stall computer fault
Perth Air Transport
1/09/11 201106124 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTR C warning and rejected the takeoff. During the engineering inspection,
Aerodrome High Capacity
no fault was found with the stall warning system.
EMBRAER- During the initial climb, the aircraft encountered windshear.
Melbourne EMPRESA ERJ 170-100 Air Transport
2/09/11 201106125 Incident No VIC Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE LR High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
The crew did not taxi in accordance with ATC instructions.
Melbourne AIRBUS Air Transport
2/09/11 201106127 Incident No VIC A380-842 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
2/09/11 201106128 Incident No WA 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the post flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found. It
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
2/09/11 201106129 Incident No SA 737-476 Passenger CTR C could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
The helicopter took off without a clearance.
AGUSTA, SPA, General
Alice Springs
2/09/11 201106131 Incident No NT CONSTRUZIONI 47-G-3B1 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
AERONAUTICHE Unknown
Darwin AIRBUS The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
2/09/11 201106134 Incident No NT A320 Military Other CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE DARWIN 4 SID.
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 24 September 2011 and 30 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 initial climb, the nose landing gear failed to retract and the
crew received several right hydraulic system warnings. The aircraft
Cairns BOMBARDIER Air Transport
2/09/11 201106137 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR C returned to Cairns where an engineering inspection revealed that the
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
nose landing gear drag strut actuator flex hose was leaking.
During the unloading of the aircraft, undeclared dangerous goods
Brisbane Air Transport
2/09/11 201106145 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Passenger CTR C (matches) were detected.
Aerodrome High Capacity
Edinburgh The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
BEECH
2/09/11 201106202 Incident No Aerodrome, SA B200 Unknown Unknown CTR C
AIRCRAFT CORP
220° M 6Km
Adelaide S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a galah.
3/09/11 201106130 Incident No SA 340B Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
Adelaide General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
3/09/11 201106132 Incident No Aerodrome, SA Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
330° M 74Km Unknown
General During the landing, the nose came down heavily causing the propeller
Truro Flat
3/09/11 201106135 Incident No SA Jabiru SK2200 Aviation- Unknown CTAF G to strike the ground.
Airpark (ALA)
Unknown
EMBRAER- During the approach, the aircraft encountered windshear and
near Adelaide EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport conducted a missed approach.
3/09/11 201106144 Incident No SA Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
During the cruise, cabin crew detected a vibration in the floor of the
aircraft. Troubleshooting could not rectify the problem and the aircraft
near ESKEL THE BOEING Air Transport
3/09/11 201106146 Incident No Other 747-438 Passenger OCA A diverted to Auckland. The subsequent engineering inspection found a
(IFR) COMPANY High Capacity
loose clamp on a recirculating fan valve boot which was allowing air to
escape.
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Rockhampton THE BOEING Air Transport
3/09/11 201106148 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the descent, the crew received an intermittent door warning
Bindook BOMBARDIER Air Transport light. During the engineering inspection, it was determined that the
3/09/11 201106149 Incident No NSW DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA C
(NDB/VOR) INC High Capacity door warning was the result of heavy cargo pressing against the
internal door skin.
During the initial climb, the crew received an unsafe right landing gear
Cairns Air Transport
3/09/11 201106152 Incident No QLD ATR ATR-72-500 Passenger CTR C warning. The aircraft returned to Cairns.
Aerodrome High Capacity
The aircraft did not taxi in accordance with ATC instructions.
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
3/09/11 201106158 Incident No VIC 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown After entering the circuit, the Cessna 172 pilot sighted a single engine
Kingaroy CESSNA aircraft ahead and maneouvred to ensure separation was maintained.
3/09/11 201106160 Incident No QLD CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT 172S Flying Training Training Solo The 172 pilot reported that no radio calls were heard from the other
COMPANY aircraft.
During the loading of the aircraft, undeclared dangerous goods (non
Perth AIRBUS Air Transport
3/09/11 201106165 Incident No WA A330-303 Passenger CTR C flammable gas) were detected.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Adelaide General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
4/09/11 201106162 Incident No Aerodrome, SA Evektor Sportstar Aviation- Unknown CTA C
187° M 54Km Unknown
CESSNA General The aircraft did not comply with ATC departure instructions, and
near Bankstown
4/09/11 201106163 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 182E Aviation- Unknown CTA C entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
near Townsville
4/09/11 201106164 Incident No QLD Jabiru J230B Private Unknown PRD PRD
Aerodrome
Page 3 of 8
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 24 September 2011 and 30 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 landed hard causing damage to the left front wheel rim
AMERICAN
and fairing.
4/09/11 201106166 Incident No Tambo (ALA) QLD CHAMPION 8KCAB Private Unknown CTAF G
AIRCRAFT CORP
General During taxi, the aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
Parafield BEECH
4/09/11 201106169 Incident No SA A36 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
Darwin CESSNA General The aircraft climbed above the cruise altitude without a clearance.
4/09/11 201106170 Incident No Aerodrome, NT AIRCRAFT 441 Aviation- Unknown CTA A
249° M 176Km COMPANY Unknown
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
4/09/11 201106171 Incident No WA 767-338 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
overhead During the cruise, the aircraft's airspeed exceeded the maximum
THE BOEING Air Transport
4/09/11 201106172 Incident No Griffith NSW 737-838 Passenger CTA A mach number for five seconds.
COMPANY High Capacity
Aerodrome
During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
4/09/11 201106174 Incident No NSW 737-8KG Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
The crew commenced the takeoff run, prior to receiving a takeoff
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport clearance. After receiving the clearance, the aircraft commenced the
4/09/11 201106199 Incident No NSW 767-338 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity climb without the autopilot correctly configured.
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a native hen.
Hobart AIRBUS Air Transport
5/09/11 201106175 Incident No TAS A320-232 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the pushback, the aircraft ran over a metal object. The
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
5/09/11 201106176 Incident No VIC 767-338 Passenger CTR C subsequent engineering inspection found two damaged tyres.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the postflight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was detected.
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
5/09/11 201106178 Incident No VIC 737-476 Passenger CTR C It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Melbourne CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
5/09/11 201106179 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown CTA C
170° M 15Km COMPANY Unknown
Adelaide General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
SCHWEIZER
5/09/11 201106180 Incident No Aerodrome, SA 269C-1 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
AIRCRAFT CORP
011° M 57Km Unknown
During the approach, the aircraft struck three birds. The aircraft
Townsville THE BOEING Air Transport
5/09/11 201106181 Incident No QLD 737-8FE Passenger CTR C sustained minor damage.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
Air Transport
5/09/11 201106184 Incident No Maleny (VOR) QLD FOKKER B.V. F27 MK 50 Passenger CTA C published holding pattern.
High Capacity
During unloading, dangerous goods (radioactive freight) were found to
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
5/09/11 201106185 Incident No WA 737-838 Passenger CTR C be incorrectly restrained.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During climb, cabin crew reported fumes in the cabin that dissipated
Sydney
THE BOEING Air Transport after approximately 30 seconds. During the engineering inspection
5/09/11 201106186 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW 737-8FE Passenger CTA C
COMPANY High Capacity the source of the fumes could not be identified.
038° M 15Km
EMBRAER- The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the RWY
Perth
EMPRESA 24 GRENE STAR.
5/09/11 201106187 Incident No Aerodrome, 40° WA EMB-120 ER Charter Unknown CTA C
BRASILEIRA DE
M 20Km
AERONAUTICA
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
5/09/11 201106188 Incident No NSW 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 24 September 2011 and 30 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
Perth During a routine runway inspection, the safety officer retrieved the
5/09/11 201106189 Incident No WA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome carcass of a galah.
Griffith S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
5/09/11 201106190 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
CESSNA During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a hawk.
Birdsville
5/09/11 201106192 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 402C Unknown Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome
COMPANY
During the take-off run, the autofeather failed to arm. The crew
Albury BOMBARDIER Air Transport rejected the takeoff. During the engineering inspection, the arm
5/09/11 201106193 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INC High Capacity control relay and left engine torque signal condition unit were
replaced.
Ho Chi Minh During the initial climb, the aircraft struck a bird.
AIRBUS Air Transport
5/09/11 201106194 Incident No International Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
Archerfield General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
6/09/11 201106112 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
153° M 52Km Unknown
During engine start, fumes were detected in the cabin. The aircraft
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport returned to the bay. During the engineering inspection, a large build up
6/09/11 201106195 Incident No NSW 737-7Q8 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity of dust was removed from a light ballast assembly.
CESSNA On departure, the aircraft turned onto a heading different to that
Adelaide
6/09/11 201106196 Incident No SA AIRCRAFT 441 Charter Unknown CTR C assigned by the controller.
Aerodrome
COMPANY
During final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Darwin AIRBUS Air Transport
6/09/11 201106198 Incident No NT A321-231 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
EMBRAER- After vacating the runway, the crew did not transfer to ground
Sydney EMPRESA ERJ 170-100 Air Transport frequency as per published instructions.
6/09/11 201106200 Incident No NSW Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE LR High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
During the touch and go landing, the aircraft struck a bird. The takeoff
Bankstown PIPER AIRCRAFT
6/09/11 201106201 Incident No NSW PA-28-161 Flying Training Training Solo CTR D was rejected.
Aerodrome CORP
Albury S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a galah.
6/09/11 201106205 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
CESSNA While backtracking on the runway, the aircraft struck a wallaby.
Gregory Downs
6/09/11 201106212 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 182Q Private Unknown CTAF G
(ALA)
COMPANY
During final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
6/09/11 201106213 Incident No VIC 737-8Q8 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the unloading of the aircraft unmanifested dangerous goods
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
6/09/11 201106218 Incident No QLD 767-338 Passenger CTR C (dry ice) were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the climb, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance and
AIRBUS Air Transport
6/09/11 201106219 Incident No VARLY (IFR) NSW A380-842 Passenger CTA A came within 2.2 NM of the active restricted area. Separation
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
standards were infringed.
Warrnambool SIKORSKY During a post-flight engineering inspection, a piece of a foam cover
6/09/11 201106225 Incident No VIC S-76A Charter Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT was detected in the main gearbox area.
Ballina/Byron CESSNA The aircraft landed on the grass strip which was closed.
6/09/11 201106226 Incident No Gateway NSW AIRCRAFT 180F Private Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome COMPANY
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a bird.
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
7/09/11 201106211 Incident No SA 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Page 5 of 8
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 24 September 2011 and 30 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 pre-flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found on
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
7/09/11 201106217 Incident No QLD 737-8FE Passenger CTR C the aircraft. It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
The 132.0 MHz VHF transmitters and receivers failed.
Billabong Road
7/09/11 201106220 Incident No WA
House (ALA)
General The pilot did not comply with the taxi clearance and the aircraft
Moorabbin PIPER AIRCRAFT
7/09/11 201106221 Incident No VIC PA-32R-300 Aviation- Unknown CTR D entered the runway without a clearance.
Aerodrome CORP
Unknown
During the landing, the aircraft struck an eagle.
Karratha THE BOEING Air Transport
7/09/11 201106222 Incident No WA 737-838 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
AIRBUS Air Transport
7/09/11 201106227 Incident No GEROS (IFR) NSW A340-313X Passenger OCA A
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track and entered restricted
ALLOC (IFR), THE BOEING Air Transport
7/09/11 201106228 Incident No NSW 747-438 Passenger PRD PRD airspace without a clearance.
045° M 19Km COMPANY High Capacity
BRITISH During the cruise, the crew did not update a waypoint estimate with
BAE 125-
7/09/11 201106231 Incident No ELBIS (IFR) Other AEROSPACE Aerial Work EMS OCA A the aircraft arriving 12 minutes early.
700B
PLC
Archerfield General The aircraft descended below its assigned level.
SCHWEIZER
7/09/11 201106232 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD 269C-1 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
AIRCRAFT CORP
360° M 7Km Unknown
Sydney The aerodrome safety officer retrieved a bird carcass from the
7/09/11 201106234 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome runway.
ABARB (IFR), MCDONNELL During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track and subsequently
7/09/11 201106238 Incident No NSW MD-11F Charter Freight PRD PRD
237° M 37Km DOUGLAS entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Mount Isa BOMBARDIER Air Transport
7/09/11 201106239 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Argyle During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a swallow.
7/09/11 201106243 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Charter Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome
JABIRU During the landing roll, the aircraft veered off the runway to the left
7/09/11 201106249 Incident No Gawler (ALA) SA AIRCRAFT PTY J170 Flying Training Training Dual CTAF G and collided with an access road stop sign.
LTD
During the cruise, the crew did not update a waypoint estimate with
THE BOEING Air Transport
7/09/11 201106251 Incident No RIGMI (IFR) Other 737-8FE Passenger OCA A the aircraft arriving four minutes late.
COMPANY High Capacity
EMBRAER- No taxi coordination details were passed on a departing aircraft.
Dili International EMPRESA ERJ 170-100 Air Transport
7/09/11 201106255 Incident No Other Passenger Other Foreign
Airport BRASILEIRA DE LR High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
During the initial climb, the cabin crew advised the flight crew that the
main passenger door was not sealed correctly and the cabin failed to
near Mount Isa THE BOEING Air Transport pressurise normally. The aircraft returned to Mount Isa. The
8/09/11 201105779 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity engineering inspection found the door to be out of alignment. The
door was adjusted and no further fault was found.
General Incorrect coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching
SNAPA (IFR), PIPER AIRCRAFT
8/09/11 201106250 Incident No WA PA-34-200 Aviation- Unknown OCTA G the airspace boundary.
232° M 99Km CORP
Unknown
During the takeoff roll, the left airspeed and altimeter produced
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport erroneous readings. The aircraft returned to Melbourne. During the
8/09/11 201106257 Incident No VIC 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity engineering inspection, the left pitot connection was found
disconnected.
Page 6 of 8
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 24 September 2011 and 30 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
near CESSNA During the cruise the pilot experienced problems with the mixture
Pleasure /
20/09/11 201106151 Incident No Mungeranie SA AIRCRAFT 150L Private OCTA G control. A precautionary landing was conducted. The mixture cable
Travel
(ALA) COMPANY was found to have broken.
EUROCOPTER During the approach, the pilot of the Eurocopter AS350B3 was alerted
AS.350B3 Aerial Work Other
Mount Cootha FRANCE to an aeroplane in close proximity. The investigation is continuing.
Serious
20/09/11 201106173 No (HLS), 270° M QLD CESSNA OCTA G
Incident Pleasure /
2Km AIRCRAFT 180 Private
Travel
COMPANY
Kalumburu CESSNA During the cruise, the engine failed. After the pilot switched fuel tanks,
Serious
22/09/11 201106263 Yes Aerodrome, SE WA AIRCRAFT U206G Charter Passenger OCTA G the engine was re-started. The investigation is continuing.
Incident
M 93Km COMPANY
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 24 September 2011 and 30 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
Unknown Unknown Gliding Unknown During descent, the Cessna 182 came in close proximity to an
Toowoomba
Serious CESSNA oncoming glider. The Cessna took evasive action. The glider had not
25/09/11 201106224 Yes Aerodrome, W QLD CTAF G
Incident AIRCRAFT 182P Private Unknown responded to any of the Cessna's radio broadcasts. The investigation
M 9Km
COMPANY is continuing.
CESSNA During the initial climb, the aircraft's engine failed and the crew
near Bankstown
26/09/11 201106206 Accident Yes NSW AIRCRAFT 152 Flying Training Training Dual CTR D conducted a forced landing into a paddock. The aircraft flipped over
Aerodrome
COMPANY and came to rest inverted. The investigation is continuing.
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown While conducting a survey at 2,700 ft, ATC passed traffic information
Scone
Serious on a nearby aircraft to the pilot of the Beechcraft A36. The pilot
26/09/11 201106264 Yes Aerodrome, NSW BEECH Survey / OCTA G
Incident A36 Aerial Work observed an aircraft straight ahead and turned left to avoid the other
150° M 49Km AIRCRAFT CORP Photographic aircraft. The investigation is continuing.
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown During the approach, the A321 crew received a TCAS TA on another
aircraft. The investigation is continuing.
26/09/11 201106266 Incident Yes Altona (VFR) VIC AIRBUS Air Transport Unknown
A321-231 Passenger
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
While conducting circuits, the Piper PA-28 came within close proximity
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-151 Flying Training Training Dual of an aircraft conducting an instrument approach. The crew of the PA-
CORP
Serious Mangalore 28 took evasive action. The investigation is continuing.
27/09/11 201106223 Yes VIC CTAF G
Incident Aerodrome
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-44-180 Flying Training Training Dual
CORP
Maningrida During aerial mustering, the helicopter's tail rotor collided with a tree
ROBINSON Aerial
29/09/11 201106267 Accident Yes Aerodrome, NT R22 BETA Aerial Work OCTA G and the helicopter landed heavily. The helicopter sustained serious
HELICOPTER CO Mustering
189° M 62Km damage. The investigation is continuing.
GIPPSLAND During the scenic flight, the engine failed. The pilot conducted a forced
Serious Marree (ALA),
29/09/11 201106278 Yes SA AERONAUTICS GA-8 Charter Passenger OCTA G landing. There were no reported injuries. The investigation is
Incident NNE M 135Km
PTY LTD continuing.
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