Transair controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2006
Alleged failure to report aviation incidents
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau referred Transair's owners to the Director of Public Prosecutions over an alleged failure to report at least 25 incidents, including seven reportable events before the 2005 crash.
2005
Lockhart River safety investigation
The crash of a Fairchild Metro 23 at Lockhart River killed 15 people and led CASA and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to investigate Transair and associated operators. Criticism concerning Transair's operating record was reported, while the Queensland Coroner's inquest found that Transair and Les Wright were not responsible for the accident.