An ATSB investigation into an accident where a Robinson R44 helicopter struck a powerline before colliding with the ground has highlighted the lack of readily available electricity network maps for pilots in Victoria, as well as the powerlines? lack of aircraft markers....
Lack of network maps, markers contribute to wirestrike accident....
Passing 300 ft on final approach, the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence which resulted in a loss of airspeed. While attempting to arrest the loss of speed, the speed fell below the minimum approach speed....
Tigerair has again cancelled flights in and out of Denpasar, and there is no sign of the dispute being resolved....
Flying has never been safer for Australians on commercial aircraft, according to a new report from the ATSB....
More than 170 Australian travellers remained stranded in Bali last night following the Indonesian ban on Tigerair....
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