The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), citing the fatal July 2020 crash of a Robinson R44 during a low-level aerial weed-spraying operation, is encouraging all pilots to wear helmets when conducting low-level operations.
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Helmets are crucial for pilots on low-level flights, the ATSB says after investigating a fatal R44 crash.
by Linda Werfelman | March 9, 2022
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), citing the fatal July 2020 crash of a Robinson R44 during a low-level aerial weed-spraying operation, is encouraging all pilots to wear helmets when conducting low-level operations.
Accident/Incident Investigation, In-depth Feature, Runway Safety
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by Linda Werfelman
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, In-depth Feature, Maintenance Matters
The ATSB cited a maintenance technician’s failure to verify the completion of brake work as…
by Linda Werfelman
Accident/Incident Investigation, Ground Safety, News
Two airbridge operators told ATSB investigators that they were surprised when the airbridge twice struck…
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