Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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
Gladstone JABIRU During the cruise, the aircraft's engine began to run roughly. After
25/06/10 201009191 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT PTY SP6 Unknown Unknown OCTA G landing, an inspection revealed that the second cylinder's exhaust
126° M 19Km LTD valve had fractured.
During the taxi, the left outer roll spoiler powered flight control surface
Brisbane DE HAVILLAND Air Transport indicator did not move. The aircraft was returned to the bay. During
5/07/11 201105208 Incident No QLD DHC-8-202 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome CANADA Low Capacity the engineering inspection, the indicator was replaced.
While waiting for a takeoff clearance, the yaw damper disengaged
Rockhampton BOMBARDIER Air Transport
18/07/11 201105004 Incident No QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR D and the aircraft was returned to the bay.
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During takeoff and again during landing, fumes were detected in the
Sydney Air Transport
19/07/11 201105006 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Passenger CTR C cabin. During an engineering inspection, no fault was found with the
Aerodrome High Capacity
aircraft.
EMBRAER- During the cruise the crew received an Aux GEN L/H caution. The
near RANGR EMPRESA aircraft returned to Perth. During the engineering inspection, the right
21/07/11 201105081 Incident No WA EMB-120 ER Charter Passenger CTA A
(IFR) BRASILEIRA DE auxillary generator voltage was adjusted.
AERONAUTICA
During the approach, the crew received a landing gear message and
Melbourne
AIRBUS Air Transport conducted a missed approach. During the engineering inspection, the
25/07/11 201105175 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC A320-232 Passenger CTA C
INDUSTRIE High Capacity left main landing gear proximity sensor was replaced.
083° M 9Km
Sydney S.A.A.B. Air Transport The crew did not comply with taxi instructions.
28/07/11 201105308 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
near Kansai During the approach, the crew received a forward cargo smoke alarm.
AIRBUS Air Transport
29/07/11 201105277 Incident No International Other A330-202 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
During the approach, the crew received a low fuel caution light. An
Williamtown DE HAVILLAND Air Transport
29/07/11 201105287 Incident No NSW DHC-8-202 Passenger CTR C engineering inspection revealed a faulty low level float switch.
Aerodrome CANADA Low Capacity
Snowtown The aircraft sustained a heavy landing which caused some damage to
31/07/11 201105935 Incident No SA FLIGHT DESIGN CTLS Unknown Unknown OCTA G
(ALA) the right main landing gear.
During the cruise, the engine began to run roughly. The aircraft
near Moorabbin PIPER AIRCRAFT
3/08/11 201105399 Incident No VIC PA-28-161 Private Unknown OCTA G diverted to Yarram. The engineering inspection revealed that the
Aerodrome CORP
number-4 cylinder assembly was cracked.
During the approach, the pilot received an unsafe right main landing
Cairns
REIMS AVIATION Survey / gear indication. The pilot subsequently reported that the landing gear
5/08/11 201105438 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD F406 Aerial Work CTA C
S.A. Photographic was extended. During the engineering inspection, an actuator was
330° M 19Km
replaced.
During the climb and descent, the Cabin Pack Hot warning light
Roma BOMBARDIER Air Transport
5/08/11 201105471 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTAF G illuminated. During the engineering inspection, the pack air-
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
conditioning module temperature switch was replaced.
During the cruise, the left tail de-ice boot failed. The crew manouvered
Mount Sandon BOMBARDIER Air Transport the aircraft to remain clear of icing conditions. During the engineering
7/08/11 201105511 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTA A
(NDB) INC High Capacity inspection, the left inboard horizontal stabiliser leading edge de-ice
boot panel was replaced.
During the hover, the engine lost power. The subsequent engineering
near Port BELL
7/08/11 201105524 Incident No QLD 206B Charter Passenger OCTA G inspection found a cracked safety valve stem.
Douglas (HLS) HELICOPTER CO
Dubbo Hawker During the climb, the crew detected fumes in the cabin. The aircraft
8/08/11 201105544 Incident No Aerodrome, NW NSW Beechcraft B200C Aerial Work EMS OCTA G returned to Dubbo. The engineering inspection did not identify the
M 37Km Corporation source of the fumes.
During initial climb, fumes were detected in the cabin near the front
Melbourne AIRBUS Air Transport
18/08/11 201105771 Incident No VIC A320-232 Passenger CTR C galley. The engineering inspection determined that the most likely
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
cause of the fumes was the new oven insert.
During the approach, the pilot received an unsafe right main gear
near Essendon PIPER AIRCRAFT Survey / warning. The pilot conducted a fly by inspection prior to landing.
19/08/11 201105776 Incident No VIC PA-31 Aerial Work CTA C
Aerodrome CORP Photographic During the engineering inspection, the engineer adjusted the
microswitch.
Page 1 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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
After flap selection during approach, the crew received a leading edge
Canberra THE BOEING Air Transport flap warning and conducted a missed approach. An engineering
20/08/11 201105808 Incident No ACT 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity inspection could not find any fault with the leading edge flap.
S.O.C.A.T.A.- During a missed approach, a flap overspeed occurred due to the flaps
Parafield
20/08/11 201105816 Incident No SA GROUPE TB-10 Flying Training Training Solo CTR D being in an incorrect position.
Aerodrome
AEROSPATIALE
An infringement of separation standards occurred between the
AIRBUS Air Transport
A320-232 Passenger departing Airbus A320 and the approaching Boeing 737. The
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
controller recognised a potential conflict and applied vertical
21/08/11 201105821 Incident No PRAWN (IFR) NSW CTA C
separation limits to the aircraft, but the A320 on climb was unable to
THE BOEING Air Transport
737-8Q8 Passenger comply due to it's rate of climb. The approaching aircraft was turned
COMPANY High Capacity
to resolve the conflict.
During initial climb, an engine lost power and the aircraft was returned
Parkes BEECH
21/08/11 201105824 Incident No NSW 95-B55 Private Unknown CTAF G to Parkes. During the engineering inspection, an ignition wire was
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
found to have failed.
During the landing flare, the aircraft drifted off the runway centreline
Broken Hill
AUSTER and the pilot applied power for a go around. The aircraft stalled and
21/08/11 201105962 Accident No Aerodrome, NSW J5B Private Unknown OCTA G
AIRCRAFT LTD the main landing gear collapsed during the landing.
359° M 17Km
Darwin NORTH The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
21/08/11 201105985 Incident No Aerodrome, NT AMERICAN T-6D Unknown Unknown CTA C
235° M 15Km AVIATION INC
EMBRAER- The aircraft crossed the threshold while works vehicles occupied the
Darwin EMPRESA Air Transport runway. Runway separation standards were infringed.
21/08/11 201105987 Incident No NT ERJ 170 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
During the approach, the crew received an unsafe landing gear
EMBRAER-
Perth indication and conducted a missed approach. After actioning the non-
EMPRESA Air Transport
22/08/11 201105837 Incident No Aerodrome, WA EMB-120 ER Passenger CTA C normal checklist, a manual landing gear extension was conducted
BRASILEIRA DE Low Capacity
016° M 15Km prior to landing. The engineering inspection revealed that the the down
AERONAUTICA
lock sensor and harness had failed.
CESSNA Pilot reported receiving an unsafe landing gear indication prior to
near Darwin
22/08/11 201105851 Incident No NT AIRCRAFT 310R Charter Passenger CTA C landing. The engineering inspection revealed that an indication light
Aerodrome
COMPANY bulb had blown.
The crew did not comply with the published backtrack instructions.
Mackay THE BOEING Air Transport
22/08/11 201105853 Incident No QLD 737-7BK Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During pre-flight checks, the crew found that oxygen flow through crew
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport oxygen masks was lower than normal. An investigation revealed that
22/08/11 201105855 Incident No NSW 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity the shut-off valve had a broken lockwire and was only partially open.
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck four birds and the takeoff
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
22/08/11 201105857 Incident No QLD 777 Passenger CTR C was rejected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Amberley After landing, evidence of a birdstrike was detected. It could not be
22/08/11 201105858 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Military Other Unknown
Aerodrome determined when the strike occurred.
The aircraft infringed the restricted area buffer without a clearance.
Townsville Air Transport
22/08/11 201105859 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome High Capacity
CESSNA During the approach, the Nanchang CJ-6 descended in close
AIRCRAFT 182P Flying Training Training Dual proximity to the Cessna 182.
COMPANY
Serious Dubbo
22/08/11 201105864 No NSW NANCHANG CTAF G
Incident Aerodrome General
AIRCRAFT
CJ-6 Aviation- Unknown
MANUFACTURIN
Unknown
G
Page 2 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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
A breakdown of separation standards occurred between two
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
DHC-8-402 Passenger Bombardier DHC-8 aircraft on final approach.
INC High Capacity
Brisbane
23/08/11 201105850 Incident No QLD CTR C
Aerodrome
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
DHC-8-315 Passenger
INC High Capacity
During the take-off run, the crew received a cargo hold overheat
Darwin THE BOEING Air Transport
23/08/11 201105875 Incident No NT 767-338 Passenger CTR C message and rejected the takeoff. The engineering inspection was
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
unable to locate the fault.
CESSNA The crew were unable to activate the aerodrome lighting via pilot
near Karratha
23/08/11 201105914 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 550 Charter Unknown CTAF G activated lighting system.
Aerodrome
COMPANY
General The aircraft taxiied without a clearance.
Bankstown BEECH
24/08/11 201105868 Incident No NSW 58 Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
During climb, cabin crew detected fumes in the cabin that later
dissipated. The flight continued and during descent, flight crew
Melbourne
THE BOEING Air Transport detected fumes in the cockpit. An engineering inspection could not
24/08/11 201105884 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC 737-7Q8 Passenger CTA C
COMPANY High Capacity reveal the source of the fumes and it was determined that the engine
278° M 19Km
replacement conducted prior to the flight is the most probable cause
of the fumes.
During cruise, the autopilot disengaged and the autothrottle
near ATMAP THE BOEING Air Transport
24/08/11 201105888 Incident No Other 747-438 Passenger CTA A disconnected. The engineering inspection was unable to identify the
(IFR) COMPANY High Capacity
fault.
Bacchus Marsh General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
24/08/11 201105894 Incident No (ALA), 100° M VIC Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTA C
4Km Unknown
During initial climb, the right main landing gear failed to retract. The
near Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
24/08/11 201105896 Incident No WA 767-336 Passenger CTR C aircraft returned to Perth. The engineering inspection located the fault
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
and the side brace lock actuator was replaced.
General The crew of the Keystone S-76 helicopter did not comply with ATC
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-31-350 Aviation- Unknown landing instructions. This led to a breakdown of separation with the
CORP
Karratha Unknown Piper PA31 which was holding on the runway threshhold.
24/08/11 201105899 Incident No WA CTR D
Aerodrome KEYSTONE
HELICOPTER S-76C Charter Passenger
CORPORATION
CESSNA When the landing gear was selected down, the pilot received an
Darwin
24/08/11 201105912 Incident No NT AIRCRAFT 402B Charter Unknown CTR C unsafe landing gear indication. The engineering inspection revealed a
Aerodrome
COMPANY faulty indicator bulb.
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the new
Adelaide AIRBUS Air Transport
24/08/11 201105915 Incident No SA A320-232 Passenger CTR C SID. The crew did not have the current documentation on board the
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
aircraft.
QUEENSLAND During the approach with the de Havilland DHC-8, on right base and
AVIATION the homebuilt aircraft on left base, an infringement of separation
DW 200 Private Unknown
Darwin MANUFACTURIN standards occurred.
24/08/11 201105916 Incident No NT CTR C
Aerodrome G PTY LTD
de Havilland Air Transport
DHC8-102 Passenger
Canada Low Capacity
While being positioned toward the rear of the aircraft, the rear door
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
24/08/11 201105919 Incident No QLD 737-8BK Passenger CTR C access stairs contacted the left wing.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Serpentine During the landing, the aircraft bounced before colliding with terrain.
24/08/11 201105936 Accident No WA ZENAIR LIMITED CH 701 Unknown Unknown OCTA G
(ALA)
Oakey CESSNA The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
24/08/11 201105988 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT U206G Unknown Unknown PRD PRD
045° M 37Km COMPANY
Page 3 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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
Oakey An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
24/08/11 201105989 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown PRD PRD
045° M 37Km
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Coffs Harbour BOMBARDIER Air Transport
25/08/11 201105902 Incident No NSW DHC-8-402 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Brisbane The aircraft did not descend after receiving clearance from ATC.
Air Transport
25/08/11 201105907 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Airbus Industrie A320-232 Passenger CTA C
High Capacity
090° M 130Km
General The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
near Cairns BEECH
25/08/11 201105908 Incident No QLD B200 Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
The crew responded to a turn instruction intended for another aircraft
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
25/08/11 201105910 Incident No NSW 737-838 Passenger CTA C and the controller did not detect the readback.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Albury No coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching the
25/08/11 201105911 Incident No NSW Unknown Unknown Military Other CTA C
Aerodrome airspace boundary.
Richmond The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
General
(NSW) BEECH
25/08/11 201105918 Incident No NSW 76 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
Aerodrome, AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
360° M 22Km
General No coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching the
PILATUS
25/08/11 201105920 Incident No PUMPA (IFR) NSW PC-12/47 Aviation- Unknown CTA E airspace boundary.
AIRCRAFT LTD
Unknown
During the cruise, the crew did not update a waypoint estimate with
THE BOEING Air Transport
25/08/11 201105921 Incident No MEKAD (IFR) Other 767-383/ER Passenger OCA A the aircraft arriving three minutes late.
COMPANY High Capacity
During the approach, the pilot detected a burning smell in the cockpit
Cairns CESSNA General
and observed sparks emanating from under the control column. An
25/08/11 201105924 Incident No Aerodrome, S QLD AIRCRAFT 172N Aviation- Unknown CTR C
inspection revealed that the cigarette lighter power source was faulty.
M 2Km COMPANY Unknown
Edinburgh An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
25/08/11 201105925 Incident No Aerodrome, SA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTR C
015° M 13Km
During initial climb, the hydraulics circuit breaker popped and the pilot
Jandakot PILATUS received an unsafe landing gear indication. The aircraft returned to
25/08/11 201105926 Incident No WA PC-12/47 Aerial Work EMS CTR D
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT LTD Jandakot. The engineering inspection could not find any faults with the
hydraulic system.
During the unloading of the aircraft, unmanifested dangerous goods
New York / JFK THE BOEING Air Transport
25/08/11 201105928 Incident No Other 747-438 Passenger Other Foreign (dry ice) were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Murray Bridge An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
25/08/11 201105929 Incident No (ALA), 090° M SA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown PRD PRD
9Km
The aircraft did not adhere to the direction of turn requirement of the
THE BOEING Air Transport
25/08/11 201105934 Incident No APPLE (IFR) VIC 777-2H6 Passenger CTA C published holding pattern.
COMPANY High Capacity
AIRBUS During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
25/08/11 201105940 Incident No PONOK (IFR) Other A330-223 Military Other OCA A
INDUSTRIE
After engine start, the pilot unfeathered the propellers while the ground
Adelaide S.A.A.B. Air Transport
25/08/11 201105958 Incident No SA 340B Passenger CTR C engineer was disconnecting the ground power unit from the aircraft.
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
During cruise, the left engine lost power and the exhaust-gas
near Alice
PIPER AIRCRAFT temperature decreased. The flight continued to its destination and
26/08/11 201105922 Incident No Springs NT PA-31-350 Charter Passenger OCTA G
CORP after landing, the left engine failed. The engineering inspection
Aerodrome
revealed that two cylinders had failed.
Page 4 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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, the flight deck emergency hatch
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
26/08/11 201105930 Incident No NSW 747-438 Passenger CTR C handle was found to have been incorrectly installed by maintenance
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
staff.
Melbourne General The aircraft climbed into controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
26/08/11 201105933 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC PA-28-180 Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
100° M 37Km Unknown
General The aircraft took off in the wrong direction.
Perth MOONEY
26/08/11 201105941 Incident No WA M20J Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
General The aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
Parafield MOONEY
26/08/11 201105942 Incident No SA M20J Aviation- Unknown CTR D
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
Murray Bridge An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
26/08/11 201105943 Incident No (ALA), 125° M SA Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown PRD PRD
15Km
Williamtown JETSTREAM Air Transport No taxi coordination details were passed on an aircraft taxiing for
26/08/11 201105944 Incident No NSW 3206 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT LTD Low Capacity departure.
Richmond The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
General
(NSW) BEECH
26/08/11 201105945 Incident No NSW V35 Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome, AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
090° M 19Km
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck two wood swallows.
Alice Springs THE BOEING Air Transport
26/08/11 201105946 Incident No NT 737-838 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
The pilot commenced the take-off run on an incorrect runway. The
Perth MOONEY
26/08/11 201105948 Incident No WA M20J Flying Training Other CTR C takeoff was rejected.
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
During the cruise, and to avoid IMC conditions, the pilot elected to fly
near General
MOONEY below the lowest safe altitude at night to remain visual with the
26/08/11 201105952 Incident No Rockhampton QLD M20F Aviation- Unknown CTA D
AIRCRAFT CORP ground. On an emergency basis only, ATC issued a clearance below
Aerodrome Unknown
the lowest safe altitude.
Darwin During the take off run, the aircraft struck a bird. The takeoff was
26/08/11 201105954 Incident No NT Lockheed Martin C-130 Military Other CTR C
Aerodrome rejected.
EMBRAER- During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a bird. The aircraft returned
Darwin EMPRESA ERJ 170-100 Air Transport to Darwin.
26/08/11 201105956 Incident No NT Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE LR High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
General The aircraft departed making a left turn. The clearance was for a right
Bankstown PIPER AIRCRAFT
26/08/11 201105957 Incident No NSW PA-28-161 Aviation- Unknown CTR D turn, overhead departure.
Aerodrome CORP
Unknown
During the post-flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found on
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
26/08/11 201105959 Incident No QLD 737-476 Passenger CTA C the left engine. It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
overhead Alice During the cruise, the lavatory smoke warning activated, then self
AIRBUS Air Transport
26/08/11 201105961 Incident No Springs NT A320-232 Passenger CTA A cancelled. Cabin crew subsequently detected cigarette smoke.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Aerodrome
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown During the final approach, the Cessna 404 turned right while another
Darwin CESSNA General aircraft was on base leg. Separation standards were infringed.
26/08/11 201105965 Incident No NT CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT 404 Aviation- Unknown
COMPANY Unknown
During climb, the crew noticed that the left engine oil pressure had
reduced. The engine was shut down and the aircraft returned to
Brisbane
Air Transport Brisbane. The engineering inspection found metal particles and the
26/08/11 201105966 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTA A
High Capacity engine was removed from the airframe. The starter idler gear in the
345° M 93Km
high speed gearbox is suspected to have failed.
Page 5 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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
ATW During descent, the crew received a number-one transmitter/receiver
Transocean
(Australian unit warning followed soon after with a number-one alternator warning.
26/08/11 201105967 Incident No Legend, 220° M EUROCOPTER EC225LP Charter Passenger OCTA G
Territorial The engineering inspection revealed that the alternator had failed.
28Km
Waters)
CESSNA During taxi out, the aircraft's propeller struck an aerodrome cone
Koolan Island
26/08/11 201105968 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 210N Charter Unknown OCTA G marker.
(ALA)
COMPANY
During the initial climb, the aircraft struck a bird.
Bankstown PIPER AIRCRAFT
27/08/11 201105969 Incident No NSW PA-28-161 Flying Training Training Solo CTR D
Aerodrome CORP
During final approach, the engine lost power and it subsequently failed
CESSNA
Serious Kalbarri during the flare. After the pilot selected the auxillary fuel pump, the
27/08/11 201105970 No WA AIRCRAFT 210L Aerial Work Unknown CTAF G
Incident Aerodrome engine re-started. The engineering inspection revealed that the engine
COMPANY
driven fuel pump had failed.
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Hamilton Island BOMBARDIER Air Transport
27/08/11 201105971 Incident No QLD DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
Gold Coast General The aircraft was cleared to turn right on departure but turned left
BEECH
27/08/11 201105972 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW 95-B55 Aviation- Unknown CTR C without a clearance.
AIRCRAFT CORP
139° M 2Km Unknown
During the landing, the pilot reported a possible blown tailwheel tyre
AMERICAN General
Canberra but during an inspection, the entire tailwheel was found to be missing.
27/08/11 201105973 Incident No ACT CHAMPION 7KCAB Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome It could not be determined when the tailwheel failed.
AIRCRAFT CORP Unknown
During taxi, cabin crew detected fumes in the cabin that dissipated
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
27/08/11 201105977 Incident No QLD 737-7Q8 Passenger CTR C prior to the aircraft returning to the gate. An engineering inspection
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
could not find the source of the fumes.
During the cruise, the aircraft's auxiliary power unit automatically shut
GILES (IFR), THE BOEING Air Transport
27/08/11 201105979 Incident No SA 737-476 Passenger CTA A down due to an overspeed. An engineering inspection did not reveal a
256° M 93Km COMPANY High Capacity
fault with the auxiliary power unit.
CESSNA General The Cessna 172 failed to comply with circuit sequencing instructions.
AIRCRAFT 172N Aviation- Unknown There was a loss of separation assurance with the Piper PA-31.
near Cairns COMPANY Unknown
27/08/11 201105981 Incident No QLD CTR C
Aerodrome
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-31-350 Charter Unknown
CORP
During a post-flight maintenance inspection, a section of the right
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
27/08/11 201105983 Incident No VIC 767-336 Passenger CTR C engine left A-frame support fairing was missing. It could not be
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
determined when the detachment occurred.
No electronic coordination details were passed on an aircraft
AIRBUS Air Transport
27/08/11 201106023 Incident No BOREE (IFR) NSW A320-232 Passenger CTA C approaching the airspace boundary.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the cruise, the main generator failed. The aircraft diverted to
ELBIS (IFR), THE BOEING Air Transport
27/08/11 201106025 Incident No Other 777-212ER Passenger OCA A Darwin.
134° M 74Km COMPANY High Capacity
During the pushback, a large hydraulic leak from the right lower
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport fuselage wheel well area was detected. During the subsequent
28/08/11 201105986 Incident No WA 767-338 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity engineering inspection, it was revealed that a pressure filter had
detached from the filter module.
The crew did not taxi in accordance with ATC instructions.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
28/08/11 201105990 Incident No NSW 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the post flight inspection, it was determined that a right
Melbourne THE BOEING Air Transport
28/08/11 201105991 Incident No VIC 767-338 Passenger CTR C outboard core cowl abrasion strip had detached from the right engine.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
It could not be determined when this had occurred.
Gold Coast General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
28/08/11 201105993 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
292° M 37Km Unknown
Page 6 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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
Albury S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a galah.
28/08/11 201105998 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
During the cruise, the crew did not update a waypoint estimate with
BOMBARDIER Air Transport the aircraft arriving four minutes late. Subsequently, coordination
28/08/11 201105999 Incident No KAPSO (IFR) QLD DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA A
INC High Capacity details were passed late on the aircraft approaching the airspace
boundary.
General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Bridgewater BEECH
28/08/11 201106002 Incident No VIC A36 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
(ALA) AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
Melbourne CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
28/08/11 201106004 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC AIRCRAFT 172R Aviation- Unknown CTA C
340° M 33Km COMPANY Unknown
Melbourne General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
28/08/11 201106005 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTA C
314° M 35Km Unknown
Melbourne General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
28/08/11 201106006 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown CTA C
238° M 17Km Unknown
The aircraft entered the runway without a clearance.
Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
28/08/11 201106007 Incident No NSW 737-7FE Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the approach, the Bombardier Dash-8 failed to intercept final
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
DHC-8-402 Passenger for runway 32L. The Boeing 737 on final for runway 32R was vectored
INC High Capacity
near Sydney to maintain separation.
28/08/11 201106012 Incident No NSW CTA C
Aerodrome
THE BOEING Air Transport
737-8FE Passenger
COMPANY High Capacity
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the RWY
near Melbourne AIRBUS Air Transport
28/08/11 201106013 Incident No VIC A320-232 Passenger CTA C 34 ARBEY ONE BRAVO STAR.
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
near During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
S.A.A.B. Air Transport
28/08/11 201106014 Incident No Narrandera NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
Aerodrome
The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
near Richmond CESSNA General
28/08/11 201106017 Incident No (NSW) NSW AIRCRAFT 172M Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY Unknown
During the initial climb, the pilot detected a right brake failure. The
PILATUS
28/08/11 201106022 Incident No Wagin (ALA) WA PC-12/47E Aerial Work EMS CTAF G subsequent engineering inspection revealed a right brake master
AIRCRAFT LTD
cylinder failure.
During the unloading of the aircraft unmanifested dangerous goods
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
28/08/11 201106026 Incident No QLD 767-338 Passenger CTR C (internal combustion engine) were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the post flight inspection, the right fuel panel hold rod was
Narita
AIRBUS Air Transport found broken, the fuel access panel open, the latch tab bent and the
28/08/11 201106029 Incident No International Other A330-202 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity manifold caps missing. It could not be determined when the door latch
Airport
failed.
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
29/08/11 201105997 Incident No SA 737-476 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the cruise, an oven in the rear galley shorted out causing an
near LODGE THE BOEING Air Transport
29/08/11 201106000 Incident No WA 737-4L7 Passenger CTA A electrical burning smell.
(IFR) COMPANY High Capacity
Adelaide CESSNA General An aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
29/08/11 201106009 Incident No Aerodrome, SA AIRCRAFT 182T Aviation- Unknown CTA C
050° M 33Km COMPANY Unknown
Page 7 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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 short final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Portland FAIRCHILD Air Transport
29/08/11 201106016 Incident No VIC SA227-AC Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
Katoomba General An aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
29/08/11 201106018 Incident No (NDB), 320° M NSW Unknown Unknown Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
33Km Unknown
During the descent, the aircraft encountered moderate to severe clear
near Cairns THE BOEING Air Transport
29/08/11 201106020 Incident No QLD 717-200 Passenger CTA A air turbulence resulting in a minor overspeed.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Essendon Hawker The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
29/08/11 201106027 Incident No Aerodrome, VIC Beechcraft B200C Aerial Work EMS CTA C
250° M 15Km Corporation
During the cruise, the left windshield master caution light illuminated.
Bindook S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the approach, the crew detected fumes in the cockpit. An
29/08/11 201106028 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTA C
(NDB/VOR) AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity engineering inspection revealed that some left windshield heat control
temperature sensor pins had failed.
Julia Creek S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing flare, the aircraft struck a bird.
29/08/11 201106030 Incident No QLD 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
BRITISH During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a plover.
Mudgee Air Transport
29/08/11 201106031 Incident No NSW AEROSPACE 3201 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome Low Capacity
PLC
During the takeoff run, the engine did not develop full power. The pilot
29/08/11 201106033 Incident No Tyagarah (ALA) NSW Sonex Private Unknown OCTA G
rejected the takeoff.
overhead During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
AIRBUS Air Transport
29/08/11 201106034 Incident No Portland VIC A330-303 Passenger CTA A
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Aerodrome
During the take-off run, the auto-feather failed to arm and the takeoff
Canberra BOMBARDIER Air Transport
29/08/11 201106037 Incident No ACT DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR C was rejected. During the engineering inspection, no fault was found
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
with the auto-feather.
Hawker During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Mildura
29/08/11 201106041 Incident No VIC Beechcraft B200C Aerial Work EMS CTAF G
Aerodrome
Corporation
CESSNA General The aircraft turned outbound in the wrong direction in the holding
Bindook
30/08/11 201106019 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 525B Aviation- Unknown CTA C pattern.
(NDB/VOR)
COMPANY Unknown
On departure, the pilot did not comply with an instruction to maintain
Parafield SCHWEIZER
30/08/11 201106038 Incident No SA 269C-1 Flying Training Training Solo CTR D upwind and the helicopter turned crosswind without a clearance.
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
During the initial climb, the engine lost power and began running
roughly and the pilot received a low rotor RPM warning. The pilot
Whitehaven ROBINSON
30/08/11 201106039 Incident No QLD R44 Charter Passenger CTA D conducted a precautionary landing. The engineering inspection
(ALA) HELICOPTER CO
revealed that the inlet valves on two cylinders had failed.
Albury CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
30/08/11 201106040 Incident No Aerodrome, 50° NSW AIRCRAFT 337E Aviation- Unknown CTA C
M 56Km COMPANY Unknown
General The helicopter took off without a clearance.
Alice Springs ROBINSON
30/08/11 201106042 Incident No NT R44 Aviation- Unknown CTA D
Aerodrome HELICOPTER CO
Unknown
Sydney General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
30/08/11 201106043 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW PA-31-350 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
CORP
295° M 76Km Unknown
Williamtown Incorrect coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching
AIRBUS Air Transport
30/08/11 201106044 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW A320-232 Passenger CTA E the airspace boundary.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
020° M 46Km
During the take-off run, the aircraft struck a galah and the crew
Karratha Air Transport
30/08/11 201106045 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTR D rejected the takeoff.
Aerodrome High Capacity
Page 8 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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
EMBRAER- During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Rockhampton EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport
30/08/11 201106047 Incident No QLD Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
The crew did not comply with the taxi clearance.
Sydney BOMBARDIER Air Transport
30/08/11 201106049 Incident No NSW DHC-8-315 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INC High Capacity
During the climb, the Attitude/Heading Reference System failed. The
near Perth Air Transport aircraft returned to Perth. During the engineering inspection, the right
30/08/11 201106050 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F27 MK 50 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome High Capacity primary flight display and symbol generator were replaced.
During the approach, the landing gear failed to extend. The aircraft
was diverted to Essendon. An initial engineering inspection could not
near Avalon FAIRCHILD Air Transport
30/08/11 201106057 Incident No VIC SA227-DC Passenger CTR D find the fault. Following subsequent similar occurrences, the problem
Aerodrome INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
was traced to an electrical component of the Gear Control System.
During the climb, the Beech 1900 observed the opposite direction
BEECH
1900C Charter Passenger Cessna 441 on TCAS and descended to ensure separation was
Bootu Creek AIRCRAFT CORP
maintained.
30/08/11 201106059 Incident No (ALA), 330° M NT OCTA G
CESSNA
99Km
AIRCRAFT 441 Charter Passenger
COMPANY
Sydney During the cruise, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence.
BOMBARDIER Air Transport
30/08/11 201106061 Incident No Aerodrome, NW NSW DHC-8-402 Passenger CTA A
INC High Capacity
M 93Km
During the cruise, the crew did not update a waypoint estimate, with
THE BOEING Air Transport
30/08/11 201106063 Incident No SULON (IFR) Other 737-8FE Passenger OCA A the aircraft arriving 4 minutes late.
COMPANY High Capacity
Auckland During the final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
AIRBUS Air Transport
30/08/11 201106079 Incident No International Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
Gold Coast EAGLE General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
EAGLE X-TS
31/08/11 201105963 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT Aviation- Unknown CTA C
150
285° M 19Km AUSTRALIA Unknown
The aircraft did not adhere to the tracking requirements of the
THE BOEING Air Transport
31/08/11 201106052 Incident No TARAL (IFR) NSW 747-436 Passenger CTA A published holding pattern.
COMPANY High Capacity
Brisbane The aircraft climbed into controlled airspace without a clearance.
31/08/11 201106053 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown CTA C
175° M 30Km
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Paraburdoo THE BOEING Air Transport
31/08/11 201106054 Incident No WA 717-200 Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
near Auckland During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
AIRBUS Air Transport
31/08/11 201106055 Incident No International Other A320-232 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
Darwin The Darwin Radar failed for five minutes.
31/08/11 201106056 Incident No NT
Aerodrome
The crew did not comply with ATC taxi instructions.
Melbourne AIRBUS Air Transport
31/08/11 201106058 Incident No VIC A330-343 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Adelaide CESSNA The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
31/08/11 201106064 Incident No Aerodrome, SA AIRCRAFT 172S Flying Training Unknown CTA C
335° M 52Km COMPANY
Geraldton DIAMOND During a survey flight, the aircraft struck a bird.
Survey /
31/08/11 201106065 Incident No Aerodrome, NE WA AIRCRAFT DA 42 Aerial Work OCTA G
Photographic
M 46Km INDUSTRIES
Page 9 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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
EMBRAER- During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Rockhampton EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport
31/08/11 201106066 Incident No QLD Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
AERONAUTICA
Richmond The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
General
(NSW) PIPER AIRCRAFT
31/08/11 201106073 Incident No NSW PA-28-151 Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Aerodrome, CORP
Unknown
130° M 9Km
Gold Coast CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
31/08/11 201106074 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AIRCRAFT 172R Aviation- Unknown CTA C
230° M 37Km COMPANY Unknown
General During the cruise, the aircraft experienced some radio transmission
near Broome BEECH
31/08/11 201106075 Incident No WA A36 Aviation- Unknown CTA D difficulties.
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP
Unknown
Edinburgh General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
BELL
31/08/11 201106076 Incident No Aerodrome, SA 206B Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
HELICOPTER CO
005° M 35Km Unknown
During a post-flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found. It
Perth BEECH Air Transport
31/08/11 201106077 Incident No WA B200 Passenger CTR C could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP Low Capacity
General During the cruise, the main avionics fuse blew. A failed
near Archerfield
31/08/11 201106078 Incident No QLD Jabiru J230D Aviation- Unknown CTA D communications landing was conducted.
Aerodrome
Unknown
CESSNA During the approach, a tractor towing a lawn-mower was seen on the
31/08/11 201106080 Incident No Giles (ALA) WA AIRCRAFT 404 Charter Passenger CTAF G runway. The crew conducted a missed approach.
COMPANY
DIAMOND During aerial work, the aircraft's right alternator failed. The aircraft
Ardrossan
31/08/11 201106082 Incident No SA AIRCRAFT DA 42 Aerial Work Unknown OCTA G was returned to Parafield.
(VOR)
INDUSTRIES
GROB - During the initial climb, the aircraft's engine began to run roughly until
Parafield
31/08/11 201106083 Incident No SA BURKHAART G-115 Flying Training Training Dual CTR D the aircraft was on downwind leg. An engineering inspection revealed
Aerodrome
FLUGZEUGBAU a faulty right magneto ignition system.
General During the flight, the engine began running roughly. A post-flight
Wollongong
31/08/11 201106084 Incident No NSW Jabiru J170 Aviation- Unknown CTAF G inspection revealed a broken cylinder bolt.
Aerodrome
Unknown
The aircraft landed heavily and entered a ground loop. The aircraft
Lightning Ridge
AIR TRACTOR Aerial sustained minor damage.
31/08/11 201106085 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW AT-502 Aerial Work OCTA G
INC Agriculture
246° M 38Km
CESSNA General The aircraft entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
near Darwin
31/08/11 201106086 Incident No NT AIRCRAFT P206B Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
During the cruise, the aircraft diverted off track without a clearance.
WALTZ (IFR), THE BOEING Air Transport
31/08/11 201106087 Incident No Other 747-438 Passenger OCA A
099° M 65Km COMPANY High Capacity
Shanghai During the final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
AIRBUS Air Transport
31/08/11 201106089 Incident No Pudong Other A330-303 Passenger Other Foreign
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Aerodrome
Coordination details were passed late on an aircraft approaching the
31/08/11 201106092 Incident No TEBUR (IFR) Other Unknown Unknown Military Other OCTA G
airspace boundary.
Brisbane General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
1/09/11 201106015 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD PA-32R-301T Aviation- Unknown CTA C
CORP
308° M 74Km Unknown
During the cruise, the co-pilot's windscreen cracked. The crew
KELLA (IFR), FAIRCHILD Air Transport
1/09/11 201106035 Incident No WA SA227-DC Passenger CTA A performed a precautionary descent.
036° M 19Km INDUSTRIES INC Low Capacity
Page 10 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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 entered restricted airspace without a clearance.
Singleton (ALA),
1/09/11 201106090 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 182S Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
201° M 11Km
COMPANY Unknown
De Havilland Incorrect coordination details were passed on an aircraft approaching
1/09/11 201106093 Incident No SARAK (IFR) QLD DHC-8-103 Charter Unknown CTA E
Canada the airspace boundary.
During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Perth AIRBUS Air Transport
1/09/11 201106094 Incident No WA A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
A departing aircraft climbed climbed above the assigned altitude
Sunshine Coast
1/09/11 201106095 Incident No QLD Unknown Unknown Military Other CTA D without a clearance.
Aerodrome
During final approach, the aerodrome taxiway and runway lighting
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
1/09/11 201106096 Incident No QLD 767-338 Passenger CTR C failed.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
CESSNA General The aircraft climbed above its assigned level.
Rockhampton
1/09/11 201106097 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 210K Aviation- Unknown CTA D
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
CESSNA During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Broome
1/09/11 201106098 Incident No WA AIRCRAFT 404 Charter Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome
COMPANY
Gold Coast General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
P92 Echo
1/09/11 201106099 Incident No Aerodrome, NSW Tecnam Aviation- Unknown CTR C
Super
180° M 11Km Unknown
Brisbane CESSNA General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
1/09/11 201106100 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown CTA C
244° M 28Km COMPANY Unknown
CESSNA General During taxi after landing, the aircraft entered a runway without
Moorabbin
1/09/11 201106101 Incident No VIC AIRCRAFT 172S Aviation- Unknown CTR D obtaining a clearance.
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
Adelaide General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
AIR TRACTOR
1/09/11 201106102 Incident No Aerodrome, SA AT-502B Aviation- Unknown CTA C
INC
055° M 30Km Unknown
During the approach the crew inadvertantly set the flaps 5 speed prior
near Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport to selecting flaps 5. The aircraft speed momentarily reduced below the
1/09/11 201106104 Incident No NSW 737-476 Passenger CTA C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity manuover speed before the flaps were correctly set.
During the landing roll, the solo student pilot did not maintain
CESSNA directional control and the aircraft veered off the runway. The main
Archerfield
1/09/11 201106106 Incident No QLD AIRCRAFT 172R Flying Training Training Solo CTR D landing gear sunk into soft ground and the aircraft came to an abrupt
Aerodrome
COMPANY stop, resulting in the propeller and the tail striking the ground.
CESSNA Incomplete coordination details were passed on an aircraft
near Edinburgh
1/09/11 201106107 Incident No SA AIRCRAFT 550 Unknown Unknown PRD PRD approaching the airspace boundary.
Aerodrome
COMPANY
Osborne Mine S.A.A.B. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a finch.
1/09/11 201106109 Incident No QLD 340B Charter Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO
Wagga Wagga S.A.A.B. Air Transport During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
1/09/11 201106115 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTAF G
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
Rockhampton During the approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
S.A.A.B. Air Transport
1/09/11 201106119 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD 340A Passenger CTA D
AIRCRAFT CO High Capacity
315° M 6Km
While waiting for taxi clearance, the aircraft brakes locked and the
New York / JFK AIRBUS Air Transport aircraft could not taxi. The engineering inspection was unable to
2/09/11 201106121 Incident No Other A330-203 Passenger Other Foreign
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity isolate the fault and the brake and steering control unit was replaced.
The crew did not taxi in accordance with ATC instructions.
Adelaide THE BOEING Air Transport
2/09/11 201106122 Incident No SA 737-838 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Page 11 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 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 During the landing flare, the aircraft struck a bird.
Point Cook
2/09/11 201106133 Incident No VIC AIRCRAFT 172S Flying Training Training Solo CTAF G
Aerodrome
COMPANY
Amberley Hawker General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
2/09/11 201106139 Incident No Aerodrome, QLD Beechcraft G36 Aviation- Unknown CTR C
080° M 11Km Corporation Unknown
Amberley General The aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance.
CIRRUS DESIGN
2/09/11 201106140 Incident No Aerodrome, SW QLD SR20 Aviation- Unknown PRD PRD
CORPORATION
M 24Km Unknown
ROLLADEN- Prior to touch down, the left wing contacted the glider strip markings
Kingaroy SCHENEIDER Pleasure / resulting in the aircraft impacting the ground. The aircraft sustained
2/09/11 201106141 Accident No QLD LS8-18 Gliding CTAF G
Aerodrome FLUGZEUGBAU Travel serious damage.
GMBH
The aircraft failed to reach the assigned altitude at a waypoint by the
THE BOEING Air Transport
2/09/11 201106143 Incident No PIBED (IFR) Other 777-2Q8 Passenger OCA A required time.
COMPANY High Capacity
Tindal The Tindal radar failed.
3/09/11 201106003 Incident No NT
Aerodrome
CESSNA General During the landing, the pilot found the nose-gear tyre to be deflated.
Tamworth
3/09/11 201106067 Incident No NSW AIRCRAFT 172N Aviation- Unknown CTAF G
Aerodrome
COMPANY Unknown
During the cruise, the aircraft experienced moderate turbulence
near TANTA AIRBUS Air Transport resulting in several overspeed warnings. The aircraft was inspected
3/09/11 201106069 Incident No NSW A321-231 Passenger CTA A
(IFR) INDUSTRIE High Capacity by engineers on arrival at Sydney and no damage was found.
Narita An incorrect runway was programmed into the flight management
AIRBUS Air Transport
3/09/11 201106070 Incident No International Other A330-202 Passenger Other Foreign computer which resulted in the aircraft not following the published SID.
INDUSTRIE High Capacity
Airport
Launceston During a scenic flight, the pilot did not comply with the cleared track.
ROBINSON
3/09/11 201106142 Incident No Aerodrome, TAS R44 II Charter Other CTR D
HELICOPTER CO
310° M 11Km
During the post-flight inspection, evidence of a birdstrike was found on
Sydney S.A.A.B. Air Transport
3/09/11 201106153 Incident No NSW 340B Passenger CTR C the left wing. It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CO Low Capacity
EMBRAER- During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird.
Christmas
EMPRESA ERJ 190-100 Air Transport
3/09/11 201106154 Incident No Island Other Passenger CTAF G
BRASILEIRA DE IGW High Capacity
Aerodrome
AERONAUTICA
During the post-flight inspection, the remains of a bat were found in
Darwin AIRBUS Air Transport
4/09/11 201106081 Incident No NT A320-232 Passenger CTR C the right hand windscreen wiper. It could not be determined where the
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
strike occurred.
General The second Robinson R44 did not comply with the circuit entry
ROBINSON
R44 Aviation- Unknown instruction and passed in front of the first Robinson R44. The first R44
HELICOPTER CO
Bankstown Unknown manouvered to ensure seperation from the second R44.
4/09/11 201106155 Incident No NSW CTR D
Aerodrome General
ROBINSON
R44 Aviation- Unknown
HELICOPTER CO
Unknown
During final approach, the aircraft struck a bird.
Melbourne AIRBUS Air Transport
4/09/11 201106167 Incident No VIC A320-232 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome INDUSTRIE High Capacity
During the landing, the pilot experienced difficulty in getting full range
CESSNA
Adelaide of movement of the aircraft's elevator. The engineering inspection
5/09/11 201105900 Incident No SA AIRCRAFT 402C Aerial Work Other CTR C
Aerodrome revealed a small rivet nail had become lodged in the mechanism and
COMPANY
was preventing full function of the actuator.
During the post-flight inspection, evidence of a bird strike was found.
Perth THE BOEING Air Transport
5/09/11 201106088 Incident No WA 767-336 Passenger CTR C It could not be determined when the strike occurred.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
Page 12 of 13
Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety Database
Between 17 September 2011 and 23 September 2011
ATSB
Occurrence Occurrence ATSB Aircraft Aircraft Operation Operation Airspace Airspace
Reference Location State ATSB Summary
Date Category Investigation Manufacturer Model Type Sub Type Type Class
Number
During the landing, the aircraft struck a bird.
Karratha PIPER AIRCRAFT
5/09/11 201106103 Incident No WA PA-31-350 Charter Passenger CTR D
Aerodrome CORP
During the unloading of the aircraft, undeclared dangerous goods
Brisbane THE BOEING Air Transport
6/09/11 201106110 Incident No QLD 737-838 Passenger CTR C (butane gas canisters) were detected.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the initial climb, the pilot detected a yaw damper problem. The
near Darwin BEECH aircraft was returned to Darwin. During the subsequent engineering
8/09/11 201105949 Incident No NT 200 Aerial Work Test & Ferry CTR C
Aerodrome AIRCRAFT CORP inspection, a yaw damper computer was replaced.
A placard from the left main landing gear door assembly detached
near Sydney THE BOEING Air Transport
9/09/11 201105898 Incident No NSW 767-338 Passenger CTA C from the aircraft.
Aerodrome COMPANY High Capacity
During the cruise, the aircraft's engine driven fuel pump failed
Kununurra GIPPSLAND
Serious resulting in an engine failure. The pilot activated the auxiliary fuel
12/09/11 201105953 No Aerodrome, WA AERONAUTICS GA-8-TC 320 Private Unknown OCTA G
Incident pump, started the engine and returned to Kununurra.
WSW M 37Km PTY LTD
Kununurra GIPPSLAND During the descent, the aircraft's engine driven fuel pump failed
Serious
14/09/11 201105951 No Aerodrome, WA AERONAUTICS GA-8-TC 320 Charter Unknown CTAF G resulting in an engine failure. The pilot activated the auxiliary fuel
Incident
180° M 2Km PTY LTD pump and restarted the engine.
During the takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird.
Perth Air Transport
16/09/11 201105975 Incident No WA FOKKER B.V. F28 MK 0100 Passenger CTR C
Aerodrome High Capacity
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