Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

Time 2020-10-10 09:03:26

Web Name: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

WebSite: http://www.atsb.gov.au

ID:76875

Keywords:

Transport,Australian,Safety,

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Content 1 About marine investigations NavigationLink 2 Investigations NavigationLinkHeader 3 Marine safety investigations and reports NavigationLink 4 Collision with level crossing gates Preliminary report details on-going investigation into a passenger train’s collision with level crossing gates. Read moreon Collision with level crossing gates Runway incursion Taxiway design, flight crew distraction and incorrect mental model, lead to Perth Airport runway incursion. Read moreon Runway incursion Sudden control input Sudden control input to prevent overspeed results in injuries to cabin crew. Read moreon Sudden control input Shortly after take-off, the pilot started to experience dizziness, breathlessness and a warm feeling in the chest. The pilot conducted a visual scan and observed a discolouration on the carbon monoxide (CO) card detector that was gradually getting darker. The pilot opened all fresh air vents and the storm window and returned the aircraft to Moree. A medical examination conducted after the flight determined the pilot had slightly elevated levels of CO. The ATSB reminds all helicopter pilots to be prepared and respond immediately to low rotor RPM warnings, following the investigation into the collision with terrain of a Robinson R44 helicopter south of Ayers Rock Airport, Northern Territory. A VLocity passenger train was travelling at 93km/h when it struck and destroyed heritage-listed swing level crossing gates at Ballarat, Victoria on 30 May 2020, a preliminary report confirms. A rescue crewman was lowered onto the deck of a vessel as part of winch training exercise, off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. During the exercise, the rescue crewman was pulled overboard from the vessel, into and through the water. The rescue crewman was not injured. The crew of a Boeing 737 had to reject their take-off roll when a second 737 did not stop at a holding point and passed through an illuminated stop bar after landing at Perth Airport, an ATSB investigation report details. Don t Push It - DON T GO Visual flight rules pilots pressing on into instrument meteorological conditions without a current instrument rating carries a significant risk of spatial disorientation due to powerful and misleading orientation sensations with reduced visual cues.»  Disorientation can affect any pilot, no matter what their level of experience.»  Avoid deteriorating weather by conducting thorough pre-flight planning.»  Use a ‘personal minimums’ checklist to help control and manage risk.»  If you become disoriented or lost in marginal weather, seek whatever help is available, including support from air traffic control. Read more... Aviation and Marine accident and incident notifications Telephone ATSB (toll-free, 24 hours): 1800 011 034 Tel International (24 hours): +61 2 6230 4470 Rail accidents and incidents to ONRSR: 1800 430 888 Submit an accident or incident notification

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