Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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 Mumbai During the cruise, the aircraft was affected by wake turbulence from a
AIRBUS Air Transport
11/06/11 201105306 Incident No International Other A380-842 Passenger Other Foreign crossing Airbus A380.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Toulouse- AIRBUS Air Transport
21/06/11 201104974 Incident No Other A330-202 Passenger CTR C
Blagnac Airport INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird. The pilot conducted a
Mangalore PIPER AIRCRAFT
27/06/11 201105234 Incident No VIC PA-28-161 Flying Training Training Solo CTAF G precautionary landing.
Aerodrome CORP
EMBRAER- During the initial climb, the crew received a cargo door warning and
EMPRESA Air Transport returned the aircraft to Sinclair. An inspection revealed that the cargo
29/06/11 201105498 Incident No Sinclair (ALA) WA EMB-120 ER Passenger OCTA G
BRASILEIRA DE Low Capacity door was secured.
AERONAUTICA
Just prior to takeoff, a cabin pack hot light illuminated. The aircraft
Brisbane BOMBARDIER Air Transport
4/07/11 201104686 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR C was returned to the bay.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During takeoff, the yaw damper failed. The flight continued to Cairns.
Port Moresby, BOMBARDIER Air Transport
10/07/11 201104802 Incident No Other DHC-8-402 Passenger Other Foreign
(Aerodrome) INC High Capacity
General After departure, the pilot reported abnormal engine indications and
near Bankstown BELL
10/07/11 201104805 Incident No NSW 206B Aviation- Unknown CTR D returned to Bankstown. The engineering inspection revealed that the
Aerodrome HELICOPTER CO
Unknown electrical generator had failed.
During the descent, the controller cleared the incorrect aircraft to
Bindook Air Transport
10/07/11 201104810 Incident No NSW Airbus Industrie A340-313X Passenger CTA A descend. Shortly after the second aircraft reported the error was
(NDB/VOR) High Capacity
rectified.
During the approach in gusty conditions the crew received a sink rate
Hobart THE BOEING Air Transport
10/07/11 201104811 Incident No TAS 737-838 Passenger CTA D warning.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Tamworth General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
11/07/11 201104819 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW PA-44-180 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
180° M 37Km Unknown
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Darwin AIRBUS Air Transport
11/07/11 201104824 Incident No NT A321-231 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the descent the aircraft experienced an overspeed.
AIRBUS Air Transport
11/07/11 201104825 Incident No BERNI (IFR) NSW A330-202 Passenger CTA C
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the taxi, the crew received a left pack temperature EICAS
message and observed a slight haze on the flight deck. Fumes were
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
12/07/11 201104861 Incident No WA 767-338 Passenger CTR C also detected in the cabin and the AFT toilet smoke detector
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
activated. The left pack was shut down. The engineering inspection
did not identify the source of the fumes.
During the descent, the TCAS receiver failed.
Perth TV Air Transport
12/07/11 201104862 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTA C
Stations (HLS) High Capacity
CESSNA During the approach in heavy turbulence, the aircraft's top rear door
near Sydney Air Transport
12/07/11 201104865 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 404 Freight CTA C opened. The door was replaced after landing.
Aerodrome Low Capacity
COMPANY
During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Rockhampton BOMBARDIER Air Transport
13/07/11 201104895 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During the cruise, the crew were unable to balance the fuel load. The
near Cairns BOMBARDIER Air Transport
14/07/11 201104898 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA A aircraft returned to Cairns. During the engineering inspection, the relay
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
was replaced.
During the approach the flap power caution light illuminated and flaps
near Cairns BOMBARDIER Air Transport
14/07/11 201104919 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA C would not extend. The crew conducted a missed approach.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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 pilot advised that the aircraft had landing
near BUNGL DE HAVILLAND Air Transport gear issues. A local standby was activated and the aircraft landed
14/07/11 201104920 Incident No WA DHC-8-314 Passenger CTA E
(IFR) CANADA Low Capacity without incident. The engineering inspection revealed faulty left and
right nose landing gear assembly.
During the landing roll, the nose landing gear collapsed.
Burketown AMATEUR BUILT Pleasure /
15/07/11 201104946 Incident No QLD DEFIANT Private CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT Travel
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a welcome swallow.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
16/07/11 201104957 Incident No NSW 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Darwin A departing aircraft reported a bird carcass on the runway.
18/07/11 201105002 Incident No NT Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome
During the landing roll, the left main landing gear tyre blew out.
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
18/07/11 201105003 Incident No VIC 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the taxi, the automatic power uptrim operated intermittently.
Brisbane BOMBARDIER Air Transport
19/07/11 201105025 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR C The aircraft was returned to the bay.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
near Emkaytee PIPER AIRCRAFT
20/07/11 201105029 Incident No NT PA-31 Aviation- Unknown CTAF G
(ALA) CORP
Unknown
During the post flight engineering inspection, the right hand wing
Perth AIRBUS Air Transport
20/07/11 201105030 Incident No WA A330-303 Passenger CTR C outboard flap track fairing was found to be missing. It could not be
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
determined when the fairing separated.
During the unloading of the aircraft, incorrectly secured dangerous
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
20/07/11 201105037 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTR C goods (flammable and corrosive liquid and radioactive goods) were
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
detected.
ATC failed to pass correct arrival instructions to the crew, and the
FAIRCHILD Air Transport
20/07/11 201105041 Incident No BLACK (IFR) SA SA227-DC Passenger CTA C aircraft's coordination details were passed late to the adjacent
INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
controller.
During the approach, the aircraft experienced overshoot shear and
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
20/07/11 201105046 Incident No NSW 737-8FE Passenger CTR C initiated a go around.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Adelaide CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
21/07/11 201105036 Incident No Aerodrome, SA AIRCRAFT 210N Aviation- Unknown CTA C
125° M 41Km COMPANY Unknown
Tamworth General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
BEECH
21/07/11 201105038 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW V35B Aviation- Unknown CTA D
AIRCRAFT CORP
058° M 24Km Unknown
During the takeoff run, the #1 DC Gen caution light cycled on and off.
Brisbane BOMBARDIER Air Transport
21/07/11 201105040 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR C The takeoff was rejected.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During the descent, the aircraft was struck by lightning.
near Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
21/07/11 201105048 Incident No NSW 767-338 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the take off roll, ATC reported smoke emanating from the
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport landing gear. The crew left the landing gear extended until the smoke
21/07/11 201105050 Incident No QLD 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity dissipated. The engineering inspection revealed no fault.
During the loading of the aircraft, unmanifested dangerous goods (non
Sydney AIRBUS Air Transport
21/07/11 201105063 Incident No NSW A330-303 Passenger CTR C flammable gas) were detected.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During final approach, the aircraft encountred windshear. The crew
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
21/07/11 201105069 Incident No NSW 767-338 Passenger CTR C initiated a missed approach.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
East Sale General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
BEECH
21/07/11 201105080 Incident No Aerodrome, W VIC F33A Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
AIRCRAFT CORP
M 33Km Unknown
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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
RAYTHEON During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Canberra
22/07/11 201105085 Incident No ACT AIRCRAFT B200 Aerial Work EMS CTR C
Aerodrome
COMPANY
During take-off run, the crew received a right subsystem auxillary
Sydney DE HAVILLAND Air Transport power warning and rejected the takeoff. During the engineering
22/07/11 201105098 Incident No NSW DHC-8-202 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome CANADA Low Capacity inspection, the right subsystem power unit AC controller was found to
be unserviceable.
During the climb, the number two sliding window outer pane shattered.
near Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
23/07/11 201105088 Incident No VIC 737-476 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Tamworth General The aircraft climbed above it's assigned level.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
23/07/11 201105089 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW PA-30 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
001° M 19Km Unknown
near Los During the climb, thrust to one engine increased without crew input.
Angeles THE BOEING Air Transport During the engineering inspection, the thrust lever position resolver
23/07/11 201105122 Incident No Other 747-48E Passenger OCA A
International COMPANY High Capacity was replaced.
Airport
Brisbane General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
24/07/11 201105110 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD PA-28R-201T Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
257° M 15Km Unknown
During the landing, the aircraft burst a tyre.
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
24/07/11 201105112 Incident No VIC 737-8FE Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
General During the cruise, the HF aerial broke. The aircraft diverted to Albury.
Albury PIPER AIRCRAFT
24/07/11 201105136 Incident No NSW PA-34-200T Aviation- Unknown OCTA G
Aerodrome CORP
Unknown
An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Singleton (ALA),
25/07/11 201105135 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown PRD PRD
200° M 19Km
During the loading of the aircraft, it was detected that dangerous
Sydney AIRBUS Air Transport
25/07/11 201105142 Incident No NSW A380-842 Passenger CTR C goods (dry ice and biological substance) were loaded with the
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
incorrect paperwork.
During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Curtin AIRBUS Air Transport
25/07/11 201105156 Incident No WA A320-212 Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the cruise, the crew did not comply with published reporting
McDonnell Air Transport
25/07/11 201105160 Incident No MEPAB (IFR) Other MD-11 (F) Unknown OCA A procedures.
Douglas High Capacity
near During the cruise, the aircraft struck a bat.
26/07/11 201105143 Incident No Rockhampton QLD Sikorsky Aircraft S-70B-2 Military Other PRD PRD
Aerodrome
During the cruise, the aircraft struck a bat.
near Williamson
26/07/11 201105149 Incident No QLD Sikorsky Aircraft S-70B-2 Military Other PRD PRD
Aerodrome
General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Singleton (ALA),
26/07/11 201105161 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
180° M 15Km
Unknown
Darwin During the runway inspection, the safety officer retrieved a bird
26/07/11 201105163 Incident No NT Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome carcass.
During the landing roll, the left main tyre blew out. The aircraft
Emerald AERO
26/07/11 201105172 Incident No QLD 500-S Charter Passenger CTAF G departed the runway, and came to rest inside the gable markers.
Aerodrome COMMANDER
Sydney During final approach, cabin crew detected fumes in the cabin. The
S.A.A.B. Air Transport
26/07/11 201105180 Incident No Aerodrome, N NSW 340B Passenger CTA C engineering inspection revealed that the air cycle machine had failed.
AIRCRAFT CO High Capacity
M 24Km
During the descent, the aircraft experienced an overspeed for
near Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
26/07/11 201105203 Incident No SA 737-838 Passenger CTA A approximately five seconds. The engineering inspection revealed no
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
fault.
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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
General While on late base, the Beechcraft BE58 pilot detected a Piper PA-28
Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28 Aviation- Unknown coducting a straight in approach. The BE-58 pilot conducted a missed
Tindal Unknown approach.
26/07/11 201105204 Incident No NT CTAF G
Aerodrome
BEECH
58 Charter Passenger
AIRCRAFT CORP
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a wood swallow.
Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
27/07/11 201105186 Incident No QLD 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
EMBRAER- During the cruise, smoke emanated from the oven door. An inspection
near Perth EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport revealed that an overheated meal had been the source of the smoke.
27/07/11 201105206 Incident No WA Passenger CTA E
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
The crew did not taxi in accordance with ATC instructions.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
27/07/11 201105207 Incident No NSW 737-8FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
General During the approach, the helicopter's radio failed.
Karratha ROBINSON
27/07/11 201105210 Incident No WA R44 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome HELICOPTER CO
Unknown
General During the missed approach, the aircraft turned onto an incorrect
Moorabbin PIPER AIRCRAFT
27/07/11 201105214 Incident No VIC PA-28-161 Aviation- Unknown CTR D heading.
Aerodrome CORP
Unknown
CESSNA During the landing roll, the right tyre failed. The pilot manoeuvred off
Aurukun
27/07/11 201105219 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 402C Charter Passenger CTAF G the runway but remianed within the gable markers.
Aerodrome
COMPANY
Mundubbera During the takeoff, the helicopter struck a pole.
27/07/11 201105232 Incident No (ALA), 234° M QLD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown OCTA G
11Km
Lindenow South CESSNA The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
27/07/11 201105235 Incident No (VFR), W M VIC AIRCRAFT 172S Unknown Unknown CTR C
13Km COMPANY
Wagga Wagga During a runway inspection, the safety officer retrieved a galah
28/07/11 201105231 Incident No NSW
Aerodrome carcass from the runway.
Coffs Harbour General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
ROBINSON
28/07/11 201105251 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW R44 II Aviation- Unknown CTA D
HELICOPTER CO
100° M 9Km Unknown
Moruya During the runway inspection, the safety officer retrieved a red
28/07/11 201105252 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome wattlebird carcass.
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a brown songlark.
Alice Springs THE BOEING Air Transport
28/07/11 201105254 Incident No NT 717-200 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
near Cairns DE HAVILLAND Air Transport The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirments of the SUNNY
28/07/11 201105257 Incident No QLD DHC-8-102 Test & Ferry CTR C
Aerodrome CANADA Low Capacity TWO VICTOR ARRIVAL.
Oakey CESSNA The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Pleasure /
29/07/11 201105212 Incident No Aerodrome, NE QLD AIRCRAFT P210N Private CTA C
Travel
M 43Km COMPANY
near CESSNA It was reported that the aircraft arrived, without the crew
29/07/11 201105283 Incident No Toowoomba QLD AIRCRAFT P210N Unknown Unknown CTAF G communicating its intentions.
Aerodrome COMPANY
During the cruise, the crew received transponder and TCAS fail
near Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport warning lights that extinguished during descent. The engineering
30/07/11 201105284 Incident No QLD 737-8KG Passenger CTA A
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity inspection found a connection which was affected by moisture.
During final approach, the crew received a landing gear door warning
Hong Kong
THE BOEING Air Transport after the landing gear was extended. During the engineering
30/07/11 201105290 Incident No International Other 747-438 Passenger Other Foreign
COMPANY High Capacity inspection, it was determined that a piston fork end nut and bolt were
Airport
missing.
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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 landing gear failed to extend. The crew
conducted a manual gear extension. An initial engineering inspection
Hamilton FAIRCHILD Air Transport
30/07/11 201105291 Incident No SA SA227-DC Passenger CTAF G could not find the fault. Following subsequent similar occurrences, the
Aerodrome INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
problem was traced to an electrical component of the Gear Control
System.
During the walk around inspection, evidence of multiple birdstrikes
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
30/07/11 201105292 Incident No WA 737-838 Passenger CTR C was discovered. It could not be determined when the strikes occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the initial climb, the crew observed a fuel leak. The aircraft was
Moorabbin PIPER AIRCRAFT
30/07/11 201105294 Incident No VIC PA-31-350 Charter Passenger CTAF G returned to Moorabbin. The engineering inspection revealed that the
Aerodrome CORP
fuel cap was loose.
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Melbourne Air Transport
31/07/11 201105317 Incident No VIC The Boeing Co 777-2D7ER Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome High Capacity
CESSNA General During the initial climb, the aircraft turned onto the incorrect heading.
Bankstown
31/07/11 201105324 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT R172K Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
During brake application after high speed taxi, the brakes overheated
Scone AMATEUR BUILT Sports
31/07/11 201105325 Incident No NSW GLASAIR III Unknown CTAF G resulting in the right tyre igniting.
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT Aviation
Sydney CESSNA General During the cruise, the aircraft's radio failed.
31/07/11 201105329 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AIRCRAFT 172M Aviation- Unknown OCTA G
360° M 46Km COMPANY Unknown
During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Adelaide S.A.A.B. Air Transport
31/07/11 201105332 Incident No SA 340B Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO High Capacity
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
AIRBUS Air Transport
1/08/11 201105326 Incident No BULLA (IFR) VIC A320-232 Passenger CTA A published holding pattern.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
East Sale McDonnell During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
1/08/11 201105331 Incident No VIC DC-9 Military Other PRD PRD
Aerodrome Douglas/Boeing
During approach, the flaps failed to deploy. The crew deployed the
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
1/08/11 201105333 Incident No QLD 737-3YO Passenger CTR C flaps by the alternate means.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown While operating below 5000 ft, the Fokker 50 crew received a TCAS
near Lockhart
RA warning on unknown traffic. The other aircraft was observed to be
1/08/11 201105336 Incident No River QLD Air Transport OCTA G
FOKKER B.V. F27 MK 50 Passenger manoeuvring away from the Fokker 50.
Aerodrome High Capacity
It was reported that the aircraft was operating on a CTAF frequency
1/08/11 201105338 Incident No Marree (ALA) SA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTAF G
different to that specified in the NOTAM.
ATW During the cruise, the aircraft encountered windshear and moderate
near APUKA (Australian AIRBUS Air Transport turbulence.
1/08/11 201105347 Incident No A330-202 Passenger OCA A
(IFR) Territorial INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Waters)
During the cruise, cabin crew observed smoke emanating from the
near KIKEM AIRBUS Air Transport forward galley oven. An investigation revealed that a battery had been
2/08/11 201105350 Incident No Other A321-231 Passenger Other Foreign
(IFR) INDUSTRIE High Capacity left under the meal trolley and had melted during heating of the meals.
Ayers Rock During a runway inspection, the safety officer retrieved five finches
2/08/11 201105354 Incident No NT Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome from the runway.
Adelaide S.A.A.B. Air Transport After landing, the crew did not taxi in accordance with ATC
2/08/11 201105355 Incident No SA 340B Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity instructions.
During final approach, the aircraft struck multiple birds.
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
2/08/11 201105356 Incident No SA 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Page 5 of 11
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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 a pre-flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was detected
Gold Coast AIRBUS
2/08/11 201105357 Incident No QLD A320-232 Unknown Unknown CTR C on the aircraft. It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE
EMBRAER- During the landing flare, the aircraft struck a small bird.
Karratha EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport
2/08/11 201105358 Incident No WA Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
Kowanyama DE HAVILLAND Air Transport On rotation, the aircraft struck a bird.
2/08/11 201105359 Incident No QLD DHC-8-102 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome CANADA Low Capacity
Tindal The Tindal radar failed.
2/08/11 201105360 Incident No NT
Aerodrome
Taree S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a magpie.
2/08/11 201105361 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
Gold Coast General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
ROBINSON
2/08/11 201105362 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD R44 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
HELICOPTER CO
280° M 33Km Unknown
During the landing roll, the aircraft was affected by crosswind,
Borroloola AMATEUR BUILT SPITFIRE Pleasure /
2/08/11 201105363 Incident No NT Private CTAF G resulting in a runway excursion. The left landing gear collapsed.
(ALA) AIRCRAFT MK 26B Travel
The crew did not comply with published turning requirements for
Broome Air Transport
2/08/11 201105364 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTR D backtracking after landing.
Aerodrome High Capacity
Melbourne S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a pigeon.
2/08/11 201105365 Incident No VIC 340B Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
General During the cruise, the crew did not update a waypoint estimate with
PILATUS
2/08/11 201105366 Incident No VALDZ (IFR) QLD PC-12/47 Aviation- Unknown OCTA G the aircraft arriving seven minutes early.
AIRCRAFT LTD
Unknown
During the initial climb, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane BOMBARDIER Air Transport
2/08/11 201105367 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Griffith S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the take-off run, the aircraft struck several galahs and the crew
2/08/11 201105368 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity rejected the take-off.
During the pre-flight inspection, the crew member noticed evidence of
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
2/08/11 201105369 Incident No VIC 737-8FE Passenger Unknown a birdstrike on the right engine. It could not be determined when the
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
strike occurred.
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a dove.
Groote Eylandt Air Transport
2/08/11 201105375 Incident No NT FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome High Capacity
near Mareeba KAVANAGH During the approach, the balloon was affected by wind and
2/08/11 201105376 Incident No QLD E-120 Ballooning Other OCTA G
Aerodrome BALLOONS subsequently bounced hard on landing.
During the descent, the aircraft encountered wake turbulence from a
THE BOEING Air Transport
2/08/11 201105377 Incident No TAMMI (IFR) NSW 767-338 Passenger CTA C preceding Airbus A380.
COMPANY High Capacity
CESSNA During the approach, the crew received a landing gear unsafe
Karratha
2/08/11 201105378 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 441 Unknown Unknown CTR D indication. An engineering inspection revealed that an indicator light
Aerodrome
COMPANY globe had failed.
The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Sunshine Coast General
3/08/11 201105351 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTR D
340° M 11Km Unknown
During taxi, fuel was observed to be leaking from a wing.
Melbourne Air Transport
3/08/11 201105352 Incident No VIC The Boeing Co 737 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome High Capacity
CESSNA General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Holsworthy
3/08/11 201105353 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 208 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
Page 6 of 11
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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
Coffs Harbour The aircraft descended below its assigned level.
FAIRCHILD
3/08/11 201105382 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW SA227-AC Charter Unknown CTR C
INDUSTRIES INC
180° M 93Km
Oakey CESSNA The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
3/08/11 201105386 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT 172R Flying Training Training Solo CTA C
010° M 28Km COMPANY
Incorrect coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching
Air Transport
3/08/11 201105387 Incident No SOLIT (IFR) Other Airbus A340-312 Passenger CTA A the airspace boundary.
High Capacity
EMBRAER- The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
Melbourne
EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport COWES FIVE SID.
3/08/11 201105389 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC Passenger CTR C
BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
340° M 2Km
AERONAUTICA
Abu Dhabi Dangerous goods (flammable liquid) were incorrectly loaded.
Air Transport
3/08/11 201105390 Incident No International Other Unknown Unknown Passenger Other Foreign
High Capacity
Airport
CESSNA General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Singleton (ALA),
3/08/11 201105391 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 182T Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
140° M 11Km
COMPANY Unknown
The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
near CORAL THE BOEING Air Transport
3/08/11 201105392 Incident No QLD 737-8FE Passenger CTA C
(IFR) COMPANY High Capacity
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
Air Transport
3/08/11 201105394 Incident No APPLE (IFR) NSW The Boeing Co 777-3D7 Passenger CTA A published holding pattern.
High Capacity
PACIFIC During a touch-and-go landing, the aircraft struck a bird. The takeoff
West Sale
3/08/11 201105397 Incident No VIC AEROSPACE CT/4B Flying Training Training Solo CTR C was rejected.
Aerodrome
CORPORATION
General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Singleton (ALA), PIPER AIRCRAFT
3/08/11 201105403 Incident No NSW PA-28-161 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
140° M 11Km CORP
Unknown
On disembarkation onto the tarmac, some passengers were affected
Ayers Rock THE BOEING Air Transport
3/08/11 201105404 Incident No NT 737-8FE Passenger CTAF G by jet blast from a nearby aircraft.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
General The aircraft did not adhere to the height requirements of the Gate
Tamworth PIPER AIRCRAFT
3/08/11 201105405 Incident No NSW PA-28-151 Aviation- Unknown CTR D West departure procedure.
Aerodrome CORP
Unknown
Incorrect coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching
THE BOEING Air Transport
3/08/11 201105406 Incident No TEKEP (IFR) Other 777-3ZGER Passenger OCA A the airspace boundary.
COMPANY High Capacity
CESSNA The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
near Wutul
3/08/11 201105407 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 172R Flying Training Training Solo PRD PRD
(VFR)
COMPANY
Sydney During descent, the altitude information on the two primary flight
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
3/08/11 201105421 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA C displays did not agree. The crew selected the primary air data
INC High Capacity
242° M 39Km computer as the source data for both displays.
The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Sunshine Coast General
PIPER AIRCRAFT
4/08/11 201105383 Incident No Aerodrome, W QLD PA-28R-180 Aviation- Unknown CTA D
CORP
M 11Km Unknown
Cairns CESSNA The aircraft descended below the GPS arrival step without a
4/08/11 201105384 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT 421C Charter Passenger CTA C clearance.
153° M 44Km COMPANY
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
4/08/11 201105385 Incident No SA 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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
Melbourne General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
4/08/11 201105408 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC PA-28RT-201 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
060° M 56Km Unknown
Melbourne General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
4/08/11 201105409 Incident No Aerodrome, W VIC PA-28-161 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
M 46Km Unknown
Williamtown The aircraft manoeuvred close to restricted airspace without a
4/08/11 201105410 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTA A clearance.
266° M 102Km
Adelaide PILATUS The aircraft crossed the runway without a clearance.
4/08/11 201105411 Incident No SA PC-12/47E Aerial Work EMS CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT LTD
The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Sunshine Coast RAYTHEON General
4/08/11 201105412 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT A36 Aviation- Unknown CTA D
145° M 9Km COMPANY Unknown
Adelaide YAKOVLEV General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
4/08/11 201105415 Incident No Aerodrome, SA AIRCRAFT YAK-18T Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
360° M 65Km FACTORIES Unknown
DOTTE (IFR), An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
4/08/11 201105416 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown PRD PRD
047° M 66Km
Broome Coordination details were passed late on an aircraft approaching the
Air Transport
4/08/11 201105417 Incident No Aerodrome, WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTA D airspace boundary.
High Capacity
075° M 28Km
Perth CESSNA General During the cruise, the pilot became unsure of the aircraft's position
4/08/11 201105418 Incident No Aerodrome, WA AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown OCTA G and ATC provided navigation assistance.
090° M 78Km COMPANY Unknown
RAYTHEON The aerodrome controller assigned the arriving Boeing 737 a missed
AIRCRAFT B350 Military Other approach due to the departing Raytheon 350. The aerodrome
near Brisbane COMPANY controller subsequently transferred the two aircraft to two different
4/08/11 201105419 Incident No QLD CTR C
Aerodrome departure controllers prior to the application of a radar separation
THE BOEING Air Transport
737-8FE Passenger standard which resulted in a loss of separation assurance.
COMPANY High Capacity
PILATUS The pilot of the Beechcraft 58 was unable to report taxi or departure to
PC-12 Aerial Work Unknown
AIRCRAFT LTD ATC by HF radio due to a degradation in the HF network.
Kalumburu
4/08/11 201105422 Incident No WA General CTAF G
Aerodrome BEECH
58 Aviation- Unknown
AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck two seagulls.
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
4/08/11 201105424 Incident No SA 737-4L7 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
4/08/11 201105425 Incident No QLD 777-219 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Gold Coast The safety officer retrieved the carcass of a fruit bat from the runway.
4/08/11 201105426 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Prior to joining the ciruit, the crew of the British Aerospace 3200
Mudgee BRITISH observed an aircraft crossing its path. It was reported that the crew of
4/08/11 201105450 Incident No NSW Air Transport CTAF G
Aerodrome AEROSPACE 3201 Passenger the other aircraft did not make sufficient broadcasts on the CTAF.
Low Capacity
PLC
Melbourne During the climb, the crew received a right engine bleed fault warning.
AIRBUS
4/08/11 201105451 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC A320-232 Private Unknown CTA C The aircraft was returned to Melbourne. The engineering inspection
INDUSTRIE
235° M 7Km could not replicate the fault.
Sydney During an independent visual approach procedure, the aircraft did not
THE BOEING Air Transport
5/08/11 201105413 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW 737-8FE Passenger CTA C adhere to the published track.
COMPANY High Capacity
156° M 15Km
S.A.A.B. Air Transport The aircraft descended below its assigned level.
5/08/11 201105414 Incident No LANOL (IFR) NSW 340B Passenger CTA C
AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
Page 8 of 11
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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 General The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
overhead Wilton
5/08/11 201105449 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 208 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
(ALA)
COMPANY Unknown
CESSNA General The aircraft did not adhere to the altitude requirements of the
Jandakot
5/08/11 201105453 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown CTR D published departure instructions and the pilot was not in normal
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown communications with ATC.
General The pilot did not comply with the line-up clearance.
Camden AMATEUR BUILT
5/08/11 201105455 Incident No NSW LONG-EZ Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT
Unknown
Parkes CESSNA During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
5/08/11 201105457 Incident No Aerodrome, W NSW AIRCRAFT 510 Charter Unknown CTA A
M 46Km COMPANY
Sydney During a runway inspection, the safety officer retrieved a bird carcass.
5/08/11 201105460 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome
During the cruise, the main battery charger failed. Fumes were
BANDA (IFR), THE BOEING Air Transport
5/08/11 201105463 Incident No NSW 737-8FE Passenger CTA A detected in the cockpit and cabin.
195° M 99Km COMPANY High Capacity
During the descent, a flight attendant became ill and reduced the
AIRBUS Air Transport
5/08/11 201105466 Incident No BEVLY (IFR) WA A320-232 Passenger CTA C number of cabin crew below the minimum for normal operations.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Williamtown THE BOEING During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a kookaburra.
5/08/11 201105467 Incident No NSW C-17 Military Other CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY
Coober Pedy S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the initial climb, the aircraft struck a bird.
5/08/11 201105468 Incident No SA 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
During the descent, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence.
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
5/08/11 201105470 Incident No GAYLA (IFR) QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA C
INC High Capacity
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown During the cruise, the Cessna 172 came within close proximity to
Toowoomba
Serious CESSNA another aircraft. The pilot of the Cessna took avoiding action and
5/08/11 201105475 No Aerodrome, QLD OCTA G
Incident AIRCRAFT 172S Flying Training Training Solo could not contact the pilot of the other aircraft.
190° M 22Km
COMPANY
Melbourne Hawker The aircraft levelled out below its assigned level.
6/08/11 201105454 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC Beechcraft B200C Aerial Work EMS CTA C
009° M 28Km Corporation
The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Hamilton Island CESSNA General
6/08/11 201105456 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT 182P Aviation- Unknown CTA C
240° M 19Km COMPANY Unknown
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
THE BOEING Air Transport
6/08/11 201105458 Incident No APPLE (IFR) VIC 777-3D7 Passenger CTA C published holding pattern.
COMPANY High Capacity
CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Alice Springs
6/08/11 201105459 Incident No NT AIRCRAFT 402C Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
Sunshine Coast CESSNA General
6/08/11 201105472 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT 208 Aviation- Unknown CTA D
180° M 2Km COMPANY Unknown
near Sunshine While conducting circuits, part of the exhaust system fell from the
6/08/11 201105474 Incident No Coast QLD ZENAIR LIMITED CH2000 Flying Training Training Dual CTR D aircraft.
Aerodrome
During loading, damage to a cargo door was found. It could not be
Melbourne AIRBUS Air Transport
6/08/11 201105476 Incident No VIC A330-202 Passenger CTR C determined when the damage occurred.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
THE BOEING Air Transport
6/08/11 201105477 Incident No JEDDA (IFR) QLD 777-2D7 Passenger CTA C
COMPANY High Capacity
Page 9 of 11
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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
Wagga Wagga S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing flare, the aircraft struck a magpie.
6/08/11 201105484 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
The crew did not taxi in accordance with ATC instructions.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
7/08/11 201105469 Incident No NSW 767-319 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Moorabbin The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
7/08/11 201105483 Incident No Aerodrome, E VIC PA-31-350 Charter Passenger CTA C
CORP
M 4Km
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
Air Transport
7/08/11 201105486 Incident No MAKKA (IFR) NSW Airbus A340-313X Passenger CTA A published holding pattern.
High Capacity
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a silver gull.
Adelaide AIRBUS Air Transport
7/08/11 201105488 Incident No SA A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Murray Bridge General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
7/08/11 201105489 Incident No (ALA), 100° M SA Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
22Km Unknown
During the final approach, the aircraft struck a bird that was ingested
Brisbane AIRBUS Air Transport
7/08/11 201105500 Incident No QLD A320-232 Passenger CTR C into the left engine.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
GERBL (IFR), Air Transport
7/08/11 201105501 Incident No QLD Airbus A330-323 Passenger CTA C
317° M 81Km High Capacity
During the cruise, the engine momentarily lost power until the crew
GIPPSLAND
overhead Argyle changed fuel tanks. The aircraft diverted to Argyle. The engineering
7/08/11 201105506 Incident No WA AERONAUTICS GA-8-TC 320 Charter Passenger OCTA G
Aerodrome inspection revealed that the engine driven fuel pump had failed.
PTY LTD
During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
near Avalon AIRBUS Air Transport
7/08/11 201105508 Incident No VIC A320-232 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the climb, the aircraft was struck by lightning.
near Sydney BOMBARDIER Air Transport
7/08/11 201105514 Incident No NSW DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Latrobe Valley During the approach, the engine failed. The engineering inspection
7/08/11 201105515 Incident No VIC Jabiru J160C Flying Training Training Dual CTAF G
Aerodrome revealed that the number-two cylinder failed.
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck two plovers.
Canberra THE BOEING Air Transport
7/08/11 201105517 Incident No ACT 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the descent, a cabin crewmember detected fumes from a
near Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
7/08/11 201105518 Incident No SA 737-7BX Passenger Unknown galley oven, thought to be from burnt toast.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
General The aircraft did not adhere to the published departure instructions.
Bankstown
8/08/11 201105502 Incident No NSW Piper Aircraft PA-31 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome
Unknown
Bankstown The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
8/08/11 201105503 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW PA-31 Unknown Unknown CTA C
CORP
260° M 9Km
The crew did not comply with a SID cancellation instruction and the
Melbourne Air Transport
8/08/11 201105505 Incident No VIC The Boeing Co 777-31H/ER Passenger CTA C subsequent assigned radar heading.
Aerodrome High Capacity
During an engineering inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found.
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
8/08/11 201105513 Incident No QLD 737-8FE Passenger CTR C It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
The aircraft was struck by lightning.
near Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
8/08/11 201105516 Incident No NSW 767-338 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
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Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 27 August 2011 and 2 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
Hawker The crew of the departing Saab 340 on climb received a TCAS RA on
Beechcraft B200 Aerial Work EMS the inbound Hawker B200 aircraft. The investigation is continuing.
Broken Hill
Corporation
26/08/11 201105349 Incident Yes Aerodrome, E NSW OCTA G
M 87Km S.A.A.B. Air Transport
340B Passenger
AIRCRAFT CO High Capacity
Pearce During aerial spraying, the aircraft struck a powerline and
AIR TRACTOR Aerial
26/08/11 201105370 Accident Yes Aerodrome, WA AT-802 Aerial Work PRD PRD subsequently collided with terrain. The investigation is continuing.
INC Agriculture
002° M 74Km
While taxiing for takeoff, the aircraft's wingtip collided with the
Christchurch THE BOEING Air Transport
1/09/11 201105512 Accident No Other 737-8FE Test & Ferry Other Foreign horizontal stabiliser of a parked aircraft.
International COMPANY High Capacity
HOWARD The aircraft collided with terrain. The pilot received fatal injuries and
near Long Reef HUGHES the passenger was seriously injured.
2/09/11 201105519 Accident No NSW SP2000 Unknown Unknown OCTA G
(VFR) ENGINEERING
P/L
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