Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety … 200700569 Incident No Sydney, Aerodrome NSW...

Occurrences Entered into the ATSB Aviation Safety DatabaseBetween 17 February and 23 February 2007

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8-Nov-06 200608043 Incident No Darwin, Aerodrome NT Israel Aircraft IndustriesLtd 1124 Charter Capital City

Primary CTR C

Inspection by loading staff revealed that adangerous goods cargo consignment marked for road express had been loadedonto a previous flight. The consignment consisted of bottles of shampoo which had ruptured in flight, plus cans of hairspray which were intact.

27-Dec-06 200608042 Incident No Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Fairchild Industries Inc SA227-AT Charter Capital City Primary CTR C

During the take-off run on runway 16R, the crew received a cargo door warning and rejected the takeoff.

17-Jan-07 200700569 Incident No Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Raytheon Aircraft Co 200 Other Aerial Work

Capital City Primary CTR C

After landing and vacating the runway, the crew changed to SMC radio frequencies before being cleared to do soby the ADC.

18-Jan-07 200700810 Incident No Cessnock, (ALA) NSW Beech Aircraft Corp 76 Flying Training CTAF GWhile taxiing to the refuelling point, the aircraft's right propeller struck the edge of the taxiway surface.

19-Jan-07 200700778 Incident No TREES, (IFR) Other Airbus A340-212 High Capacity - Air Transport OCA A

The aircraft climbed to an amended flight level without clearance conflicting with a following aircraft.

26-Jan-07 200700337 Incident No 9km S Gold Coast, Aerodrome NSW Cessna Aircraft

Company 172E Unknown CTA C

While en route, the aircraft was observed on radar to divert to the left of track without a clearance. When contacted, thepilot advised diverting due to weather.

26-Jan-07 200700756 Incident No Koolyanobbing Range, (ALA) WA Cessna Aircraft

Company 441 Charter OCTA G

During the landing roll on runway 30, the brakes failed. The pilot applied reverse thrust but could not stop the aircraft on the downward sloping runway. The pilot feathered both propellers before the aircraft contacted a fence at low speed. Inspection by the pilot revealed a star picket from the fence had punctured the wing causing a fuel leak.

NOTE: This document is based on unverified occurrence reports and is provided for information and guidance only. The data herein is dynamic and is therefore subject to change due to updated information.


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26-Jan-07 200700878 Accident No Wallsend NSW Piper Aircraft Corp PA-32-300 Private CTAF G

During the initial climb, the engine lost power. The pilot carried out a forced landing into a swamp. The aircraft was substantially damaged but the pilot sustained only minor abrasions.

28-Jan-07 200700359 Accident No 22km S Skipton VIC Cessna Aircraft Company 177A Private OCTA G

During cruise, the aircraft's engine failed and the pilot carried out a forced landing in a paddock. During the touchdown the airframe sustained substantial damage.

Boeing Co 737-476 High Capacity - Air Transport

Bell Helicopter Co 206B Unknown

28-Jan-07 200700811 Incident No Brisbane, Aerodrome QLD Airbus A320-232 High Capacity - Air Transport


During unloading, the loading crew discovered that the cargo container locks at position 13 had not been engaged before the aircraft departed Brisbane.

28-Jan-07 200700813 Incident No 2km E Torquay, (ALA) VIC de Havilland Aircraft DH-82A Charter CTAF GDuring cruise, the pilot noticed a partial loss of engine power. He returned the aircraft to Torquay.

28-Jan-07 200700814 Incident No Jandakot, Aerodrome WA Cessna Aircraft Company 172R Flying Training General

Aviation CTR GAAP

While taxiing after landing, the pilot attempted to negotiate a narrow area on the taxiway. The left wing tip then struck the tail of a parked aircraft.

28-Jan-07 200700866 Accident No 1km NE Gawler (SA), (ALA) SA de Havilland Canada DHC-1 T MK 10 Private CTAF G

During base leg of the circuit for landing, the aircraft lost power and the pilot carried out a forced landing on a football field.

29-Jan-07 200700352 Incident No Darwin, Aerodrome NT Unknown Aeroplane Unknown Capital City Primary CTR C During the take-off run on runway 11, the

aircraft struck a bird.

29-Jan-07 200700802 Incident No 11km N Melbourne, Aerodrome VIC Boeing Co 767-338 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA C

During the approach and with the auto-throttle inoperative, the aircraft pitched upand the airspeed bled off to 10 kts under the minimum manoeuvre speed. The crew effected recovery with increased thrust.

28-Jan-07 200700757 Incident No Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Capital City Primary CTR C

During rotation, the Boeing 737 crew sighted a helicopter flying at 500 ft AMSL crossing the runway 23 centreline from right to left ahead of them. ATC had not passed traffic information.



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29-Jan-07 200700806 Incident No 89km SW Nyngan, Aerodrome NSW Boeing Co 737-7BX High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA A

During cruise at FL380 with the autopilot B system in use, the aircraft pitched noseup without command. The crew returned the aircraft to normal flight.

29-Jan-07 200700807 Incident No Emerald, Aerodrome QLD Unknown Aeroplane Unknown CTAF(R) GDuring a runway inspection, a brown kite-hawk carcass was found on runway 06/24. .

29-Jan-07 200700808 Incident No Emerald, Aerodrome QLD Unknown Aeroplane Unknown CTAF(R) G

During a runway inspection, the carcass of a Brown Kite was found at the intersection of runways 06/24 and 15/33.

29-Jan-07 200700809 Incident No Kununurra, Aerodrome WAEmbraer-Empresa

Brasileira de Aeronautica

EMB-120 ER Low Capacity - Air Transport CTAF(R) G

On arrival in the circuit area at the destination airport, the crew were unable to activate the runway lighting system by radio. They entered a holding pattern untarrangements could be made to switch the lights on manually.

30-Jan-07 200700797 Incident No NASUX, (IFR) NT Airbus A320-232 High Capacity - Air Transport CTA C

The approach controller directed the crewto change frequency and contact the tower. The aircraft landed without contacting the tower for a landing clearance. The tower controller became aware of this after the aircraft had landed.

30-Jan-07 200700799 Incident No Hamilton Island, Aerodrome QLD Airbus A320-232 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTR D The pilot reported that a bird had been ingested into an engine.

30-Jan-07 200700801 Incident No Hamilton Island, Aerodrome QLD Unknown Aeroplane Unknown CTR D

During a runway inspection, aerodrome staff found a pigeon carcass.

30-Jan-07 200700851 Incident No Los Angeles, Aerodrome Other Boeing Co 747-438 High Capacity - Air Transport Foreign

During descent at 7,000 ft AMSL south of Seal Beach, the aircraft was struck by lightning that impacted the nose gear.



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31-Jan-07 200700680 Incident No Karratha, Aerodrome WA Aerospatiale AS.332L Flying Training CTAF(R) G

During reject training, the instructor retarded the speed select lever and both pilots noticed that the number one engine had wound back and shut down. The crew landed the helicopter and then observed the speed select lever in the fast reduction gate. Engineering inspection did not reveal any fault.

31-Jan-07 200700803 Incident No TAMMI, (IFR) NSW Boeing Co 747-438 High Capacity - Air Transport CTA C

During approach, the aircraft was slow to decelerate. It passed Tammi at 9300ft instead of required 9000ft.

31-Jan-07 200700805 Incident No Derby, Aerodrome WA Beech Aircraft Corp B200 Other Aerial Work CTAF(R) G

During the take-off run on runway 11 the aircraft struck a tern that impacted a propeller.

31-Jan-07 200700829 Incident No Essendon, Aerodrome VIC Gates Learjet Corporation 35A Private Capital City

Primary CTR C

During the aircraft's initial climb, the ADC observed fuel trailing from the left wing and notified the pilot. The aircraft returned to Essendon where it landed safely. Engineering inspection revealed that the aircraft had been refuelled on an angle and one wing tank had been refuelled with an extra 300 lbs causing the fuel to vent.

31-Jan-07 200700831 Incident No Bankstown, Aerodrome NSW N/A N/A N/A General Aviation CTR GAAP

A person was observed to be between runways. Aerodrome staff attended but the man would not co-operate. The policewere called and the man was apprehended.

31-Jan-07 200700832 Incident No 6km NE Duri Gap, VTC Approach Point NSW Cessna Aircraft

Company 152 Unknown CTR DWhile entering the CTR, the aircraft's radio failed and the pilot was unable to receive transmissions from the tower.

31-Jan-07 200700840 Incident No Tindal, Aerodrome NT Beech Aircraft Corp 58 Charter CTR C

The ADC did not co-ordinate to sector the departing aircraft's details as it taxied

31-Jan-07 200700910 Incident No 28km S Mudgee, Aerodrome NSW Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28R-200 Charter CTA E

The aircraft was cleared to 9,000 ft but climbed without clearance to 9,500 ft due to thermal activity.



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1-Feb-07 200700776 Incident No LAGIR, (IFR) Other Boeing Co 747-438 High Capacity - Air Transport Foreign

During cruise, both FMCs timed out. The autopilot and the auto throttle also disconnected and the flight director guidance information was lost. The crew assumed manual control until the problem was rectified.

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica

EMB-120 ER Charter

Fairchild Industries Inc SA227-DC Charter

1-Feb-07 200700841 Incident No 9km N Melbourne, Aerodrome VIC Boeing Co 737-838 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA C

While conducting a LIZZY ONE approach, the crew received an aural `bank angle' alert. While correcting the bank angle, the crew observed a flap overspeed for approximately three seconds. The crew conducted a go-around.

1-Feb-07 200700920 Incident No Karratha, Aerodrome WA Sikorsky Aircraft S-76A Charter CTAF(R) G

After start, the number one servo system light did not illuminate when the number one servo switch was switched off. The crew shut the engine down. Engineers inspected the servo warning electrical system and traced the fault to high resistance on the pins of the number one servo shut-off valve electrical plug.

1-Feb-07 200700922 Incident No near Hobart, Aerodrome TAS Airbus A320-232 High Capacity - Air Transport

Capital City Primary CTR D

On departure, the aircraft failed to pressurise and the crew returned the aircraft for a landing without incident.

1-Feb-07 200700827 Incident No RUSTY, (IFR) WA CTA E

While assigned descent from FL200 to FL180, the EMB-120 faded from radar coverage while a radar standard was being applied. Opposite direction traffic was a SA227 maintaining FL190. Vertical separation was subsequently established



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2-Feb-07 200700412 Incident No WISKA, (IFR) QLD Saab Aircraft AB SF-340B Low Capacity - Air Transport CTA E

While en route, the crew noticed the rightengine ignition light illuminate for approximately five seconds followed by a brief power interruption . The aircraft had descended to FL170 from FL210 due to icing although no icing was evident. Engineers investigated the defect.

2-Feb-07 200700764 Incident No River Mouth, VTC Check Point SA SOCATA - Groupe

Aerospatiale TB-10 Flying Training OCTA G

During training, the aircraft's electrical systems failed and the pilot returned the aircraft to Parafield. The pilot followed light signals in the circuit and completed a safe flapless on runway 21R. Engineering inspection revealed that the alternator field wire had broken.

2-Feb-07 200700771 Incident No Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Boeing Co 737-7FE High Capacity - Air Transport


Investigation by engineers revealed that the nose wheel was approximately five inches (13 cm) forward of the stop line preventing the L1 entry door from being locked open during passenger disembarkation. Ground grew advised that the docking lights needed re-calibration.

2-Feb-07 200700774 Incident No 74km SSW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-140 Unknown OCTA G

While en route, the pilot reported uncertainty about the aircraft's position. ATC radar vectored the aircraft to Bankstown airport where it landed safely.

2-Feb-07 200700775 Incident No 93km NNW Townsville, Aerodrome QLD Piper Aircraft Corp PA-31 Charter OCTA G

During cruise, both the aircraft's alternators failed and the aircraft diverted to Cairns. Engineers replaced the main voltage regulator and the selector switch.

2-Feb-07 200700795 Incident No near Guam, Aerodrome Other Boeing Co 767-338 High Capacity - Air Transport Foreign

Inspection by cabin crew revealed that anunidentified passenger had been smokingin the mid cabin handicapped toilet.

2-Feb-07 200700825 Incident No Brampton Island, (ALA) QLD Piper Aircraft Corp PA-32-300 Charter CTAF G During the landing roll, the engine stopped due to fuel starvation.



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2-Feb-07 200700830 Incident No Albury, Aerodrome NSW Cessna Aircraft Company 560 Unknown CTA A

While en route, the aircraft transferred to the Hume sector frequency with descent to FL220 indicated in the aircraft's label. The pilot subsequently reported on descent to FL200.

2-Feb-07 200700833 Incident No Moorabbin, Aerodrome VIC Amateur Built Aircraft Sportstar Unknown General Aviation CTR GAAP

On takeoff from runway 35L, the pilot did not comply with the GAAP circuit direction requirement and turned right instead of left.

2-Feb-07 200700865 Incident No Barrow Island, Aerodrome WA Sikorsky Aircraft S-76A Charter CTAF(R) G

During the pre-flight inspection, the pilot noticed the main gearbox transmission chip light was illuminated. Engineering inspection revealed a fault in the main gear box chip warning latching relay IK3.

2-Feb-07 200700873 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale TB-10 Flying Training General

Aviation CTR GAAPDuring approach, the crew selected `takeoff flap' which caused a flap overspeed.

SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale TB-10 Flying Training

Bell Helicopter Co 206B (III) Unknown

2-Feb-07 200700914 Incident No 32km NNW Injune, (ALA) QLD Boeing Co 767-338 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA A

ATC informed the crew that the aircraft appeared on radar to be diverging from track. The crew checked the tracks, distances, aircraft systems and changed routes in the FMC but the aircraft continued diverging. The aircraft was updating from Rockhampton DME plus a NOTAM advising that the Rockhampton DME was operating on reduced range. The problem resolved when the aircraft started updating from Proserpine.

3-Feb-07 200700817 Incident No Sydney, Aerodrome NSWEmbraer-Empresa

Brasileira de Aeronautica

EMB-120 ER Unknown Capital City Primary CTR C

The aircraft taxied to a holding point contrary to that instructed by ATC.

3-Feb-07 200700818 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Diamond Aircraft Industries H-36 Unknown General

Aviation CTR GAAP On arrival, the aircraft descended to circuit altitude without clearance.

2-Feb-07 200700879 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA General Aviation CTR GAAP

During climb, the TB-10 crew received a TCAD alert warning and sighted the helicopter converging with their aircraft. The crew carried out an evasive manoeuvre.



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3-Feb-07 200700819 Incident No 7km SSE Essendon, Aerodrome VIC American Blimp Corp A-1-70 Unknown Capital City

Primary CTR CThe airship was cleared by ATC to operate at 1,500 ft but was observed on radar at 1, 800 ft.

3-Feb-07 200700823 Incident No Warnervale, (ALA) NSW Pacific Aerospace Corporation 750XL Private CTA C

During climb, apassenger struck another passenger causing a minor head injury.

Airbus A340-541 High Capacity - Air Transport

Boeing Co 777-236ER High Capacity - Air Transport

3-Feb-07 200700880 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA SOCATA - Groupe Aerospatiale TB-10 Flying Training General

Aviation CTR GAAP

During circuit operations, the ADC confused the identity of the aircraft with the identities of other aircraft of same type and from the same operator.

3-Feb-07 200700881 Incident No 56km N Alice Springs, Aerodrome NT Cessna Aircraft

Company 210N Unknown CTA C

The ADC lost communications with the inbound aircraft until he was able to contact the pilot via mobile telephone.

3-Feb-07 200700882 Incident No APUKA, (IFR) Other Airbus A330-323X High Capacity - Air Transport CTA A

The aircraft crossed the FIR boundary at FL 390 which was different to the level previously co-ordinated by Moresby Control.

3-Feb-07 200700883 Incident No 20km NNE Townsville, Aerodrome QLD Raytheon Aircraft Co 200 Other Aerial

Work CTA C

During approach in IMC, the aircraft's electronic horizontal situation indicator (EHSI) failed. ATC vectored the aircraft to the initial point for a Sector A DME arrival. Due to runway flooding, the aircraft was unable to land and returned VFR to Cairns.

3-Feb-07 200700884 Incident No Exmouth, (ALA) WA Sikorsky Aircraft S-76A Charter OCTA G

On shutdown, the crew noticed that the number one engine fuel low pressure warning light did not illuminate. Engineering inspection revealed the fuel low pressure switch was unserviceable.

3-Feb-07 200700874 Incident No ATMAP, (IFR) Other OCA A

A ten minute separation standard had been established between the Boeing 77(777) and the A340 following with no closing speed. When the 777 crew reported at ATMAP one minute late, the ten minute separation standard was infringed but another standard was not applied.



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4-Feb-07 200700798 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-161 Unknown General Aviation CTR GAAP

The pilot was instructed to join mid-downwind but did not comply with the requirement to maintain 1500 ft. The aircraft conflicted with other circuit traffic.

4-Feb-07 200700804 Incident No Rollos, (ALA) SA Cessna Aircraft Company U206F Private CTA C

The aircraft was cleared to climb to FL110 but was observed on radar to climb to FL122 without clearance.

4-Feb-07 200700812 Incident No 15km NNW Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft

Company 182E Private CTA CThe aircraft was observed on radar to descend without a clearance but was subsequently cleared for descent.

4-Feb-07 200700815 Incident No 6km WSW Parafield, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft

Company 182E Private General Aviation CTR GAAP

The aircraft was cleared to enter the circuit at 1,500 ft but was observed on TSAD to have descended to 900 ft.

4-Feb-07 200700816 Incident No 9km N Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft

Company 182E Private CTA CThe aircraft was observed on radar to descent below its assigned altitude without a clearance.

4-Feb-07 200700820 Incident No Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Boeing Co 737-838 High Capacity - Air Transport

Capital City Primary CTR C During the landing roll, the aircraft

passed over a rabbit.

4-Feb-07 200700822 Incident No2km W Prospect Reservoir, GAAP Approach Point

NSW Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-181 Private OCTA G

During cruise, the engine cowling separated from the aircraft and impacted the left wing. The pilot called MAYDAY and returned the aircraft to Bankstown where it landed safely.

4-Feb-07 200700864 Incident No 19km NNW Cairns, Aerodrome QLD Beech Aircraft Corp 58 Unknown CTA C During approach pilot reported a fire on

board. The aircraft landed safely.

4-Feb-07 200700895 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft Company 172R Unknown General

Aviation CTR GAAPWhile joining the circuit, the aircraft descended on final for runway 21R without a clearance.

4-Feb-07 200700897 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft Company 172R Unknown General

Aviation CTR GAAPWhile inbound to join the circuit for runway 21R, the aircraft descended on final to 1,000 ft without a clearance.

4-Feb-07 200700898 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft Company 182S Unknown General


4-Feb-07 200700899 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft Company 182T Unknown General




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4-Feb-07 200700957 Incident No 5km ENE Port Adelaide, VTC Check Point SA SOCATA - Groupe

Aerospatiale TB-10 Flying Training Capital City Primary CTR C

ATC cleared the aircraft to climb and to track overhead Adelaide then take up the heading of 090 degrees. The student pilomisunderstood the clearance and immediately turned to onto the issued heading.

4-Feb-07 200700963 Incident No 28km N Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Boeing Co 737-7Q8 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA C

While the aircraft was on descent to 5,000 ft, the autopilot did not capture the selected altitude and the aircraft descended to 4,850 ft before the crew recovered the situation.

5-Feb-07 200700796 Incident No MULGI, (IFR) WA Beech Aircraft Corp 200 Charter CTA E The aircraft was cleared to FL210, but was observed on radar at FL219.

5-Feb-07 200700800 Incident No 19km SE Rockhampton, Aerodrome QLD Aero Commander Div 500-S Unknown CTA D

On descent the aircraft was cleared to 3500 ft, but the pilot reported at 3200 ft.

5-Feb-07 200700900 Incident No Adelaide, Aerodrome SA N/A N/A N/A CTA C

When a pilot declared a PAN, the controller heard the PAN prefix but all information thereafter was garbled and unreadable due to breakthrough interference from another console.

5-Feb-07 200700901 Incident No Tindal, Aerodrome NT Beech Aircraft Corp 58 Unknown CTR C

When the aircraft taxied for takeoff, Tindal ATC did not provide the appropriate coordination to the Catherine sector controller. When the pilot contacted the en route sector controller, the aircraft was identified and provided with the appropriate service.

5-Feb-07 200700902 Incident No 22km SSW Tamworth, Aerodrome NSW Pacific Aerospace

Corporation CT4B Flying Training CTA D

The pilot declared a PAN due to a fuel imbalance. ATC initiated local standby and the aircraft landed without incident.

5-Feb-07 200700908 Incident No Dochra, Aerodrome NSW N/A N/A N/A PRD Area

The activation status of R532B was not correctly coordinated by NOTAM between Williamtown ATC and Brisbane ATC.



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5-Feb-07 200700909 Incident No near Jindabyne, (ALA) NSW Cessna Aircraft Company 172M Unknown OCTA G

While the aircraft was en route, the pilot reported uncertain of the aircraft's position. ATC provided assistance and the aircraft's position was positively identified.

5-Feb-07 200700956 Incident No 37km SSW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Airbus A320-232 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA C

Shortly after departure, the crew receivedan electronic centralized aircraft monitor (ECAM) alert of a `vent skin valve fault'. The crew completed the non-normal checklist and returned the aircraft to Sydney.

5-Feb-07 200700962 Incident No Darwin, Aerodrome NT de Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Charter Capital City Primary CTR C

During the initial climb at approximately 20 ft, the left propeller feathered. The crew returned the aircraft for a landing without incident. An engineering inspection revealed an unserviceable torque sensor.

5-Feb-07 200700965 Incident No 30km W BELKI, (IFR) Other Aerospatiale AS.332L Charter OCTA G

While the helicopter was en route, the main gearbox chip light illuminated. The crew declared a PAN and the aircraft wasable to continue to Darwin for a landing. An engineering inspection revealed three large metal flakes and some small shavings on the gearbox plug.

6-Feb-07 200700510 Serious Incid. Yes 150km SE Alice Springs, Aerodrome NT Beech Aircraft Corp 300 Private CTA C

Due to a sudden de-pressurisation at FL 280, the pilot donned an oxygen mask and descended the aircraft. Passing FL 220, the pilot discovered that he had inadvertently selected the cabin pressurisation dump switch. The investigation is continuing.

6-Feb-07 200700926 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft Company 210L Unknown General

Aviation CTR GAAP

When the aircraft was cleared inbound to join final for runway 21L, the pilot commenced descent to circuit altitude without a clearance. The ADC instructed the pilot to go around.



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6-Feb-07 200700941 Incident No 15km S Payne, (IFR) WA British Aerospace Plc Hawk 127 Military CTA E

While en route, the aircraft descended tothe wrong flight level and tracked to a waypoint different to that cleared by ATC

6-Feb-07 200700954 Incident No 7km NE Buladelah, (ALA) NSW Eurocopter France AS.350BA Charter OCTA G

While the helicopter was en route, a lightweight vest stored and secured in thevertical reference window compartment adjacent to the pilot's seat was sucked from the compartment and struck the tail rotor. The pilot conducted a precautionarylanding. Inspection revealed that the rotoblade tip tabs were bent.

6-Feb-07 200700955 Incident No Kununurra, Aerodrome WA Britten Norman Ltd BN-2A-26 Charter CTAF(R) G

During a walk-around after landing, the pilot observed a 7 cm hole on the leading edge of the right elevator. The hole was probably the result of a stone impact.

7-Feb-07 200700944 Incident No 11km SSW Brisbane, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-838 High Capacity -

Air TransportCapital City

Primary CTR CDuring approach to runway 01 at 2,000 ft AMSL, the aircraft struck a bird that impacted the radome.

7-Feb-07 200700945 Incident No 9km WSW Ballina, Aerodrome NSW Cessna Aircraft

Company 421B Charter CTAF(R) G

When the landing gear was selected down, the pilot received an unsafe left main landing gear indication. The pilot attempted to extend the gear by the emergency means, without success. ATC declared a Distress Phase. The pilotdecided to land with emergency services in attendance. The third green light illuminated on touchdown.

8-Feb-07 200700835 Incident No 17km ESE WIKEP, (IFR) WA Gates Learjet Corporation 45 Unknown CTA A

On departure, the aircraft was assigned FL390. On transfer to the next sector, thecrew reported at FL330.

8-Feb-07 200700940 Incident No Brisbane, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-8BK High Capacity - Air Transport


During climb, the aircraft struck a bird and the crew conducted a precautionary landing.



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8-Feb-07 200700943 Incident No Darwin, Aerodrome NT Boeing Co 737-838 High Capacity - Air Transport


Prior to departure, a passenger reported to the crew that he had three rounds of ammunition in his cabin baggage. All passengers and crew disembarked for re-screening.

8-Feb-07 200700959 Incident No Perth, Aerodrome WA Boeing Co 767-336 High Capacity - Air Transport


On rotation from runway 21, the aircraft's tail struck the runway. The crew actioned the non-normal checklist and the aircraft was returned for a normal landing.

8-Feb-07 200700960 Incident No Brisbane, Aerodrome QLD Fairchild Industries Inc SA227-AC Charter Capital City Primary CTR C

After landing, the pilot noticed bent propeller blades, possibly the result of an animal strike.

8-Feb-07 200700961 Incident No Cairns, Aerodrome QLD Saab Aircraft AB SF-340B Low Capacity - Air Transport CTR C

During the take-off run, the crew noticed an abnormal left torque gauge indication and rejected the takeoff.

9-Feb-07 200700836 Incident No COLLA, (IFR) NT Fokker B.V. F28 MK 100 High Capacity - Air Transport CTA A

The aircraft was flight planned via an incorrect route from Gove to Darwin. A recent traffic management plan publishedin AIP supplement H49/06 introduced new flight planning requirements for a number of routes.

9-Feb-07 200700838 Incident No 65km S Essendon, Aerodrome VIC Beech Aircraft Corp 95-B55 Unknown Capital City

Primary CTR CWhile on final approach for runway 35, the pilot conducted an unauthorised left orbit.

9-Feb-07 200700839 Incident No Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Bell Helicopter Co 206B Unknown Capital City Primary CTR C

On departure, the pilot did not comply with the departure instruction to take up aheading of 360 degrees intended for separation with an inbound aircraft for therunway 23 ILS. The helicopter was observed on radar to track direct to the destination east of the runway 23 LLZ at 4 NM.

9-Feb-07 200700854 Incident No 7km S LELED, (IFR) Other Boeing Co 747-47UF High Capacity - Air Transport OCA A

Mauritius ATC coordinated the aircraft to Melbourne ATC via an incorrect boundaryposition.

9-Feb-07 200700876 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Beech Aircraft Corp 76 Flying Training General Aviation CTR GAAP

On rotation from runway 21R, the left door opened. The crew completed a circuit and landed without incident.



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9-Feb-07 200700934 Incident No Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Aero Commander Div 500-S Unknown Capital City Primary CTR C

While taxiing for takeoff, the baggage door opened and a medium size black suitcase fell to the ground at the intersection of taxiways D1 and A6. It was recovered by aerodrome staff.

9-Feb-07 200700937 Incident No Adelaide, Aerodrome SA N/A N/A N/A Capital City Primary CTR C

During an inspection, aerodrome staff found an open ended ring spanner adjacent to taxiway B2 and runway 05/23.

9-Feb-07 200700964 Incident No BOLUG, (IFR) Other Boeing Co 767-338 High Capacity - Air Transport Foreign

While the aircraft was en route, the crew were unable to establish communication on any HF or VHF frequency with Manila or San Francisco ATC for 50 minutes.

10-Feb-07 200700733 Incident No Madoonga Station WA Cessna Aircraft Company 172H Other Aerial

Work OCTA G

During the take-off run, the aircraft strucka calf that impacted the landing gear and caused the aircraft to spin off to the left. The aircraft's left wing struck a tree and the plane came to rest in the bush when the engine was shut down. Pilot inspection revealed damage to the left wing and the engine cowling.

10-Feb-07 200700843 Incident No BULGA, (IFR) NSW Fokker B.V. F28 MK 100 High Capacity - Air Transport CTA A

While inbound to the holding pattern, the crew advised leaving FL235 and unable to comply with the requirement to enter the holding pattern at FL210.

11-Feb-07 200700763 Incident No Mount Sandon, Non Directional Beacon NSW Boeing Co 767-338 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA A

During cruise, a cabin crew member pushed the plunger down into a Bodum of fresh coffee but the lid popped off due to over pressure. The crew member was burned extensively on the face and burned slightly on the arms and neck.

11-Feb-07 200700777 Incident No Wonthaggi, VOR VIC de Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Low Capacity - Air Transport CTA C

During cruise, the number one hydraulic system failed. The crew declared a PAN and ATC declared an Alert Phase. The aircraft landed safely with flaps and brakes inoperative.



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ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

11-Feb-07 200700849 Incident No 78km S Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Diamond DA-20-C1 Unknown OCTA G

While en route, the pilot reported low cloud and requested assistance. ATC provided navigation assistance and a clearance for the aircraft to track to Parafield via Outer Harbour.

11-Feb-07 200700850 Incident No 87km N Melbourne, Aerodrome VIC Eurocopter Internationa

Pacific Limited EC130B4 Unknown PRD Area

While en route, the aircraft was observed on radar to have entered R350 without a clearance. ATC subsequently establishedcommunication with the pilot and the aircraft was identified.

11-Feb-07 200700852 Incident No 24km NW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Grob Werke Gmbh &

Co. Kg Twin II Gliding CTA CThe glider was observed on radar to haveclimbed into controlled airspace without a clearance.

11-Feb-07 200700853 Incident No 17km NNW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Cessna Aircraft

Company 177A Unknown CTA C

While en route, the aircraft was observed on radar to have entered controlled airspace at 1,500 ft without a clearance.

11-Feb-07 200700877 Incident No ALLOC, (IFR) Other Boeing Co 747-4H6 High Capacity - Air Transport CTA A

While the aircraft was en route, a small fuel leak developed from the area of the number four main tank and approximately700kg of fuel was lost before the crew stabilised the situation.

11-Feb-07 200700907 Incident No Cloncurry, (ALA) QLD Saab Aircraft AB SF-340B Low Capacity - Air Transport CTAF(R) G During climb, the aircraft struck a bird

that impacted the fuselage.

11-Feb-07 200700969 Incident No 56km SSW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Piper Aircraft Corp PA-31 Other Aerial

Work CTA C

While conducting parachute operations, the aircraft was observed on radar to enter controlled airspace without a clearance. ATC had previously instructed the pilot to remain OCTA.

11-Feb-07 200700971 Incident No Rottnest Island, Aerodrome WA Cessna Aircraft

Company 172P Private CTAF GOn touchdown, the aircraft's tail struck the runway causing minor damage to the tie-down port.



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ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

12-Feb-07 200700779 Incident No Cooma, Aerodrome NSW Saab Aircraft AB SF-340B Low Capacity - Air Transport CTAF(R) G

While backtracking on runway 18 after landing, the aircraft's left main wheel penetrated through the runway surface tomud. Runway inspection by the crew andaerodrome ground staff revealed several holes in the runway surface at the southern end of the runway.

12-Feb-07 200700844 Incident No Alice Springs, Aerodrome NT Cessna Aircraft Company 172N Unknown CTR D

While taxiing for takeoff on runway 12, the aircraft crossed the holding point without a clearance and held short of the main runway markings.

12-Feb-07 200700845 Incident No 7km SSE Essendon, Aerodrome VIC Piper Aircraft Corp PA-34-220T Unknown CTA C

The aircraft departed Moorabbin and climbed into the Essendon CTR before the pilot requested an airways clearance. The ADC instructed the pilot to descend OCTA and contact Melbourne approach for a clearance.

12-Feb-07 200700846 Incident No Moorabbin, Aerodrome VIC Cessna Aircraft Company 172R Unknown General

Aviation CTR GAAP

While taxiing for takeoff, the aircraft crossed the runway 13R holding point without a clearance and stopped inside the runway strip. The ADC instructed the pilot to vacate the active runway and subsequently provided taxi guidance.

12-Feb-07 200700847 Incident No 20km S Singleton, Non Directional Beacon NSW Robinson Helicopter Co R44 II Unknown PRD Area

While en route, the helicopter was observed on radar to have entered R532A without a clearance. ATC contacted the pilot and advised of the infringement.

12-Feb-07 200700848 Incident No Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Fairchild Industries Inc SA227-AC Charter Capital City Primary CTR C

After lining up, the pilot did not acknowledge the issued departure instructions and take-off clearance. The ADC allowed the aircraft to continue the take-off run and the pilot subsequently contacted the approach controller with the correct details.



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ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

12-Feb-07 200700872 Incident No 30km NE Yass NSW Unknown Aeroplane Unknown CTA C

While en route, the aircraft was observed on radar to have entered controlled airspace without a clearance. ATC could not establish communication with the pilot.

13-Feb-07 200700759 Incident No 9km E Kadina, Aerodrome SA Beech Aircraft Corp 76 Private CTAF G

While en route, the pilot noticed that the baggage compartment door had opened. The pilot made a precautionary landing to close the door but it re-opened en route to Parafield. Engineers inspected and adjusted the latch.

13-Feb-07 200700780 Incident No Gladstone, Aerodrome QLD Bombardier Aerospace DHC-8-402 High Capacity - Air Transport CTAF(R) G

During line up for departure on runway 10, the crew observed a person halfway between the runway and the gable markers. The aircraft held in the take-off position until the person was removed and clear of the flight strip.

13-Feb-07 200700781 Incident No Jandakot, Aerodrome WA Beech Aircraft Corp 58 Flying Training General Aviation CTR GAAP

During the initial climb, the crew noticed that the aircraft's cabin door had become unlatched. The aircraft landed safely and the door was shut on exiting the runway.

13-Feb-07 200700862 Incident No 7km NE Parafield, Aerodrome SA Cessna Aircraft

Company 172R Unknown General Aviation CTR GAAP

While cleared to join final for runway 21Lthe aircraft descended to 1,000 ft without a clearance.

13-Feb-07 200700863 Incident No Essendon, Aerodrome VIC N/A N/A N/A Capital City Primary CTR C

An aircraft was towed from taxiway W onto taxiway B without a clearance. The SMC could not establish communication with personnel towing the aircraft.

13-Feb-07 200700871 Incident No 19km ESE Adelaide, Aerodrome SA Unknown Aeroplane Unknown Capital City

Primary CTR C

While en route, two aircraft were observed on radar to have entered the CTR without a clearance. ATC could not establish communication with the pilots.



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ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

13-Feb-07 200700912 Incident No Townsville, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-8FE High Capacity - Air Transport CTR C

During approach, the crew received a windshear warning and conducted a go-around.

13-Feb-07 200700952 Incident No Townsville, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-7Q8 High Capacity - Air Transport CTR C

On short final approach, a windshear warning activated and the crew commenced a go-around.

14-Feb-07 200700762 Incident No Mareeba, Aerodrome QLD Kavanagh Balloons Pty Ltd B-400 Ballooning CTAF G

While exiting the balloon's basket after landing, the passenger rolled his ankle and fractured a bone in his foot.

Cessna Aircraft Company 182T Flying Training

Cessna Aircraft Company 210L Unknown

14-Feb-07 200700788 Incident No 28km S Jandakot, Aerodrome WA Cessna Aircraft

Company 172R Unknown OCTA G

During cruise, the crew reported that the aircraft had an alternator problem and a burning smell in the cabin. ATC declared an Uncertainty Phase. The aircraft returned to Jandakot where it landed safely.

14-Feb-07 200700867 Incident No 4km NE Canberra, Aerodrome ACT Fairchild Industries Inc SA227-AC Unknown PRD Area

The aircraft was cleared on a radar departure to avoid active military restricted areas to the north of Canberra. On takeoff, the pilot conducted a practice engine failure without a clearance and theaircraft entered R455.

14-Feb-07 200700766 Incident Yes

The Cessna 182 (C182) was tracking from Wollongong to Camden GPS waypoint SCNWB at 6,000 ft. The Cessna 210 (C210) was tracking to SCNWB at 6,000 ft from the southwest. As both aircraft approached the waypointATC passed traffic advice to both crews. The C182 initiated a climb to 6,500 ft and the two aircraft passed with an estimated 1 NM horizontal and 500 ft vertical separation. The investigation is continuing.

28km SW Camden NSW CTA C



Occurrence Date

ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

14-Feb-07 200700868 Incident No 41km NNE Albury, Aerodrome NSW Rockwell International 114 Unknown CTA C

While en route, the aircraft was observed on radar to have entered controlled airspace without a clearance. The pilot subsequently reported believing that the aircraft was further north than it was.

14-Feb-07 200700869 Incident No 33km E Perth, Aerodrome WA Bell Helicopter Co 206B (III) Unknown CTA C

While en route, the helicopter was observed on radar to have entered controlled airspace without a clearance.

14-Feb-07 200700870 Incident No 20km NNW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Beech Aircraft Corp 76 Unknown CTA C

While en route, the aircraft was observed on radar to have entered the CTA withouta clearance.

14-Feb-07 200700913 Incident No Johannesburg City, Aerodrome Other Boeing Co 747-438 High Capacity -

Air Transport ForeignDuring climb at 300 ft AGL, the aircraft struck several birds that impacted the fuselage.

14-Feb-07 200700916 Incident No Mount Isa, Aerodrome QLD Unknown Aeroplane Unknown CTAF(R) G During an inspection of runway 16/34, aerodrome staff found a bird carcass.

15-Feb-07 200700784 Incident No Essendon, Aerodrome VIC N/A N/A N/A Capital City Primary CTR C

The ADC cleared workmen on foot to enter the runway 26 strip but subsequently sighted them on the runway 17 strip at the runway intersection.

15-Feb-07 200700793 Incident No near Hamilton Island, Aerodrome QLD Eurocopter France EC120B Charter CTR D The helicopter entered the CTR without

clearance.

15-Feb-07 200700794 Incident No Caloundra, (ALA) QLD Cessna Aircraft Company 208 Private CTA C

The aircraft was observed on radar to have entered the CTA without clearance.

15-Feb-07 200700904 Incident No 33km NW Melbourne, Aerodrome VIC Cessna Aircraft

Company 172R Unknown CTA C

The aircraft was observed on radar to have entered controlled airspace without a clearance. ATC provided navigation assistance due to adverse weather. The aircraft subsequently landed at Point Cook.

15-Feb-07 200700915 Incident No near Brisbane, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-838 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA C During climb, the GPWS `bank angle' aural warning annunciated twice.

15-Feb-07 200700918 Incident No Hochiminh, Aerodrome Other Airbus A330-202 High Capacity - Air Transport Foreign Engineering inspection revealed evidence

of a birdstrike on the radome.



Occurrence Date

ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

15-Feb-07 200700938 Incident No Richmond, Aerodrome NSW Unknown Aeroplane Unknown PRD Area

While en route, the aircraft was observed on radar to have entered controlled airspace without a clearance. ATC could not establish communication with the pilot.

15-Feb-07 200700939 Incident No 37km NW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Cessna Aircraft

Company 152 Unknown CTR C

The aircraft was observed on radar to transit the Richmond CTR at 2,500 ft without a clearance. ATC subsequently identified the aircraft via squawk ident.

15-Feb-07 200700966 Incident No Sydney, Aerodrome NSW de Havilland Canada DHC-8-315 High Capacity - Air Transport


As the tug with a lift machine in tow passed underneath the aircraft's right wingtip, the top of the lift machine contacted the wingtip causing minor damage to the aileron and outboard portion of the wing.

15-Feb-07 200700967 Incident No 33km NE Oakey, Aerodrome QLD Bellanca Aircraft Corp 7GCAA Flying Training CTA C

During a diversion to avoid weather, the aircraft entered Oakey controlled airspace without a clearance. ATC advised the pilot who immediately trackedOCTA.

15-Feb-07 200700968 Incident No Townsville, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-838 High Capacity - Air Transport CTR C The crew conducted the flight without

current aeronautical charts.

16-Feb-07 200700892 Incident No Mount Cook, Named feature QLD Airbus A320-232 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA C

As the aircraft passed 8 DME during a runway 19 VOR approach, the GPWS `terrain, terrain - pull up' warning annunciated and the crew conducted a go-around.

16-Feb-07 200700893 Incident No Emerald, Aerodrome QLD de Havilland Canada DHC-8-202 Low Capacity - Air Transport CTAF(R) G

During the take-off run, the aircraft strucka bird that impacted the fuselage.

16-Feb-07 200700894 Incident No Townsville, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-476 High Capacity - Air Transport CTR C

During the landing roll on runway 01, the aircraft struck a bird that impacted the fuselage.

16-Feb-07 200700903 Incident No 19km WSW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Robinson Helicopter Co R44 II Other Aerial

WorkCapital City

Primary CTR C

While conducting aerial photography, the helicopter was observed on two occasions to enter the Sydney CTR without a clearance. The pilot responded to ATC broadcasts and was instructed to vacate the area.



Occurrence Date

ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

16-Feb-07 200700951 Incident No IDOKU, (IFR) Other Airbus A330-303 High Capacity - Air Transport OCA A

Cabin crew found a passenger had been smoking in the toilet after the crew received a `smoke lavatory smoke' warning.

17-Feb-07 200700888 Incident No Proserpine, Aerodrome QLD Airbus A320-232 High Capacity - Air Transport CTAF(R) G

When unloading the aircraft, a loading crew member noticed that the position 12lock was unlocked.

17-Feb-07 200700889 Incident No Melbourne, Aerodrome VIC Unknown Aeroplane Unknown Capital City Primary CTR C During inspection of runway 09/27,

aerodrome staff found a bat carcass.

17-Feb-07 200700891 Incident No Brisbane, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-8FE High Capacity - Air Transport

Capital City Primary CTR C During the landing roll on runway 01, the

aircraft struck a bird.

17-Feb-07 200700896 Incident No Camden, Aerodrome NSW Amateur Built Aircraft RV-6 Unknown General Aviation CTR GAAP

During approach, the crew reported to the ADC that they had engine oil on the windscreen. The aircraft landed safely.

18-Feb-07 200700887 Incident No 22km S Singleton, Non Directional Beacon NSW Unknown Aeroplane Unknown PRD Area

The unidentified aircraft was observed on radar to have entered military restricted area R532A without clearance.

18-Feb-07 200700890 Incident No Hamilton Island, Aerodrome QLD Airbus A320-232 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTR DDuring the landing roll, the aircraft struck a bird that impacted the windscreen.

18-Feb-07 200700919 Incident No 13km ENE Cairns, Aerodrome QLD Boeing Co 737-838 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA CDuring a SWIFT SEVEN departure at 3,500 ft AMSL, the GWPS `bank angle' warning annunciated twice.

18-Feb-07 200700970 Incident No 56km ESE Darwin, Aerodrome NT Cessna Aircraft

Company U206G Charter CTA C

During approach, the aircraft was observed on radar to have entered controlled airspace without a clearance. ATC established communication with the pilot who advised of an incorrect GPS setting. A clearance was subsequently issued.

19-Feb-07 200700885 Incident No Williamtown, Aerodrome NSW British Aerospace Plc Hawk 127 Military CTR C While en route, the aircraft struck a bird that impacted the windshield.

19-Feb-07 200700886 Incident No Essendon, Aerodrome VIC Unknown Aeroplane Unknown Capital City Primary CTR C During inspection of runway 17/35,

aerodrome staff found a bird carcass.

19-Feb-07 200700927 Incident No Melbourne, Aerodrome VIC Saab Aircraft AB SF-340A Low Capacity - Air Transport


Prior to departure, the pilot received a gash to the head after walking into a propeller blade.



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ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

19-Feb-07 200700936 Incident No Moorabbin, Aerodrome VIC Schweizer Aircraft Corp 269C Unknown General Aviation CTR GAAP

When the helicopter was cleared for takeoff from the southern helipad, the pilot initiated a departure in the runway 35direction in contravention of published procedures. Duty runways at the time were runway 17.

20-Feb-07 200700923 Incident No Darwin, Aerodrome NT N/A N/A N/A Capital City Primary CTR C The Darwin Radar was unserviceable for

almost one hour.

20-Feb-07 200700925 Incident No Parafield, Aerodrome SA Amateur Built Aircraft RV-7A Unknown General Aviation CTR GAAP

When the ADC cleared the aircraft inbound to join the circuit for runway 08L,the pilot commenced descent to circuit altitude without a clearance.

20-Feb-07 200700928 Incident No Strathbogie, Non Directional Beacon VIC Partenavia Costruzioni

Aeronautiche SPA P.68C Unknown CTA E

While the aircraft was en route, ATC lost communication with the pilot and declared an Uncertainty Phase. The pilot subsequently re-established communication and reported operations normal. By the time communications resumed, the aircraft had entered controlled airspace without a clearance.

20-Feb-07 200700929 Incident No DOGAR, (IFR) Other Boeing Co 777-31HER High Capacity - Air Transport OCA A

Columbo ATC coordinated the flight at FL320. The crew reported at the common airspace boundary to the Indian sector controller at FL330.

20-Feb-07 200700930 Incident No Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Avions Marcel Dassault Falcon 2000EX Unknown Capital City Primary CTR C

While taxing for takeoff, the crew did not comply with the issued taxi instructions.

20-Feb-07 200700932 Incident No Leled, (IFR) Other Airbus A340-312 High Capacity - Air Transport CTA A

While en route, the aircraft diverted 25 NM to the left of track without a clearance.

20-Feb-07 200700935 Incident No 28km SSW Sydney, Aerodrome NSW Boeing Co 767-336 High Capacity -

Air Transport CTA C

While cleared on an AUDLY TWO STAR, the aircraft did not turn base at NASHO in accordance with published instructions. ATC subsequently issued radar vectors for the aircraft to track to final approach.



Occurrence Date

ATSB Occurrence

Number

Occurrence Type


GroupAirspace

TypeAirspace

Class Summary

21-Feb-07 200700924 Incident No near Jandakot, Aerodrome WA Aerospatiale AS.350B2 Other Aerial

Work CTA C

While en route, the pilot commenced descent and changed frequencies from Perth Departures to Jandakot Tower without approval, causing a breakdown ocoordination.

21-Feb-07 200700931 Incident No Near Melbourne, Aerodrome VIC Aero Commander Div 500-S Charter CTA C

ATC declared an Uncertainty Phase shortly after the aircraft departed due to an unanswered call. Communication subsequently resumed three minutes later.

21-Feb-07 200700933 Incident No Tamworth, Aerodrome NSW de Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Low Capacity - Air Transport CTR D During the landing roll on runway 30R,

the aircraft struck a bird.


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