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COSPAS-SARSAT
REPORT ON SYSTEM STATUS
AND OPERATIONS
C/S R.007
No.41: January - December 2024

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1
Scope of Document ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Reference Documents ................................................................................................... 2
2.
SYSTEM STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE ............................................ 4
2.1
Space Segment .............................................................................................................. 4
2.1.1 LEOSAR System ................................................................................................ 4
2.1.1.2 Report on Significant Events (Changes in LEOSAR Payload
Configuration of Operational Satellites, etc.) ...................................... 4
2.1.1.3 Future LEOSAR Activities .................................................................. 5
2.1.1.4 Summary of LEOSAR Availability .................................................... 6
2.1.2 GEOSAR System ................................................................................................ 7
2.1.2.1 Status of Operational GEOSAR Spacecraft / Payloads ...................... 7
2.1.2.2 Report on Significant Events (Changes in GEOSAR Payload
Configuration of Operational Satellites, etc.) ...................................... 8
2.1.2.3 Future GEOSAR Activities ................................................................. 9
2.1.2.4 Summary of GEOSAR Availability .................................................. 10
2.1.3 MEOSAR System ............................................................................................. 12
2.1.3.1 Status of Operational MEOSAR Spacecraft / Payloads ................... 12
2.1.3.2 Readiness and Launch Schedule of New MEOSAR Spacecraft
/ Payloads ........................................................................................... 13
2.2
Ground Segment ......................................................................................................... 17
2.2.1 LEOLUT Operational Status ............................................................................ 17
2.2.2 GEOLUT Operational Status ........................................................................... 23
2.2.3 MEOLUT Operational Status ........................................................................... 27
2.2.4 MCC Operational Status ................................................................................... 30
2.2.5 MEOSAR Ground Segment Transition ........................................................... 35
2.2.5.1 MEOLUT Evolution: ......................................................................... 35
2.2.5.2 LGM MCC Evolution: ....................................................................... 38
2.2.5.3 Schedule of New Ground Segment Equipment Installation /
Commissioning: ................................................................................. 39
2.2.6 Other Ground Segment Sub-Systems (Orbitography Network, Time
Reference Beacons, etc.) .................................................................................. 44
2.3
Distress Beacons ......................................................................................................... 46

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2.3.1 406 MHz Beacon Population Estimate Based on the Registration Rate ......... 46
2.3.2 406 MHz Beacon Population Estimate Based on the Beacon
Manufacturers’ Survey ..................................................................................... 49
2.3.3 406-MHz Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) Beacons ................................. 50
3.
SYSTEM OPERATIONS .................................................................................................. 51
3.1
Number of 406-MHz Beacon Activations Reported to RCCs/SPOCs Within
the MCC Service Area................................................................................................ 51
3.2
LEOLUT, GEOLUT, MEOLUT and MCC Availabilities ....................................... 51
3.3
False Alert Rate .......................................................................................................... 54
3.3.1 Cospas-Sarsat System Operation Perspective .................................................. 54
3.3.2 SAR Response Perspective ............................................................................... 56
3.3.3 Statistics on 406-MHz Alerts by Category ...................................................... 61
3.4
MCC Backup .............................................................................................................. 62
4.
SAR EVENTS ..................................................................................................................... 66
4.1
SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat Data ............................................................ 66
4.2
Performance Measure: Cospas-Sarsat Assisted SAR Events .................................... 70
4.2.1 Goal and Objective: .......................................................................................... 70
4.2.2 Indicators: .......................................................................................................... 70
5.
STATUS OF 406-MHz INTERFERENCE ..................................................................... 73
5.1
Background ................................................................................................................. 73
5.2
Monitoring Status ....................................................................................................... 73

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LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 2.1.1.4-1:   Cospas-Sarsat LEOSAR Space Segment Availability  (31 December 2024) ...... 6
Table 2.1.1.4-2:   History of the Cospas-Sarsat LEOSAR Space Segment  (2015 – 2024).............. 7
Table 2.1.2.4-1:   Cospas-Sarsat GEOSAR Space Segment Availability (31 December 2024) ..... 10
Table 2.1.2.4-2:   History of the Cospas-Sarsat GEOSAR Space Segment (2015 – 2024) ............ 11
Table 2.1.3:
Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR Space Segment Availability (31 December 2024) .... 14
Table 2.2.1:
LEOLUT Operational Status  (31 December 2024) ........................................... 20
Table 2.2.2:
GEOLUT Operational Status  (31 December 2024) .......................................... 25
Table 2.2.3:
MEOLUT Operational Status  (31 December 2024) .......................................... 29
Table 2.2.4:
MCC Operational Status (31 December 2024)................................................... 33
Table 2.2.5-1:
MEOLUT Evolution (31 December 2024) ......................................................... 35
Table 2.2.5-2:
Details and Status of LGM MCCs  (31 December 2024) .................................. 42
Table 2.3.1-1:   406-MHz Registered Beacon Population as Reported by Administrations
(2020 - 2024) ...................................................................................................... 46
Table 2.3.1-2:   Percentage of Detected Beacons with Own Country Code that Were
Registered ........................................................................................................... 46
Table 2.3.1-3:   Estimated Total 406-MHz Beacon Population Evolution  (2020 - 2024) .......... 49
Table 2.3.2:
Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, ELT and PLB Population Trends and Forecast as
Estimated from Beacon Manufacturers’ Reports  (2020 - 2024) ....................... 49
Table 2.3.3:
406-MHz SSAS Beacon Population  (31 December 2024) ................................ 50
Table 3.3.1-1:   Evolution of the 406-MHz False Alert Rate (Cospas-Sarsat System
Operation Prospective)  (2020 - 2024) ............................................................... 54
Table 3.3.1-2:   406-MHz False Alert Rate Per Administration  (Cospas-Sarsat System
Operation Prospective) ....................................................................................... 55
Table 3.3.2-1:   Evolution of the 406-MHz False Alert Rate (SAR Response Prospective)
(2020 - 2024) ...................................................................................................... 57
Table 3.3.2-2:   406-MHz False Alert Rate Per Administrations  (SAR Response
Prospective) ........................................................................................................ 58
Table 3.3.2-3 (1/2):  Number of 406-MHz Beacon Activations Reported by MCCs to RCCs /
SPOCs Within Their MCC Service Area ........................................................... 59
Table 3.3.2-3 (2/2):  Number of 406-MHz Beacon Activations Reported by MCCs to RCCs /
SPOCs Within Their MCC Service Area ........................................................... 60
Tables 3.3.3:
Statistics on 406-MHz Alerts by Category ......................................................... 61
Table 3.4:
MCC Backup Events .......................................................................................... 62
Table 4.1-1:
Use of Cospas-Sarsat Beacons in Different Environments
(Only Alert + First Alert + Supported Data) ...................................................... 66

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Table 4.1-2:
Use of Cospas-Sarsat Beacons in Different Environments
(Data Not Used in SAR) ..................................................................................... 67
Table 4.1-3:
Anomalies Between Aircraft/Vessel Flag and Country of Registration ............. 67
Table 4.1-4:
SAR Events and Persons Rescued Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat Data
(2024) ................................................................................................................. 68
Table 4.1-5:
SAR Events and Persons Rescued Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat Data
Since September 1982 ........................................................................................ 68
Table 4.1-6:
Operational Use of Cospas-Sarsat Data Since September 1982......................... 69
Table 4.2-1:
Annual Number of Cospas-Sarsat-Assisted SAR Events Where
Cospas-Sarsat Provided the Only Alerts and All Alerts Since 1990 .................. 71
Table 5.1-1:
Reports Received from LEOLUT with Interference Monitoring Capabilities
(2020 - 2024) ...................................................................................................... 73
Table 5.2-1:
Number of Observed Locations of 406-MHz Interference  (2020 - 2024) ........ 75
Table 5.2-2:
Observed Locations of 406-MHz Interference (2020 - 2024) ............................ 79

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LIST OF FIGURES
Page
Figure 2.2.1:
Locations and Satellite Visibility Area of Cospas-Sarsat  Operational
LEOLUTs (31 December 2024) ......................................................................... 22
Figure 2.2.2:
GEOSAR Satellite Coverage and GEOLUTs  (31 December 2024) ................. 26
Figure 2.2.3:
Locations of MCCs (31 December 2024) .......................................................... 34
Figure 4.1-1:
Number of SAR Events Since September 1982 (Only Alert + First Alert
+ Supp. Data) ...................................................................................................... 69
Figure 4.1-2:
Number of Saves Since September 1982 (Only Alert + First Alert
+ Supp. Data) ...................................................................................................... 69
Figure 4.2-2:
Annual Number of Cospas-Sarsat-Assisted SAR Events
Where Cospas-Sarsat Provided the Only Alerts and All Alerts Since 1990 ...... 71
Figures 5.2:
Locations of 406-MHz Interference (2024)........................................................ 75
LIST OF ANNEXES
Annex A
Global Forecast of Distress Beacon Population
Annex B
Graphic Summary of System Operations
Annex C
List of SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (January - December 2024)

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024
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1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope of Document
This document provides a summary of System status and operations for the period from January
to December 2024. Cospas-Sarsat is an evolving system, partly through changes in technology,
and as more countries become associated with the Programme (as User States or Ground Segment
Providers) or simply make use of the System. According to section 6 of document C/S A.003,
“Cospas-Sarsat System Monitoring and Reporting”, it is therefore essential to assemble basic
information for keeping track of the evolution of this System and its world-wide performance and
use, in order to form the necessary basis for future planning activities in the Cospas-Sarsat
Programme.
The status of the System (including Space Segment, Ground Segment, and distress beacons), and
a summary of its performance and the history of events, including anomalies, shall be reported by
all Participants, as appropriate, for every twelve-month period, in accordance with document
C/S A.003, Annex A, section A.1. These reports, after being aggregated by the Secretariat into a
single document, are reviewed by the Joint Committee and submitted to the Council for approval.
The annual reports are used as the basis for updating the Cospas-Sarsat website and distributed
documents such as the “Cospas-Sarsat System Data” document and “Cospas-Sarsat Information
Bulletin”.
Document C/S R.007 extracts can be used in various Cospas-Sarsat presentations, including
submissions to IMO, ICAO, ITU, as well as to national-level agencies.

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1.2
Reference Documents
Document C/S R.007, “Cospas-Sarsat Report on System Status and Operations” No.41 (January -
December 2024) is based on:
a)
document C/S A.003, “Cospas-Sarsat System Monitoring and Reporting”;
b)
43 reports on System status and operations presented to the Secretariat by Participants as
JC-39 submissions (see notes 1 and 2).
JC-39/2/1
Togo,
JC-39/2/2
Qatar
JC-39/2/3
Saudi-Arabia,
JC-39/2/4
Finland,
JC-39/2/5
Korea (Rep. of),
JC-39/2/6
Poland,
JC-39/2/7
Switzerland,
JC-39/2/8
Algeria,
JC-39/2/9
Serbia,
JC-39/2/10
Spain,
JC-39/2/11
Denmark,
JC-39/2/12
Hong Kong (China),
JC-39/2/13
Japan,
JC-39/2/14
ITDC - Chinese Taipei,
JC-39/2/15
Viet Nam,
JC-39/2/16
South Africa,
JC-39/2/17
USA,
JC-39/2/18
Germany,
JC-39/2/19
Russian Federation,
JC-39/2/8
Finland,
JC-39/2/20-Corr.1
Australia,
JC-39/2/21
Argentina,
JC-39/2/22-Corr.1
France,
JC-39/2/23
Türkiye,
JC-39/2/24
United Kingdom,
JC-39/2/25
United Arab Emirates,
JC-39/2/26
Canada,
JC-39/2/27
Greece,
JC-39/2/28
Cyprus,
JC-39/2/29
New Zealand,
JC-39/2/30
Indonesia,
JC-39/2/31
Norway,
JC-39/2/32
Chile,
JC-39/2/33
Singapore,
JC-39/2/34
Thailand,
JC-39/2/35
Brazil,
JC-39/2/36
Peru,
JC-39/2/37
Tunisia,
JC-39/2/38
Sweden,
JC-39/2/39
India,
JC-39/2/40
Italy,
JC-39/2/41
Malaysia,
JC-39/2/42
Pakistan,
JC-39/2/43
China (P.R. of); and
c)
routine Secretariat documents submitted to the Joint Committee and Council meetings in
2024 and 2025.

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Note 1:
Nigeria did not provide its 2024 Annual Report on System Status and Operations. As
the Nigerian MCC had been out-of-service and configured as a SPOC of the Spanish
MCC since 21 June 2016, the operational data for Nigeria was included in the 2024
annual report provided by the Spanish MCC. Information related to Nigerian beacon
population was conservatively retrieved from the International Beacon Registration
Database (IBRD) where Nigeria-coded 406 MHz beacons were hosted.
Note 2:
The Netherlands did not provide a 2024 Annual Report on System Status and
Operations. As The Netherlands was a SPOC supported by the French MCC, the
operational data for The Netherlands was included in the 2024 annual report provided
by the French MCC. Information related to Dutch beacon population registered in a
national database was conservatively retrieved from document JC-38/2/33 (The
Netherlands).
- END OF SECTION 1 -

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2.
SYSTEM STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
2.1
Space Segment
2.1.1
LEOSAR System
Table 2.1.1.4-1 presents the Cospas-Sarsat LEOSAR space segment availability at the end of 2024.
Table 2.1.1.4-2 shows a history of the Cospas-Sarsat LEOSAR space segment for the decade 2015-
2024.
2.1.1.1 Status of Operational LEOSAR Spacecraft / Payloads
The status of the commissioned Cospas-Sarsat LEOSAR space segment as of 31 December 2024
was as follows:
•
Sarsat-7, Sarsat-10, and Sarsat-12, carried respectively by satellites Meteor-M No.2-2,
NOAA-15, NOAA-18 and NOAA-19 were in operation,
•
Sarsat-13, carried by satellite Metop-B, had been temporarily disabled since 20 March 2024,
to mitigate adjacent interference with other LEOSAR satellites when orbital conjunction
occurred with Sarsat-12 (in operation) and Cospas-15 (under test.
Notes:
•
Sarsat-7 and Sarsat 10 were equipped with second-generation SAR Processors (SARP-2)
working with a 40-kHz bandwidth, ranging from 406.010 to 406.050 MHz),
•
Sarsat-12 and Sarsat-13 were equipped with third-generation SAR Processors (SARP-3)
working with an 80-kHz bandwidth, ranging from 406.010 to 406.090 MHz,
•
Sarsat-7, Sarsat-10, Sarsat-12 and Sarsat-13 were equipped with SAR Repeaters (SARRs).
2.1.1.2 Report on Significant Events (Changes in LEOSAR Payload Configuration of
Operational Satellites, etc.)
These significant events reported in 2024 might have affected Cospas-Sarsat operations:
•
Cospas-14 (Meteor-M No.2-2). Cospas-14 SARP capability to process 406 MHz signals
was limited:
o
subject to a periodic power-cycle reset occurring approximately every 14 days and
resulting in a loss of SARP data in memory at the time of the reset; the procedure was
scheduled to minimize the time between the latest memory download to a LUT and
the power cycle,
o
from 2 March 11:45 UTC to 7 March 18:40 UTC, not operational due to flight test of
the Cospas-16,
o
from 27 March 07:02 UTC to 08:52 UTC, not operational due to unscheduled reboot,
o
from 28 March 10:04 UTC to 11:51 UTC,  not operational due to unscheduled reboot,

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o
from 23 June 08:15 UTC to 08:20 UTC, not operational due to unscheduled reboot,
o
from 6 June 22:17 UTC to 01:26 UTC, not operational due to unscheduled reboot,
o
on 26 July, the payload was disabled,
o
on 19 December, Cospas-14 was decommissioned due to battery degradation.
•
Sarsat-7 (NOAA-15). Nothing to report.
•
Sarsat-10 (NOAA-18). Nothing to report.
•
Sarsat-12 (NOAA-19). Nothing to report.
•
Sarsat-13 (Metop-B). The SARR had been temporarily disabled since 20 March, to mitigate
adjacent interference with other LEOSAR satellites when orbital conjunction occurred with
Sarsat-12 and Cospas-15. It was planned to be enabled in Q1 2025.
2.1.1.3 Future LEOSAR Activities
•
Sarsat 7 (launched in 2001), Sarsat 10 (launched in 2008) and Sarsat 12 (launched in 2012)
were all operating well beyond their planned mission life, and maintaining the operational
health of the satellites was becoming untenable for the USA. The USA had developed plans
to ensure the safe decommissioning of the three satellites in 2025. As of end 2024, the current
schedule was as follows:
o
Sarsat-10 (NOAA-15) decommissioning and disposal time projection was no earlier
than mid-July 2025,
o
Sarsat-12 (NOAA-18) decommissioning and disposal time projection was no earlier
than mid-Aug 2025,
o
Sarsat-13 (NOAA-19) decommissioning and disposal time projection was no earlier
than late-Aug 2025.
•
Cospas-15 (Meteor-M 2-3) and Cospas-16 (Meteor-M 2-4), which were launched on 27 June
2023 and 29 February 2024 respectively, were under in-orbit testing. They were planned to
be commissioned in 2025 by the Russian Federation.
•
The Russian Federation planned to launch two Cospas payloads onboard Meteor-M satellites
in the following years: Cospas-17 (Meteor-M No.2-5) in 2027 and Cospas-18 (Meteor-M
No.2.6) in 2028.

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2.1.1.4 Summary of LEOSAR Availability
1Table 2.1.1.4-1:  Cospas-Sarsat LEOSAR Space Segment Availability
(31 December 2024)
C/S
ID
Name
Satellite
Capability
Status
Comments
Launch

Sarsat-07
NOAA-15
SARP-2 /
FOC
On
Operating beyond its designed lifetime.
Planned to be decommissioned in Jul-
25.
13-May-98

Sarsat-10
NOAA-18
SARP-2 /
FOC
On
Operating beyond its designed lifetime.
Planned to be decommissioned in Aug-
25.
20-May-05

Sarsat-12
NOAA-19
SARP-3 /
FOC
On
Operating beyond its designed lifetime.
Planned to be decommissioned in late
Aug-25.
6-Feb-09

Sarsat-13
Metop-B
SARP-3 /
FOC
Off
Turned off due to possible interference
with other LEOSAR satellites. Planned
to be reactivated in Q1 2025.
17-Sep-12

Cospas-14
Meteor-M
No.2-2
SARP-2 /
FOC
D
Disabled from 26-Jul-24. to 19-Dec-
24. Decommissioned on 19-Dec-24.
5-Jul-19
[115]
Cospas-15
Meteor-M
No.2-3
SARP-2 /
UT
UT
In-orbit testing completed. Planned to
be commissioned in Q1 2025.
27-Jun-23
[116]
Cospas-16
Meteor-M
No.2-4
SARP-2 /
UT
UT
In-orbit testing in progress. Planned to
be commissioned in 2025.
29-Feb-24
[117]
Cospas-17
Meteor-M
No.2-5
Planned
N/A
Planned in 2027.
Planned
[118]
Cospas-18
Meteor-M
No.2-6
Planned
N/A
Planned in 2028.
Planned

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2Table 2.1.1.4-2:  History of the Cospas-Sarsat LEOSAR Space Segment
(2015 – 2024)
Payload


Cospas-14
L >>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>> D
Cospas-15
L >>>
>>>>>>
Cospas-16
L >>>>
Sarsat-7
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>  1
2 >>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
Sarsat-10
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>> 1
2 >>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
Sarsat-11
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> D
Sarsat-12
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
Sarsat-13
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
> 1
Notes:
L = Launched,     D = Decommissioned,     1 = Deactivated,      2 =  Reactivated.
2.1.2
GEOSAR System
Table 2.1.2.4-1 presents the Cospas-Sarsat GEOSAR space segment availability at the end of 2024.
Table 2.1.2.4-2 shows a history of the Cospas-Sarsat GEOSAR space segment for the decade 2015-
2024.
2.1.2.1 Status of Operational GEOSAR Spacecraft / Payloads
The status of the commissioned Cospas-Sarsat GEOSAR space segment as of 31 December 2024
was as follows.
•
Eleven satellites were operating at FOC status with their SAR payload turned on and tracked
by GEOLUTs:
o
Electro-L No.2 (14.5° W), Electro-L No.3 (76° E), Electro-L No.4 (165.7° E),
o
GOES-16 (75.2° W), GOES-18 (137.0° W),
o
INSAT-3DR (74° E) or GSAT-17 (93.5° E),
o
Louch-5A (167° E), Louch-5V (95° E),
o
MSG-2 (45.5° E), MSG-4 (9.5° E), MTG-I1 (0°).
•
Two satellites were under test:
o
GOES-19 was launched as GOES U on 25 June 2024 to replace GOES-16 as GOES-
East,
o
INSAT-3DS was tracked by India on demand.

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•
Five satellites were in-orbit spares (i.e., declared at full operational capability before the
SAR payloads were turned off):
o
GOES-13 (60° W), GOES-14 (105° W), GOES-15 (128° W), GOES-17 (137.2° W),
o
MSG-3 (0°).
2.1.2.2 Report on Significant Events (Changes in GEOSAR Payload Configuration of
Operational Satellites, etc.)
These significant events reported in 2024 might have affected Cospas-Sarsat operations:
•
Electro-L No.2. Nothing to report.
•
Electro-L No.3. Nothing to report.
•
Electro-L No.4. Launched on 5 February 2023, the satellite operated at 165.7°E in
association with GEOLUT (2738); it was declared at IOC status on 5 June 2024 and FOC
status on 25 December 2024. Its commissioning report was reviewed at CSC-71.
•
GOES-16. Nothing to report.
•
GOES-18. Nothing to report.
•
GOES-19 (GOES-U). Launched on 25 June 2024 to replace GOES-East when
commissioned in April 2025.
•
INSAT-3DR. Nothing to report.
•
GSAT-17. Declared at FOC status on 22 May 2024; it was available for tracking by the
Indian GEOLUT (4194) on demand.
•
INSAT-3DS was launched on 17 February 2024 to replace INSAT-3D at 82° E; information
on the commissioning activity was presented at JC-38 in June 2024.
•
Louch-5A.  Moving in an inclined orbit and available for tracking by an active-tracking-
capable antenna. The capability was limited and not operational from 24 April 16:24 UTC
to 18:25 UTC and from 28 December 04:10 UTC to 30 December 05:36 UTC due to
communication problems.
•
MSG 2. Satellite subject to periodic manoeuvres. Related SIT 605 messages were sent by
the FMCC in liaison with Meteosat.
•
MSG 3. The satellite was subject to a natural eastward drift and corrective periodic
manoeuvre and had been stored in orbit after its replacement by MTG-I1 on 7 November
2024.
•
MSG 4. Satellite subject to periodic manoeuvres. Related SIT 605 messages were sent by
the FMCC in liaison with Meteosat.

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•
MTG-I1. The SARR payload on MTG-I1 was turned on in May 2023 (France/CNES
commissioned the MTG-I1 SAR payload in Q1 2023); it was declared at FOC in September
2023 and replaced MSG-3 at 0° on 7 November 2024.
•
Arktika-M No.1 and No.2. The two highly-elliptical-orbit satellites were launched
respectively in February 2021 and December 2023 by the Russian Federation with SAR,
communications and climate and environment monitoring capacities, covering the Arctic
region. These SAR payloads were similar to the ones onboard Electro-L satellites. They were
tracked by the Russian Ground Segment equipment, and alert data were forwarded to CMC
for national use, pending possible commissionings of the payloads in 2026-2027.
2.1.2.3 Future GEOSAR Activities
•
GOES-19. The payload was planned to be commissioned in April 2025.
•
INSAT-3DS. The commissioning report was planned to be presented in 2025.
•
MSG-2, MSG-3 and MSG-4. The payloads were planned to remain in orbit until 2025, 2030
and 2033 respectively. MSG-3, stored in orbit after its replacement by MTG-I1 on 7
November 2024, was expected to replace MSG-2 at 45°E.
•
MTG-I2. The launch of this payload was planned in 2026.
•
Arktika-M1 and M2. Their commissioning into the Cospas-Sarsat Space Segment was
under consideration for 2026-2027.

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2.1.2.4 Summary of GEOSAR Availability
3Table 2.1.2.4-1:  Cospas-Sarsat GEOSAR Space Segment Availability (31 December 2024)
C/S ID
Name
Position
Payload
Capability
Payload
Status
Comments
Launch
Date

GOES-13
60°W
FOC
Off
In-orbit spare.
24-May-06

GOES-14
105 W
FOC
Off
In-orbit spare.
27-Jun-09

GOES-15
128°W
FOC
Off
In-orbit spare.
4-Mar-10

GOES-16
75.2°W
FOC
On
GOES East.
19-Nov-16

GOES-17
137.2°W
FOC
Off
In orbit spare.
1-Mar-18

GOES-18
137.0°W
FOC
On
GOES West.
1-Mar-22
[219]
GOES-19
[75.2°W]
UT
[on]
Launch as GOES-U on 25-Jun-24 to replace
GOES East.
25-Jun-24

Electro-L
No.3
76°E
FOC
On
Associated with GEOLUT 2735.
24-Dec-19

Louch-
5A
167°E
FOC
On
Inclined orbit. Operational for active-
tracking-capable antenna.
11-Dec-11

Louch-
5V
95°E
FOC
On
Associated with GEOLUT 2738.
28-Apr-14

Electro-L
No.2
14.5°W
FOC
On
Associated with GEOLUT 2736.
11-Dec-15

Electro-L
No.4
165.7°E
FOC
On
Associated with GEOLUT 2738.
Commissioning report reviewed at CSC-71.
FOC since 25-Dec-24.
5-Feb-23
[226]
Arktika-
M No.1
N/A
UT
On
Moving on highly elliptical orbits to cover
the Arctic region. SAR repeaters similar to
Electro-L payload.
28-Feb-21
[227]
Arktika-
M No.2
N/A
UT
On
16-Dec-23

INSAT-
3D
82°E
FOC
On
Possibly tracked on demand.
25-Jul-13

INSAT-
3DR
74°E
FOC
On
Associated with GEOLUT 4194
8-Sep-16

GSAT-17
93.5°E
FOC
On
Possibly tracked on demand. FOC since
22-May-24.
28-Jun-17
[247]
INSAT-
3DS
82°E
UT
[On]
Commissioning report presented to JC-38.
17-Feb-24

MSG-2
45.5°E
FOC
On
Expected to be removed from service in 2025
and replaced by MSG-3 currently in orbit
spare.
22-Dec-05

MSG-3
0°
FOC
Off
Replaced by MTG-I1 on 7-Nov-24. Expected
to replace MSG-2 in 2025.
5-Jul-12

MSG-4
9.5°E
FOC
On
Subject to a natural drift toward east and
corrective periodic manoeuvre.
15-Jul-15

MTG-I1
0°
FOC
On
Replaced MSG-3 at 0° on 7-Nov-24.
13-Dec-22
[TBD]
MTG-I2
[TBD]
Planned
N/A
Planned in 2026.
Planned

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4Table 2.1.2.4-2:  History of the Cospas-Sarsat GEOSAR Space Segment (2015 – 2024)
Spacecraft


GOES-West
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>1
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>2>
>>>>>>
GOES-East
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>3
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
Electro-L
No.1
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> >>D
Electro-L
No.2
L >>>>>>> >>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
Electro-L
No.3
L >>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
Electro-L
No.4
L>>>>
>>>>>>
Louch-5A
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
Louch-5V
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
GSAT-17
L>>>> >>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
INSAT-3
>>4>>>
>>>>5>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>6>>>>
MSG-1
7 >>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>D
MSG-2
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>

9>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
MSG-3
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
10>>>>> >>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>11
MSG-4
L>>> >>>>>>
>>>>>>
12>>>>> >>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
MTG-I1
L
>>>>>>
>>>>>13
Arktika-M\*
L>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>14 >>>>>>
Notes:
L
Launched.
D
Decommissioned.

GOES-17 replaced GOES-15 in December 2019. GOES-15 turned off in January 2020.

GOES-18 replaced GOES-17 in September 2023. GOES-17 turned off in September 2023

GOES-16 replaced GOES-13 as GOES-East in December 2017.

INSAT-3D replaced INSAT-3A in June 2015.

INSAT-3DR launched in September 2016.

INSAT-3DS launched in February 2024.

MSG-1 (launched in 2013) was reactivated in November 2016.

MSG-2 was replaced by MSG-3 in February 2018 and turned off.

MSG-2 was reactivated in June 2022.

MSG-3 replaced MSG-2 in February 2018.

MSG-3 was replaced by MTG-I1 in November 2024.

MSG-4 replaced by MSG-3 in February 2018.

MTG-I1 replaced MSG-3 in November 2024.

Arktika-M No.2 launched in December 2023.
\*
Note: In 2024, Arktika-M system was not commissioned into the Cospas-Sarsat System.

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2.1.3
MEOSAR System
Table 2.1.3.4 presents the Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR space segment availability at the end of 2024.
2.1.3.1 Status of Operational MEOSAR Spacecraft / Payloads
The MEOSAR space segment included four constellations:
•
SAR/BDS constellation – L-Band: 5 satellites were available; one had stopped transmitting:
o
BeiDou Navigation Satellite System associated with the Programme with the signature
of a declaration of intent on 14 November 2022. The ephemeris would be sent to the
Ground Segment operators via SIT 217 messages as soon as the CNMCC was ready.
The constellation was composed of the six BD-3 M13 (CS 632), M14 (CS 633), M21
(CS 643), M22 (CS 644), M23 (CS 645) and M24 (CS 646) launched between
September 2018 and November 2019 and was available for ground testing purpose.
o
BDS-3 M24 (PRN 46) satellite had stopped transmitting B1 signal from 9 July 2024
beginning 11:38 UTC. B2 and B3 signal had not be affected.
•
SAR/Galileo constellation – L-Band: 27 SAR payloads in operation + two satellites only
RLS-capable\*:
o
25 Galileo SAR payloads had been commissioned. Among them, two C/S 401 and
C/S 422 were currently turned off.
o
Two more payloads C/S 406 and C/S 429 onboard satellites GSAT-0227 and GSAT-
0225 respectively were launched on 28 April 2024. They were declared at IOC on
4 September 2024. Commissioning reports were planned to be submitted for
consideration.
o
Two new payloads C/S 416 and C/S 423 on board satellites GSAT-0232 and GSAT-
0226 respectively were launched on 18 September 2024 and were under test.
o
(\*) C/S 411 and C/S 412 payloads were not equipped with a SAR repeater but used for
RLS.
•
SAR/Glonass constellation – L-Band: 3 satellites (two were at FOC and one was under test):
o
Glonass-K1 No.2 and No.3 were operating at FOC.
o
Glonass-K1 No.4 launched in July 2022, and Glonass-K2 No.1 (new generation)
launched in August 2023, were under test and planned to be commissioned in 2025.
•
DASS/GPS constellations: 21 satellites (17 GPS II and four GPS III) in operation:
o
GPS/II – S Band: 17 satellites were in operation. This constellation was not planned to
be declared operational, but its data might be used operationally.
o
GPS III - S-band: four commissioned satellites were in operation.

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2.1.3.2 Readiness and Launch Schedule of New MEOSAR Spacecraft / Payloads
At the end of 2024, the launch schedule of the MEOSAR space segment was as follows:
•
SAR/BDS constellation:
No plans had been communicated on future launches.
•
SAR/Galileo constellation:
In addition to the current satellites available, future launches are expected:
o
six Galileo (GSAT-0228/0229/0230/0231/0233/0234) from 2025,
o
Galileo Second Generation (with optimized SAR payloads) from 2025.
•
SAR/Glonass:
o
Glonass-K1 No.5 and 6 (current generation) from 2025,
o
Glonass-K2 No.2 (new generation) from 2025
•
DASS/S-band GPS III and SAR/L-band GPS III:
o
four more GPS III satellites (DASS S-band capability) from 2025,
o
the first L-band SAR/GPS payload on SV-11 satellite not earlier than 2026, equipped
with Canadian SAR payloads.

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5Table 2.1.3:  Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR Space Segment Availability (31 December 2024)
GALILEO CONSTELLATION
C/S
ID
Name
Capability Status Downlink
Frequency
Comments
Launch Date

GSAT-0210
FOC
Off
L-band
Turned off since 30-Apr-23.
24-May-16

GSAT-0211
FOC
On
L-band
24-May-16

GSAT-0212
FOC
On
L-band
17-Nov-16

GSAT-0213
FOC
On
L-band
17-Nov-16

GSAT-0214
FOC
On
L-band
17-Nov-16

GSAT-0227
IOC
On
L-Band
Declared at IOC on 4-Sep-24.
28-Apr-24

GSAT-0207
FOC
On
L-band
17-Nov-16

GSAT-0208
FOC
On
L-band
17-Dec-15

GSAT-0209
FOC
On
L-band
17-Dec-15

GSAT-0224
FOC
On
L-Band
5-Dec-21

GSAT-0101
N/A
N/A
L-band
Should not be tracked as not equipped with SAR
repeater. Used for the Galileo RLS.
21-Oct-11

GSAT-0102
N/A
N/A
L-band
Should not be tracked as not equipped with SAR
repeater. Used for the Galileo RLS.
21-Oct-11

GSAT-0220
FOC
On
L-Band
25-Jul-18

GSAT-0202
FOC
On
L-band
22-Aug-14

GSAT-0221
FOC
On
L-Band
25-Jul-18
[416]
GSAT-0232
UT
N/A
L-Band
Recently launched.
18-Sep-24

GSAT-0201
FOC
On
L-band
22-Aug-14

GSAT-0103
FOC
On
L-band
12-Oct-12

GSAT-0215
FOC
On
L-Band
12-Dec-17

GSAT-0204
FOC
Off
L-band
No orbit data provided on the broadcasted signals or
through the Galileo Server. Turned off since 29-Aug-22.
27-Mar-15
[423]
GSAT-0226
UT
N/A
L-Band
Recently launched.
18-Sep-24

GSAT-0205
FOC
On
L-band
11-Sep-15

GSAT-0216
FOC
On
L-Band
12-Dec-17

GSAT-0203
FOC
On
L-band
27-Mar-15

GSAT-0217
FOC
On
L-Band
12-Dec-17

GSAT-0225
IOC
On
L-Band
Declared at IOC on 4-Sep-24.
28-Apr-24

GSAT-0206
FOC
On
L-band
11-Sep-15

GSAT-0218
FOC
On
L-Band
12-Dec-17

GSAT-0222
FOC
On
L-Band
25-Jul-18

GSAT-0223
FOC
On
L-Band
5-Dec-21

GSAT-0219
FOC
On
L-Band
25-Jul-18
TBD
GSAT-0228
to GSAT-0231,
GSAT-0233 to
GSAT-0234
N/A
N/A
L-Band
Planned from 2025.
Planned
TBD
Galileo II
N/A
N/A
L-Band
Equipped with optimized SAR payloads. Planned from
2025.
Planned

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GPS CONSTELLATION
C/S
ID
Name
Capability Status
Downlink
Frequency Comments
Launch Date

GPS BIIR-13
FOC
On
S-band
6-Nov-04

GPS BIIF-8
FOC
On
S-band
29-Oct-14

GPS BIIF-6
FOC
On
S-band
17-May-14

GPS BIIF-10
FOC
On
S-band
15-Jul-15

GPS BIIF-7
FOC
On
S-band
2-Aug-14

GPS BIIF-11
FOC
On
S-band
31-Oct-15

GPS BIIRM-3
FOC
On
S-band
17-Nov-06

GPS BIIRM-4
FOC
On
S-band
17-Oct-07

GPS BIIR-8
FOC
On
S-band
29-Jan-03

GPS BIIRM-1
FOC
On
S-band
26-Sep-05

GPS BIIR-11
FOC
On
S-band
20-Mar-04

GPS BIIF-3
FOC
On
S-band
4-Oct-12

GPS BIIF-9
FOC
On
S-band
25-Mar-15

GPS BIIF-4
FOC
On
S-band
15-May-13

GPS BIIRM-5
FOC
On
S-band
20-Dec-07

GPS BIIF-5
FOC
On
S-band
21-Feb-14

GPS BIIF-12
FOC
On
S-band
5-Feb-16

GPSIII-1
FOC
On
S-Band
23-Dec-18

GPSIII-2
FOC
On
S-Band
22-Aug-19

GPSIII-3
FOC
On
S-Band
30-Jun-20

GPSIII-4
FOC
On
S-Band
5-Nov-20
N/A
GPS III
L-Band
N/A
N/A
L-Band
Equipped with Canadian MEOSAR L-band
repeaters. First repeaters delivered in 2024.
Planned not earlier than 2026.
Planned

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GLONASS CONSTELLATION
C/S
ID
Name
Capability Status Downlink
Frequency
Comments
Launch Date

Glonass-K1
No.2
FOC
On
L-band
1-Dec-14

Glonass-K1
No.3
FOC
On
L-band
25-Oct-20

Glonass-K1
No.4
UT
On
L-band
Planned to be commissioned in 2024
7-Jul-22

Glonass-K2
No.1
UT
On
L-band
With RLS capability. Planned to be commissioned
in 2024.
7-Aug-23
TBD
Glonass-K1
No. 5, 6
N/A
N/A
L-band
Planned from 2024.
Planned
TBD
Glonass-K2
No.2
N/A
N/A
L-band
Expected with RLS capability. Planned from 2024.
Planned
BEIDOU CONSTELLATION
C/S
ID
Name
Capability Status Downlink
Frequency
Comments
Launch Date

BD-3 M13
N/O
On
L-band
Downlink 1544.21 MHz. Transmission of the signal
stopped since 9-July-24
19-Sep-18

BD-3 M14
A
On
L-band
Downlink 1544.21 MHz.
19-Sep-18

BD-3 M23
A
On
L-band
Downlink 1544.21 MHz.
22-Sep-19

BD-3 M24
A
On
L-band
Downlink 1544.21 MHz.
22-Sep-19

BD-3 M21
A
On
L-band
Downlink 1544.21 MHz.
21-Nov-19

BD-3 M22
A
On
L-band
Downlink 1544.21 MHz.
21-Nov-19
Legend for space segment status Tables above:
A
Available for ground-segment testing
D
Decommissioned
FOC Full Operational Capability
IOC Initial Operational Capability
N/A Not Applicable
N/O Not Operational
TBD To be determined
UT
Under Test

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2.2
Ground Segment
2.2.1
LEOLUT Operational Status
A detailed status of LEOLUTs is given in Table 2.2.1.
At the end of 2024, among the current 56 formally commissioned LEOLUTs, 52 were in operation,
one was out-of-service and declared in a commissioned/not-in-operation status, one was mainly
reserved for backup use, and two had their commissioning reports approved with the view of
operating when the associated MCC was ready.
Two LEOLUTs in Korea (Rep. of) and in Singapore, were decommissioned in 2024.
The locations of LEOLUTs and the areas where the LEOSAR satellite and LEOLUT had mutual
visibility are shown at Figure 2.2.1.
Significant LEOLUT events on operational status that happened in 2024 were reported by Ground
Segment Providers as follows. Specific details were made available in the Participants’ 2024
annual reports listed in section 1.2 “Reference Documents”:
Algeria:  Ouargla LEOLUT (6051) had not been operational since 30 November 2020. It was
decommissioned on 26 April 2024. Algier LEOLUT (6052) was unavailable from 27 to 28 May
2024, due to antenna maintenance.
Argentina:  Rio Grande LEOLUT (7012) and El Palomar LEOLUT (7014) were not available in
2024.
Brazil:  Brasilia LEOLUT (7101) and Recife LEOLUT (7102) were fully available in 2024. During
the second semester, BRMCC ran several tests to commissioning its new hybrid LEO/MEO LUT
(7101) to replace the old Brasília LEOLUT (7101). The report for this commissioning was
intended to be presented at EWG 4C/2025.
Canada:  Goose Bay LEOLUT (3161) was unavailable for 76.47 hours mainly due to a power
outage, Churchill LEOLUT (3162) was unavailable for 26.73 hours and had an infrastructure
upgrade, Edmonton LEOLUT (3163) was unavailable 62.95 hours mainly due to network outage.
A data processing error at Ottawa LEOLUT (3168) requesting a manual check of the data received
from the LUT after each pass was discovered in November; this LUT was used four times as a
backup installation during the year. All LEOLUTs had preventive maintenance.
Chile:  Santiago LEOLUT (7251) was unavailable for 7 hours, Punta Arenas LEOLUT (7252) was
unavailable for 7 hours, and Easter Island LEOLUT (7254) was unavailable for 8 hours. No
significant events were reported.
China (P.R. of):  Beijing LEOLUT (4121) was unavailable for 516 hours, and Beijing LEOLUT
(4122) was unavailable for 1,451 hours. No significant events were reported.

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France:  Toulouse LEOLUT (2271) was unavailable for 151.53 hours, and Toulouse LEOLUT
(2272) was unavailable for 105.00 hours. The Toulouse dual system (2271 & 2272) was
unavailable for 9 hours. There was no significant event reported.
Greece:  Penteli LEOLUT (2401) was unavailable for 69.76 hours. Extensive damages to wiring
and power supply due to wildfire in the are of the LEOLUT was located were reported.
Hong Kong, China:  Hong Kong-1 LEOLUT (4771) was unavailable for 28.68 hours mainly due
to issues with the hardware, which was replaced, and Honk Kong-2 LEOLUT (4472) was fully
available.
India:  Bangalore LEOLUT (4191) was unavailable for 6,960 hours due to the frequent
maintenance of the system, and Lucknow LEOLUT (4192) was unavailable for 1,562.24 hours
due also to frequent maintenance and repairs of the system. There was no significant event
reported.
Indonesia: Jakarta LEOLUT (5254) was not available for 15 hours. There was no significant event
reported.
Italy:  Bari LEOLUT (2471) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.
ITDC:  Dapinding 1 LEOLUT (4164) was unavailable for 8.40 hours, and Dapinding 2 LEOLUT
(4165) was unavailable for 5 hours. There was no significant event reported.
Japan:  Futtsu LEOLUT (4311) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.
Korea (Rep. of):  Incheon LEOLUT (4403) was unavailable for 932 hours before the new LGM
MCC to which the new LEOLUT was connected entered in service. There was no significant event
reported since the entry into service of the new system.
Malaysia:  Kuantan LEOLUT (5331) was unavailable for 1,173 hours and Kuantan LEOLUT
(5332) was unavailable for 1,199 hours mainly because of hardware failure.
Nigeria:  Abuja LEOLUT (6571) had developed a fault and had not tracked any satellite since 22
January 2014. The SPMCC provided alert, System and operational data to the NIMCC. The
LEOLUT status was “commissioned, not operational (CNO)”.
Norway:  Spitsbergen LEOLUT (2573) was unavailable for 1,840 hours. It suffered frequent
outages due to old hardware equipment and subsequently communication errors, which sometimes
propagated to the MCC. Preventive measures were to switch off LEOLUT communications when
problem occurred.
Pakistan:  Karachi LEOLUT (4631) was unavailable for 10 hours. There was no significant event
reported.
Peru:  Callao LEOLUT (7601) was unavailable for 1 hour. There was no significant event reported.

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Qatar:  Doha LEOLUT (4661) was unavailable for 851.5 hours due to technical failure and planned
maintenance.
Russian Federation:  Moscow LEOLUT (2731) was unavailable. Nakhodka LEOLUT (2733) was
unavailable for 2,820 hours due to antenna malfunction. LEOLUT upgrades were scheduled for
2025.
Saudi Arabia:  Jeddah-1 LEOLUT (4031) was fully available. Jeddah-2 LEOLUT (4032) was
unavailable for 192 hours due to hardware failures including cracked antenna components and
software failures in location processor servers.
Singapore: Singapore LEOLUT (5631) was decommissioned on 2 January. Singapore LEOLUT
(5632) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.
South Africa:  Cape Town LEOLUT (6011) was fully available. There was not significant event
reported.
Spain:  Maspalomas LEOLUT (2241) was fully available. There was np significant event reported.
Thailand:  Bangkok-1 LEOLUT (5671) was unavailable for 659 hours and Bangkok-2 LEOLUT
(5672) was unavailable for 650 hours. There was no significant event reported.
Türkiye:  Ankara-1 LEOLUT (2711) was unavailable for 167 hours. The Ankara-2 LEOLUT
(2712) was unavailable for 276 hours. As a part of the modernization work, the upgrade of the
LUT hardware had been undertaken.
United Arab Emirates:  Abu Dhabi LEOLUT (4701) was unavailable for 10.67 hours due to a
technical issue. There was no significant event report.
United Kingdom:  Lee-On-Solent LEOLUT (2324) was unavailable for 40 hours. There was no
significant event reported.
United States of America: Alaska-3 LEOLUT (3037) was unavailable for 1,088.28 due to issues
with a timing sequence between the processor and the SDR and due to issues with its antenna
control unit and downconverter. Alaska-4 LEOLUT (3038) was unavailable for 237.34 hours due
to low temperatures causing antenna issues and a malfunctioning of the heater. Florida-3 LEOLUT
(3367) was unavailable for 126.15 hours. Florida-4 LEOLUT (3368) was unavailable for 8.51
hours. Guam-3 LEOLUT (3381) was unavailable for 667.04 hours due to issues with both the
elevation and the azimuth encoders, motors and gear assemblies. Guam-4 LEOLUT (3382) was
unavailable for 127.5 hours due to a bad orbit file. Hawaii-3 LEOLUT (3387) was unavailable for
68.89 hours due and Hawaii-4 (3388) was unavailable for 46.21 hours.
Viet Nam: Hai Phong LEOLUT (5741) was fully available. There was no significant event
reported.

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6Table 2.2.1:  LEOLUT Operational Status
(31 December 2024)
Ground
Segment
Provider
Location
MCC
Code
Status
Dual
Down
Time (hrs)
Availa-
bility
Comments
Algeria
Ouargla

ALMCC
D
No
4,248.00
100.00%
Not operational since 30-
Nov-20. Decommissioned
on 26-Apr-24.
Algeria
Algiers

ALMCC
O
No
17.63
99.80%
Antenna maintenance.
Argentina
Rio Grande

ARMCC
O
No
8,784.00
0.00%
Out of service since June
2023.
Argentina
El Palomar

ARMCC
O
No
8,784.00
0.00%
Out of service since June
2023.
Brazil
Brasilia

BRMCC
O
No
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Brazil
Recife

BRMCC
O
No
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Canada
Goose Bay

CMCC
O
No
76.47
99.13%
Nil.
Canada
Churchill

CMCC
O
No
26.73
99.70%
Nil.
Canada
Edmonton

CMCC
O
No
62.95
99.28%
Nil.
Canada
Ottawa

CMCC
BU
No
0.00
100.00%
Operational 2,064 hours for
backing up other LEOLUTs.
Chile
Santiago

CHMCC
O
No
7.00
99.90%
Nil.
Chile
Punta Arenas

CHMCC
O
No
7.00
99.90%
Nil.
Chile
Easter Island

CHMCC
O
No
8.00
99.90%
Nil.
China (P.R.
of)
Beijing (1)

CNMCC
O
Yes
516.00
94,13%
Nil.
China (P.R.
of)
Beijing (2)

CNMCC
O
Yes
1,451
83.48%
Nil.
France
Toulouse (1)

FMCC
O
Yes
151.53
98.27%
Nil.
France
Toulouse (2)

FMCC
O
Yes
105.00
98.80%
Nil.
France
Toulouse Dual
227-dual
FMCC
O
Yes
9.00
99.90%
Nil.
Greece
Penteli

GRMCC
O
No
69.76
99.21%
Damages due to weather
conditions and wildfire in
the area.
Hong Kong -
China
Hong Kong (1)

HKMCC
O
Yes
28.68
99.67%
Hardware failure. Equipment
replaced in 2024.
Hong Kong -
China
Hong Kong (2)

HKMCC
O
Yes
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
India
Bangalore

INMCC
O
No
6,960.00
20.77%
Frequent maintenance
considering the age of the
system.
India
Lucknow

INMCC
O
No
1,562.24
82.21%
Frequent maintenance
considering the age of the
system.
Indonesia
Jakarta

IDMCC
O
No
15.00
99.83%
Nil.
Italy
Bari

ITMCC
O
No
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
ITDC
Dapinding (1)

TAMCC
O
Yes
8.40
99.90%
Nil.
ITDC
Dapinding (2)

TAMCC
O
Yes
5.00
99.94%
Nil.
Japan
Futtsu

JAMCC
O
No
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Korea (Rep.
of)
Incheon

KOMCC
D
No
632.00
79.01%
Decommissioned 4-Jul-24.

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Ground
Segment
Provider
Location
MCC
Code
Status
Dual
Down
Time (hrs)
Availa-
bility
Comments
Malaysia
Kuantan (1)

MYMCC
UD
Yes
1,173.00
86.61%
Hardware failures.
Malaysia
Kuantan (2)

MYMCC
UD
Yes
1,199.00
86.31%
Hardware failures.
Nigeria
Abuja

NIMCC
CNO
No
8,784.00
100.00%
Commissioned Not
Operational since 2016.
Norway
Spitsbergen

NMCC
O
No
1,840.00
79.05%
Outages due to old hardware
and communication errors.
Pakistan
Karachi

PAMCC
O
No
10.00
99.89%
Nil.
Peru
Callao

PEMCC
O
No
1.00
99.99%
Nil.
Qatar
Doha

QAMCC
O
No
851.50
90.31%
Technical failures and
planned maintenance.
Russia
Moscow

CMC
P
No
8,784.00
0.00%
Planned installation.
Russia
Nakhodka

CMC
O
No
2,820.00
6790.00%
Antenna problems. Off since
10-Aug-23 and reactivated
27-Apr-24.
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah (1)

SAMCC
O
Yes
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah (2)

SAMCC
O
Yes
192.00
97.81%
Hardware failures (antenna)
and software failures.
Singapore
Singapore

SIMCC
O
No
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
South Africa
Cape Town

ASMCC
O
No
Nil.
Spain
Maspalomas

SPMCC
O
No
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Thailand
Bangkok (1)

THMCC
O
Yes
659.00
92.50%
Nil.
Thailand
Bangkok (2)

THMCC
O
Yes
650.00
92.60%
Nil.
Türkiye
Ankara (1)

TRMCC
O
Yes
167.00
98.10%
Software updates.
Türkiye
Ankara (2)

TRMCC
O
Yes
276.00
96.86%
Software updates.
UAE
Abu Dhabi

AEMCC
O
No
10.67
99.88%
Technical issue.
UK
Lee-On-Solent

UKMCC
O
No
40.00
99.50%
Nil.
USA
Alaska 3 (AK3)

USMCC
O
Yes
1,088.28
87.58%
Processor and SDR timing
sequence, and antenna
control unit and
downconverter issues.
USA
Alaska 4 (AK4)

USMCC
O
Yes
237.34
97.29%
Antenna issues due to low
temperatures, and
malfunctioning heater.
USA
Guam 3 (GU3)

USMCC
O
Yes
667.04
92.39%
Issues with the elevation and
azimuth encoders, motors
and gear assemblies.
USA
Guam 4 (GU4)

USMCC
O
Yes
127.50
98.54%
Bad orbit file.
USA
Hawaii 3 (HI3)

USMCC
O
Yes
68.89
99.21%
Nil.
USA
Hawaii 4 (HI4)

USMCC
O
Yes
46.21
99.47%
Nil.
USA
Florida 3 (FL3)

USMCC
O
Yes
126.15
98.56%
Nil.
USA
Florida 4 (FL4)

USMCC
O
Yes
8.51
99.90%
Nil.
USA
Maryland
(LME)

USMCC
O
No
108.72
98.76%
Nil.
Viet Nam
Haiphong

VNMCC
O
No
0.00
100.00%
Nil.

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Legend:
D: Decommissioned
O: Operational,
CNO: Commissioned, not operational,
P: Planned,
UD: Under Development
(\*): MCC under development.
Note:
When provided by Ground Segment Providers, main source of temporary unavailability is
reported in the right column “Comments”.
1Figure 2.2.1:  Locations and Satellite Visibility Area of Cospas-Sarsat
Operational LEOLUTs (31 December 2024)
Note:
The Cospas-Sarsat LEOSAR system provides global coverage for 406-MHz beacons. Light-blue
areas on the figure above show areas where LEOSAR satellites and operational LEOLUTs have
mutual visibility. When a satellite is actively tracked, detected beacons have their signals directly
relayed to the tracking LEOLUT for processing. When a satellite is outside a light-blue area and
detects beacons, data are stored, then sent down to a LEOLUT as soon as the satellite is tracked again
entering a light-blue area. This map above was created assuming a satellite altitude of 850 km with a
5°-elevation angle at each LEOLUT.

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2.2.2
GEOLUT Operational Status
At the end of 2024, among the 30 commissioned GEOLUTs, 29 were in operation and one was
used as a test/backup installation. In addition, two GEOLUTs were under development, and one
was under test.
A detailed status of GEOLUTs is given in Table 2.2.2. The location of GEOLUTs and the
footprints of the geostationary satellites are shown at Figure 2.2.2. Significant GEOLUT events on
operational status were reported by several Ground Segment Providers as follows, and specific
details were made available in the Participants’ annual reports listed in section 1.2 “Reference
Documents of this Report.
Algeria:  Algiers GEOLUT (6053) had not been operational since 8 June 2021. In 2024, the
defective server was upgraded, and a new antenna was installed.
Argentina:  El Palomar GEOLUT (7011) was not available in 2024.
Brazil:  Brasilia GEOLUT (7104 and Recife GEOLUT (7105) were fully available in 2024.
Canada:  Edmonton GEOLUT (3166) was unavailable for 53.23 hours mainly due to network
outage, Ottawa-1 GEOLUT (3167) - which was used as a backup installation, was activated four
times during which it was unavailable for 0.43 hour, Ottawa-2 GEOLUT (3169) was unavailable
for 115.12 hours mainly due to hardware failure in November. These LUTs also had preventive
maintenance.
Chile:  Santiago GEOLUT (7253) was unavailable for 7 hours. There was no significant events
reported.
France:  Toulouse GEOLUT (2273) was not available for 1,578.95 hours. The low availability
could be explained by its non-operational status change to support several activities, such as the
repointing to MSG-3 and MSG-4 because MTG-I1 was deactivated and reactivated. The
installation of a  new GEOLUT (2283) with FGB and SGB capabilities was in progress.
Greece:  Penteli GEOLUT (2402) was unavailable for 2,645.5 hours mainly due to extensive
damages resulting from wildfire in the area where the GEOLUT was located as well as because of
bad weather.
India:  Bangalore GEOLUT (4194) was unavailable for 3.35 hours. There was no significant event
reported.
Italy:  The Bari GEOLUT (2472) was unavailable for 64 hours due to technical problems. The
GEOLUT was updated to process RLS-capable beacons, ELT(DT)s and SGBs.
New Zealand: Goudies Road-1 GEOLUT (5123) was unavailable for 7.5 hours mainly due to
software issues and SDR issues, and Goudies Road-2 GEOLUT (5124) was fully available. There
was no significant event reported.
Peru:  The Callao GEOLUT (7602) was unavailable for one hour. There was no significant event
reported.
Qatar:  The Doha GEOLUT (4662) was unavailable for 40.55 hours due to technical failure and
planned maintenance.

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Russia:  Khabarovsk-1 GEOLUT (2732) was declared at IOC on 5 June; since that date, the
GEOLUT had been full available; it was declared at FOC on 25 December. Moscow-1 GEOLUT
(2735) was unavailable for 89.5 hours due to maintenance works and electrical supply
interruptions. Moscow-2 GEOLUT (2736) was unavailable for 40 hours due to maintenance works
and electrical supply interruptions. Khabarovsk-2 GEOLUT (2738) was unavailable for 3,764
hours; it resumed alert data transmission to CMC on 5 June; since that date, the GEOLUT has been
fully available; it was declared at FOC on 25 December. Krasnoyarsk GEOLUT (2739) was
declared at IOC on 5 June; since that date, the GEOLUT had been full available; it was declared
at FOC on 25 December.
Spain:  Maspalomas-1 GEOLUT (2242) was unavailable for 0.78 hour and Maspalomas-2
GEOLUT (2243 was fully available. Maspalomas-2 GEOLUT switched to MSG-4 during MTG-I1
maintenance between 18 January and 7 November.
Türkiye:  Ankara GEOLUT (2713) was unavailable for 139 hours. As a part of the modernization
work, the upgrade of the LUT hardware had been undertaken.
United Arab Emirates:  Abu Dhabi-1 GEOLUT (4702) was fully available. Abu Dhabi-2 GEOLUT
(4707) was unavailable for 27.3 hours mainly due to a hardware failure with the antenna control.
It tracked MSG-2 then switched to MSG-4, then tracked MTG-I1.
United Kingdom:  Lee-on-Solent GEOLUT (2323) was unavailable for 41 hours. There was no
significant event reported.
USA:  Maryland-1 GEOLUT (3674) was unavailable for 392.6 hours mainly due to a faulty low-
noise converter and bias-T. Maryland-2 GEOLUT (3676) was unavailable for 29.5 hours.

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7Table 2.2.2:  GEOLUT Operational Status
(31 December 2024)
Ground
Segment
Provider
Location
Code
Status
Operational
Satellite
Down
Time
(hrs)
Availa-
bility
Comments
Algeria
Algiers

O
MTG-I1
8,784.00
0.00%
Out of service since June
2021. Server was upgraded
and new antenna was
installed in 2024.
Argentina
El Palomar

O
GOES-East
8,784.00
0.00%
Out of service since June
2023.
Brazil
Brasilia

O
GOES-East
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Brazil
Recife

O
MTG-I1
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Canada
Edmonton

O
GOES-West
53.23
99.39%
Nil.
Canada
Ottawa (1)

BU
GOES-East & West
0.43
99.99%
Nil.
Canada
Ottawa (2)

O
GOES-West
115.12
98.69%
Nil.
Chile
Santiago

O
GOES-East
7.00
100.00%
Nil.
France
Toulouse

O
MTG-I1
1,578.95
82.02%
Antenna maintenance and
re-pointing to MSG-3 and
MTG-I1.
Greece
Penteli

O
MTG-I1
2,615.50
70.23%
Damages due to wildfire in
the area.
India
Bangalore

O
INSAT-3DR
3.35
99.96%
Nil.
Italy
Bari

O
MTG-I1
67.00
99.24%
Technical issues.
New Zealand
Goudies Road (1)

O
GOES-West
7.50
99.91%
Software issue.
New Zealand
Goudies Road (2)

O
Louch-5A
0.00
100.00%
Outage.
Peru
Callao

O
GOES-West
1.00
99.99%
Nil.
Qatar
Doha

O
MTG-I1
Technical failures and
planned maintenance.
Tracking MTG-I1 since 7-
Nov-24.
Russia
Khabarovsk

O
Louch-5A
0.00
100.00%
100% since IOC declaration
on 5-Jun-24. Declared at
FOC on 25-Dec-24.
Russia
Moscow

O
Electro-L No.3
89.50
98.98%
Maintenance and electric
supply interruptions.
Russia
Moscow

O
Electro-L No.2
40.00
99.54%
Maintenance and electric
supply interruptions.
Russia
Khabarovsk

O
Electro-L No.4
0.00
100.00%
100% since back in service
declaration on 5-Jun-24.
Declared at FOC on 25-
Dec-24.
Russia
Krasnoyarsk

O
Louch-5V
0.00
100.00%
100% since IOC declaration
on 5-Jun-24. Declared at
FOC on 25-Dec-24.
Spain
Maspalomas (1)

O
GOES-East
0.78
99.99%
Nil.
Spain
Maspalomas (2)

O
MTG-I1
0.00
100.00%
Tracking MSG-3 then
MTG-I1.
Türkiye
Ankara

O
MSG-4
139.00
98.42%
Software updates.
UAE
Abu Dhabi (1)

O
MSG-4
0.00
100.00%
Nil.

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Ground
Segment
Provider
Location
Code
Status
Operational
Satellite
Down
Time
(hrs)
Availa-
bility
Comments
UAE
Abu Dhabi (2)

O
MTG-I1
33.92
99.61%
Signal loss due to MSG-
3/MTG-I1 handover, and
hardware failure (antenna
control).
UK
Lee-On-Solent

O
MTG-I1
41.00
99.50%
Nil.
USA
Maryland (1)

O
GOES-East
392.60
95.52%
Faulty Low Noise
Convertor (LNC) and bias-
T.
Legend:
O
Operational,
BU
Back-up,
N/A Non-available.
Notes:
When provided by Ground Segment Providers, main source of temporary unavailability is
reported in the right column “Comments”.
2Figure 2.2.2:  GEOSAR Satellite Coverage and GEOLUTs
(31 December 2024)
Notes:  For satellites moving on significative elleptical orbits, associated footprints displayed on this map
are centered on their average position.

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2.2.3
MEOLUT Operational Status
At the end of 2024, among the 31 commissioned MEOLUTs, 22 were providing distress alert data
to their associated commissioned LGM MCC (including ID MEOLUT), and one (NOSF, USA
(3083)) was used as a backup installation.
The MEOSAR ground segment and future plans included 48 MEOLUTs:
•
Among the 31 that were formally commissioned:
o
15 where commissioned against MEOSAR EOC standards and 16 against MEOSAR
IOC/FOC standards),
o
12 were capable of processing FGB ELT(DT)s, seven of processing FGB and SGB
ELT(DT)s, and six of processing all SGBs.
•
Commissioning reports for two other MEOLUTs were submitted to the EWG-4C/2024
meeting; however, they required resubmission for further consideration at a future meeting.
•
Seven MEOLUTs were available for possible commissioning testing in 2024-2025.
•
Seven new MEOLUT installations were planned between end-2024 and 2025.
•
The plans for one are still to be determined.
Algeria:  Algiers MEOLUT (6054) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.
Argentina:  El Palomar/Rio Grande MEOLUT (7015) installation was commissioned; however,
the ARMCC was not commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
Australia:  Mingenew MEOLUT (5035) was unavailable for 4.5 hours. There was no significant
event reported.
Brazil:  Brasilia MEOLUT (7106) and Recife MEOLUT (7107) were fully available in 2024;
however, the BRMCC was not commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
Canada:  Edmonton MEOLUT (3171), Goose Bay MEOLUT (3172), Trenton NLP MEOLUT
(31736), Belleville NLP MEOLUT (3174) were available; however, the CMCC was not
commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
Chile:  Santiago MEOLUT (7255) was unavailable for 7 hours. There was no significant event
reported.
China (P.R. of): Beijing MEOLUT (4123) was unavailable for 6 hours. There was no significant
event reported.
Cyprus:  Larnaca MEOLUT (2091) was unavailable for 54 hours. There was no significant event
reported.
France:  Toulouse MEOLUT (2275) was unavailable for 273.99 hours, and La Réunion MEOLUT
(6601) was unavailable for 87.94 hours. There was no significant event reported.
Greece:  Keratea MEOLUT (2400) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.
Hong Kong (China):  Hong Kong MEOLUT (4773) was commissioned; however, the HKMCC
was not commissioned against MEOSAR standards.

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India:  Bangalore MEOLUT was available. Its commissioning report would be resubmitted at a
future meeting. The INMCC was not commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
Indonesia:  Jonggol-Java MEOLUT (5255) was unavailable for 18 hours. The IDMCC entered
IOC operation for MEOSAR capabilities in August 2024 with the intent to have the MCC
commissioning review at EWG-3C/2025.
Italy:  Bari MEOLUT installation was planned to 2025.
ITDC:  Dapinding MEOLUT (4163) was unavailable for 1.59 hours. There was no significant
event reported.
Japan:  Futtsu MEOLUT (4314) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.
Korea (Rep. of): Geumsan MEOLUT (4402) was fully available. There was no significant event
reported.
Malaysia: Kuantan MEOLUT (5333) was fully available; however, the MYMCC was not
commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
Nigeria:  Plans for a MEOLUT installation were still to be considered.
New Zealand: Taupo  MEOLUT (5125) was unavailable for 2.5 hours due to a communication
link issue. The MEOLUT was linked to the AUMCC.
Norway:  Svalbard MEOLUT (2574) was operated by the EU. There was no significant event
reported.
Pakistan:  MEOLUT installation was planned for 2025. The PAMCC was not commissioned
against MEOSAR standards.
Peru:  Callao MEOLUT (7603) was available for testing; however, the PEMCC was not
commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
Russian Federation:  Two MEOLUT installations were planned for 2025.
Saudi Arabia: Jeddah MEOLUT (4034) was fully available. There was no significant event
reported.
Singapore: Changi MEOLUT (5635) was fully operational. There was no significant event
reported.
South Africa: Bapsfontein MEOLUT commissioning was planned for 2025. ASMCC was not
commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
Spain:  Maspalomas MEOLUT (2244) was operated by the EU. There was no significant event
reported.
Thailand:  Bangkok MEOLUT (5673) was available. Its commissioning report would be
resubmitted at a future meeting.
Togo:  Lomé MEOLUT (6711) was available. Its commissioning was planned for 2025. TGMCC
was not commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
Türkiye:  Ankara MEOLUT (2714) was unavailable for 334 hours. As a part of the modernization
work, the upgrade of the LUT hardware had been undertaken.

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United Arab Emirates:  Abu Dhabi MEOLUT (4706) was fully available. There was no significant
event reported.
United Kingdom:  Lee-On-Solent MEOLUT (2325) was unavailable for one hour. There was no
significant event reported.
USA:  The Hawaii MEOLUT (3385)was unavailable for 220 hours. The Florida MEOLUT (3669)
was unavailable for 21 hours. There were no significant events reported.
Viet Nam:  Haiphong MEOLUT (5742) was commissioned; however, the VNMCC was not
commissioned against MEOSAR standards.
8Table 2.2.3:  MEOLUT Operational Status
(31 December 2024))
Ground
Segment
Provider
Location
Code
Status
Nb of
Channels
Down
Time (hrs)
Availa-
bility
Comments
Algeria
Algiers

O

87.31
99.01%
Nil.
Australia
Mingenew

O

4.50
99.95%
Nil.
Chile
Santiago

O

7.00
99.90%
Nil.
China (P.R. of)
Beijing

O

6.33
99.93%
Nil.
Cyprus
Larnaca / EU

O

54.00
99.38%
Nil.
France
Toulouse

O

273.99
96.88%
Nil.
France
La Réunion

O

87.94
99.00%
Nil.
Greece
Penteli

O

52.48
99.40%
Nil.
Indonesia
Jonggol

O

18.00
99.80%
Software updates.
ITDC
Dapinding

O

1.59
99.98%
Nil.
Japan
Futtsu

O

0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Korea (Rep. of)
Geumsan

O

0.00
100.00%
Nil.
New Zealand
Taupo

O

2.50
99.97%
Communication link issue.
Norway
Spitsbergen / EU

O

N/A
N/A
EU MEOLUT. No data
reported by Norway.
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah

O

0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Singapore
Changi

O

0.00
100.00%
Nil.
Spain
Maspalomas / EU

O

N/A
N/A
EU MEOLUT. No data
reported by Spain.
Türkiye
Ankara

O

334.00
96.20%
Software updates.
UAE
Abu Dhabi

O

0.00
100.00%
Nil.
UK
Lee-On-Solent

O

1.00
99.99%
Nil.
USA
Hawaii

O

220.00
97.49%
Nil.
USA
Florida

O

21.00
99.76%
Nil.
Legend:
O
Operational,
BU
Back-up,
N/A Non-available.
Notes:
When provided by Ground Segment Providers, main source of temporary unavailability is
reported in the right column “Comments”.

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2.2.4
MCC Operational Status
A detailed status of the Cospas-Sarsat MCCs is provided in Table 2.2.4.
A detailed status of the MEOLUT evolution is also provided in Table 2.2.5-1.
At the end of 2024, 33 MCCs were commissioned; among them, 32 MCCs were in operation. The
location of MCCs is shown at Figure 2.2.4. The information on MCC operational status was
reported by Ground Segment operators in the following sections. Specific details were made
available in Participants’ annual reports listed in section 1.2 “Reference Documents of this Report:
Algeria:  The ALMCC (6050) was unavailable for 87.31 hours mostly due to FGB ELT(DT)
testing and communication issues. There was no significant event reported.
Argentina:  The ARMCC (7010) had been backed up by CHMCC during the whole year 2024 due
to the operating system failure since 22 June 2023.
Australia:  The AUMCC (5030) was fully available in 2024. There was no significant event
reported.
Brazil:  The Brasilia BRMCC (7100) was unavailable for 22.5 hours due to network issues. The
Recife BRMCC backup facility had a 0% availability because of problems with the MCC. This
facility would be reactivated when new LGM MCC got commissioned with its new software. LGM
MCC commissioning test started in March and all tests were finalized by December 2024. The
commissioning report was intended to be submitted at EWG-3C/2025 and BRMCC was expected
to start LGM IOC operation in January 2025 with ELT(DT) and SGB capabilities.
Canada:  The CMCC (3160) was non-operational for 6.27 hours due to a software plotting error
issue in March, a network failure in April, a server failure in May and a network failure in August.
Chile:  The CHMCC (7250) was unavailable for 7 hours. There was no significant event reported.
China (P.R. of):  The CNMCC was unavailable for 3.86 hours. There was no significant event
reported.
Cyprus:  The CYMCC (2090) was unavailable for 69.68 hours. The MCC hardware was replaced
in July.
France:  The FMCC (2270) was not unavailable for 26.15 hours. The FMCC software was
improved to process ELT(DT) alerts, send alerts to the ICAO LADR, interface with the QARS.
The FTP server was replaced.
Greece:  The GRMCC (2400) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.
Hong Kong, China:  The HKMCC (4770) was fully available. There was no significant event
reported.
India:  The INMCC (4190) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.

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Indonesia:  The IDMCC (5250) was unavailable for 6.50 hours. The IDMCC was upgraded to the
LGM capability and declared at IOC on 16 August 2024 by AUMCC. The commissioning report
was intended to be reviewed at EWG-3C/2025.
Italy:  The ITMCC (2470) was unavailable for 9.30 hours. It was upgraded for RLS-capable
beacons, ELT(DT)s and SGBs, and was waiting for recommissioning in 2025.
ITDC: The TAMCC (4160) was unavailable for 10.36 hours due to server restarting.
Japan:  The JAMCC (4310) was unavailable for 163.30 hours due to a system failure in July.
Korea (Rep. of):  The KOMCC (4400) was fully available in 2024 after its entry in service. The
LGM MCC commissioning report was reviewed at JC-38 and approved at CSC-71. The LGM
MCC was declared at FOC on 4 July 2024 by JAMCC.
Malaysia:  The MYMCC (5330) was fully available. As of 31 December 2024, it was still in
development status.
Nigeria:  As the NIMCC (6570) had been out of service since April 2016 and had experienced
intermittent issues for several years prior, it was declared at “commissioned, not operational”
(CNO) status on 21 June 2016 by the SPMCC, the nodal MCC of the SCDDR. From that date, the
NIMCC was configured as a SPOC of the SPMCC.
Norway:  The NMCC (2570) was unavailable for 25 hours. There was no significant event
reported.
Pakistan:  The PAMCC (4630) was unavailable for 14 hours mainly due to communication link
issues. There was no significant event reported.
Peru:  The PEMC (7600) was fully available. There was no significant event reported.
Qatar:  The QAMCC (4660) was unavailable for 19.27 hours due mainly to technical failures and
planned maintenance, including software testing for FGB ELT(DT) capability.
Russia:  The CMC (2730) was unavailable for 55.5 hours. The software was updated to the latest
version in November.
Saudi Arabia:  The SAMCC (4030) was unavailable for 9.28 hours. Two software upgrades of
SAMCC were performed on 3 April and on 20 September 2024.
Singapore:  The SIMCC (5630) was unavailable for 24.25 hours, mainly due to critical preventive
maintenance.
South Africa:  The SAMCC (6010) was fully available. There was not significant event reported.
Spain:  The SPMCC (2240) was unavailable for 7.29 hours. Two software upgrades were
performed during the year, one for system maintenance and the other one due to a technical
problem (very short duration).

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Thailand:  The THMCC was unavailable for 74 hours. THMCC did not function properly during
30 November to 3 December due to system technical issues from the IP Address change.
Togo:  The TGMCC (6710) was under installation in 2024 and planned to be in operation in 2025.
Türkiye:  The TRMCC (2710) was unavailable for 10.5 hours. There was no significant event
reported.
United Arab Emirates:  The AEMCC (4700) was unavailable for 3.75 hours. It experienced an
outage of 3 hours due to a technical issue in February and a 0.75 hour outage in June caused by an
Internet service provider issue related to FTP.
United Kingdom:  The UKMCC (2320) was unavailable for 2.5 hours. There was no significant
event reported.
United States of America:  The USMCC (3660) was unavailable for 0.528 hours. In January 2024,
the USMCC integrated operational SGB ELT(DT) capabilities into the fully capable nodal LGM
MCC, which had previously implemented SGB and ELT(DT) processing capabilities in January
2023. In July, the MCC suffered a communications issue and was backed up by the CMCC (for
national activities) and the AUMCC (for nodal activities).
Viet Nam:  The VNMCC was fully available. It was upgraded to the most current software version
release.

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9Table 2.2.4:  MCC Operational Status (31 December 2024)
MCC
Ground
Segment
Providers
Location
Code
Status
Down
Time
(hrs)
Availability
Comments
AEMCC
UAE
Abu Dhabi

O
3.75
99.96%
Technical issues.
ALMCC
Algeria
Algiers

O
87.31
99.01%
Software upgrade and FGB ELT(DT)
testing. Communication issues.
ARMCC
Argentina
El Palomar

O
8784.00
0.00%
Out of service since June 2023.
ASMCC
South Africa
Cape Town

O
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
AUMCC
Australia
Canberra

O
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
BRMCC
Brazil
Brasilia

O
22.50
99.74%
Network issues.
CHMCC
Chile
Santiago

O
7.00
99.90%
Nil.
CMC
Russia
Moscow

O
55.50
99.37%
Nil.
CMCC
Canada
Trenton

O
6.27
99.93%
Software issues and network failures.
CNMCC
China (P.R. of)
Beijing

O
3.86
99.96%
Nil.
CYMCC
Cyprus
Larnaca

O
69.68
99.21%
Hardware replacement.
FMCC
France
Toulouse

O
26.15
99.70%
Software update.
GRMCC
Greece
Athens

O
0.00
100.00%
Software update.
HKMCC
Hong Kong,
China
Hong Kong

O
0.00
100.00%
Image backups were created for
primary and secondary servers.
IDMCC
Indonesia
Jakarta

O
6.50
99.93%
LGM MCC commissioning.
INMCC
India
Bangalore

O
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
ITMCC
Italy
Bari

O
9.30
99.89%
Nil.
JAMCC
Japan
Gunma

O
163.33
98.14%
System failure.
KOMCC
Korea (Rep. of)
Incheon

O
0.00
100.00%
LGM MCC at FOC since 4 July 2024.
MYMCC
Malaysia
Kuntan

UD
0.00
100.00%
Under development.
NIMCC
Nigeria
Abuja

CNO
8784.00
0.00%
Commissioned Not Operational since
2016.
NMCC
Norway
Bodoe

O
25.00
99.72%
Multiple issues, and software
maintenance.
PAMCC
Pakistan
Karachi

O
14.00
99.84%
Communication link issues.
PEMCC
Peru
Callao

O
0.00
100.00%
Nil.
QAMCC
Qatar
Doha

O
19.27
99.78%
Technical failures and planned
maintenance.
SAMCC
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah

O
9.47
99.89%
Software maintenance.
SIMCC
Singapore
Singapore

O
24.25
99.70%
Software maintenance.
SPMCC
Spain
Maspalomas

O
7.29
99.92%
Two software upgrades in 2024.
TAMCC
ITDC
Taipei

O
10.36
99.88%
System server restarting.
TGMCC
Togo
Lomé

UD
N/A
N/A
Under development.
THMCC
Thailand
Bangkok

O
74.00
99.16%
System technical issues from the IP
Address change
TRMCC
Türkiye
Ankara

O
10.50
99.88%
Nil.
UKMCC
UK
Fareham

O
2.50
99.97%
Nil.
USMCC
USA
Suitland

O
0.53
99.99%
Nil.
VNMCC
Viet Nam
Haiphong

O
0.00
100.00%
System upgraded to the latest LG
version.

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Notes:
O
Operational
Full Operational Capability.
CNO
Commissioned, not operational.
LG
LEOSAR, GEOSAR commissioned.
LGM
LEOSAR, GEOSAR, MEOSAR commissioned.
N/A
Not Applicable
UD
Under Development.
When provided by Participants, a summary of the main source of temporary unavailability is
reported in the “Comment” column.
3Figure 2.2.3:  Locations of MCCs (31 December 2024)
Note:
In 2024, MYMCC and TGMCC were “Under Development”;  NIMCC was “CNO”.

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2.2.5
MEOSAR Ground Segment Transition
2.2.5.1 MEOLUT Evolution:
A detailed status of the MEOLUT evolution is provided in Table 2.2.5-1.
Information reported by MEOLUT operators is also reported in section 2.2.3 of this Report.
10Table 2.2.5-1: MEOLUT Evolution (31 December 2024)
ID
Location
Ground
Segment
Operator
Channels
(Hardware)
Installation
Commissioning
Report
Comments
Capa-
bilities
(b)

Algiers
Algeria

Commissioned
JC-32 / CSC-61

El Palomar / Rio
Grande
Argentina

Commissioned\*
JC-31 / CSC-59
4 channels in El Palomar and 2 in Rio
Grande.

Mingenew
Australia

Commissioned
JC-31 / CSC-59
EWG-4C/2023/S2
CSC-69
Networked with NZ MEOLUT 5125.
1, 2, 4, 5,
7, 8

Brasilia
Brazil
6+1
Commissioned\*
JC-32 / CSC-61
DCA centred half-way of
Brasilia/Recife MEOLUT sites.

Recife
Brazil

Commissioned\*
JC-32 / CSC-61

Edmonton
Canada

Commissioned\*
EWG-4C/2021
CSC-66
Phased-array L-band and S-band
antenna. MEOSAR IOC/FOC standard.
4, 5f, 7f

Goose Bay
Canada

Commissioned\*
EWG-4C/2021
CSC-66
Phased-array L-band and S-band
antenna. MEOSAR IOC/FOC standard.
4, 5f, 7f

Trenton
Canada
TBD
Available\*
Planned (2025)
Network Location Processor for
Canadian data coming from the
Canadian MEOLUTs (3171) and
(3172).

Belleville
Canada
TBD
Available\*
Planned (2025)
Network Location Processor for
Canadian data coming from the
Canadian MEOLUTs (317)1 and
(3172).

Santiago
Chile

Commissioned
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62
JC-38 /
Planned CSC-71
Recommended for CSC-71 approval for
MEOSAR IOC/FOC, SGB and
ELT(DT) capabilities
4, 5, 7, 8

Beijing
China
(P.R. of)

Commissioned
EWG-4C/2020/S4
CSC-64
7f

Larnaca / EU
Cyprus

Commissioned
JC-30 / CSC-57
EWG-4C/2020/S3
CSC-64
Part of European 12-channel MEOLUT.
MEOSAR IOC/FOC standard.
4, 5f, 7f

Toulouse
France

Commissioned
JC-32 / CSC-61
EWG-4C/2020/S1
CSC-64
Phased-array L-band antenna.
MEOSAR IOC/FOC standard.
4, 5f, 7f

Saint-Denis-La
Réunion / EU
France

Commissioned
EWG-4C/2022
CSC-67
EWG-4C/2023
CSC-69
Phased-Array L-Band antenna.
Connected to the French MEOLUT
network.)
4, 5, 7

Keratea
Greece

Commissioned
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62
5f

Hong Kong
Hong
Kong, Ch.

Commissioned\*
EWG-4C/2023/S2
EWG-4C/2024
CSC-71
Commissioning report approved at
CSC-71.
4, 5f, 7f

Bangalore
India

Submitted\*
JC-38
EWG-4C/2024
Commissioning report to be reviewed
by experts at a future meeting.

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ID
Location
Ground
Segment
Operator
Channels
(Hardware)
Installation
Commissioning
Report
Comments
Capa-
bilities
(b)

Jonggol, Java
Indonesia

Commissioned
EWG-4C/2020/S2
CSC-64
JC-38 / CSC-71
Commissioning approved at CSC-71 for
2 additional channels.
7f
TBD
Bari
Italy
[20]
Planned (2024)
Planned (2025)
TOA/FOA data currently received from
networked EC MEOLUTs and from
Ankara MEOLUT (2714).

Dapinding
ITDC

Commissioned
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62
7f

Futtsu
Japan

Commissioned
JC-32 / CSC-61
JC-38 / CSC-71
Commissioning report approved at
CSC-71 for MEOSAR IOC/FOC and
FGB ELT(DT) capabilities.
4, 5f, 7f

Geumsan
Korea
(Rep. of)

Commissioned
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62
EWG-4C/2020/S3
CSC-64

Kuantan
Malaysia

Commissioned\*
JC-32 / CSC-61

Taupo
New
Zealand

Commissioned
JC-31 / CSC-59
EWG-4C/2023/S2
CSC-69
Linked to AUMCC. Networked with
Mingenew MEOLUT (5035).
1, 2, 4, 5,
7, 8
TBD
Abuja
Nigeria
TBD
TBD
TBD

Spitsbergen /
EU
Norway

Commissioned
JC-31 / CSC-59
EWG-4C/2020/S3
CSC-64
Part of European 12-channel MEOLUT.
MEOSAR IOC standard.
4, 5f, 7f
TBD
Karachi
Pakistan
TBD
Planned (2024)
Planned (2025)

Callao
Peru

Available\*
Planned (2025)

Doha
Qatar
[12]
Planned (2025)
Planned (2026)
Phased-array antenna.

Moscow
Russia

Available
Not applicable
Used as a test ground station.
TBD
Kaliningrad
Russia
[20]
Planned (2025)
Planned (2025)
Phased-array antenna.
TBD
Nakhodka
Russia
[20]
Planned (2025)
Planned (2025)
Phased-array antenna.

Jeddah
Saudi
Arabia

Commissioned
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62

Changi
Singapore

Commissioned
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62
EWG-4C/2020/S3
CSC-64
One additional LEO/MEO channel with
Changi LEOLUT (5632).
7f
601x
Bapsfontein
South
Africa

Available\*
Planned (2025)

Maspalomas
/ EU
Spain

Commissioned
JC-30 / CSC-57
EWG-4C/2020/S3
CSC-64
Part of European 12-channel MEOLUT.
MEOSAR IOC standard.
4, 5f, 7f

Bangkok
Thailand
[20]
Submitted\*
EWG-4C/2024
Commissioning report to be reviewed
by experts at a future meeting.

Lomé
Togo
[20]
Planned (2024)
Planned (2025)
Phased-array L-band antenna.

Ankara
Türkiye

Commissioned
JC-30 / CSC-57

Abu Dhabi
UAE

Commissioned
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62

Lee-On-Solent
UK

Commissioned
JC-32 / CSC-61
One combined MEO/LEO antenna. Two
additional antennas installed at Kinloss
(UK) for D&E if needed.

Hawaii
USA

[20]
Commissioned
Planned** 2024
JC-32 / CSC-61
EWG-4C/2020/S2
CSC-64
EWG-4C/2023/S2
CSC-69
6 MEO, and 6 LEO/MEO channels
- 2 in HI, 2 in AK, 2 in GU
Will be augmented by a phased-array
antenna. Operational target date of Q1
2025.
4, 5, 7, 8

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ID
Location
Ground
Segment
Operator
Channels
(Hardware)
Installation
Commissioning
Report
Comments
Capa-
bilities
(b)
TBD
Guam
USA
[20]
Available
Planned (2025)
Phased-array antenna. Operational
targetted date by Q4 2024.

Florida
USA

[20]
Commissioned
Planned** 2024
JC-32 / CSC-61
JC-36/CSC-67
Will be augemented by a phased-array
antenna. Operational target date Q4

4, 5, 7, 8

NSOF
USA

Commissioned
EWG-4C/2022
CSC-67
MEOSAR IOC/FOC standard. Backup
of Florida MEOLUT (3669).
4, 5, 7, 8

Suitland, MD
USA

Available
Planned (2025)
TBD
Southwest, NM
USA
[20]
Planned (2024)
Planned (2025)
L-Band phased-array antenna.
Operational date by Q1 2025

Haiphong
Viet Nam

Commissioned\*
EWG-4C/2024
Commissioning approved at CSC-71.
4, 5f, 7f
MEOLUTs:
Number
Comments:
- (A) Commissioned for MEOSAR
• EOC only
• IOC/FOC (4) & (5f or 5))


Note: 8 MEOLUTs are associated with MCCs that are not LGM
commissioned (\*).
- Commissioned for additional capabilities
• ELT(DT) FGBs only (7f)
• ELT(DT) FGBs and SGBs (7)
• SGBs (8)


For ELT(DT) FGB/SGB capabilities of the associated MCC, see
Table 5 (Options (3) & (4)).
For SGB capability of the associated MCC, see Table 5 (option
(4)).
- (B) MEOSAR IOC/FOC commissioning
report needed to be reviewed at future
meeting
• from EWG-4C/2024

Bangalore (India), Bangkok (Thailand).
- (C) Available for commissioning

- (D) Planned to be installed (2024 &2025)
7 (+1)
Toulouse “Next” MEOLUT (2276) planned to replace existing
Toulouse MEOLUT (2275).
- (E) Installation to be determined (TBD)

Nigeria.
Total (A to E):

About 500 MEO channels (hardware) installed/planned.
Notes: TBD To be determined.
(\*)
associated MCC is not LGM commissioned.
(**) replacing an existing MEOLUT.
Additional information on “MEOLUT Configuration” is available in a dedicated table at
https://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/system/meosar-system-status/meolut-configuration, where:
- the following information is provided to indicate:
(1) whether the MEOLUT has networking capability with external MEOLUT(s),
(2) the networked MEOLUT IDs if applicable,
(3) the MEO-GEO processing capability of the MEOLUT;
- the following status information has been provided by nodal MCCs when:
(4) the MEOLUT meets the DOA Location Accuracy and EHE requirements per document
C/S T.019,
(5) the MEOLUT meets the Processing Anomaly Rate requirement per document C/S T.019,
(6) the MEOLUT meets the Fast-Moving Beacon DOA Location Accuracy requirement per
document C/S T.019 (when defined);

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- the following status information is provided from the EWG/JC formal recommendation when:
(7) the MEOLUT is commissioned for ELT(DT) capability,
(8) the MEOLUT is commissioned for SGB capability (including SGB ELT(DT));
- the following status information is provided from the EWG/JC formal recommendation when:
(f) the associated MEOLUT capability is commissioned for FGB only,
(s) the associated MEOLUT capability is commissioned for SGB only (does not apply to 8).
2.2.5.2 LGM MCC Evolution:
As of 31 December 2024, 35 LGM MCCs were expected to be part of the MEOSAR ground
segment.
LGM MCC installation and operation:
•
Thirty (30) LGM MCCs were installed (AEMCC1, ALMCC1, ARMCC, AUMCC1,
BRMCC, CHMCC1, CMC1, CMCC, CNMCC1, CYMCC1, FMCC1, GRMCC1, HKMCC,
IDMCC2, INMCC, ITMCC1, JAMCC1, KOMCC1, MYMCC, NMCC1, PAMCC, PEMCC,
QAMCC1, SAMCC1, SIMCC1, SPMCC1, TAMCC1, TRMCC1, UKMCC1 and USMCC1).
Note:
(1) operating at LGM FOC status,
(2) operating at LGM IOC status, (LGM IDMCC was declared at IOC on 23 August 2024).
•
Installation of four (4) LGM MCCs was planned to be completed in 2025 (ASMCC,
TGMCC, THMCC and VNMCC).
•
One (1) LGM MCC installation date was to be determined (NIMCC).
LGM MCC commissioning:
•
Twenty-one (21) LGM MCCs were formally commissioned against MEOSAR standards:
FMCC and USMCC at CSC-57; NMCC at CSC-59; AUMCC and SPMCC at CSC-61;
QAMCC and UKMCC at CSC-62; ALMCC, CYMCC, JAMCC, SIMCC and TRMCC at
CSC-64; CHMCC and GRMCC at CSC-66; CMC, ITMCC and TAMCC at CSC-67;
AEMCC, CNMCC and SAMCC at CSC-69, KOMCC at CSC-71.
Note: LGM KOMCC was declared at FOC status on 4 July 2024. Its commissioning report
was approved by the Council at CSC-71 after being recommended by JC-38.
•
LGM IDMCC was declared at IOC status on 23 August 2024. Its commissioning report was
submitted to an EWG-3C/2025 meeting (date still to be determined).
•
Twelve (12) LGM MCCs were planned for being tested/commissioned in end-2024/2025:
ARMCC, ASMCC, BRMCC, CMCC, HKMCC, INMCC, MYMCC, PAMCC, PEMCC,
TGMCC, THMCC and VNMCC.
•
There was no planned date for commissioning the LGM NIMCC.
A detailed status of existing LGM MCCs is provided in Table 2.2.5-2.

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2.2.5.3 Schedule of New Ground Segment Equipment Installation / Commissioning:
This section is a summary of the additional information regarding Ground Segment transition
provided by Ground Segment Providers in their annual report; specific details are available in the
Participants’ annual reports listed in section 1.2 “Reference Documents” of this Report.
Algeria:  No significant information reported.
Argentina:  ARMCC awaited contracting by the Ministry of Defence for integration of the LGM
system and its maintenance.
Australia:  No significant information reported.
Brazil:  New hybrid Brasília LEOLUT/MEOLUT commissioning report was intended to be
presented at the next EWG 4C-2025 on LUT commissioning. Brazil also intended to commission
its MEOLUTs against slow-moving beacon standards in 2025.
Canada:  As of 31 December 2024, due to continuing software issues, and that HGT announced
they were shutting down their SAR software operations in 2025, Canada was working to
implement a new MCC, with LGM commissioning as soon as possible. The commissioning testing
for SGBs and slow-moving beacons was completed end of August  for MEOLUTs in Edmonton,
Alberta (MED 3171) and Happy Valley Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (MGO 3172).
The network location processors (NLPs) installed in Trenton (3173) and Belleville (3174)
commission testing for FGBs, SGBs, and slow-moving beacons was completed end of August
2024. A software patch was provided and tested in October 2024 to address non-conformances.
These were confirmed ok in November 2024. Commissioning reports were updated by the vendor
in December 2024. The Department of National Defence submitted four commissioning reports to
EWG 4C/2025 to be held in February 2025.
Chile: No significant information reported.
China (P. R. of):  The LGM CNMCC finished the self-test for ELT(DT) in June 2024. The
commissioning testing with JAMCC for ELT(DT) was performed in September 2024.
Cyprus: No significant information reported.
France:  Toulouse MEOLUT (2275) software was updated, including slow-moving beacons (up to
10m/s) and SGBs. The commissioning was foreseen after acceptance of these updates. Toulouse-1
LEOLUT (2271) and Toulouse-2 LEOLUT (2272) did not have any evolution foreseen. Toulouse
Next GEOLUT (2283) with SGB capabilities was in progress with no planned date of release.
Greece: No significant information reported.
Hong Kong, China:  No significant information reported.
India:  The LGM INMCC was installed, and the pre commissioning test were expected to star
shortly in coordination with FMCC or CMC-Russia. The Bangalore MEOLUT (4194)

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commissioning report would be reviewed at EWG-4C/2025. India MEOLUT System would be
inter-connected shortly to CMC-Russia.
Indonesia:  In November and December, slow-moving beacon tests were carried out on both FGB
and SGB, the test results were under analysis by other Ground Segment Providers.
Italy:  ITMCC was considering the installation of the Bari MEOLUT.
ITDC:  The TAMCC was scheduled to conduct the FGB ELT(DT) and SGB capability
commissioning Test in 2025.
Japan:  Due to the unforeseen withdrawal of the current vendor, Japan would transition its MCC
and LUT to the new system. The installation of the new hardware was expected to be accomplished
from June to July 2025. Recommissioning tests (including FGB ELT(DT) and SGB) of the MCC
and the LUT should be able to commence from July 2025 in the earliest case. After the system
transition, the Japan LUT located at Futtsu would become a “6-channel-MEO + 1-channel-
MEO/LEO” equipment. During the transition period, both operations of the MCC and LUT would
be continued with the current system.
Korea (Rep. of):  Korea planned to install a new LGM MCC in 2026.
Malaysia:  No significant information reported.
New Zealand:  The New Zealand planned to install a new Reference Beacon at Goudies Road site.
Nigeria:  Nigeria was still in the process of upgrading its ground segment equipment with
modernized MEOLUT-capable antennas and LGM-MCC. While the project plan had already been
achieved with the MCC vendor, the fund was still been awaited from the Nigerian Government.
Norway:  No significant information reported.
Pakistan:  LGM Commissioning for Pakistan was planned in 2025 as updated by CMC-Russia.
LGM MCC software update at the latest version available was completed in September to process
signals from ELT(DT)s and SGBs. The update was also crucial for upcoming commissioning of
LGM PAMCC. The update of the LGM Software to the next version was expected to be completed
in 2025.
Peru:  No significant information was reported.
Qatar: Renewal of the existing MCC (4660) would begin in 2025, with the addition of a second
Doha-2 GEOLUT (4663) for which the commissioning would start at the beginning of 2025, and
a new Doha MEOLUT (4664) for which the commissioning) would start at the beginning of 2026.
Russia:  LEOLUT Moscow (2731) was planned to be upgraded in 2025. Nakhodka LEOLUT
(2733) was planned to be upgraded in 2025. Two FGB/SGB-capable MEOLUTs equipped with
phased array antenna were scheduled to be deployed in 2025-2026. Kaliningrad Region GEOLUT
(2734) was deployed with enhanced capability for tracking high elliptical orbit Arktika-M
satellites and planned to be commissioned in 2026-2027

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Saudi Arabia:  The installation of four extra MEOLUT channels in Riyadh was completed, and the
commissioning report was planned to be submitted to the Cospas-Sarsat Secretariat when ready.
SAMCC planned to transition to TSI due to HGT decision to discontinue operations for the
Cospas-Sarsat Programme.
Singapore:  No significant information reported.
South Africa:  No significant information reported.
Spain:  A new Maspalomas-1 GEOLUT for tracking GOES-East satellite, composed by new
hardware and software, passed all the FGB commissioning tests on 19-26 August 2024 and the
report was submitted to the EWG-4C/2025 meeting for approval. The same work was currently in
progress for the commissioning of a new Maspalomas-2 GEOLUT for tracking MTG satellite.
These upgrades were expected to provide SGB capability to the Spanish GEOLUTs in the near
future.
Thailand:  A MEOLUT had been installed and the THMCC was currently awaiting the EWG-
4C/2025 to review the commissioning report.
Togo: Lomé MEOLUT (6711) commissioning was targeted in 2025, with a start at the end of
2024. The TGMCC (6710) commissioning was also targeted in 2025. Preliminary actions were in
progress at the end of 2024.
Türkiye:  All LUT servers were upgraded to the last version in Summer 2024
United Arab Emirates:  In September 2023, AEMCC installed a new DBF antenna capable of
simultaneously detecting six MEO satellites. As MEO was scheduled for IOC commissioning,
AEMCC would have both a 6-channel MEOLUT antenna and a DBF antenna in place to support
its operations. The exact date for the IOC commissioning would be determined, AEMCC was
about to contract with new vendor to commission the MEOLUT once the new contract was
finalized.
United Kingdom:  It was scheduled to complete the LUT commissioning in 2024. Remaining work
would continue in 2025.
USA:  Guam phased-array antenna (GPAA) MEOLUT had been installed; it was planned to be
commissioned in March - April 2025 and operational by June 2025.  Florida Phased Array Antenna
(FPAA) had been installed; it was planned to be commissioned in March 2025 and operational by
May 2025. The Southwest USA (SUSA) MEOLUT had been installed and was undergoing
upgrades to prepare for commissioning testing; it was planned to be commissioned in July 2025
and operational by September 2025.
Viet Nam:  After some complementary tests, the update commissioning report of the Vietnam
MEOLUT was planned to be submitted to EWG-4C/2025 for review. Haiphong MEOLUT (5742)
was expected to be formally commissioned into the Cospas-Sarsat System at the MEOSAR
IOC/FOC performance level, with FGB, SGB and ELT(DT) capabilities. Due to the HGT “wind
down” announcement, VNMCC had decided to procure a new MCC system from a new vendor,
with the expectation that VNMCC would be commissioned for LGM capability in 2025.

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11Table 2.2.5-2: Details and Status of LGM MCCs
(31 December 2024)
ID
MCC
Location
Ground
Segment
Operator
DDR
Status
Commissioning
Number of
Alerts after
Confirmation
(1)
Other
Capabilities
(3) (4)s
Testing
Formal
Submission &
Approval

AEMCC
Abu Dhabi
UAE
SCDDR
FOC

EWG-3C/2023
CSC-69


ALMCC
Algiers
Algeria
SCDDR
FOC
2020-Q2
EWG-3C/2020/S4
CSC-64


ARMCC
El Palomar
Argentina
WDDR
Installed
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

ASMCC
Badplaas
South Africa
SWPDDR
Planned
(2024)
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

AUMCC
Canberra
Australia
SWPDDR
FOC
2018-Q4
JC-32/CSC-61

(3) (4)
EWG-
3C/2023

BRMCC
Brasilia
Brazil
WDDR
Under Test
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

CHMCC
Santiago
Chile
WDDR
FOC
2020-Q4
EWG-3C/2021/S1
CSC-66


CMC
Moscow
Russia
EDDR
FOC
2022-Q3
EWG-3C/2022
CSC-67


CMCC
Trenton
Canada
WDDR
Installed
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

CNMCC
Beijing
China
(P.R. of)
NWPDDR
FOC
2023-Q2
EWG-3C/2023
CSC-69


CYMCC
Larnaca
Cyprus
CDDR
FOC
2019-Q3
EWG-3C/2020/S4
CSC-64

(3)
JC-38

FMCC
Toulouse
France
CDDR
FOC
2016-12
JC-30/CSC-57

(3) JC-36
(4) EWG-
3C/2022

GRMCC
Athens
Greece
CDDR
FOC
2021-Q1
EWG-3C/2021/S1
CSC-66


HKMCC
Hong Kong
Hong Kong,
China
NWPDDR
Installed
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

IDMCC
Jakarta
Indonesia
SWPDDR
IOC
2024-Q2
Submitted to an
EWG-3C/2025
Planned CSC-73

(3)(4)
EWG-
3C/2024

INMCC
Bangalore
India
EDDR
Installed
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

ITMCC
Bari
Italy
CDDR
FOC (2)
2021-Q4
JC-36
CSC-67


JAMCC
Tokyo
Japan
NWPDDR
FOC
2020-Q2
EWG-3C/2020/S4
CSC-64


KOMCC
Incheon
Korea
(Rep. of)
NWPDDR
FOC
2024-Q1
JC-38/
Recommended to
CSC-71


MYMCC
Kuntan
Malaysia
SWPDDR
Installed
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73
TBD
\*

NIMCC
Abuja
Nigeria
SCDDR
TBD
TBD
TBD

\*

NMCC
Bodo
Norway
CDDR
FOC
2017-06
JC-31/CSC-59

(3) JC-38

PAMCC
Karachi
Pakistan
EDDR
Installed
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

PEMCC
Callao
Peru
WDDR
Installed
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

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ID
MCC
Location
Ground
Segment
Operator
DDR
Status
Commissioning
Number of
Alerts after
Confirmation
(1)
Other
Capabilities
(3) (4)s
Testing
Formal
Submission &
Approval

QAMCC
Doha
Qatar
SCDDR
FOC (2)
2019-07
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62


SAMCC
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
SCDDR
FOC
2022-Q4
EWG-3C/2023
CSC-69


SIMCC
Singapore
Singapore
SWPDDR
FOC
2020-Q2
EWG-3C/2020/S4
CSC-64


SPMCC
Maspalomas
Spain
SCDDR
FOC
2018-07
JC-32/CSC-61

(3) JC-37

TAMCC
Taipei
ITDC
NWPDDR
FOC
2022-Q1
EWG-3C/2022
CSC-67


TGMCC
Lomé
Togo
SCDDR
Planned
(2024)
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73
TBD
\*

THMCC
Bangkok
Thailand
SWPDDR
Planned
(2024)
Planned
(2024/25)
Planned CSC-73

\*

TRMCC
Ankara
Türkiye
CDDR
FOC
2020-Q3
EWG-3C/2020/S4
CSC-64


UKMCC
Fareham
UK
CDDR
FOC
2019-04
EWG-1/2019
CSC-62


USMCC
Suitland
USA
WDDR
FOC
2016-12
JC-30/CSC-57

(3) (4)
JC-36

VNMCC
Haiphong
Viet Nam
NWPDDR
Planned
(2024)
Planned
(2025)
Planned CSC-73

\*
Number of MCCs:
Comments:
- formally LGM-commissioned

- with LGM commissioning report(s) submitted to an EWG-3C for review after CSC-71

IDMCC
- with plans to submit their LGM commissioning report for review and approval in 2025

- with plans to submit their LGM commissioning report for review and approval with a
date still to be determined

NIMCC
Total:

Notes:
FOC
Commissioned against MEOSAR standards, operating at Full Operational Capability.
IOC
Commissioned against MEOSAR standards, operating at Initial Operational Capability.
TBD
To be determined.
(1)
Maximum number of alerts requested after position confirmation.
(2)
No associated MEOLUT is installed.
Additional information on “MCC Configuration” is available in a dedicated table at
https://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/system/meosar-system-status/mcc-configuration where
information is provided from the EWG/JC formal recommendation to the Council, when:
(3)
the MCC is commissioned for FGB ELT(DT) capability,
(4)
the MCC is commissioned for SGB capability (including SGB ELT(DT))
\*
Since CSC-69 in 2023, DMCCs shall be commissioned for the three following
capabilities: MEOSAR IOC/FOC, FGB and SGB ELT(DT), and SGB.

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2.2.6
Other Ground Segment Sub-Systems (Orbitography Network, Time Reference
Beacons, etc.)
The following information was provided in Ground Segment Provider’s annual reports. More
details are available in Participants’ annual reports listed in section 1.2 of this report. Further
information on beacon transmission characteristics could also be found in the MEOSAR Reference
Beacon status spreadsheet maintained by the Secretariat.
Australia:  No significant information was reported.
Brazil:  Both Brazilian reference beacons had slots and transmission frequencies changed to
406.046 MHz because the old time/frequency slots were the same used by JAMCC reference
beacons.
Canada:  The Edmonton reference beacon was operational 99.97% of the time. The Ottawa
reference beacon was operational 100% of the time.
Chili:  No significant information was reported.
China (P.R. of):  No significant information was reported.
Cyprus:  No significant information was reported.
Denmark:  No significant information was reported.
France:  No significant information was reported.
Greece:  No significant information was reported.
Hong Kong:  No significant information was reported.
India:  No significant information was reported.
Indonesia:  No significant information was reported.
Italy:  No significant information was reported.
ITDC:  No significant information was reported.
Japan:  The Futtsu Reference Beacon (B5FE18FED639240) was operational 100% of the time.
Korea (Rep. of):  No significant information was reported.
Malaysia:  No significant information was reported.
New Zealand:  The NZ Reference Beacon was upgraded by TSi in the USA, subject to testing the
beacon would be shipped back to New Zealand for installation at the Goudies Road LUT site.
Nigeria:  No significant information was reported.
Norway:   Svalbard orbitography beacon (HEX: A0234BF8A7335D0) was fully operational.
Pakistan:  No significant information was reported.
Peru:  No significant information was reported.
Qatar:  No significant information was reported.
Russian Federation:  No significant information was reported.

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Saudi Arabia:  No significant information was reported.
Singapore:  No significant information was reported.
South Africa:  No significant information was reported.
Spain:  No significant information was reported.
Thailand:  No significant information was reported.
Togo: Togo administration provided one calibration beacon (with FGB and SGB capabilities), a
reference beacon (with FGB  and SGB capabilities).
Türkiye:  Türkiye acquired and installed a fully backed up reference beacon (REFBE) collocated
with the Ankara MEOLUT. This REFBE was expected to facilitate the TRMEO's meeting the
required location performance.
United Arab Emirates:  Abu Dhabi Reference Beacon (3ADEA2223F81FE0) was fully available.
United Kingdom:  No significant information was reported.
USA:  All three (3) buoy beacons were recovered, refurbished and prepared to be re-deployed in
2025.
Viet Nam:  No significant information was reported.

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2.3
Distress Beacons
2.3.1
406 MHz Beacon Population Estimate Based on the Registration Rate
The beacon population figures are based on available information from more than 200
Administrations. The status of estimated total number of 406-MHz beacons, as well as number of
registered beacons reported by Administrations is provided at Annex A to this report.
On the basis of available data, the history from 2020 to 2024 of the registered 406-MHz beacon
population as reported by Administrations was as follows.
12Table 2.3.1-1:  406-MHz Registered Beacon Population as Reported by Administrations
(2020 - 2024)
Beacon Type


ELT
309,377
315,994
337,835
337,927
364,712
ELT(DT)
N/A
N/A
N/A


EPIRB
866,303
989,028
1,101,835
1,083,791
1,123,791
PLB
759,055
854,819
918,683
970,721
1.034.499
Total
1,934,735
2,159,841
2,358,353
2,392,755
2,523,709
Increase rate (n/n-1)
3.7%
11.6%
9.2%
1.5%
7.0%
Reported evaluation of new beacons used as a replacement in 2024 was 10,350.
13Table 2.3.1-2:  Percentage of Detected Beacons with Own Country Code that Were Registered
Number of Detected Beacons Registered / Number of Detected Beacons (in Percentage)
Participants
ELT\*
ELT(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
ALL TYPES
Algeria

/

61.1

/

NA

/

42.9

/


/

67.9
Argentina

/

77.3

/

NA

/

64.1

/

57.1

/

74.7
Australia

/

82.4

/


/
1,210
76.6

/
1,042
95.5
2,242
/
2,639
85.0
Brazil

/

73.1

/

27.0

/

0.0

/

81.8

/
1,032
70.8
Canada

/
1,093
88.1

/

80.0

/

71.6

/

85.4
1,265
/
1,490
84.9
Chile

/

99.2

/

NA

/

94.2

/


/

98.6
China

/

98.7

/


2,034
/
2,260
90.0

/

0.0
2,417
/
2,652
91.1
Cyprus

/

NA

/

0.0

/

94.0

/

NA

/

90.4
Denmark

/


/

NA

/

98.7

/


/

99.3
Finland

/


/

NA

/

87.5

/


/

97.5
France

/

67.3

/

93.7

/

81.8

/

58.2
1,061
/
1,406
75.5
Germany

/

61.3

/

83.5

/

33.0

/

82.4

/

60.0
Greece

/

84.1

/


/

87.9

/

61.5

/

85.5
Hong Kong
- Chn

/

44.4

/

NA

/

70.1

/

16.7

/

64.1
India

/

80.7

/

NA

/

52.8

/

80.4

/

68.5
Indonesia

/

81.3

/

NA

/

95.0

/

77.8

/

89.3
Italy

/

67.5

/

81.1

/

68.4

/

54.3

/

68.0

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Number of Detected Beacons Registered / Number of Detected Beacons (in Percentage)
Participants
ELT\*
ELT(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
ALL TYPES
ITDC -
Chinese
Taipei

/

96.0

/

NA

/

98.7

/

81.1

/

93.4
Japan

/

85.7

/


/

63.2

/

85.2

/

74.0
Korea (Rep.
of)

/


/

NA

/

99.3

/

0.0

/

98.5
Malaysia

/

20.0

/

NA

/

19.8

/

13.0

/

18.7
Netherlands
(The)

/

NA

/

NA

/

NA

/

NA

/

NA
New
Zealand

/

91.2

/

80.0

/

64.4

/

85.3

/

82.1
Nigeria

/

NA

/

NA

/

NA

/

NA

/

NA
Norway

/

94.1

/

NA

/

90.6

/

96.8

/

92.0
Pakistan

/

63.5

/

NA

/

10.0

/

42.1

/

54.4
Peru

/


/

NA

/


/


/


Poland

/

53.5

/

NA

/

13.2

/

42.1

/

43.1
Qatar

/

64.4

/

NA

/

16.7

/

70.6

/

52.8
Russian
Federation

/

86.3

/

NA

/

85.6

/

50.0

/

85.8
Saudi
Arabia

/

95.8

/

NA

/


/


/

98.5
Serbia

/

88.2

/

NA

/

NA

/

NA

/

88.2
Singapore

/

77.8

/


/


/

50.0

/

80.6
South Africa

/

84.0

/

NA

/

62.2

/

10.5

/

74.0
Spain

/

79.2

/

97.7

/

80.6

/

NA

/

81.3
Sweden

/


/

NA

/


/


/


Switzerland

/

99.0

/


/

36.4

/


/

88.4
Thailand

/


/

NA

/


/


/


Tunisia

/


/

NA

/

0.0

/


/

82.1
Türkiye

/

98.2

/


/

90.5

/


/

98.9
United Arab
Emirates

/

76.8

/

NA

/

39.6

/

85.7

/

67.3
United
Kingdom

/

57.1

/

83.6

/

38.0

/

56.1

/
1,700
49.7
United
States of
America
6,376
/
9,708
65.7

/

85.6
5,323
/
6,425
82.8
2,553
/
3,758
67.9
14,454
/
20,127
71.8
Viet Nam

/

64.3

/

33.3

/

75.8

/

0.0

/

72.5
All 2024
12,487
/
17,328
72.1
1,019
/
1,133
89.9
11,501
/
14,525
79.2
5,108
/
6,935
73.7
30,115
/
39,921
75.4
All 2023
13,439
/
19,093
70.4

/

84.2
10,515
/
13,770
76.4
5,214
/
6,905
75.5
29,328
/
39,958
73.4
All 2022
11,557
/
16,171
71.5
N/A
/
N/A
71.5
10,147
/
12,886
78.7
3,934
/
5,471
71.9
25,638
/
34,528
74.3
All 2021
10,713
/
15,213
70.4
N/A
/
N/A
70.4
9,070
/
12,193
74.4
3,256
/
4,528
71.9
23,039
/
31,934
72.1
All 2020
9,731
/
13,953
69.7
N/A
/
N/A
69.7
8,302
/
10,246
81.0
2,546
/
3,465
73.5
20,579
/
27,664
74.4

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Table 2.3.1-2 above shows the following percentage of detected beacons with own country code that
were registered in 2024. The registration rates per beacon type for the year 2024 were as follows:
•
ELTs:
72.1%,
•
ELT(DT)s: 89.9%
•
EPIRBs:
79.2%,
•
PLBs:
73.7%,
•
All types: 75.4%.
Anomalies:  A low beacon registration rate (i.e., lower than 50%) was found in the data provided
by the following Cospas-Sarsat Participants:
•
ELTs:
Hong Kong (China)2 (44.4%), Malaysia2 (20,0%),
•
ELT(DT)s:
not demonstrative in 2024.
•
EPIRBs:
Algeria2 (42,9%), Brazil1 (0.0%), Germany (33.0%), Malaysia (19.8%),
Pakistan1, 2 (10.0%),
Poland1, 2 (13.2%),
Qatar (16.7%),
Switzerland1 (36.4%),
Tunisia 2 (0.0%),  (1.8%), UAE1 (39.6%), UK1 (38.0%),
•
PLBs:
China (P.R. of ) 2 (0.0%), Hong Kong (China)1, 2 (16.7%), Korea (Rep. of)2
(0.0%), Malaysia (13.0%), Pakistan1 (42.1%), Poland1 (42.1%), South Africa1 (10.5%), Viet
Nam2 (0.0%),
Notes:  (1) The same status as in 2023
(2) Population of detected beacons lower than or equal to 15 units.
Table 2.3.1-3 presents an estimate of the total 406-MHz beacon population (from the report of
more than 200 Administrations in 2024) calculated in accordance with section 1.3.2 of the Report
on System Status and Operations, i.e., Total Number of Beacons in the Beacon Register /
Registration Rate when available (see document C/S A.003, Annex B, page B-3).
The following figures show a relative stability in the average beacon registration rate for all beacon
types of around 73.9%:
•
2020 – 74.4%,
•
2021 – 72.1%,
•
2022 – 74.3%,
•
2023 – 73.4%,
•
2024 – 75.4%.
At the end of 2024, based on the registration rate method (with an average registration rate reported
by Administrations for all beacon types of 75.4% in 2024), the number of beacons that could
potentially activate was estimated at about 3,400,000.

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14Table 2.3.1-3:  Estimated Total 406-MHz Beacon Population Evolution
(2020 - 2024)
Beacon Type


ELT
418,455
438,589
459,725
468,848
503,369
ELT(DT)
N/A
N/A
N/A


EPIRB
1,131,293
1,365,336
1,416,151
1,454,503
1,488,655
PLB
984,213
1,151,558
1,225,032
1,245,961
1,364,157
Total
2,533,961
2,955,483
3,100,908
3,169,646
3,356,972
Increase (n/n-1)
1.70%
16.63%
4.92%
2.22%
8.26%
2.3.2
406 MHz Beacon Population Estimate Based on the Beacon Manufacturers’ Survey
At the end of 2024, based on the beacon manufacturers’ survey results and an assumption that all
beacon types had a 10-year beacon in-service life, the estimated population of beacons in use
worldwide at the end of 2024 was estimated at about 2,100,000.
A break-down of the estimated beacon population by beacon type (EPIRBs, ELTs, ELT(DT)s and
PLBs) for 2020 - 2024 is presented in Table 2.3.2.
15Table 2.3.2:  Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, ELT and PLB Population Trends and Forecast as
Estimated from Beacon Manufacturers’ Reports
(2020 - 2024)
Beacon Type


ELT
246,078
246,416
248,352
252,289
254,266
ELT(DT)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
(~1,800)
EPIRB
873,281
896,402
927,438
943,715
941,863
PLB
766,910
794,950
817,342
837,089
860,347
Total
1,886,269
1,937,768
1,993,132
2,033,093
2,056,476
Increase rate (n/n-1)
1.5%
2.7%
2.9%
2.0%
1.2%

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2.3.3
406-MHz Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) Beacons
The 2024 406-MHz Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) beacon population as reported by
Administrations was 11,434 units.
16Table 2.3.3:  406-MHz SSAS Beacon Population
(31 December 2024)
Administrations
Number of SSAS Beacons
Reporting Year
Algeria


Belgium


Bermuda - UK


Bulgaria


China (P.R. of)
4,391

Georgia


Gibraltar - UK


Ireland


Korea (Rep. of)


Liberia
3,065

Luxembourg


Malta
2,184

Monaco


Netherlands (The)


Türkiye


Ukraine


United States of America


Vanuatu


Total
11,434
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3.
SYSTEM OPERATIONS
This section was prepared based on information from reports submitted to the Joint Committee.
The definitions of terms used in Table 3.3.2-2 are as follows:
Distress alert:
Cospas-Sarsat distress alert received by SAR authorities where an actual or
potential distress situation exists.
False alert:
Cospas-Sarsat distress alert received by SAR authorities when no distress
situation actually exists, and a notification of distress should not have resulted.
Operational false alerts are false alerts resulting from beacon activations.
Undetermined:
Those beacon activations reported to the RCCs, for which the SAR
organizations within the MCC service area have not returned SAR incident
data, or the source of the signal could not be determined. (Conservatively,
undetermined alerts have been associated to false alert for processing false alert
rates.)
3.1
Number of 406-MHz Beacon Activations Reported to RCCs/SPOCs Within the
MCC Service Area
The numbers of 406-MHz beacon activations reported to RCCs/SPOCs within each MCC service
area are reported in Table 3.3.2-2.
3.2
LEOLUT, GEOLUT, MEOLUT and MCC Availabilities
Availability (A) (expressed as a percentage) is the amount of operational time (OT) divided by the
time required to be in operation (OTR). The total duration of outages of ground segment equipment
is reported in Tables 2.2.1 (for LEOLUTs), 2.2.2 (for GEOLUTs), 2.2.3 (for MEOLUTs), and
2.2.4 (for MCCs) above.
In accordance with section 3.1 of document C/S T.002 (Cospas-Sarsat Local User Terminal
Performance Specification and Design Guidelines) “a LEOLUT commissioned for operation
within the Cospas-Sarsat System shall provide data to the associated MCC twenty-four hours a
day, seven days a week with less than 5% downtime calculated over a year.”
In accordance with section 3.1 of document C/S T.009 (Cospas-Sarsat GEOLUT Performance
Specification and Design Guidelines) “a GEOLUT commissioned for operation within the Cospas-
Sarsat System, shall provide data to the associated MCC twenty-four hours a day, seven days a
week with less than 5% downtime calculated over a year.”
In accordance with section 3.1 of document C/S T.019 (Cospas-Sarsat MEOLUT Performance
Specification and Design Guidelines) “a MEOLUT commissioned for operation within the
Cospas-Sarsat System, shall provide data to the associated MCC twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week with less than 5% downtime calculated over a year.”

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In accordance with section 5.1 of document C/S A.005 (Cospas-Sarsat Mission Control Centre
(MCC) Performance Specification and Design Guidelines) “the MCC shall be available to
perform its functions 99.50% of the time over a period of one year.”
LEOLUT: (see also section 2.2.1)
Reported anomalies: In 2024, the following 14 LEOLUTs reported less than the required 95.00%
availability. Comparatively, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, a total of 5, 18, 12, 11, 17
and 16 operating LEOLUTs had respectively reported an availability rate lower than 95.00%;
however, two LEOLUTs (in Algeria and in Korea (Rep. of)) were decommissioned in 2024.
Year


Number of LEOLUTs in
operation reporting less than the
95% required


1.
Rio Grande LEOLUT (7012) in Argentina – 0.00% (unavailable for 8,784 hours due to
hardware failure),
2.
El Palomar LEOLUT (7014) in Argentina – 0.00% (unavailable for 8,784 hours due to
hardware failure),
3.
Beijing (1) LEOLUT (4121) in China (P.R. of) – 94.13% (unavailable for 515 hours),
4.
Beijing (2) LEOLUT (4122) in China (P.R. of) – 83.48% (unavailable for 1,451 hours),
5.
Bangalore LEOLUT (4191) in India – 20.77% (unavailable for 6,960 hours due to frequent
maintenance considering the age of the system.),
6.
Lucknow LEOLUT (4192) in India – 82.21% (unavailable for 1,562 hours due to frequent
maintenance considering the age of the system.),
7.
Kuantan (1) LEOLUT (5331) in Malaysia – 86.61% (unavailable for 1,173 hours due to
hardware failures),
8.
Kuantan (2) LEOLUT (5332) in Malaysia – 86.31% (unavailable for 1,199 hours due to
hardware failures),
9.
Spitsbergen LEOLUT (2573) in Norway – 79.05% (unavailable for 1,840 hours due to old
hardware outages and communication errors),
10.
Doha LEOLUT (4661) in Qatar – 90.31% (unavailable for 851 hours due to technical
failures and planned maintenance),
11.
Bangkok-1 LEOLUT (5671) in Thailand – 92.50% (unavailable for 659 hours),
12.
Bangkok-2 LEOLUT (5672) in Thailand – 92.60% (unavailable for 650 hours),
13.
Alaska-3 LEOLUT (3037) in the USA – 87.58% (unavailable for 1,088 hours dues to
processor and SDR timing sequence, and antenna control unit and downconverter issues),
14.
Guam (3) LEOLUT (3381) in the USA – 92.39% (unavailable for 667 hours due to issues
with the elevation and azimuth encoders, motors and gear assemblies).

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Notes:  The use of the Moscow LEOLUT (2731) in Russia was suspended pending upgrades
expected in 2025.
The Abuja LEOLUT (6571) in Nigeria has been unable to track satellites since 2014.
GEOLUT: (see also section 2.2.2)
Reported anomalies: In 2024, the following four GEOLUTs reported less than the required 95.00%
availability. Comparatively, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, a total of two, one, one,
six, seven and five operating GEOLUT(s) had respectively reported an availability rate lower than
95.00%.
Year


Number of GEOLUTs in
operation reporting less than the
95% required availability


1.
Algiers GEOLUT (6053) in Algeria – 0.00% (unavailable for 8,784 hours since 8 June
2021),
2.
El Palomar GEOLUT (7011) in Argentina – 0.00% (unavailable for 8,784 hours due to lack
of support),
3.
Toulouse GEOLUT (2273) in France – 82.02% (unavailable for 1,579 hours due to antenna
maintenance and repointing to MTGI1,
4.
Penteli GEOLUT (2402) in Greece – 70.23% (unavailable for 2.615 hours due to wildfire
and meteorological conditions in the area).
MEOLUT: (see also section 2.2.3)
Reported anomalies: In 2024, there was no MEOLUT reporting less than the required 95.00%
availability. This information was not reported in the previous year.
Year


Number of MEOLUTs in
operation reporting less than the
95% required availability
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

MCC: (see also section 2.2.4)
Reported anomalies: in 2024, the following six commissioned MCCs reported less than the
required 99.50% availability. Comparatively, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, a total
of two, zero, five, six, eight and eight MCCs had respectively reported an availability rate lower
than 99.50%.

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Year


Number of MCCs in operation
reporting less than the 99.5%
required availability


1.
ALMCC (6050) in Algeria – 99.01% (unavailable for 87 hours due to FGB ELT(DT) testing
and communication issues),
2.
ARMCC (7010) in Argentina – 0.0% (unavailable for 8,784 hours due to lack of support
contract),
3.
CMC (2730) in Russian Federation – 99.37% (unavailable for 55 hours due to
commissioning and other activities),
4.
CYMCC (2270) in Cyprus – 99.21% (unavailable for 69 hours due to hardware
replacement),
5.
JAMCC (4400) in Japan – 98.14% (unavailable for 163 hours due to system failures),
6.
THMCC (5670) in Thailand – 99.16% (unavailable for 74 hours due to System technical
issues from the IP Address change).
Note:
the Abuja MCC (6570) in Nigeria had remained configured as a SPOC of the SPMCC
since 2016.
3.3
False Alert Rate
3.3.1
Cospas-Sarsat System Operation Perspective
F.A. Rate
=
False Alerts + Undetermined Alerts World-Wide with Participants’ Country Code(s)
Estimated Total Number of 406-MHz Beacons with Participants’ Country Code(s)
Detailed information is provided at Table 3.3.1-2. The following tables show the positive evolution
of the 406-MHz false alert rate computed from a Cospas-Sarsat System operation perspective.
17Table 3.3.1-1:  Evolution of the 406-MHz False Alert Rate
(Cospas-Sarsat System Operation Prospective)
(2020 - 2024)
Year
ELT
ELT(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
All Types (Total)

3.98%
N/A
0.95%
0.43%
1.24%

4.09%
N/A
0.93%
0.46%
1.21%

3.87%
N/A
1.00%
0.42%
1.19%

4.40%
59.52%
0.95%
0.60%
1.32%

3.63%
133.50%
0.98%
0.59%
1.21%

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During the last five years, from the operational perspective, the false alert rate average for all types
of beacons was around 1.24%.
Anomalies:  A high false alert rate (Cospas-Sarsat operational perspective) was provided by the
following Cospas-Sarsat Participants, as reported in Table 3.3.1-2 (406-MHz False Alert Rate Per
Administration) below:
•
ELTs:
(Above 10%) Chile1 (30.2%), Peru (17.5%), Togo1, 2 (87.5%),
•
ELT(DT)s:
Not significant in 2024, the topic was still under investigation, (reported
figures were between 13.7% for Canada to 816.7% for Türkiye),
•
EPIRBs:
(Above 5%) Chile1 (10.9%), Pakistan1 (14.1%), Qatar1 (7.2%), Thailand
(10.0%), Togo1, 2 (29.4%), UAE1 (12.9%),
•
PLBs:
(above 5%) Chile1 (17,0%), China (5.5%), Pakistan1 (6.1%), Thailand
(5.7%).
Notes: (1) The same status as in 2023
(2) Low number of alerts detected (<15 activations).
18Table 3.3.1-2:  406-MHz False Alert Rate Per Administration
(Cospas-Sarsat System Operation Prospective)
F.A. Rate (%) =
Number of False Alerts + Undetermined Alerts
Number of Beacons (Estimated)
Participants
ELT
ELT(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
ALL TYPES
Algeria
29 / 1,165
2.5
0 / 0
N/A

/ 807
0.7

/ 666
2.4
51 / 2,638
1.9
Argentina
0 / 4,681
0.0
0 / 0
N/A

/ 1,452
0.0

/ 397
0.0
0 / 6,530
0.0
Australia
370 / 9,550
3.9
7 / 17
41.2
1,055 / 505,469
0.2

/ 235,337
0.4
2,286 / 750,373
0.3
Brazil
900 / 15,499
5.8
37 / 28
132.1
18 / 1,110
1.6

/ 7,185
1.1
1,032 / 23,822
4.3
Canada
981 / 30,455
3.2
7 / 51
13.7
233 / 36,072
0.6

/ 25,244
0.5
1,337 / 91,822
1.5
Chile
641 / 2,121
30.2
0 / 0
N/A
140 / 1,284
10.9

/ 653
17.0
892 / 4,058
22.0
China
381 / 14,658
2.6
7 / 7

2,237 / 173,344
1.3

/ 73
5.5
2,629 / 188,082
1.4
Cyprus
5 / 116
4.3
2 / 2

57 / 1,606
3.5

/ 364
0.0
64 / 2,088
3.1
Denmark
54 / 1,178
4.6
0 / 0
N/A
89 / 4,743
1.9

/ 1,634
1.1
161 / 7,555
2.1
Finland
26 / 752
3.5
0 / 0
N/A
10 / 2,506
0.4

/ 2,400
0.3
42 / 5,658
0.7
France
466 / 19,020
2.5
176 / 266
66.2
688 / 21,306
3.2

/ 45,901
0.6
1,589 / 86,493
1.8
Germany
598 / 22,558
2.7
96 / 85
112.9
137 / 27,043
0.5

/ 4,857
1.0
879 / 54,543
1.6
Greece
12 / 865
1.4
0 / 2
0.0
62 / 11,371
0.5

/ 1,940
0.2
78 / 14,178
0.6
Hong Kong -
China
9 / 1,890
0.5
0 / 20
0.0
77 / 3,100
2.5

/ 204
2.9
92 / 5,214
1.8
India
55 / 6,639
0.8
0 / 94
0.0
215 / 16,494
1.3

/ 8,151
0.5
311 / 31,378
1.0
Indonesia
112 / 4,625
2.4
0 / 0
N/A
137 / 4,867
2.8

/ 631
1.7
260 / 10,123
2.6
Italy
209 / 7,344
2.8
37 / 11
336.4
215 / 20,520
1.0

/ 11,414
0.3
496 / 39,289
1.3
ITDC -
Chinese Taipei
25 / 1,120
2.2
0 / 0
N/A
72 / 3,339
2.2

/ 2,643
1.4
134 / 7,102
1.9
Japan
35 / 5,812
0.6
1 / 0
N/A
68 / 9,699
0.7

/ 1,473
1.8
131 / 16,984
0.8
Korea (Rep. of)
54 / 761
7.1
0 / 0
N/A
135 / 6,140
2.2

/ 0
N/A
189 / 6,901
2.7

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Participants
ELT
ELT(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
ALL TYPES
Malaysia
10 / 6,640
0.2
0 / 0
N/A
104 / 5,262
2.0

/ 0
N/A
136 / 11,902
1.1
Netherlands
(The)
0 / 1,066
0.0
0 / 0
N/A

/ 5,174
0.0

/ 3,218
0.0
0 / 9,458
0.0
New Zealand
99 / 3,553
2.8
4 / 0
N/A
158 / 46,234
0.3

/ 133,215
0.3
637 / 183,002
0.3
Nigeria
0 / 0
N/A
0 / 0
N/A

/ 49
0.0

/ 120
0.0
0 / 169
0.0
Norway
64 / 1,124
5.7
0 / 0
N/A
202 / 14,451
1.4

/ 5,270
0.5
293 / 20,845
1.4
Pakistan
63 / 1,000
6.3
0 / 0
N/A
10 / 71
14.1

/ 261
6.1
89 / 1,332
6.7
Peru
99 / 567
17.5
0 / 0
N/A
67 / 6,547
1.0

/ 256
4.7
178 / 7,370
2.4
Poland
114 / 3,131
3.6
0 / 0
N/A
33 / 13,341
0.2

/ 6,802
0.5
183 / 23,274
0.8
Qatar
104 / 2,098
5.0
0 / 0
N/A
42 / 585
7.2

/ 1,145
1.5
163 / 3,828
4.3
Russian
Federation
434 / 26,680
1.6
0 / 0
N/A
142 / 14,910
1.0

/ 20,538
0.0
582 / 62,128
0.9
Saudi Arabia
12 / 1,436
0.8
0 / 0
N/A

/ 160
3.8

/ 770
0.6
23 / 2,366
1.0
Serbia
18 / 283
6.4
0 / 0
N/A

/ 0
N/A

/ 45
0.0
18 / 328
5.5
Singapore
20 / 1,074
1.9
1 / 1


/ 1,854
0.0

/ 208
1.9
25 / 3,137
0.8
South Africa
163 / 3,162
5.2
0 / 0
N/A
37 / 3,819
1.0

/ 4,097
0.5
219 / 11,078
2.0
Spain
230 / 5,643
4.1
45 / 7
642.9
371 / 24,531
1.5

/ 0
N/A
646 / 30,181
2.1
Sweden
59 / 1,217
4.8
0 / 0
N/A
27 / 2,892
0.9

/ 15,473
0.2
119 / 19,582
0.6
Switzerland
89 / 2,659
3.3
2 / 0
N/A
20 / 1,236
1.6

/ 2,882
0.2
117 / 6,777
1.7
Thailand
73 / 1,847
4.0
3 / 0
N/A
109 / 1,094
10.0

/ 228
5.7
198 / 3,169
6.2
Togo
7 / 8
87.5
0 / 0
N/A
10 / 34
29.4

/ 0
N/A
18 / 42
42.9
Tunisia
18 / 324
5.6
0 / 0
N/A

/ 192
2.6

/ 105
1.0
24 / 621
3.9
Türkiye
323 / 3,910
8.3
392 / 48
816.7
20 / 1,149
1.7

/ 247
3.6
744 / 5,354
13.9
United Arab
Emirates
163 / 4,217
3.9
0 / 0
N/A
161 / 1,244
12.9

/ 431
2.3
334 / 5,892
5.7
United
Kingdom
59 / 16,478
0.4
0 / 54
0.0
673 / 104,299
0.6

/ 166,903
0.2
989 / 287,734
0.3
United States
of America
10,686 / 262,845
4.1
236 / 95
248.4
6,559 / 384,729
1.7
5,403
/ 650,255
0.8
22,884 / 1,297,924
1.8
Viet Nam
13 / 1,598
0.8
3 / 3

107 / 2,526
4.2

/ 521
0.2
124 / 4,648
2.7
All 2024
17,882 / 503,369
3.6
1,056 / 791
133.5
14,514 / 1,488,655
1.0
7,944
/ 1,364,157
0.6
40,340 / 3,356,972
1.2
Note:
MYMCC and TGMCC were under development in 2024, and NIMCC was Commissioned/Not
operational (CNO).
3.3.2
SAR Response Perspective
F.A. Rate
=
False Alerts + Undetermined Alerts Transmitted to RCCs/SPOCs in Participants’ Service Area
Total Number of Alerts Transmitted to RCCs/SPOCs in Participants’ Service Area
The following tables show the evolution of the false alert rate computed from a SAR response
perspective. The 406-MHz SAR false alert rates were stable over the five past years. Detailed
information is provided at Table 3.3.2-2.

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19Table 3.3.2-1:  Evolution of the 406-MHz False Alert Rate (SAR Response Prospective)
(2020 - 2024)
Year
FA + UA
/
Total
406 MHz (All Types)

36,849
/
38,464
95.80%

42,264
/
43,840
96.41%

44,097
/
45,734
96.42%

47,427
/
48,987
96.82%

49,276
/
51,009
96.60%
In 2024, the average SAR false alert rate was 96.60%, i.e., about one real alert in 29 alerts received
by the SAR services.

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20Table 3.3.2-2:  406-MHz False Alert Rate Per Administrations
(SAR Response Prospective)
Ground Segment
Providers
False Alert =
Rate (%)
Number of false alerts + undetermined alerts
Total number of alerts
Algeria

/

99.53%
Argentina

/

N/A
Australia
2,080
/
2,418
86.02%
Brazil
1,217
/
1,236
98.46%
Canada
1,446
/
1,518
95.26%
Chile

/

97.17%
China
2,470
/
2,508
98.48%
Cyprus

/

100.00%
France
3,576
/
3,677
97.25%
Greece

/

96.65%
Hong Kong - China

/

99.59%
India

/

96.58%
Indonesia

/

98.27%
Italy
2,048
/
2,078
98.56%
ITDC - Chinese Taipei

/

98.72%
Japan

/

96.77%
Korea (Rep. of)

/

97.20%
New Zealand

/

N/A
Norway

/

64.59%
Pakistan

/

N/A
Peru
1,281
/
1,341
95.53%
Qatar

/

99.13%
Russian Federation

/

96.74%
Saudi Arabia

/

100.00%
Singapore
1,117
/
1,153
96.88%
South Africa

/

96.60%
Spain

/

96.60%
Thailand
1,045
/
1,063
98.31%
Türkiye
1,543
/
1,585
97.35%
United Arab Emirates

/

99.08%
United Kingdom

/

N/A
United States of America

/

99.20%
Viet Nam

/

99.70%
Total

/

92.20%
Note:
MYMCC and TGMCC were under development in 2024, and NIMCC was CNO.

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21Table 3.3.2-3 (1/2):  Number of 406-MHz Beacon Activations Reported by MCCs to
RCCs / SPOCs Within Their MCC Service Area
Note:
MYMCC and TGMCC were under development in 2024, and NIMCC was CNO.

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22Table 3.3.2-3 (2/2):  Number of 406-MHz Beacon Activations Reported by MCCs to
RCCs / SPOCs Within Their MCC Service Area
Note:
MYMCC and TGMCC were under development in 2024, and NIMCC was CNO.

![Image 1 from page 66](/images/cospas-sarsat/R-series/R007/R007_page_66_img_1.png)

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3.3.3
Statistics on 406-MHz Alerts by Category
Table 3.3.3 shows statistics on 406-MHz beacon alerts by category (beacon mishandling, beacon
malfunction, mounting failure, environmental conditions, maintenance activations, voluntary
actions and unknown), as well as “indetermined” and “distress alerts” separately for EPIRBs, ELTs
and PLBs, as presented in 2024 by MCCs who provided the complete breakdown.
23Tables 3.3.3:  Statistics on 406-MHz Alerts by Category
Number Alerts Reported and Percentage
ELT\*
ELT(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
All Types
Distress Alerts

31.22%

0.00%

31.04%

37.74%
1,733
Category of False
Alert
Number Alerts Reported and Percentage
ELT\*
ELT(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
All Types
Beacon
Mishandling
7,656
49.83%

26.63%
4,907
45.29%
2,366
51.33%
15,117
47.97%
Beacon
Malfunction

6.34%

2.83%

6.61%

6.14%
1,993
6.32%
Mounting/
Avionics Interface
Failure

0.30%

49.01%

1.17%

0.33%

1.69%
Environmental
Conditions

1.97%

0.14%

7.29%

1.84%
1,179
3.74%
Maintenance
Activations
2,061
13.41%

13.88%

2.77%

6.14%
2,742
8.70%
Voluntary
Activations

1.93%

1.13%

0.91%

3.60%

1.81%
Unknown
4,028
26.22%

6.37%
3,896
35.96%
1,411
30.61%
9,380
29.76%
Total
15,365
48.75%

2.24%
10,835
34.38%
4,609
14.62%
31,515
100.00%
Number Alerts Reported and Percentage
ELT\*
ELT(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
All Types
Undetermined
7,021
40.46%

0.46%
7,713
44.45%
2,539 14.63%
17,352

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3.4
MCC Backup
The following Table 3.4 summarizes the backup events reported by the MCCs.
24Table 3.4:  MCC Backup Events
MCC
Performing the
Backup
MCC
Backed up
Type
Starting Date
Duration
Comments
CHMCC
ARMCC
Real
22-Jun-23
8,784.00
System failure since Jun-23 until 31-Dec-24
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
01-Jan-24
2.00
System maintenance
BRMCC
PEMCC
Test
01-Jan-24
4.00
Annual backup test
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
09-Jan-24
0.27
System failure
UKMCC
NMCC
Real
11-Jan-24
5.00
Communications issues
UKMCC
NMCC
Real
24-Jan-24
3.00
Communications issues
FMCC
SPMCC
Real
02-Feb-24
0.17
System failure
SPMCC
FMCC
Real
04-Feb-24
13.13
System failure
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
06-Feb-24
2.92
FGB ELT(DT) test script
SPMCC
AEMCC
Real
07-Feb-24
2.90
System failure
AEMCC
SPMCC
Real
07-Feb-24
3.00
System failure
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
12-Feb-24
7.67
Software upgrade
SPMCC
FMCC
Real
15-Feb-24
2.50
System failure
FMCC
CMC
Real
15-Feb-24
7.50
Software upgrade
USMCC
CMCC
Real
23-Feb-24
2.52
No information provided
FMCC
ITMCC
Real
27-Feb-24
2.92
Software upgrade
HKMCC
CNMCC
Real
05-Mar-24
4.03
Installation of new version of MCC software
FMCC
CMC
Real
06-Mar-24
2.50
Hardware and software failures
USMCC
CMCC
Real
15-Mar-24
0.88
Software plotting error
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
19-Mar-24
5.38
FGB ELT(DT) test script
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
21-Mar-24
3.37
FGB ELT(DT) test script
ITMCC
TRMCC
Real
21-Mar-24
4.50
Power outage
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
27-Mar-24
7.50
System maintenance
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
28-Mar-24
4.75
System maintenance
FMCC
CMC
Real
28-Mar-24
5.00
FGB ELT(DT) test script
FMCC
CMC
Real
02-Apr-24
4.62
FGB ELT(DT) test script
SPMCC
SAMCC
Real
03-Apr-24
2.92
Software upgrade
NMCC
UKMCC
Combined
04-Apr-24
6.50
Client login issue
ITMCC
CYMCC
Real
05-Apr-24
1.58
System failure
SIMCC
THMCC
Real
06-Apr-24
3.00
Electrical power maintenance
USMCC
AUMCC
Real
10-Apr-24
8.23
No information provided
SPMCC
FMCC
Real
11-Apr-24
3.00
Electrical power maintenance
SPMCC
QAMCC
Real
11-Apr-24
6.21
FGB ELT(DT) test script
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
16-Apr-24
4.97
FGB ELT(DT) test script

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MCC
Performing the
Backup
MCC
Backed up
Type
Starting Date
Duration
Comments
SPMCC
QAMCC
Real
16-Apr-24
5.32
FGB ELT(DT) test script
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
17-Apr-24
8.55
Communications issues
USMCC
CHMCC
Real
18-Apr-24
0.18
No information provided
SPMCC
QAMCC
Real
18-Apr-24
4.16
FGB ELT(DT) test script
SPMCC
QAMCC
Real
21-Apr-24
3.30
Software upgrade
FMCC
SPMCC
Real
25-Apr-24
3.00
System maintenance
USMCC
CHMCC
Real
28-Apr-24
6.50
Software upgrade
USMCC
CHMCC
Real
29-Apr-24
6.25
No information provided
USMCC
CMCC
Real
30-Apr-24
0.63
Network Failure
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
30-Apr-24
2.00
System maintenance
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
30-Apr-24
3.87
FGB ELT(DT) test script
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
02-May-24
2.00
System maintenance
USMCC
CMCC
Real
07-May-24
0.10
No information provided
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
07-May-24
1.00
FGB ELT(DT) test script
FMCC
ITMCC
Real
16-May-24
0.97
Server maintenance
USMCC
CMCC
Real
16-May-24
1.12
Server failure
USMCC
CMCC
Test
16-May-24
1.43
System maintenance
SPMCC
SAMCC
Real
21-May-24
2.95
System failure
SPMCC
SAMCC
Real
22-May-24
3.58
System failure
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
27-May-24
7.50
System maintenance
ITMCC
CYMCC
Real
28-May-24
0.83
System maintenance
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
28-May-24
5.00
System maintenance
HKMCC
VNMCC
Test
28-May-24
8.10
Annual backup test
USMCC
BRMCC
Combined
29-May-24
7.18
Annual backup test and maintenance
ITMCC
GRMCC
Combined
30-May-24
6.00
Annual backup test combined with annual
maintenance of GRLUTs
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
05-Jun-24
19.50
Communications issues
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
06-Jun-24
19.55
Communications issues
FMCC
CMC
Real
10-Jun-24
4.50
Software maintenance
ITMCC
CYMCC
Real
10-Jun-24
6.83
System maintenance
FMCC
SPMCC
Real
20-Jun-24
1.33
Software upgrade
SPMCC
AEMCC
Real
26-Jun-24
0.43
Communications issues
AEMCC
SPMCC
Real
26-Jun-24
0.75
Server failure
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
02-Jul-24
3.23
FGB ELT(DT) test script
USMCC
JAMCC
Test
02-Jul-24
12.00
Annual backup test
SPMCC
FMCC
Combined
03-Jul-24
6.17
Annual backup test (4h) combined with
network maintenance (2h)
USMCC
JAMCC
Test
12-Jul-24
12.22
No information provided
ITMCC
CYMCC
Real
15-Jul-24
1.43
System maintenance

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MCC
Performing the
Backup
MCC
Backed up
Type
Starting Date
Duration
Comments
ITMCC
CYMCC
Real
17-Jul-24
6.75
Hardware upgrade
ITMCC
CYMCC
Real
19-Jul-24
54.75
Hardware upgrade
USMCC
JAMCC
Real
19-Jul-24
175.50
System failure
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
24-Jul-24
3.00
System maintenance
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
25-Jul-24
7.00
System maintenance
AUMCC
USMCC
Real
28-Jul-24
3.35
Communications issues
CMCC
USMCC
Real
28-Jul-24
3.35
Communications issues
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
31-Jul-24
3.00
System maintenance
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
31-Jul-24
3.52
Communications issues
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
06-Aug-24
1.08
FGB ELT(DT) test script
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
07-Aug-24
1.00
System maintenance
NMCC
UKMCC
Real
07-Aug-24
9.50
Software upgrade (failed)
UKMCC
NMCC
Combined
18-Aug-24
8.00
Communications issues
SPMCC
SAMCC
Real
19-Aug-24
0.67
System failure
SIMCC
THMCC
Real
25-Aug-24
8.00
System maintenance
SPMCC
FMCC
Real
28-Aug-24
1.50
System failure
SPMCC
FMCC
Real
28-Aug-24
2.93
System failure
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
28-Aug-24
3.00
System maintenance
USMCC
CMCC
Real
28-Aug-24
3.63
Server failure
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
29-Aug-24
2.00
System maintenance
HKMCC
TAMCC
Test
29-Aug-24
6.23
Annual backup test
TAMCC
HKMCC
Test
30-Aug-24
11.00
Annual backup test
NMCC
UKMCC
Real
11-Sep-24
6.00
Software upgrade
FMCC
ITMCC
Real
13-Sep-24
2.17
Firewall maintenance and upgrade
USMCC
CMCC
Real
24-Sep-24
0.72
No information provided
HKMCC
CNMCC
Test
25-Sep-24
6.16
Planned annual backup exercise
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
01-Oct-24
2.00
FGB ELT(DT) test script
FMCC
ITMCC
Real
01-Oct-24
3.00
Software maintenance
UKMCC
NMCC
Real
01-Oct-24
5.00
Communications issues
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
03-Oct-24
5.05
FGB ELT(DT) test script
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
08-Oct-24
1.50
System maintenance
THMCC
SIMCC
Real
09-Oct-24
1.30
System maintenance
USMCC
CMCC
Real
22-Oct-24
0.93
No information provided
FMCC
CMC
Real
23-Oct-24
9.00
Software maintenance
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
31-Oct-24
3.00
FGB ELT(DT) test script
NMCC
UKMCC
Real
07-Nov-24
1.00
Fire alarm at JRCC
FMCC
CMC
Real
11-Nov-24
7.50
Software upgrade
BRMCC
PEMCC
Test
13-Nov-24
6.00
Annual backup test
ITMCC
TRMCC
Combined
18-Nov-24
6.17
Annual backup test and power maintenance

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MCC
Performing the
Backup
MCC
Backed up
Type
Starting Date
Duration
Comments
FMCC
CMC
Real
20-Nov-24
7.00
Software maintenance
SPMCC
QAMCC
Real
21-Nov-24
3.78
Software upgrade
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
25-Nov-24
5.98
FGB ELT(DT) test script
SPMCC
FMCC
Real
26-Nov-24
0.92
Communications issues
USMCC
CHMCC
Real
26-Nov-24
3.08
Software upgrade
FMCC
CMC
Real
27-Nov-24
8.00
Software maintenance
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
28-Nov-24
1.90
FGB ELT(DT) test script
UKMCC
NMCC
Real
28-Nov-24
4.00
System maintenance
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
29-Nov-24
2.23
Communications issues
SIMCC
THMCC
Real
29-Nov-24
7.00
Power outage
SIMCC
THMCC
Real
30-Nov-24
85.00
Technical and IP address configuration
works
FMCC
SPMCC
Real
02-Dec-24
2.62
Software upgrade
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
04-Dec-24
3.42
Software upgrade
NMCC
UKMCC
Real
09-Dec-24
0.50
Fire alarm at JRCC
ITMCC
CYMCC
Real
10-Dec-24
4.25
System maintenance
HKMCC
TAMCC
Real
11-Dec-24
5.25
System upgrade
HKMCC
TAMCC
Real
11-Dec-24
6.00
System upgrade
SPMCC
ALMCC
Real
16-Dec-24
0.55
FGB ELT(DT) test script
NMCC
UKMCC
Real
16-Dec-24
2.50
Client login issue
FMCC
ITMCC
Real
19-Dec-24
4.33
Server maintenance
NMCC
UKMCC
Real
25-Dec-24
3.00
Connectivity issue
SIMCC
IDMCC
Test
27-Dec-24
6.00
Annual backup test
USMCC
BRMCC
Real
31-Dec-24
18.00
Hardware failure
Note:
When two different information for a same backup event was reported by two MCCs, data was
merged keeping the longest period reported.
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4.
SAR EVENTS
4.1
SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat Data
National Administration’s (usually Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs)) reports on SAR
activities are the only source of information on SAR events assisted by Cospas-Sarsat alert and
location data. The list of distress incidents which were assisted by Cospas-Sarsat alert and location
data during the period January to December is provided as Annex C to this report. The list is
compiled from events included in reports submitted to the Secretariat.
SAR incident reports were provided by operating MCCs as well as the NZRCC for its own search
and rescue region (SRR).
The geographic distribution of all reported SAR events in which Cospas-Sarsat data were used is
presented at Annex C.
Statistics on SAR events and persons rescued with the assistance of Cospas-Sarsat data, which are
presented in Tables 4.1-1 to 4.1-4, are derived from the list given at Annex C.
Tables 4.1-5 and 4.1-6, and Figures 4.1-1 and 4.1-2 present data on SAR events, persons rescued
and operational use of Cospas-Sarsat data since 1982.
In 2024, there were at least 1,171 SAR events assisted by Cospas-Sarsat alert data and 3,211
persons rescued.
In 2024, the average number of persons rescued in one SAR event assisted by Cospas-Sarsat data
was 2.74.
There were also 469 distress submitted incident reports involving 1,493 persons rescued that were
not included in the count of SAR events assisted by Cospas-Sarsat, because for various reasons,
the alert and/or location data information provided by Cospas-Sarsat was not of direct use to SAR
services.
Table 4.1-1 presents statistics on use of Cospas-Sarsat beacons in different environments for Only
Alert + First Alert + Supporting Data.
25Table 4.1-1:  Use of Cospas-Sarsat Beacons in Different Environments
(Only Alert + First Alert + Supported Data)
Environment
ELT
EPIRB
PLB
Total
Aviation


Maritime


Land


Total


1,171
Table 4.1-2 presents statistics on the use of Cospas-Sarsat beacons in different environments for
Data Not Used in SAR.

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26Table 4.1-2:  Use of Cospas-Sarsat Beacons in Different Environments (Data Not Used in SAR)
Environment
ELT
EPIRB
PLB
Total
Aviation


Maritime


Land


Total


Anomalies:
In 15 of the 1,640 SAR events reported (Only Alert + First Alert + Supporting Data + Data not
Used in SAR), the aircraft/vessel flag did not match the country of beacon registration.
27Table 4.1-3:  Anomalies Between Aircraft/Vessel Flag and Country of Registration
Country of Beacon Registration
Number of SAR Events Involving the
Country of Registration
Number of
Anomalies
Australia


Canada


Cook Islands


Croatia


Denmark


North Korea


New Zealand


Peru


Poland


Saint Kitts and Nevis


Saint Vincent and the Grenadines


Tanzania


Turkey


United Kingdom


TOTAL
(1,640)

Events where anomalies were reported:
SAR Event ID
Date of
incident
Type of
Incident
Beacon
Type
Country
Code
Beacon
Flag
Vehicle
Flag
IN-010
24-10-2024
Land
PLB

COO
NZL
CN-005
12-03-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

KDR
KIR
NO-006
28-02-2024
Aviation
ELT

DEN
GRN
ID-004
16-04-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

TAN
MNG
CA-038
08-08-2024
Aviation
ELT

CAN
MAW
NO-017
29-07-2024
Aviation
PLB

UKM
GRN
AL-002
11-02-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

SVG
SPI
NZ-184
10-05-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

AUS
TON
AL-001
14-01-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

SKN
RWA

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SAR Event ID
Date of
incident
Type of
Incident
Beacon
Type
Country
Code
Beacon
Flag
Vehicle
Flag
NZ-091
05-03-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

AUS
KIR
PE-003
09-04-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

PER
UKM
NZ-194
17-05-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

NZL
TON
SP-039
29-11-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

CRT
CRO
US-434
06-12-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

POL
BER
TR-006
23-12-2024
Maritime
EPIRB

TUR
COM
Notes:
For more details on a particular SAR event, see Annex C.
Average number of SAR events assisted by Cospas-Sarsat
The average number of SAR events assisted by Cospas-Sarsat data over the total estimated beacon
population (by Administrations) was: 1,171 / 3,169,646 ~ 3.694 x 10-4, i.e., there was one SAR
event assisted by Cospas-Sarsat data per 2,707 406-MHz beacons.
28Table 4.1-4:  SAR Events and Persons Rescued Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat Data (2024)
Type of SAR Event
Persons Rescued
Number of SAR Events
Aviation


Maritime
2,073

Land


Total
3,211
1,171
In total, from September 1982 to December 2024, the Cospas-Sarsat System provided
assistance in rescuing at least 66,956 persons in 21,054 SAR events, as shown in Tables
4.1-5 and 4.1-6 below.
29Table 4.1-5:  SAR Events and Persons Rescued Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat Data
Since September 1982
Type of
SAR Event
121.5 MHz\*
406 MHz
All SAR Events (121.5 & 406 MHz)
No. of
SAR
Events
Persons
Rescued
No. of
SAR
Events
Persons
Rescued
No. of
SAR
Events
% of
Total
number
Persons
Rescued
% of
Total
number
Aviation
1,489
3,020
2,750
6,030
4,239
20.13%
9,050
13.52%
Maritime
1,708
5,151
8,831
43,045
10,539
50.06%
48,196
71.98%
Land


5,830
8,899
6,276
29.81%
9,710
14.50%
Total
3,643
8,982
17,411
57,974
21,054
66,956
Note:  * 121.5-MHz data also include 243 MHz SAR events. On 1 February 2009, the Cospas-Sarsat
System ceased satellite processing of 121.5/243 MHz distress signals.

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30Table 4.1-6:  Operational Use of Cospas-Sarsat Data Since September 1982
Type of
SAR Event
Data used in SAR
Only Alert
First Alert
Supporting Data
Total Alert
Aviation

20%
1,719
41%
1,660
39%
4,239
Maritime
2,814
27%
3,773
36%
3,952
37%
10,539
Land
2,537
40%
2,860
46%

14%
6,276
Total
6,211
30%
8,352
40%
6,491
31%
21,054
4Figure 4.1-1:  Number of SAR Events Since September 1982
(Only Alert + First Alert + Supp. Data)
5Figure 4.1-2:  Number of Saves Since September 1982
(Only Alert + First Alert + Supp. Data)


1,000
1,200
1, 00
1  2
1  3


1  6
1  7


1  0
1  1
1  2
1  3


1  6
1  7


Events
Land Events
Maritime Events
Aviation Events


1,000
1, 00
2,000
2, 00
3,000
3, 00
,000
1  2
1  3


1  6
1  7


1  0
1  1
1  2
1  3


1  6
1  7


Saves
Land Saves
Maritime Saves
Aviation Saves

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Real alert distribution rate by frequency
In 2024, the real alert distribution rate by detected frequency was as follows:
•
406.025 MHz – 5.0%,
•
406.028 MHz – 15.5%,
•
403.031 MHz – 5.3%,
•
406.037 MHz – 26.4%,
•
406.040 MHz – 5.3%,
•
between 406.050 MHz and 406.100 MHz) – 5.3%,
•
greater than the Cospas-Sarsat allocated bandwidth (i.e., reported at or above 406.100 MHz)
– 0.2%,
•
not reported – 20.2%.
4.2
Performance Measure: Cospas-Sarsat Assisted SAR Events
One of four Performance Measures for the Cospas-Sarsat Strategic Plan is Cospas-Sarsat assisted
SAR events (PM 4.3).
4.2.1
Goal and Objective:
Goal 4 - Participants, Users and Customers use and operate the System to its full potential.
Objective 3 - Ensure Participants’ awareness of the System and Programme to realize their full
potential.
4.2.2
Indicators:
1.
Number of SAR events annually where Cospas-Sarsat assisted.
2.
Number of SAR events annually where Cospas-Sarsat provided the only alert.
Table 4.2-1 provides information on the number of SAR events annually where Cospas-Sarsat
assisted and number of SAR events annually where Cospas-Sarsat provided the only alert since
1990.

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31Table 4.2-1:  Annual Number of Cospas-Sarsat-Assisted SAR Events Where
Cospas-Sarsat Provided the Only Alerts and All Alerts Since 1990
Indicator


All Alerts


Only Alerts


Only Alerts / All Alerts (%)
23%
43%
41%
36%
45%
44%
48%
50%
42%
49%
Indicator


All Alerts


Only Alerts


Only Alerts / All Alerts (%)
35%
42%
45%
42%
32%
20%
24%
17%
19%
24%
Indicator


All Alerts


1,032
Only Alerts


Only Alerts / All Alerts (%)
33%
35%
18%
24%
22%
29%
22%
24%
24%
32%
Indicator


All Alerts

1,149
1,144
1,076
1,171
Only Alerts


Only Alerts / All Alerts (%)
27%
28%
23%
32%
30%
Note:
In 1990, data were reported from July to December.
Figure 4.2-2 shows the evolution since 1990 of the number of SAR events annually where Cospas-
Sarsat assisted (in Blue) and number of SAR events annually where Cospas-Sarsat provided the
only alert (in Red).
6Figure 4.2-2:  Annual Number of Cospas-Sarsat-Assisted SAR Events Where
Cospas-Sarsat Provided the Only Alerts and All Alerts Since 1990
1  0
1  3
1  6


All Alerts
Only Alerts

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5.
STATUS OF 406-MHZ INTERFERENCE
5.1
Background
In 2024, all 406-MHz interference reports were provided in accordance with section 7.1.4 of
document C/S A.003 “Cospas-Sarsat System Monitoring and Reporting” when persistent
interference source should be reported if it has been detected by 10% or more of the available
Cospas-Sarsat satellite passes at or above a 5 elevation angle, and when it has been observed no
less than 10 times per month and per LUT over the reporting period.
A persistent interferer case should remain open and should continue to be reported until there were
no emissions for a period of 60 days. After that time the case should be considered closed.
5.2
Monitoring Status
In 2024, 18 Participants reported persistent sources of interference in the 406.0 - 406.1-MHz band.
The following LEOLUTs had capabilities for routine interference monitoring of the 406.0 - 406.1-
MHz band and reporting sources of interference:
32Table 5.1-1:  Reports Received from LEOLUT with Interference Monitoring Capabilities
(2020 - 2024)
Ground Segment
Provider
LEOLUT
Name
Type of
Monitoring


Algeria
Algiers
Ouargla
Routine
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
Argentina
El Palomar
Rio Grande
Routine
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Brazil
Brasilia
Recife
Routine
Routine
✓
✓
✓
Canada
Churchill
Edmonton
Goose Bay
(1)
Chile
Santiago
Routine
China (P. R. of)
Beijing
Routine
France
Toulouse
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Greece
Penteli
Routine
✓
✓
✓
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
India
Bangalore
Lucknow
Routine
Routine
Indonesia
Jakarta
Routine
✓
✓
✓
Italy
Bari
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓

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Ground Segment
Provider
LEOLUT
Name
Type of
Monitoring


Japan
Gunma
Routine
(3)
(3)
✓
✓
✓
Norway
Spitsbergen
Routine
✓
✓
✓
Pakistan
Karachi
Routine
Peru
Callao
Routine
✓
✓
Qatar
Doha
Routine
(2)
(2)
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Nakhodka
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Spain
Maspalomas
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
Thailand
Bangkok
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Türkiye
Ankara
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
UAE
Abu Dhabi
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
United Kingdom
Lee-On-Solent
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
USA
Alaska, Florida,
Guam, Hawaii,
LSE (3)
Routine
✓
Viet Nam
Haiphong
Routine
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Total


Notes:  ✓ Report received.
1.
Canada provides reports of 406-MHz interference only when persistent sources of such
interference had been detected.
2.
Qatar LEOLUT was upgraded with the view to report inference from 2021.
3.
USA LSE (LEOLUT Support Equipment) reported interference when the USA used it
operationally.
The following Participants with a capability for routine interference monitoring of the 406.0 -
406.1-MHz Band did not report any sources of interference: Chile, China (P. R. of), India, Korea
(Rep. of), Norway, Pakistan, Peru, USA.
A list of locations where 406-MHz interference was detected in the period from 2020 to 2024 is
provided at Table 5.2-2. The locations of the persistent 406-MHz interferer cases reported and
remained by the end the year are presented at Figure 5.2. 52 interference sources responding to the
criteria listed in section 5.1 were reported in 2024.
61 main interference sources observed in 2023 were no longer detected in 2024, and 36 old
interference sources (i.e., not observed in the period 2020-2024) were definitively closed at the
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However, 53 new interference sources (i.e., not observed in the four-year period 2020-2023) were
reported in 2024.
The 2020-2024 evolution of the number of reported locations is shown in Table 5.2-1 below.
33Table 5.2-1:  Number of Observed Locations of 406-MHz Interference
(2020- 2024)
Region

(16 Reporting
Participants)

(14 Reporting
Participants)

(18 Reporting
Participants)

(18 Reporting
Participants)

(18 Reporting
Participants)
North America


Central / South
America


Africa


Europe


Asia / Middle East


Australasia


Total


7Figures 5.2:  Locations of 406-MHz Interference (2024)
Part-1. Map of Interference Sources Observed in 2024 (Global)

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Part-2. Map of Interference Sources Observed in 2024 (Europe)
Part-3. Map of Interference Sources Observed in 2024 (Central Europe)

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Part-4. Map of Interference Sources Observed in 2024 (Middle East)
Part-5. Map of Interference Sources Observed in 2024 (Africa)

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Part-6. Map of Interference Sources Observed in 2024 (Eastern Asia)
Part-7. Map of Interference Sources Observed in 2024 (Australasia)

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34Table 5.2-2:  Observed Locations of 406-MHz Interference (2020 - 2024)
Country
or Region
Nearest
Populated
Area
Last
Estimated
Location


Afghanistan
Hisa-e-Awal Panjshir
35.69N 070.26E
✓
Algeria
Aïn Oussera
35.65N 003.22E
✓
Algeria
Blida
36.62N 002.91E
✓
✓
Algeria
El Kala
37.41N 008.28E
✓
Algeria
Tigzirt
36.93N 003.97E
✓
Armenia
Gyumri
40.80N 043.80E
✓
Azerbaijan
Basharat
39.43N 046.75E
✓
Azerbaijan
Nardaran
40.58N 049.99E
✓
Belarus
Babruysk
53.33N 028.81E
✓
Belarus
Brest
51.98N 023.70E
✓
Belarus
Mazyr
51.97N 028.99E
✓
Belarus
Minsk
53.95N 027.46E
✓
✓
✓
✓
Belarus
Vitebsk
54.76N 030.50E
✓
Brazil
Belo Horizonte
18.85S 043.27W
✓
Brazil
Campo Formoso
10.57S 040.39W
✓
Brazil
Guanambi
14.10S 042.46W
✓
Bulgaria
Dobrichka
43.69N 027.79E
✓
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
11.71N 104.94E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Anyang
36.01N 114.08E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Benxi
41.54N 123.84E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Bohai Bay
39.88N 119.64E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Changzhou
32.11N 120.15E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Chifeng
43.35N 119.84E
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
China (P. R. of)
Chongqing
29.66N 107.38E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Chuxiong Yi
25.06N 101.58E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Daqing
46.70N 126.03E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Datong
39.92N 113.44E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Fuxin
42.62N 121.62E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Guizhou
25.47N 105.43E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Heihe
50.96N 126.70E
China (P. R. of)
Hotan
38.01N 078.79E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Huizhou
22.92N 114.51E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Jilin
46.02N 122.94E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Jinzhou
41.12N 120.76E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Luoyang
35.00N 112.01E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Panjin
41.10N 121.80E
✓
✓
China (P. R. of)
Qingzhou
36.67N 118.50E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Shanxi
39.21N 111.45E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Shenzhen
22.82N 113.97E
✓

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Country
or Region
Nearest
Populated
Area
Last
Estimated
Location


China (P. R. of)
Shijiazhuang
38.74N 113.80E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Suihua
46.74N 125.85E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Tacheng
45.40N 084.38E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Taian
35.83N 117.80E
✓
✓
✓
China (P. R. of)
Taiqian
35.84N 115.83E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Tekes
42.75N 082.56E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Wenzhou
27.88N 123.73E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Xuzhou
28.68N 104.50E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Yangyuan
40.07N 114.54E
✓
China (P. R. of)
Yuncheng
35.67N 110.69E
✓
Crimea
Black Sea - South Yalta
43.93N 034.66E
✓
✓
Crimea
Black Sea - West
Sebastopol
44.78N 033.05E
✓
✓
Crimea
Feodosia North
45.06N 035.40E
✓
✓
✓
Crimea
Feodosia West
45.09N 034.88E
✓
✓
Crimea
Kalinine
45.85N 034.01E
✓
Crimea
Oktyabr'skoye
45.37N 034.12E
✓
Crimea
Sevastopol
44.51N 033.59E
✓
✓
Crimea
Simferopol
44.69N 033.56E
✓
✓
Cyprus
Dipkarpaz
35.60N 034.90E
✓
✓
✓
France
Toulouse
43.55N 001.52E
✓
✓
✓
✓
Gulf of Aden
Aden
12.51N 044.32E
✓
Gulf of Oman
Muscat East
24.04N 059.73E
✓
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
22.30N 114.18E
✓
Iceland
Iceland South
59.49N 020.63W
✓
India
Bengaluru
12.95N 077.22E
✓
India
Durg
21.29N 081.20E
✓
India
Korba East
21.86N 083.61E
✓
India
Korba South
22.19N 082.68E
✓
India
Nagpur
21.73N 079.85E
✓
India
Patna
26.20N 084.60E
✓
Indian Ocean
Somalia
02.50S 048.15E
✓
Indonesia
Bangko
01.91S 102.29E
✓
Indonesia
Jayapura
02.56S 140.98E
✓
Indonesia
Nemporewa
01.85S 138.80E
✓
Indonesia
Pekanbaru
00.41N 101.53E
✓
Iran
Isfahan
32.30N 051.27E
✓
✓
✓
Iran
Khorramabad
33.41N 049.15E
✓
Iran
Kushkonar
27.16N 052.67E
✓
Iran
Tabas
33.18N 056.40E
✓
Iran
Tehran
35.78N 051.53E
✓

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Country
or Region
Nearest
Populated
Area
Last
Estimated
Location


Iran
Yasuj
31.16N 051.64E
✓
Ireland
Dungloe
55.00N 008.20W
✓
Italy
Fiumicino
41.88N 012.20E
✓
Italy
San Remo
43.80N 007.90E
✓
Italy
Taranto
40.43N 017.08E
✓
Japan
Taketomi
24.58N 123.54E
✓
Kazakhstan
Kosapan
43.14N 072.13E
✓
Kazakhstan
Narynkol
42.49N 080.07E
✓
Kazakhstan
Nura
49.60N 070.19E
✓
Kazakhstan
Shardara
41.84N 067.31E
✓
Kazakhstan
Stepnoy
45.00N 069.00E
✓
Kazakhstan
Turkistan
43.22N 068.41E
✓
Kazakhstan
Ualikhanov
53.10N 071.87E
✓
Kuwait
Kuwait City
29.06N 048.18E
✓
Kuweit
Mina Abd Allah
29.03N 048.19E
✓
Lebanon
Tyre
33.25N 034.98E
✓
Libya
Sawknah
29.34N 015.90E
✓
Malaysia
Selangor
03.50N 101.30E
✓
Maldives
Maldives
03.70N 073.60E
✓
Mali
Bamako East
12.99N 007.28W
✓
Mali
Boni
15.08N 002.20W
✓
Mali
Gargouna
16.01N 000.27E
✓
Mali
Sangha Oyol Leye
14.44N 003.34W
✓
Mali
Takalafat
16.12N 000.44E
✓
Mali
Tanai
15.34N 003.09W
✓
Mexico
Jacona de Plancarte
19.90N 102.28W
✓
Mexico
Merida
21.01N 089.69W
✓
Myanmar
Monywa
22.12N 095.00E
✓
Nepal
Kathmandu
27.41N 085.03E
✓
Niger
Birnin Konni
14.11N 005.45E
✓
✓
Niger
Emi Tchouma
19.41N 012.21E
✓
Niger
Fégana Kabé
14.72N 002.80E
✓
Niger
Malbaza
14.07N 005.57E
✓
North Atlantic
Coruna West
45.92N 023.72W
✓
North Atlantic
Iceland South-2
57.40N 023.86W
✓
North Atlantic
Iceland South-West
60.10N 029.78W
✓
North Atlantic
South Greenland
56.15N 039.03W
✓
North Atlantic
Ocean
At sea 1
32.27N 020.76W
✓
North Atlantic
Ocean
At sea 2
44.82N 032.39W
✓
North Atlantic
Ocean
At sea 3
54.12N 024.46W
✓

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Country
or Region
Nearest
Populated
Area
Last
Estimated
Location


North Atlantic
Ocean
At sea 4
58.19N 026.90W
✓
North Atlantic
Ocean
Azores
36.58N 023.43W
✓
North Atlantic
Ocean
Funchal
34.98N 019.20W
✓
North Atlantic
Ocean
North Atlantic Ocean 2
48.12N 019.76W
✓
North Atlantic
Ocean
Western Sahara
23.36N 019.41W
✓
North Macedonia
Gabrovo
42.01N 022.85E
✓
Pakistan
Doda
33.01N 075.44E
✓
Pakistan
Marsi Khel
33.03N 070.16E
✓
Pakistan
Peshawar
35.84N 071.22E
✓
Persian Gulf
Manama
26.55N 051.39E
✓
Persian Gulf
Yazd
32.15N 054.17E
✓
Philippines
Naga
13.67N 122.80E
✓
Romania
Jurilovca
44.64N 029.44E
✓
Russia
Aginskoe
51.04N 114.83E
✓
Russia
Akhtubinsk
48.37N 046.21E
✓
✓
Russia
Astrakhan North-West
46.93N 047.09E
✓
Russia
Astrakhan West
46.44N 047.90E
✓
Russia
Azgir
47.74N 047.91E
✓
Russia
Belgorod North
50.69N 036.64E
✓
Russia
Beregovoi
54.61N 128.56E
✓
✓
Russia
Boguchar
49.95N 040.46E
✓
Russia
Bologoye
57.86N 033.66E
✓
Russia
Bratsk
56.22N 101.97E
✓
Russia
Bryansk East
53.12N 034.93E
✓
✓
Russia
Bryansk West
53.11N 033.60E
✓
✓
Russia
Golovchino
50.59N 035.78E
✓
✓
Russia
Gribanovskii
51.39N 041.51E
✓
✓
Russia
Gubkin
51.27N 037.58E
✓
✓
Russia
Gusev
54.65N 022.05E
✓
Russia
Hrakove
49.86N 037.99E
✓
Russia
Ivanovo West
56.88N 040.03E
✓
Russia
Kaliningrad
54.80N 020.55E
✓
Russia
Kalininsk
51.31N 044.37E
✓
Russia
Kaluga
54.04N 035.76E
✓
✓
Russia
Kamensk-Shakhtinskiy
48.32N 040.27E
✓
✓
Russia
Kamyshlov
56.69N 062.68E
✓
✓
Russia
Kazachka
51.50N 044.57E
✓
Russia
Kazan
55.85N 048.48E
✓
Russia
Khabarovsk 1
48.50N 135.20E
✓
✓
✓
✓

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Location


Russia
Khabarovsk 2
47.75N 133.65E
✓
Russia
Khomutovka
52.01N 034.81E
✓
Russia
Kistendei
52.14N 043.70E
✓
Russia
Klimovo
52.20N 032.18E
✓
Russia
Konechki
59.27N 030.68E
✓
Russia
Korsakov
46.63N 142.82E
✓
Russia
Krasnodar
45.04N 038.99E
✓
✓
Russia
Krasnoe
52.78N 038.83E
✓
Russia
Kurchatov
51.68N 035.60E
✓
Russia
Kursk 1
51.72N 036.13E
✓
✓
Russia
Kursk 2
51.42N 037.42E
✓
Russia
Kursk East
51.59N 036.63E
✓
Russia
Laishevo
55.31N 049.69E
✓
Russia
Lavshino
53.54N 033.94E
✓
Russia
Leningradskaya
46.47N 039.14E
✓
Russia
Lipetsk
52.62N 039.37E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Moscow South-West
55.49N 036.92E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Mozhaysk
55.41N 035.75E
✓
✓
Russia
Murmansk
69.17N 033.39E
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Mytishchi
56.08N 038.19E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Naberezhnye Chelny
55.65N 051.28E
✓
Russia
Nalchik 1
43.77N 044.30E
✓
Russia
Nalchik 2
43.31N 043.33E
✓
Russia
Nekhaevskaya
50.38N 041.71E
✓
Russia
Novosibirsk
54.88N 082.68E
✓
Russia
Novovoronezh
51.32N 039.20E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Obninsk
55.13N 036.28E
✓
Russia
Odintsovo
55.66N 037.13E
✓
Russia
Ol'khovatka
50.39N 038.95E
✓
Russia
Orenburg
51.53N 055.74E
✓
Russia
Penza
53.32N 044.56E
✓
Russia
Petropavlosk
52.96N 158.49E
✓
Russia
Petropavlovka
50.10N 041.33E
✓
Russia
Porkhov
57.64N 029.14E
✓
Russia
Pskov
57.68N 028.62E
✓
Russia
Remontnoe
46.62N 043.29E
✓
Russia
Rossosh
50.15N 039.45E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Rostov Yaroslavi
56.88N 039.02E
✓
Russia
Rostov-on-Don
47.26N 039.50E
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Ryazan
54.80N 039.50E
✓

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Last
Estimated
Location


Russia
Sambek
47.50N 039.12E
✓
Russia
Sarai-Gir
53.50N 053.65E
✓
Russia
Saratov
51.67N 046.57E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Setishche
50.93N 038.64E
✓
Russia
Severodvinsk
64.56N 039.82E
✓
Russia
Shchigry
51.89N 037.17E
✓
Russia
Smolensk
54.39N 032.47E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Sochi
43.35N 039.62E
✓
Russia
Sovietsk
55.08N 021.90E
✓
Russia
Sputnik
69.50N 031.32E
✓
Russia
St. Petersburg
59.85N 030.32E
✓
Russia
Stavropol
45.30N 041.71E
✓
Russia
Taganrog
47.02N 038.86E
✓
Russia
Tambov
52.70N 041.56E
✓
✓
Russia
Teykovo
56.87N 040.53E
✓
✓
Russia
Udevo
53.91N 042.55E
✓
Russia
Valuyki
50.33N 037.95E
✓
Russia
Veidelevka
50.16N 038.62E
✓
Russia
Verkhniy Lomov
53.47N 043.78E
✓
Russia
Vladikavkaz
43.05N 044.71E
✓
Russia
Vladivostok
43.07N 131.87E
✓
✓
Russia
Volgograd North-West
48.87N 044.28E
✓
✓
Russia
Volgograd South-East
48.36N 044.90E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Volodarsk
56.20N 043.00E
✓
✓
✓
Russia
Voronezh
51.40N 038.90E
✓
Russia
Vyshny Volochyok
57.44N 034.40E
✓
Russia
Yelnya
54.60N 033.34E
✓
Russia
Zhukovskiy
55.53N 038.06E
✓
Russia
Zikeevo
55.20N 034.55E
✓
Russia
Znamensk 1
48.73N 046.32E
✓
Russia
Znamensk 2
48.31N 046.20E
✓
Saudi Arabia
Al Majma'ah
26.00N 045.67E
✓
Saudi Arabia
Ash Shalfa
22.23N 050.21E
✓
Sea of Azov
Kerch
45.81N 036.44E
✓
Somalia
Mogadishu City
02.10N 045.35E
✓
✓
✓
Somalia
Mogadishu East
01.46N 048.05E
✓
Spain
Cartagena
37.72N 001.17W
✓
Sudan
Juba
04.89N 031.60E
✓
Sweden
Rosersberg
59.62N 017.93E
✓
Syria
Akçakale
36.64N 039.05E
✓

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Nearest
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Area
Last
Estimated
Location


Syria
Al Hrak
32.83N 036.38E
✓
✓
Syria
Al Mnajeer
36.73N 040.12E
✓
✓
Syria
Aleppo North
36.50N 037.12E
✓
✓
Syria
A'zaz
36.75N 036.94E
✓
Syria
Baniyas
35.20N 035.72E
✓
✓
Syria
Dandelî
36.73N 038.15E
✓
✓
Syria
Deir ez-Zur
35.61N 040.21E
✓
✓
Syria
Hulayhilah
35.00N 038.63E
✓
Syria
Jableh
35.39N 035.90E
✓
Syria
Khanaser
35.70N 037.72E
✓
✓
Syria
Latakia
35.74N 036.15E
✓
Syria
Naamer
32.79N 036.24E
✓
Syria
Qamishli
37.04N 041.19E
✓
Syria
Resafa
35.43N 038.28E
✓
Syria
Salamiyah
34.98N 037.11E
✓
✓
Syria
Saraqib
35.96N 036.79E
✓
✓
Syria
Slanfah
35.70N 036.26E
✓
✓
✓
Syria
Suran
35.32N 036.69E
✓
✓
Taiwan
Luodong
24.69N 121.84E
✓
✓
Tajikistan
Rangkul
38.35N 074.43E
✓
Thailand
Chanthaburi
12.25N 101.75E
✓
Thailand
Raman
06.46N 101.43E
✓
✓
✓
Thailand
Sinabang
02.55N 096.86E
✓
Tunisia
Dehiba
31.73N 010.44E
✓
Türkiye
Amasra
42.25N 032.08E
✓
Türkiye
Bükülmez
36.33N 036.64E
✓
Türkiye
Cide
41.92N 033.08E
✓
Türkiye
Kalecik
40.24N 033.97E
✓
Türkiye
Samsun
42.33N 037.69E
✓
Türkiye
Sanliurfa
36.84N 039.04E
✓
Turkmenistan
Ashgabat
37.50N 059.52E
✓
UAE
Dubai
25.08N 055.21E
✓
Ukraine
Alchevs'k
48.45N 038.85E
✓
Ukraine
Bashtanka
47.27N 032.66E
✓
Ukraine
Berdyansk
46.62N 037.28E
✓
Ukraine
Bilovods'k
49.27N 039.43E
✓
Ukraine
Bilozerka
46.57N 032.44E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Chernihiv
51.64N 031.07E
✓
Ukraine
Donetsk South-West
47.86N 037.67E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Dytyatky
51.10N 030.10E
✓

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or Region
Nearest
Populated
Area
Last
Estimated
Location


Ukraine
Dzharylhach
46.04N 032.76E
✓
Ukraine
Ivanivka
46.23N 033.93E
✓
Ukraine
Kalanchak
46.02N 033.38E
✓
Ukraine
Kamianske
48.68N 034.40E
✓
Ukraine
Kharkiv
50.35N 036.15E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Kins'ki Rozdory
47.43N 036.46E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Kup'yans'k
49.50N 037.53E
✓
Ukraine
Kyiv
50.50N 030.08E
✓
Ukraine
Lozova
49.04N 036.59E
✓
Ukraine
Luhansk North
48.72N 039.16E
✓
Ukraine
Lytovka
50.39N 034.98E
✓
Ukraine
Mariupol
47.27N 038.06E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Mariupol West
47.20N 037.11E
✓
Ukraine
Markivs'ke
49.51N 039.38E
✓
Ukraine
Melitopol
46.88N 035.24E
✓
Ukraine
Mezhova
48.20N 036.58E
✓
Ukraine
Nikopol
47.50N 034.55E
✓
✓
✓
Ukraine
Nizhyn
50.87N 032.00E
✓
Ukraine
Nova Mayachka
46.55N 033.09E
✓
Ukraine
Novopalivka
46.77N 036.44E
✓
Ukraine
Paraskoviya
49.54N 035.91E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Pavlivka
46.46N 034.57E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Peremoha
50.09N 036.71E
✓
Ukraine
Rokytne
51.17N 027.37E
✓
Ukraine
Severodonetsk
48.86N 038.30E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Shypuvate
49.95N 037.48E
✓
Ukraine
Siverskodonetsk
49.13N 038.06E
✓
Ukraine
Slavhorod
50.61N 035.36E
✓
Ukraine
Sorokyne
48.32N 039.40E
✓
✓
✓
Ukraine
Tal'ne
48.92N 030.71E
✓
Ukraine
Tokmak
47.19N 035.85E
✓
✓
Ukraine
Varvarivka
50.40N 037.37E
✓
Ukraine
Velyka Bilozerka
47.22N 034.86E
✓
Ukraine
Vershyna
47.41N 036.85E
✓
Ukraine
Yurkivka
47.65N 035.55E
✓
Ukraine
Zmiivka
46.89N 033.57E
✓
✓
United Kingdom
Aberdeen
57.22N 002.20W
✓
United Kingdom
Belfast
54.58N 005.92W
✓
United Kingdom
Bolton
53.67N 002.38W
✓
United Kingdom
Douglas Isle of Man
54.15N 004.33W
✓

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or Region
Nearest
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Area
Last
Estimated
Location


United Kingdom
Hull East
53.84N 001.63E
✓
United Kingdom
Leeds
53.94N 001.64W
✓
United Kingdom
Liverpool
53.62N 003.56W
✓
United Kingdom
Southampton
50.85N 001.35W
✓
United Kingdom
York
54.14N 001.26W
✓
Uzbekistan
Tashkent
41.18N 069.30E
✓
✓
Total


Note: ✓  =
Observed interference per document C/S A.003 criteria mentioned above this Table.
- END OF SECTION 5 -

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex A
Page 1
ANNEX A
406-MHz DISTRESS BEACON POPULATION
Estimated total number of 406-MHz beacons and number of registered 406-MHz beacons, as
reported by Participants:
The following definitions are used:
•
EPIRB
=
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (for maritime use),
•
ELT
=
Emergency Locator Transmitter (for aeronautical use) (does not include
ELT(DT)),
•
ELT(DT) =
Emergency Locator Transmitter (for distress tracking),
•
PLB
=
Personal Locator Beacon.
December 2024 (Estimated)
December 2024 (Registered)
Administration
ELT\*
ELT
(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
All
ELT*  ELT
(DT)  EPIRB
PLB
All
Algeria
1,165


2,638


1,724
Argentina
4,681

1,452

6,530
3,620


4,778
Australia
9,550

505,469
235,337
750,373
7,866

387,248
224,722
619,853
Brazil
15,499

1,110
7,185
23,822
14,554


5,030
20,381
Canada
30,455

36,072
25,244
91,822
26,833

25,824
21,550
74,248
Chile
2,121

1,284

4,058
2,105

1,210

3,968
China
14,658

173,344

188,082
14,466

156,010

170,556
Cyprus


1,606

2,088


1,510

1,990
Denmark
1,178

4,743
1,634
7,555
1,178

4,681
1,634
7,493
Finland


2,506
2,400
5,658


2,193
2,400
5,345
France
19,020

21,306
45,901
86,493
12,795

17,439
26,727
57,210
Germany
22,558

27,043
4,857
54,543
13,823

8,934
4,000
26,828
Greece


11,371
1,940
14,178


10,000
1,194
11,923
Hong Kong - Chn
1,890

3,100

5,214


2,170

3,159
India
6,639

16,494
8,151
31,378
5,359

8,705
6,556
20,714
Indonesia
4,625

4,867

10,123
3,762

4,626

8,879
Italy
7,344

20,520
11,414
39,289
4,954

14,045
6,196
25,204
ITDC - Chinese
Taipei
1,120

3,339
2,643
7,102
1,075

3,294
2,143
6,512
Japan
5,812

9,699
1,473
16,984
4,982

6,133
1,255
12,370
Korea (Rep. of)


6,140

6,901


6,098

6,859
Malaysia
6,640

5,262

11,902
1,328

1,042

2,370

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex A
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December 2024 (Estimated)
December 2024 (Registered)
Administration
ELT\*
ELT
(DT)
EPIRB
PLB
All
ELT*  ELT
(DT)  EPIRB
PLB
All
Netherlands
(The)
1,066

5,174
3,218
9,458
1,066

5,174
3,218
9,458
New Zealand
3,553

46,234
133,215
183,002
3,241

29,778
113,583
146,602
Nigeria


Norway
1,124

14,451
5,270
20,845
1,058

13,088
5,100
19,246
Pakistan
1,000


1,332


Peru


6,547

7,370


6,547

7,370
Poland
3,131

13,341
6,802
23,274
1,675

1,762
2,864
6,301
Qatar
2,098


1,145
3,828
1,441


1,062
2,603
Russian
Federation
26,680

14,910
20,538
62,128
23,026

12,765
10,269
46,060
Saudi Arabia
1,436


2,366
1,376


2,306
Serbia


Singapore
1,074

1,854

3,137


1,854

2,794
South Africa
3,162

3,819
4,097
11,078
2,658

2,374
2,868
7,900
Spain
5,643

24,531

30,181
4,467

19,783

24,257
Sweden
1,217

2,892
15,473
19,582
1,217

2,892
15,473
19,582
Switzerland
2,659

1,236
2,882
6,777
2,632


2,882
6,379
Thailand
1,847

1,094

3,169
1,847

1,094

3,169
Togo


Tunisia


Türkiye
3,910

1,149

5,354
3,838

1,040

5,173
United Arab
Emirates
4,217

1,244

5,892
3,237


4,099
United Kingdom
16,478

104,299
166,903
287,734
9,416

39,625
93,700
142,786
United States of
America
262,845

384,729
650,255
1,297,924
176,370

319,004
474,768
970,223
Viet Nam
1,598

2,526

4,648
1,027

1,915

3,308
TOTAL
503,369

1,488,655
1,364,157
3,356,972
364,712

1,123,791
1,034,499
2,523,709
– END OF ANNEX A –

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex B
Page 1
ANNEX B
GRAPHIC SUMMARY OF SYSTEM OPERATIONS
The following figures illustrate some of the data contained in Annex C and section 4.5 of the
Report. These data concern SAR events and persons rescued in SAR operations where SAR forces
could make use of alert and location data provided by the Cospas-Sarsat System in 2024.
Figure B.1:  Number of ‘406-MHz’ SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (2024) .................... 2
Figure B.2:  Number of Persons Rescued in SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (2024) ....... 2
Figure B.3:  Type of SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (20243) .......................................... 3
Figure B.4:  Distribution of Persons Rescued by Type of Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (2024)
................................................................................................................................... 3
Figure B.5:  Number of ‘406-MHz’ SAR Events and Persons Rescued with the Assistance of
Cospas-Sarsat Alert Data (121.5 and 406 MHz) Since January 1994 ....................... 4
Figure B.6:  Number of ‘406-MHz’ SAR Events and Persons Rescued with the Assistance of
Cospas-Sarsat Alert Data (406 MHz Only) Since January 1994 ............................... 4

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex B
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1Figure B.1:  Number of ‘406-MHz’ SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (2024)
2Figure B.2:  Number of Persons Rescued in SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (2024)


Aviation
Maritime
and
ype of SAR Event
Number of SAR Events


1 000
1  00


Aviation
Maritime
and
ype of SAR Event
Number of Persons
Rescued

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex B
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3Figure B.3:  Type of SAR Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (2024)
4Figure B.4:  Distribution of Persons Rescued by Type of Events Assisted by Cospas-Sarsat (2024)
Aviation

Maritime

and

Aviation

Maritime

and

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5Figure B.5:  Number of ‘406-MHz’ SAR Events and Persons Rescued with the Assistance
of Cospas-Sarsat Alert Data (121.5 and 406 MHz) Since January 1994
6Figure B.6:  Number of ‘406-MHz’ SAR Events and Persons Rescued with the Assistance
of Cospas-Sarsat Alert Data (406 MHz Only) Since January 1994
- END OF ANNEX B -


1 000
1  00


4 000


1 00

ear
SAR Events  1 1.  MHz
SAR Events  406 MHz
Persons Rescued


1 000
1  00


4 000


1 00

ear
SAR Events  406 MHz
Persons Rescued

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1
ANNEX C
LIST
OF SAR EVENTS
ASSISTED BY COSPAS-SARSAT
Note: Distress incident reports when data was not used in SAR
operation were not included in the count of SAR events assisted by
Cospas-Sarsat and persons rescued, because although Cospas-Sarsat
provided alert and/or location data, for various reasons this
information was not of direct use to SAR services.

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 2
1Table C.1:  Number of SAR Events and Persons Rescued
(January to December 2024)
Type of Event
Only Alert
First Alert
Supporting
Data
Total
Person
Rescued
Aviation


Maritime


2,073
Land


Total


1,171
3,211
2Table C.2:  Summary of SAR Events and Persons Rescued
Since September 1982
Type of Event
Only Alert
First Alert
Supporting
Data
Total
Person
Rescued
121.5 MHz\*
Aviation


1,489
3,020
Maritime


1,708
5,151
Land


Sub-Total

1,291
1,495
3,643
8,982
406 MHz
Aviation

1,259

2,750
6,030
Maritime
2,396
3,169
3,265
8,830
43,045
Land
2,426
2,630

5,831
8,899
Sub-Total
5,334
7,058
5,019
17,411
57,974
121.5 MHz & 406 MHz
Total
6,191
8,349
6,514
21,054
66,956
Note: * Cospas-Sarsat ceased processing of alerts at 121.5 MHz in February 2009.

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 3
3Table C.3:  Statistics of SAR Events and Persons Rescued Since September 1982
Period
SAR Events in
the Period
SAR Events
since 1982
Persons Rescued
in the Period
Persons Rescued
since 1982
September - December 1982


January - December 1983


January - December 1984


January - December 1985


January - December 1986


January - December 1987


1,063
January - December 1988


1,242
January - December 1989


1,560
January - December 1990


1,824
January - December 1991


2,402
January - December 1992

1,088

3,083
January - December 1993

1,352

4,043
January - December 1994

1,649

5,041
January - December 1995

1,959
1,137
6,178
January - December 1996

2,247
1,176
7,354
January - December 1997

2,636
1,312
8,666
January - December 1998

3,021
1,334
10,000
January - December 1999

3,361
1,227
11,227
January - December 2000

3,747
1,520
12,747
January - December 2001

4,112
1,545
14,292
January - December 2002

4,485
1,411
15,703
January - December 2003

4,851
1,414
17,117
January - December 2004

5,317
1,748
18,865
January - December 2005

5,752
1,666
20,531
January - December 2006

6,204
1,881
22,412
January - December 2007

6,766
2,386
24,798
January - December 2008

7,268
1,981
26,779
January - December 2009

7,746
1,596
28,375
January - December 2010

8,387
2,338
30,713
January - December 2011

9,031
2,313
33,026
January - December 2012

9,665
2,029
35,055

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 4
Period
SAR Events in
the Period
SAR Events
since 1982
Persons Rescued
in the Period
Persons Rescued
since 1982
January - December 2013

10,385
2,156
37,211
January - December 2014

11,070
2,354
39,565
January - December 2015

11,788
2,185
41,750
January - December 2016

12,664
2,057
43,807
January - December 2017

13,627
2,746
46,553
January - December 2018

14,531
2,185
48,738
January - December 2019
1,032
15,563
2,774
51,512
January - December 2020

16,514
2,278
53,790
January - December 2021
1,149
17,663
3,623
57,413
January - December 2022
1,144
18,807
3,223
60,636
January - December 2023
1,076
19,883
3,109
63,745
January - December 2024
1,171
21,054
3,211
66,956

Figure C.1:  Geographic Distribution of Reported SAR Events for Which Cospas-Sarsat Data Was Used (2024)
C/S Report on System Status and Operations No. 41, January-December 2024, Annex C       Page 4
Legend:
In yellow:  ELTs
In red:
EPIRBs
In blue:
PLBs (Land)
In green: PLBs (Aviation)
In purple: PLBs (Maritime)

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 5
19:12
Location of incident:
22 NM west of Venice, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 24-ft fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard
District 7 received the alert and Sector St. Petersburg (SECSTP) received a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) alert from the
crew, who reported engine trouble and a dead battery. A Good Samaritan arrived on scene with a spare battery and the
fishermen continued their journey. SECSTP received a second DSC alert from the vessel's crew reporting the vessel was
disabled and taking on water and they were unable to keep up with the flooding. SECSTP issued an Urgent Marine
Information Broadcast (UMIB) and launched a rescue boat to the last known position. A Good Samaritan vessel
responding to the UMIB arrived on scene, embarked the crew, and transported them safely to shore in Venice. The
vessel's owner arranged for commercial salvage to remove the vessel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE8A6C8EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:34
Location of incident:
Ball Hut, Tasman Glacier, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EC180C2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-001
degrees
minutes

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Page 6
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered PLB active near the Ball Hut in the Mount
Cook National Park (43 37.27S 170 11.73E). The Aoraki Mt Cook ACR team was tasked in a local helicopter, retrieving
a tramper with minor leg injuries back to the DOC SAR Base.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
09:03
Location of incident:
South of Fort Portal, Uganda
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Distress alert for aircraft 11840 (Mi-28) was reported to the Ugandan SPOC, with feedback confirming the crash site
location and two casualties, with the ELT aiding in the site identification.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UGA
Uganda
Uganda
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MI-28
Beacon hex:
5468695C80FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:49
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jan-24
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-001

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 7
Location of incident:
Tokyo International Airport, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Two aircraft, one being an Airbus 350 JA13XJ and the other a DHC-8 JA722A collided and caught fire at Haneda
Airport. 379 passengers and crew on board JA13XJ and one crew member on board JA722A were rescued.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
JA13XJ
Vehicle name:
AIRBUS A350
Beacon hex:
B5EDE119F60148D
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:08
Location of incident:
Wiggins, SC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N125MT
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
ADCC40F63000315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-002
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 8
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a residential area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted local authorities, who reported that emergency medical services
were already on scene. The pilot was transported to Charleston Area Medical Center, where he was treated for non-life-
threatening injuries.
20:51
Location of incident:
Purple Top, Richmond Ranges, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a PLB registered to a Nelson man with a GNSS encoded position on Purple Top in
the Richmond Ranges (41 31.60S 173 11.87E). The emergency contact advised that he was on a multi-day tramp with his
two teenaged daughters, one of whom had suffered an ankle injury and was unable to continue. A local helicopter was
tasked and the girl's mother collected her from their base.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C297CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:39
Location of incident:
2 NM east of Cape Sidmouth, QLD, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-001
degrees
minutes

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Page 9
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected an emergency beacon (EPIRB) approximately 2 NM east of Cape Sidmouth, QLD, registered with a
recreational 13.5m steel ketch. AMSA tasked a Queensland Government rescue helicopter from Cairns to the location and
determined the solo occupant of the vessel required a tow due to being broken down. JRCC Australia subsequently
transferred coordination to Cairns Water Police. On 3 January, AMSA tasked the same helicopter (on behalf of Police) to
drop a satellite phone to the occupant of the vessel and tasked the Cairns based AMSA Challenger aircraft to provide
visual support and communications relay. Police subsequently responded with a vessel from Cairns and towed the vessel
and occupant to safety at Cooktown arriving on the afternoon of 9 January.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
01:24
Location of incident:
Toetoe Flat, Landsborough River, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered ELT active in the Landsborough Valley, south
Westland (43 53.36S 169 42.88E). A local helicopter and the Aoraki Mount Cook ACR Team were tasked to the location
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-BRW
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 180 SKYWAGO
Beacon hex:
C00C50FA4C0029D
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-003
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 10
and found the aircraft overturned and the two occupants uninjured. They were flown out to Makarora.
03:48
Location of incident:
Zit Saddle, Toaroha Range, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active in the Toaroha Range east of Hokitika (42
58.60S 171 10.40E). RCCNZ had been previously contacted by NZ Police who requested RCCNZ coordinate the incident
for an otherwise well prepared tramper who was bluffed at altitude at that location, as they were dealing with multiple
events. The Aoraki Mt Cook ACR team and a Southern Lakes Helicopter were tasked as the closest ACR resource to
extract the tramper to a safe location however where unable to access the scene due to weather. The Greymouth EMS
machine was subsequently tasked, but unable to get in due to the cloud level. A further attempt was be made by the
Greymouth Rescue helicopter at first light, and they airlifted the tramper to Greymouth.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA0F832FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-004
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:32
Location of incident:
Rapid Bay, SA, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-002
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a registered PLB in the vicinity of Rapid Bay, SA. On investigation the registered owner had leant the
beacon and jet ski to a friend who was known to be using it in the area of the detection. SA Police were contacted to
request surface and air assets. Shortly after, SA Ambulance Services contacted the JRCC to advise that two people had
been recovered by a passing vessel after having a jet ski accident and treading water for 60 minutes. The pair were being
transferred ashore at Wirrina Cove to meet an ambulance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Jet ski
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
17:59
Location of incident:
Pelican Point, SA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received an EPIRB detection off shore in vicinity of Blackfellows Caves, SA. NOK advised the vessel had broken
down within 300 meters of the boat ramp. Coordination was transferred to Police. The vessel with 2 persons on board
was subsequently confirmed safe.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-003
degrees
minutes
MHz

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20:17
Location of incident:
Waiiti, northeast of New Plymouth, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB near Waiiti (38 55.10S 174 30.40E), New
Plymouth. Enquiries showed a hunting party of two. As the alert did not include GNSS positions a helicopter with DF
(direction finding) equipment from Palmerston North was tasked and a Land SAR team put on stand-by. When one of the
two was able to walk into mobile phone range and informed emergency services of further details a nearby helicopter
from New Plymouth was tasked, which was able to locate and extract the injured hunter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C1C52FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-005
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:19
Location of incident:
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E9C2ED0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB located on the west slope of Mount Ruapehu
(39 15.73S 175 29.87E). Enquiries showed a single tramper on the Around the Mountain Track. The Taupo Rescue
Helicopter was tasked and airlifted the person to their vehicle with a minor foot injury.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
13:26
Location of incident:
Atlantic Ocean, 2200 km west Canarias Islands, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated because of a cardiac arrest of one rowing man requiring medical evacuation.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MMGI2
Vehicle name:
ROWING BOAT MARGA
Beacon hex:
1D0CB198FCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:13
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jan-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
KOMCC
Event ID:
KO-001
minutes

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Location of incident:
Gamcheon Port in Busan City, in the South Korea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
A fire broke out onboard a vessel docked at Busan Port during repairs due to welding sparks.  All 26 people onboard were
safely evacuated, and the fire was extinguished by the  Korea Coast Guard and firefighting authorities.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VAN
Vanuatu
Vanuatu
Vehicle Call Sign:
unknown
Vehicle name:
SERENA2
Beacon hex:
C808C64134D34D1
degrees
MHz
19:25
Location of incident:
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a military bomber crashed while attempting to land. The 4 people on board ejected before
the plane crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted AFB authorities, who
confirmed the crash and reported that emergency services were already on scene. The 4 individuals were recovered safely
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCF649566FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-003
degrees
minutes
MHz

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and treated for minor injuries.
21:17
Location of incident:
0.5 NM north of Soon Tein Kong Temple, Christmas Island
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a beacon registered to a solo sailor onboard an 8m yacht near the Anchor Islands south of the
Whitsundays. AMSA established communication with the occupant who answered his phone in a confused manner with
no memory of where he was or how he had got there. AMSA assessed it was likely the sailor had sustained a head injury
and tasked Mackay Helicopter RSCU412 Cairns Challenger RSCU440 and diverted nearby vessel MY POP to the scene.
The Whitsunday Water Police deployed a surface response. The helicopter confirmed the sailor was onboard the vessel
(clutching his EPIRB and wearing a lifejacket). As the vessel was not in immediate danger and a winching operation on
such a small vessel extremely dangerous, the JRCC requested the police vessel with paramedic onboard conduct the
rescue. This was completed around two hours later with RSCU412 and RSCU440 providing location updates to the police
vessel. The yacht was taken under tow.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-004
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:36
Location of incident:
65 NM southeast of Nags Head, NC, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-004
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the sailing vessel SOMOS, with 2 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District
5 received the alert, launched two helicopters from Air Station Elizabeth City (ASEC), and diverted Coast Guard Cutter
RICHARD SNYDER to the coordinates. The helicopters located the SOMOS, noticed signs of distress, and lowered a
rescue swimmer to the vessel. Both sailors were hoisted up and transported safely to ASEC; no injuries were reported.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
S/V SYLVINA BEAL
Beacon hex:
2DCC8119AAFFBFF
MHz
02:07
Location of incident:
Kime Hut, Tararua ranges, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location at the Kime Hut in the Tararuas
(40 56.60S 175 16.27E). A helicopter was tasked from Palmerston North; however, due to the weather the Paramedic
walked to the hut from further down the track. A member of the party had dislocated their shoulder and were unable to
continue the tramp. The patient was taken to Palmerston North to be further medically assessed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E749CA6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-007
degrees
minutes
MHz

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02:34
Location of incident:
8NM East of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
An ELT belonging to a US coded Bell 206B helicopter, callsign N617TT, was detected roughly 12 NM east of
Revelsoke, BC. The aircraft was overdue flying VFR from Calgary to Sicamose so SAR aircraft and ground search teams
were sent to investigate. The aircraft was found at 1926Z 07 January by homing the ELT. The one person on board was
found deceased. CMCC provided supporting location and alert data for this event.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N617TT
Vehicle name:
BELL 206
Beacon hex:
2DC86B32FAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:23
Location of incident:
305 NM south of Mobile, AL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADCD4251280028D
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel VALLY, with 3 people on board, began taking on water.
Coast Guard District 08 (CGD08) received the alert, issued a SafetyNet message, and launched a helicopter from
Aviation Training Center Mobile to the coordinates. CGD08 was contacted by the VALLY's new owner, who stated that
their sister ship SOUTHERN CROSS was en route to assist the VALLY. The helicopter arrived on scene, communicated
with the SOUTHERN CROSS, and provided 2 pumps. The VALLY was successfully dewatered and escorted by the
SOUTHERN CROSS to shore in Port Fourchon, LA. No injuries were reported.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WGA7765
Vehicle name:
VALLY
19:03
Location of incident:
0.5 NM west of Bay Odysseus, Parga, Ionian Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The sailing vessel run aground voluntarily very close to the shore due to anchor's loss. The two persons on board
abandoned the vessel and swam safely on shore. Both were in good health.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
DH3680
Vehicle name:
ARIA
Beacon hex:
1A6443E902FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
GRMCC
Event ID:
GR-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:33
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jan-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-008

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Location of incident:
Tummil River Blenheim, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
PLB alerts were received with a position on farmland south east of Blenheim (41 42.33S 173 41.40E) contact was made
with the beacon owner and it was established that a 40-year-old lady had fallen and had a possible broken ankle. The
Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked, flew to the area, located the lady and transported her to Blenheim hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E6322A6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:35
Location of incident:
Pureora Forest Park, Waikato., New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA6F234FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-009
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB in Pureora Forest Park, Waikato (38 22.53S
175 30.80E). A rescue helicopter from Taupo was tasked, located the party and transported the patient with an ankle
injury to Waikato hospital for further medical attention.
23:59
Location of incident:
Forest Field Aerodrome, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for an aircraft ELT with a position at the Forest Field airstrip north of Christchurch. Contact was
made with the beacon owner who had just climbed out of his upside down Tiger Moth which had crash on take off. There
were no injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-SSA
Vehicle name:
TOGER MOTH
Beacon hex:
C00C4F4CCC0029D
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-010
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:47
Location of incident:
Atlantic Ocean, Canary Island, Spain
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-001
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The skipper was injured at the hand and requested assistance. He was rescued by a SAR vessel sent from Tenerife Island.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FHPUX
Vehicle name:
LEON-ATLANTELIA
Beacon hex:
1C6E8CDD88FFBFF
MHz
10:48
Location of incident:
Hamelin Bay, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a beacon registered to a fishing kayak with one person onboard in difficulty offshore from Hamelin Bay
WA. AMSA tasked the Bunbury based helicopter to the scene and attempted to raise a local response through Fremantle
Water Police. The kayaker managed to make own way to Hamelin Island before being rescued by a local vessel just as the
helicopter arrived on scene.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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14:13
Location of incident:
Vichy-Charmeil Airport, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A Robin DR.400/180 Régent impacted the ground at the end of the downwind leg while on approach to runway 01 at
Vichy-Charmeil Airport (VHY/LFLV) during a festive event organised by Aeroclub de Vichy. The two people on board,
both members of the flying club, died and the aircraft was written off.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FGUXO
Vehicle name:
DR400
Beacon hex:
9C664D98AFCDE31
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:06
Location of incident:
10 NM west of Hillarys Boat Harbour, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a beacon registered to a 5.5m recreational vessel with 3 POB taking water 10 NM west of Hillarys Boat
Harbour, WA. Fremantle Water Police had received a "000" call from the vessel and had already tasked a Lifesaver
Helicopter and VMR unit to the vicinity; however, the location provided by the beacon allowed the rescue to be
completed promptly.
15:36
Location of incident:
Dawesville, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a beacon registered to a 5.5m recreational vessel 6 NM west of Dawesville, WA. The JRCC contacted
the owner who advised he was experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath and had activated his beacon at the
request of the WA Police to assist in determining his location. The JRCC provided the encoded GNSS position of the
beacon to Police who arranged for ambulance officers to attend the vessel on a Department of Transport WA vessel. The
beacon owner was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:30
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-006
minutes

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Location of incident:
7 NM south of Big Pine Key, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the 2-person crew of a fishing vessel in distress because of difficult weather conditions.
Coast Guard District 7 received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and launched 2 rescue
boats from Sector Key West to the coordinates. Commercial towing responded to the UMIB, arrived on scene, and safely
escorted the fishing vessel to Little Palm Island, FL.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEABF940FFBFF
degrees
MHz
18:56
Location of incident:
Bert Nichols Hut, Overland Track, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-008
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
On the afternoon of the 7 January, an emergency beacon (PLB) was detected on the Overland Track in Tasmania.
Coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police who tasked Hobart based rescue helicopter to the scene. One person was
retrieved and taken to Hobart for medical care.
19:24
Location of incident:
Mt Shillinglaw, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
On the 8 January, an emergency beacon was detected on the Champion Spur Track near Woods Point Victoria. Incident
coordination was transferred to Victoria Police who dispatched a ground response using the State Emergency Services.
Two persons were located suffering dehydration but otherwise uninjured and they were walked out to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-009
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:26
Location of incident:
Moss Pass, Nelson Lakes, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-011
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ registered PLB near the Blue Lake Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park (42
03.67S 172 39.00E). The rescue helicopter from Nelson was tasked and retrieved one person with an ankle injury. The
person was taken to Nelson Hospital for further medical attention.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E74CC14FFBFF
MHz
22:29
Location of incident:
Timaru River, Lake Hawea, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a French coded PLB in the Timaru River Valley, east of Lake Hawea (44
31.40S 169 28.20E). RCCNZ tasked the rescue helicopter from Queenstown while enquiries were made with the French
authorities for the beacon registration. The helicopter safely recovered one tramper who had deviated from the track and
became bluffed. The tramper was uninjured, and they were dropped off at Wanaka.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
1C6EBC12F4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-012
degrees
minutes
MHz

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06:15
Location of incident:
Stody's Hut, Lake Hawea, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a PLB which two Auckland trampers were carrying while walking the Te Araroa
trail. The beacon was at a hut east of Lake Hawea (44 32.67S 169 26.20E). Helicopters Otago were tasked and found one
tramper who was unable to continue the trail. She was flown to the Queenstown base and the second tramper is to
continue alone.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA6F080FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:29
Location of incident:
Western Palliser Bay, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EABAA08FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-014
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ registered PLB in the ocean at the Western end of Palliser Bay (41 23.07S
175 02.60E). Enquiries revealed a kayaker in difficulty who was drifting away from shore. RCCNZ tasked the Wellington
Rescue Helicopter and a Police vessel from Wellington. Strong wind conditions made it impossible to winch from the
helicopter, so the helicopter observed the kayaker and assisted the police vessel to rescue the person. The person was
recovered without injury.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
19:43
Location of incident:
37 miles southwest of Boise, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a motorist after his vehicle went into a ravine. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Idaho State Police, who dispatched an Owyhee County Sheriff's office emergency
team to the location. The uninjured driver was extracted from his vehicle and transported to the police station, where he
was met by his father.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
2DCEABE2CAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-015

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20:21
Location of incident:
Tangarakau River, Central North Island, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ registered PLB on the Tangarakau River, 6.5 NM east-southeast of
Whangamomona (39 11.53S 174 51.80E). RCCNZ tasked the rescue helicopter from New Plymouth, which discovered
one person at the scene who had been tubing down the river in need of assistance. The person was uninjured and
extracted to Whanganui airport.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB41ACFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:00
Location of incident:
Manihiki Atol, Cook Island
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
COO
Cook Islands
Cook Islands
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BJ AND THE BOYS
Beacon hex:
40CCB203B0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-016
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a Cook Islands coded EPIRB with a position on the outside of the Manihiki Atoll,
Cook Islands. Emergency Contacts advised that the vessel was out fishing and were able to locate the vessel which had
broken down and render assistance.
18:48
Location of incident:
Caloundra, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected an unregistered emergency beacon (EPIRB) in the vicinity of Caloundra, QLD. AMSA contacted
Queensland Police who were not aware of any incidents in the area and requested the Brisbane Vessel Traffic Services to
make a radio broadcast to vessels in the area. AMSA tasked the Caloundra based Surf Life Saving helicopter to home the
beacon signal. However, these efforts were unsuccessful. AMSA was later contacted by Surf Life Saving stating one of
their jet ski operators had located the EPIRB at Kings Beach. They advised it was from a capsized recreational vessel
from which three people had earlier been rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-010
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:38
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jan-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-017
minutes

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Location of incident:
Pureora Forest Park (Timer Trail), New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered PLB active on a popular trail in the
Pureora Forest Park (38 39.67S 175 26.87E). Enquiries revealed a family group were mountain biking in the area, with an
EMS helicopter from Hamilton tasked to the scene. They located and transported a 16-year-old with elbow injuries along
with her mother to Waikato Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB97BAAFFBFF
degrees
MHz
05:50
Location of incident:
0.6 NM south-southeast of Angelus Hut, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FA342FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-018
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered New Zealand coded PLB with a position in the Cascade Valley of
the Nelson Lakes National Park (41 53.87S 172 45.53E). Enquiries with Air Desk established they were responding to an
smartphone notification for a tramper with medical condition. RCCNZ left the matter with the Air Desk to resolve and
provided position updates. No further SAR action was taken.
08:34
Location of incident:
Kumbo, Cameroon
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The pilot experienced an emergency landing. The location provided by the ELT guided the Cameroonian SAR services to
the distress area. The six persons on board were rescued and did not suffered injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAM
Cameroon
Cameroon
Vehicle Call Sign:
TJ-XDS
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
4CA606823AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:02
Location of incident:
Galmudug, Somalia
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-001
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
One helicopter MI-8 with callsign UNO667P (UR-UHC), landed in an inaccessible area due to emergency in rebel-held
territory. The fate of the crew and pax were unknown.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
UNO667P
Vehicle name:
MI-8
Beacon hex:
2DC6000000FFBFF
MHz
19:15
Location of incident:
50 NM south of Tonga
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received alerts from an unregistered New Zealand coded EPIRB 50 NM south of Tonga (22 03.40S 175
20.60W). Maritime Radio conducted MAYDAY broadcasts to the area and the NZDF P8 Poseidon was tasked to the
location. Additionally Tongan SAR authorities were notified and were able to provide the details for a vessel in the area
that Tongan Maritime Radio had lost communication with. The P8 located a stricken 45ft fishing vessel with four persons
onboard at the EPIRB position. They communicated with the vessel and established it had sustained an engine breakdown
and had a sick crewman. All information was passed to Tongan SAR authorities who have sent a local vessel to assist.
The vessel located the stricken fishing vessel and towed it back to Tonga. RCCNZ monitored the incident until the vessel
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
FUNGA OFOLANGA
Beacon hex:
400C7BE1B2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-019
degrees
minutes
MHz

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was confirmed to be at port.
23:43
Location of incident:
Gunn Road, Matamata, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active near Matamata NZ. No exact position
data was initially available with RCCNZ performing an extended comms search in an attempt locate the owner of the
PLB. During this time the owner managed to make a 111 call to ambulance to report falling from a tree in the Kaimai
Ranges, with the ambulance service coordinating a medical response to his location.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB44AB8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-020
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:24
Location of incident:
Prion Beach, TAS, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-011
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA gained a detection for a registered PLB with a position showing at Prion Bay Tasmania. Incident coordination was
transferred to Tasmanian Police as Land SA. Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the location who located an 8 person
walking party one of which had a injured knee. The injured person was recovered to Hobart for medical care.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
15:39
Location of incident:
Mission Field Airport in Livingston, MT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a commercial jet, with 1 person on board, lost traction while landing due to icy
conditions and ran off the runway into a ravine. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and
contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency crews were already on scene; the pilot self-recovered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N558RA
Vehicle name:
LEARJET INC 55
Beacon hex:
2DC838596EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-009
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:45
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jan-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-012

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Location of incident:
HILARYS, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An EPIRB registered with a 4.2m vessel was detected by MEOSAR. WA Water Police advised VMR on scene trying to
establish comms with vessel but having difficulties due to vessel being located in surf zone of reef.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
3EEC929C20FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:37
Location of incident:
42 miles southwest of Uvalde, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N204TX
Vehicle name:
AS 350 B2
Beacon hex:
ADC6661934A8771
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-008
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter, with 2 people on board, lost
power and crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted DPS personnel, who
confirmed the crash and reported that emergency medical services were already on scene. The co-pilot was treated for
minor injuries; the condition of the pilot was unknown.
21:07
Location of incident:
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received MEOSAR alerts for a Canadian registered PLB, 2 NM offshore, West of Vancouver, Canada. JRCC
Victoria was unable to contact the PLB owner and dispatched two assets to search the area and found two individuals in
the water with two overturned kayaks. Assets secured kayaks and brought individuals to shore for non-life threatening
injuries where they were transferred to Emergency Health Services. CMCC was the only alerting agency.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
278E7249AEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:44
Location of incident:
Northern Tararua ranges, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-021
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB in the Northern Tararuas (40 38.07S 175
31.13E). Enquiries showed a quite unwell solo tramper on a multi day tramp. A helicopter from Wellington was tasked
and located the patient. He was transported to Palmerston North Hospital for further medical attention.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D1E32FFBFF
MHz
23:55
Location of incident:
Hope Halfway Hut, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLN at Hope Halfway Hut, Hope River (42 36.93S
172 17.87E). Enquiries showed a solo tramper on a multi day tramp. A helicopter from Christchurch was tasked and
located the tramper with a knee injury at the hut. The patient was flown to Christchurch Hospital for further medical
treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA9F82AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-022
degrees
minutes
MHz

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13:51
Location of incident:
Salobrena, Granada, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft DR40 which was on its way to a pilot training center at Cordoba airport, was forced to make an emergency
landing on the beach of Salobrena, Granada due to engine failure. There was no personal nor material damages. This
event was also reported by NMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FIN
Finland
Finland
Vehicle Call Sign:
OH-DTE
Vehicle name:
DR-40
Beacon hex:
9CC648E56328701
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:52
Location of incident:
5 miles west of Cheyenne Crossing, SD, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCE9691ECFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-010
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a snowmobile, with 1 person on board, overturned. The Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center received the alert and notified the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management, which confirmed the incident
and reported that a rescue team was already on scene. The snowmobiler self-recovered without injury.
20:45
Location of incident:
Park Forks, Tararua Range, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB at Park Forks in the Tararua Ranges (40 48.53S
175 23.53E). Enquiries showed a solo tramper that had been dropped in the area by helicopter yesterday, and information
from the site indicated a knee injury. Due to the heavy bush and steep terrain a helicopter with winch and DF capability
from Wellington was tasked. They located the casualty after some time and airlifted him to Masterton from where he
chose to make his own way to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E584518FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-023
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:40
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jan-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-024
minutes

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Location of incident:
Toetoes Bay, Foveaux Strait, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located in Toetoes Bay, Foveaux Strait. RCCNZ telephoned the
emergency contact who advised the beacon owner had been blown out of his hovercraft and had been struggling to get
back on but was now safely ashore with no further assistance required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Hovercraft
Beacon hex:
400E96F722FFBFF
degrees
MHz
01:01
Location of incident:
Hollyford Track, 4km S of Sunshine Hut, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active on the Hollyford Track, Fiordland
National Park (44 39.67S 168 07.60E). The Queenstown EMS helicopter was tasked but had to turn back due to bad
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8DD584FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-025
degrees
minutes
MHz

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weather enroute. A subsequently tasked helicopter out of Te Anau was able to make it to the scene after also being
delayed by weather - winching a tramper out with an ankle injury and transporting them to Invercargill Hospital.
12:07
Location of incident:
Port Phillip Bay, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A distress alert registered to a 5m recreational vessel was detected 5 NM west of Mornington inside Port Phillip Bay
Victoria. Victorian Water Police also received a "000" call from a vessel in the same position. Water Police confirmed
coordination and tasked 3 volunteer marine rescue assets and 2 helicopters. A capsized vessel was located with 6 people
in the water all of whom were rescued by surface assets and returned safely to Mornington.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:14
Location of incident:
19 NM north of the Bahamas
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCEC19B1CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-011
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the 25-ft sailing vessel FLYING DUTCHMAN, with1 person on board, lost engine power
and had no sail with which to operate. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and diverted an Air Station Miami
helicopter to the location that communicated with the sailor and relayed information to the Bahamas Coast Guard Liaison
Officer. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force launched assets to the coordinates and assisted the sailor.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
20:04
Location of incident:
28 NM northeasdt of Bundaberg, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a distress beacon registered to a 7m recreational vessel with a position showing offshore from
Bundaberg, QLD. Emergency contact information revealed the vessel likely had seven people on board who were
returning from a surfing trip at Lady Elliot Island. AMSA tasked two helicopters from Bundaberg and Rockhampton. On
AMSAs request, the Gladstone Water Police also tasked a Volunteer Marine Rescue vessel from Bundaberg. The
Bundaberg rescue helicopter was first to arrive on scene and located seven people sitting on the upturned hull of the
vessel. Due to the helicopters inability to conduct a winch rescue operation (only two crew onboard) the helicopter
deployed a liferaft and observed all survivors board the raft without difficulty. The Volunteer Marine Rescue vessel
subsequently retrieved all occupants from the liferaft and returned them to safety in Bundaberg.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-014
degrees
minutes
MHz

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20:58
Location of incident:
Port of Suez, Egypt
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
north
east
Details of Incident:
The EPIRB Beacon of the container ship activated as a result of her collision with a tugboat while entering the Port of
Suez. After the intervention of the MRCC in Cairo-Egypt, the worker who was injured on board the tugboat was
evacuated to the nearest hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RWA
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Rwanda
Vehicle Call Sign:
A69F
Vehicle name:
EMIRATES WESTERN 2
Beacon hex:
AAA9C71D34D34D1
Reporting MCC:
ALMCC
Event ID:
AL-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:26
Location of incident:
Kaibab National Forest, AZ, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCEA4BF9EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-012
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker stranded on the side of a cliff. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received
the alert and notified the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, which dispatched resources to the
coordinates and rescued the hiker.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
19:37
Location of incident:
near Panguilemo Airport (SCTL), Chile
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The Thrush S-2R-T660 firefighting airplane struck a utility pole, lost control, and crashed onto Ruta 5 near Panguilemo,
Chile. The occupant was killed in the accident and several people were injured on the ground.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-NPL
Vehicle name:
S-2R-T660
Beacon hex:
9C064C2E626B691
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:38
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jan-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-026
minutes

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Location of incident:
Whakatane River, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for two PLBs registered to a rural Bay of Plenty resident, whose emergency contacts
advised he was walking up the Whakatane River to a bush hut with three family members and horses (PLB position 38
33.00S 176 59.27E). The Taupo Rescue Helicopter was tasked, and crew found that the beacon owner had come across a
second group, one of whom had suffered a medical event. That person was flown to hospital at Rotorua.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FA2C8FFBFF
degrees
MHz
04:58
Location of incident:
65 NM north of Mayaguana, Bahamas
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDL2997
Vehicle name:
SEA WOLF
Beacon hex:
2DCC9FFCFCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-013
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
It was manually activated when the sailing vessel SEA WOLF, with 3 people on board, began taking on water. Coast
Guard District 7 (CGD07) received the alert and notified the Bahamas Coast Guard Liaison Officer and the Royal
Bahamas Defense Force, which requested Coast Guard assistance due to lack of available assets. CGD07 issued an
Enhanced Group Call (EGC) and launched a helicopter and plane to the coordinates. Before they arrived, the oil tanker
PGC ALEXANDRIA responded to the EGC, arrived on scene, embarked the SEA WOLF crew from the water, and
transported them to safety.
06:18
Location of incident:
2 NM from south Pianosa Island, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
M/V MIMMA sank; the 3 crew members were rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
ILIP2
Vehicle name:
PLB 375
Beacon hex:
1EE4954700FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:38
Location of incident:
Anchor Islands, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-015
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The local VMR located the vessel run aground on the reef and confirmed the vessel registration. The VMR were able to
rescue the single adult male and return him to a place of safety. The EPIRB remained on the vessel in location.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
13:23
Location of incident:
14 NM west of Mandurah, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected an EPIRB registered to a recreational vessel 14 NM southwest of Mandurah, WA. AMSA established
communications with the vessel owner who confirmed he was in need of assistance as the vessel was taking on water
after suffering a crack in the hull. JRCC tasked a rescue helicopter from Jandakot and requested Fremantle Water Police
provide a surface response. The rescue helicopter arrived on scene and assisted the Volunteer Marine Rescue Mandurah
vessel to the distress location. The VMR Vessel recovered the survivor and towed the vessel back to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-016
degrees
minutes
MHz

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20:02
Location of incident:
Harman Hut, Styx Valley, West Coast SI, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB with a position at Harman Hut, Styx Valley, west Coast
south Island (42 55.20S 171 19.33E). A rescue helicopter from Greymouth was tasked and flew the patient to Greymouth
Hospital with an injured leg.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB444D8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-027
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:55
Location of incident:
Waiau Pass Route, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EABC032FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-028
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB with a position on the Waiau Pass Route, Nelson Lakes
National Park. Enquiries revealed there was a solo tramper on a multi day tramp. The rescue helicopter from Nelson was
tasked and on arrival found the beacon owner had suffered a hip injury. Subsequently a separate person from another
party had also injured their ankle. Both patients were transported to Nelson hospital.
06:51
Location of incident:
Waiau Pass route, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was activated with a position at the same location as an incident that the Nelson EMS helicopter had already been
tasked to for another PLB activation, the helicopter arrived on scene to find two separate patients ,the owner of this PLB
was a 26-year-old woman who had sustained an ankle injury she and the other lady were flown to Nelson Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB931C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-029
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:57
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jan-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-014
minutes

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Location of incident:
Lawrence County, SD, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented snowmobile, with 1 person on board, crashed and overturned. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and notified the rental company, which reported that emergency medical
services were on scene. The snowmobiler was transported to a local hospital and treated for head injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D2A30FFBFF
degrees
MHz
19:54
Location of incident:
Roaring Stag Hut, Tararua Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas/Sarsat alerts from an NZ registered PLB with a position at Roaring Stag Hut in the Tararua
Ranges (40 43.87S 175 31.47E). A distress contact advised the beacon owner was tramping in the area with a friend.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C22EAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-030
degrees
minutes
MHz

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RCCNZ tasked a nearby helicopter operator to the hut, and upon arrival they advised the beacon had been activated on
behalf of another tramping party with a member suffering a leg injury. The injured tramper was flown out to the
operators’ base and then transferred by road to Masterton A and E Clinic for treatment.
20:27
Location of incident:
Zarate Airfield, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The accident occurred during the landing. Due to the impact, the beacon was activated. The crew was not injured. This
incident was also reported by the CHMCC assuring the backup of the ARMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
LV-S054
Vehicle name:
TECNAM P2002
Beacon hex:
D7AC5A3F940029D
Reporting MCC:
ARMCC
Event ID:
AR-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:16
Location of incident:
Camp Creek, West Coast, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E641926FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-031
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active near the Camp Creek Hut, west Coast
(42 41.70S 171 31.50E). Enquiries revealed a party of three including a severely unwell diabetic were unable to make
their way out of the bush due to rapidly rising river levels. After multiple attempts to winch the group out were thwarted
by bad weather the Greymouth EMS helicopter was able to successfully rescue the party, with support from Greymouth
Land SAR stood down prior to them making their way in the assist.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
21:06
Location of incident:
Mid Wairoa Hut, Richmond Range, 17.25 NM south-southeast of Nelson, New Zealan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was notified of a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a registered NZ PLB followed by a SEND alert at Mid Wairoa Hut,
Richmond Range, Nelson (41 34.20S 173 07.33E). The Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked to investigate and assist as
appropriate. On arrival, they found a patient with shoulder, finger and facial injuries. The incident was resolved when the
patient was successfully uplifted and taken to Nelson Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EC18092FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-032
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-004

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07:07
Location of incident:
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Verde
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The vessel was adrift due to loss of sails. She was equipped with an EPIRB RLS-capable beacon. The rescue was
performed by a French Navy vessel cruising in the area which carried out the four persons on board and a dog to Mindelo
Port.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BEL
Belgium
Belgium
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SICLADE
Beacon hex:
19BA7A05353FDFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:37
Location of incident:
Moreton Bay, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Jet ski
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-017
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
On the afternoon of 19 January, AMSA received an emergency beacon (EPIRB) alert registered with a jet ski in a
position near Rous Channel Moreton Bay, QLD. The emergency contact listed with the beacon reported that the owner of
the jet ski had been in company with another jet ski but was sinking and could not be located after the two became
separated. AMSA tasked a rescue helicopter from Archerfield to conduct a beacon homing and Brisbane Water Police
tasked a police vessel a marine parks vessel and two VMR vessels to assist. The missing jet ski and person were located
by a recreational vessel and subsequently transferred to a VMR vessel and taken safely to shore.
01:01
Location of incident:
Roebuck Hut, Richmond Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was informed by a member of a tramping club of a person with breathing difficulty at Roebuck Hut. They had
received the information via SEND device but had requested the group to activate a PLB. RCCNZ then received Cospas-
Sarsat alerts for the PLB and at the same time tasked a rescue helicopter from Nelson. The helicopter crew located the
patient at the hut at status 2 and airlifted them to Nelson hospital for further medical attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E798B00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-033
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:11
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jan-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-005
minutes

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Location of incident:
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The vessel capsized when doing fishing operation, probably due to a net hooked in the bottom. Among the 24 persons on
board, four deceased and five were missing.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MOR
Morocco
Morocco
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TILILA
Beacon hex:
9E48354D34D34D1
degrees
MHz
09:58
Location of incident:
Kjeller, Norway
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
An engine failure shortly after takeoff from Kjeller Airport (ENKJ) forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in a
field. The pilot was slightly injured and the aircraft received minor damage. All engine instruments showed normal values
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NOR
Norway
Norway
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
A02DD1C0860029D
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-001
degrees
minutes
MHz

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before departure from Kjeller Airport on runway 30. When the aircraft crossed the Nitelva River, the pilot noticed a
reduction in power. Immediately afterwards, there was a "clank" and the propeller stopped. The pilot turned left and
landed on a snow-covered field. The pilot received minor injuries.
05:49
Location of incident:
Southwest of Canary Islands, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The rowing boat lost her rudder and daggerboard due to the stormy weather. The crew was evacuated by the Merchant
Vessel Lagoa (MMSI 915047) who was diverted to the area by MRCC Tenerife. They tried to tow the boat, but she
finally sank and could not be recovered. The EPIRB was RLS-capable.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MOPI9
Vehicle name:
DESTINY'S TIDE
Beacon hex:
1D1AAD4555BFDFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:11
Location of incident:
Haven Lake Track, TAS, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-018
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of a registered GNSS encoded PLB in South West National Park close to Haven Lake Track.
Tasmania Police accepted incident coordination and tasked a rescue helicopter which attempted to reach the patient
however weather hindered a rescue. POLAIR will perform rescue tomorrow if second attempt isn't possible today. All
three hikers have been recovered by POLAIR and transported to Hobart.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
15:46
Location of incident:
North East of Emmen, Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A Gyroflug SC 01 Speed Canard (HB-UCT) and a Piper PA-28R-201T (HB-PQG) collided in mid-air near Emmen,
Switzerland.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HB-PQG
Vehicle name:
PA28
Beacon hex:
A1A6497362DF6B1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-015

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19:17
Location of incident:
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, AR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed after takeoff. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport authorities, who reported that emergency crews were on
scene. The pilot did not survive.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N255JP
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR22
Beacon hex:
ADCC40AB9400261
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:33
Location of incident:
17 NM southeast of Kodiak, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ALASKA ROSE
Beacon hex:
2DCC9F997AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-016
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel ALASKA ROSE, with 4 people on board, began to sink.
Coast Guard District 17 received the alert, which correlated with a radio distress received by Sector Anchorage, issued an
Urgent Marine Information Broadcast, and diverted a helicopter to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived to find that
Good Samaritan fishing vessel KYLIA had recovered 3 crewmembers from the water but was unable to locate the fourth.
The helicopter found the fourth crewmember clinging to the keel of the ALASKA ROSE, hoisted him up, and transported
him to awaiting emergency medical services in Kodiak. The KYLIA transported the other crewmembers to Kodiak.
05:50
Location of incident:
Ranana, Whanganui, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located near Ranana, north of Whanganui. RCCNZ managed to contact
the beacon holder who advised someone had cut themselves around their groin while working with sheep. RCCNZ passed
information to Airdesk who took control of incident as a medical incident. The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was
dispatched to scene who uplifted the patient and took them to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C240AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-034
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:47
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jan-24
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-003

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Page 61
Location of incident:
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A JETSTREAM model 3212 crashed after takeoff from Fort Smith Northwest Territories, onto Slave River. HERCULES
and TWIN OTTER aircraft tasked along side ground rescue from Fort Smith. Local Rangers arrived on scene first. Seven
persons on board were on board, one survived and was taken to Fort Smith for medical attention. The aircraft burned up
shortly after crashing. CMCC was the first alert for this incident.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FNAA
Vehicle name:
JETSTREAM 3212
Beacon hex:
A78DF008954029D
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:52
Location of incident:
Robinson River, 1 NM south of Palmers Road end, Upper Grey Valley, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F92CAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-035
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 62
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB with a position on the Robinson River, west Coast
(42 28.87S 172 01.07E). The emergency contacts advised a solo hunter had headed into the bush last weekend. The
Greymouth Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the area. They located the hunter, who was fine, just before he reached his
vehicle. He did not know how his beacon had activated.
14:39
Location of incident:
60 NM west of Great Inagua, Bahamas
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when it was thrown to a man who had fallen overboard from the sailing vessel MAHALKITA.
Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and diverted Coast Guard Cutter DEPENDABLE to the coordinates. Upon
arrival, the DEPENDABLE found that the sailor had been rescued by the MAHALKITA crew; no further assistance was
required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MAHALKITA
Beacon hex:
1D04088980FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-017
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:07
Location of incident:
Tararua Range, 3 NM south of Tokomaru, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-036
degrees
minutes

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Page 63
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received on a registered PLB with positions south of Palmerston North (40 31.47S 175 31.33E) in
the head waters of the Mangaharakeikei Stream. Contact was not possible with the PLB holder and the EMS helicopter
from Palmerston North was tasked to locate. After a brief search they located the individual with the PLB. They were safe
and not injured and unaware the PLB had self activated.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA7AC8CFFBFF
MHz
06:24
Location of incident:
10 miles northeast of Telephone, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted Federal Aviation Administration authorities, who stated that emergency crews were
already on scene. The pilot was found deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N23107
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172S
Beacon hex:
2DC7441D5EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-018
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 64
10:55
Location of incident:
Korochansky district of the Belgorod region, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the Korochansky district of the Belgorod region. 74 people died.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
IL-76
Beacon hex:
A22C43294C00B29
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:09
Location of incident:
Kowhai River, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA0F404FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-037
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 65
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active inland from Kaikoura (42 19.20S 173
34.07E). A local tier 2 helicopter was tasked, located and transported a person with a dislocated shoulder back to the
Kaikoura Medical Centre for care.
20:48
Location of incident:
Slate River, Queen Ridge, Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ registered PLB in the Kahurangi National Park (40 49.93S 172 37.40E).
Little information was available, so RCCNZ tasked the Nelson Rescue Helicopter to the location. At the scene the
helicopter discovered a microlight aircraft that had suffered an engine failure and made a forced landing. The one person
on board had suffered minor injuries and was flown to Nelson hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-TRT
Vehicle name:
TITAN TORNADOS
Beacon hex:
400E825674FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-038
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:29
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-039
degrees
minutes

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Page 66
Location of incident:
Dorset Ridge, Tararua Ranges, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an Australian coded PLB in the Tararua Ranges (40 48.67S 175 24.20E). RCC
Australia confirmed that the PLB was unregistered. A local Tier 2 helicopter operator in the Wairarapa was contacted to
assist. They advised that there was low cloud, rain and very high winds which was meant to worsen, and it was deemed
unsafe to fly. RNZAF was contacted for NH90 availability. An assessment was made and the task accepted. The
Wairarapa Police and Land SAR team was stood up to support the NH90 in the case flying was not possible. The NH90
made several unsuccessful attempts to get to the location and was required to pick up the Land SAR team in Masterton.
They managed to drop the team within 1km of the location. Approximately two hours later they confirmed finding a solo
tramper. He had a replacement hip that was dislocated and required medevac by stretcher. The Land SAR team remained
on scene with the patient as the NH90 was grounded due to the inclement weather. The incident was resolved
approximately five hours later when a gap in the weather allowed the NH90 to successfully extract all the people. The
patient was taken to Masterton Hospital for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EF712FB3F81FE0
MHz
02:21
Location of incident:
Hurunui Hut, Lake Sumner National Park, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C1CECFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-040
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 67
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active at the Hurunui Hut, Lake Sumner
National Park (42 42.27S 172 05.73E). A Christchurch EMS helicopter was tasked, winched out a mountain biker with a
broken collar bone, and transported him to Christchurch Hospital.
04:14
Location of incident:
Huntsville, UT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed into the ice on Pineview Reservoir. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Weber County Sheriff’s Office authorities, who
located the aircraft and stated that emergency medical services were already on scene; all aboard had self-recovered
without injury.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N714JE
Vehicle name:
CESSNA A185F
Beacon hex:
ADCC402EA400261
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-021
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:36
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-041
degrees
minutes

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Page 68
Location of incident:
North of Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ-coded but unregistered EPIRB active 1 NM north of Palm Beach, Waiheke
Island (36 45.73S 175 02.13E). MOC were requested to begin MAYDAY relays, and they advised that DEODAR was
already responding to a boat fire in that area. RCCNZ passed location information to DEODAR who subsequently
rescued 7 persons from the vessel and transported them to Matiatia wharf for ambulance to assess.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
JALAPENO
Beacon hex:
400C6AABD4FFBFF
MHz
04:38
Location of incident:
Paparoa Track, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ registered PLB on the Paparoa Track (42 18.53S 171 23.80E). The EMS
helicopter from Greymouth was tasked to the location and discovered a mountain biker who had broken their collar bone.
The person was transported to Greymouth Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB3B306FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-042
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 69
13:54
Location of incident:
Rocky Creek Walking Track, Newnes Plateau, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of a GNSS-encoded PLB registered to Christmas Island Police with a position on the south
west coast of the island. The AFP accepted incident coordination and recovered a tourist who was lost and injured in the
jungle.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-019
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:33
Location of incident:
6 miles southwest of Donnelly, ID, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCE934B98FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-020
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 70
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented snowmobile was launched off of a cliff, leaving its rider stranded. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the rental company, which launched a ground team to the
coordinates and transported the uninjured rider to their offices.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
17:51
Location of incident:
Hinchinbrook Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a satellite notification of an unregistered EPIRB on Hinchinbrook Island North QLD. Coordination was
transferred to QLD police who tasked a recue helicopter and VMR to assist. 3 people were located in a dinghy stranded
inland after having miscalculated the tide. Police tasked a helicopter and confirmed that no assistance required. The party
waited for the next high tide and self rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Dinghy
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-020
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:01
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jan-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-019

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Page 71
Location of incident:
Hawaii, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a kayak, with 1 person on board, overturned. Coast Guard District 14 (CGD14) received
the alert and contacted the registered owner, who stated that they activated the beacon for a friend who was unable to get
back into his kayak. While speaking with CGD14, the owner located his friend and helped him back into his kayak; no
further assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
2DCEA9BA76FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:21
Location of incident:
Te Araroa Trail, Mount Richmond Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB0FCCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-043
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 72
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB active near Rocks Hut on the Te Araroa Trail, Mount Richmond Forest
Park (41 22.47S 173 20.73E) for a party of two trampers. RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Christchurch to
head to scene. The Rescue Helicopter uplifted 2 people from the scene, one of whom had a severely broken wrist and
took them to Nelson hospital for further treatment.
08:30
Location of incident:
Near Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield (EBSP), Belgium
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The PA-28 force landed in a field near Waltwil while the Speed Canard made an emergency landing at Emmen Airport.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EMGE
Vehicle name:
P28A
Beacon hex:
9B464C98C27AF05
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-004
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:49
Location of incident:
6 NM southeast of Yass, NSW, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-021
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
JRCC was contacted by Air Traffic Control IFER for a Brumby 610 with 1 POB, which is suffering a loss of power. The
pilots’ intentions are to land at a private strip East of the Barton South of Yass. The aircraft landed safely. The person on
board did not suffer injuries and did not require any assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
19:30
Location of incident:
Mountain Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The person in distress was rescued on Mount Kilimanjaro and transported to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE6DF5D6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-022

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21:04
Location of incident:
Wallumbilla, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An Australian registered PLB has been detected by satellite on Wallumbilla North Road, Wallumbilla, QLD. In the
vicinity of Greenhole Bore Water Facility. Communications with the emergency contact reported that the device was
trapped under an Auger. Now rescued. the patient seems to be ok but they were being taken to Roma Hospital as a
precaution.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:45
Location of incident:
Waiohine River, south of Sayers Hut, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E84FA68FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-044
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a NZ-coded and registered PLB at the Waiohine River, Wairarapa (40 57.40S
175 23.07E). Enquiries showed a party of two trampers. A helicopter from Wellington was tasked and located the group
which had got lost. They were airlifted and relocated to their car.
22:58
Location of incident:
John Coull Hut and Campsite, Whanganui Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located at the John Coull Hut and campsite in the Whanganui Forest
Park 39 14.00S 174 54.80E. Contact was made with distress contacts who confirmed received a call for a child that had
injured their ankle and needed extraction. RCCNZ tasked the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter to head to scene who uplifted
the child and another and transported them to Taranaki Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA5D264FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-045
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:47
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-046
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
Coromandel, Hepburn Road, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB near Hepburn Road, Coromandel (36 52.87S
175 44.33E). Enquiries showed a group of warm workers with one having injured their thumb. They had called 111 also,
but training advised them to activate their PLB. RCCNZ liaised with ambulance services who took coordination of the
incident. No further SAR action taken.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8DD39CFFBFF
MHz
06:13
Location of incident:
Mt Hyde - Queenstown, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded but unregistered ELT active near Mt Hyde, Central Otago (44
44.51S 168 48.51E). A Queenstown EMS helicopter which was airborne nearby at the time was redirected to the
coordinates provided by Aireon Locate ADS-B data and found a crashed Robinson R22 on the ridgeline north of Mt
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-HAI
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R22
Beacon hex:
C00C56A0BC001A5
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-047
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Hyde. Both occupants were unhurt and transported to Arrowtown.
12:29
Location of incident:
Near Mößling, 70km East Munich, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Both aircraft were damaged, the windscreen and propeller of the PA-28 were damaged and the Speed Canard sustained
damage to the propeller and undercarriage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-HMIK
Vehicle name:
H500
Beacon hex:
9B464C98967B3E1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-005
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:51
Location of incident:
Shelter Rock Hut, Rees Track, Otago, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EB3E058FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-048
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a hired NZ-coded PLB at Shelter Rock Hut on the Rees Track in Otago. The hiring
company advised the beacon was with a tramping party. The Queenstown Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the scene and
located one person who was unable to continue their journey. They were transported back to the helicopter base.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
01:52
Location of incident:
Bullock Track, Kahurangi Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert from a registered PLB with a location on the Bullock Track in the Kahurangi
National Park (41 08.13S 172 39.93E). A Nelson helicopter was tasked who located the patient with minor injuries and
was taken to the helicopter base and transported to hospital by road ambulance for further medical assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAE0744FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-049
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:03
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jan-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-050

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Location of incident:
Harper Valley Track, Craigieburn Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a registered NZ-coded PLB on the Harper Valley Track in the Craigieburn Forest
Park. The Christchurch Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the scene and located a solo tramper with a swollen infected
knee. The tramper was flown to Christchurch Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAC66E2FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:07
Location of incident:
Dart Hut, Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FCF62FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-051
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for a PLB with a position at the Dart Valley Hut (44 31.27S 168 33.27E) A local helicopter was
tasked flew to the area and located a female tramper with a broken wrist. The lady and her husband were flown out to
Queenstown and driven to the Lakes District Hospital.
08:48
Location of incident:
The sea 12 nautical miles northeast of Gyeokbido in Taean Country, Chungcheongna
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A U.S. Forces Korea F-16 fighter jet crashed into waters near Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do during flight. The pilot
ejected safely and was rescued by the Republic of Korea Air Force and KCG.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
unknown
Vehicle name:
unknown(F-16 fightign falc
Beacon hex:
2DCF64887EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
KOMCC
Event ID:
KO-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:07
Location of incident:
Dundowran Beach, near Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-023
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of an emergency beacon registered to a single engine-aircraft light aircraft with a position
showing near Hervey Bay township. Contact with Hervey Bay Airport revealed the same aircraft with one person on
board had issued a MAYDAY call after suffering an engine failure. AMSA tasked a rescue helicopter from Bundaberg
and alerted Queensland Police who deployed emergency services to the area. Police advised multiple reports of black
smoke near Dundowran Beach. Police and ambulance officers walked through a marshy area to reach a crash site and
located the injured but conscious pilot. The aircraft had been destroyed by a post impact fire. The pilot was conveyed to
Hervey Bay Hospital for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
17:45
Location of incident:
Pichidangui Airport (SCDI), Chile
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
A police helicopter crashed at Pichidangui Airport (SCDI). Two of the five occupants died of their injuries and the
helicopter was destroyed by the post impact fire.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHI
Chile
Chile
Vehicle Call Sign:
CC-ETF
Vehicle name:
EUROCOPTER
Beacon hex:
DAA64BAE6308761
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-024

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18:21
Location of incident:
8 NM south of Anchor Islands, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received several EPIRB alerts for a EPIRB registered to a 4.2m recreational vessel with 3 persons onboard who
earlier called "000" advising the vessel was taking on water. The JRCC tasked the Mackay based rescue helicopter and
the Cairns based Challenger to respond. Also via Whitsunday Water Police VMR were tasked to respond but were stood
down when Rescue 412 had successfully winched the 3 uninjured persons from the water. The vessel was reported to
have sunk and the EPIRB was not recovered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:59
Location of incident:
Gunn Point, NT, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-025
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
On the afternoon of 31 January, AMSA received a registered Distress Beacon alert 35 km northwest of Darwin. No
contact with owner or emergency contacts. Coordination was transferred to NT Police who later advised the beacon was
activated due to a vehicle becoming bogged in sand.
20:34
Location of incident:
4 miles southeast of Lake Francis State Park in Clarksville, NH, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented snowmobile, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and provided the coordinates to the rental company, which dispatched local
authorities to the location. The snowmobiler sustained a leg injury and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D2556FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-022
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:04
Location of incident:
4 NM west of Eglington Rocks, WA, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-026
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Fremantle Water Police advised they were responding to a radio call from a vessel due to the solo occupant being
confused and unable to accurately give his position. Advised the owner to activate the EPIRB to confirm his location.
Encoded 406.040MHz beacon detected for the vessel FIRST CLASS/DA949, a 10.8m Benneteau in position
approximately 4 NM west of Eglinton Rocks, WA. WA Water Police located the vessel and took it under tow to Hillary's
Marina. It appears that the sole occupant was suffering a diabetic episode which may have led to his confusion about his
location.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
DA949
Vehicle name:
FIRST CLASS
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
23:48
Location of incident:
Waiuta, Big River Track, Grey Valley, West Coast, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ-registered PLB said to be with a group of six biking the length of the south
Island. The position was on the Waiuta - Big River Track, Grey Valley, west Coast (42 15.80S 171 53.20E). The
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jan-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA7ED6AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-052
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 85
Greymouth-Rescue Helicopter was tasked and located a group, one of whom had had an accident resulting in a serious leg
injury. She was flown to Christchurch Hospital.
16:04
Location of incident:
Rexburg Madison County Airport in Rexburg, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, encountered a crosswind while landing. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Idaho Division of Aeronautics, which reported
that the uninjured pilot self-recovered; no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N98484
Vehicle name:
PIPER J3C
Beacon hex:
2DC88ACB9AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-023
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:25
Location of incident:
North of Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400C5D1DE4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-053
degrees
minutes

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Page 86
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an EPIRB from a sailing yacht with positions north of Banks Peninsula (43 33.87S
173 00.27E). RCCNZ was also notified that the yacht had called emergency services to advise that their motor was not
working, sails were ripped, and they had no electrics. RCCNZ took coordination and tasked the Canterbury Coastguard to
respond. The Sumner Lifeboat was also utilised as part of the response. Canterbury Coastguard towed the yacht into
Lyttelton Harbour.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SV TOROA
MHz
13:04
Location of incident:
Mount Wilson Area, Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a GPS encoded PLB detection near Mount Wilson in the Blue Mountains national Park. NSW
Police accepted incident coordination and tasked a rescue helicopter which conducted a winch rescue of a seriously
injured bush walker.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-027
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-054

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Page 87
03:32
Location of incident:
Stag Saddle, Te Araroa Trail, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active on the Te Araroa Trail near Lake
Tekapo (43 43.80S 170 40.80E). Weather complicated the response with an EMS helicopter from Christchurch being able
to access the patient who they transported to Christchurch Hospital following medical assessment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB97B3CFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:29
Location of incident:
Anchorage Access Track, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB3E10CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-055
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 88
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active near the Anchorage Hut, Tasman Bay
(40 57.53S 173 03.40E). A DOC worker came across a person with an ankle injury on a DOC track and activated their
PLB while attempting to contact their base via VHF Radio. The Nelson EMS Helicopter was tasked, winched the patient
out and transported her to Nelson Hospital.
05:04
Location of incident:
Waitawhero Saddle, Kaimanawa Ranges, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB with a position near Waitawhero Saddle, Oamaru Boyd
Track, Kaimanawa Forest Park (39 08.87S 176 11.07E). Surrounding rescue helicopters were unable to respond due to
weather, but a nearby local helicopter operator was able to fly, located the casualty who was unwell and flew her and her
two other group members out to their vehicle, and they were to make their own way to the Taupo Medical Centre.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F3DF6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-056
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:27
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-028
degrees
minutes

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Page 89
Location of incident:
Noreaster Reef, 29 NM east Of Clump Point, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a satellite detection of an EPIRB registered to a 5m recreational vessel with 2 people onboard with a
position showing 30 NM east of Mission Beach, QLD. The helicopter and the Cairns Challenger and Tully Volunteer
Marine Rescue (via Cairns Water Police) were tasked to the distress position. The helicopter reported sighting the vessel
broken down and unable to communicate. The Challenger relieved the helicopter to maintain visual contact with the
vessel until the arrival of Tully VMR. A tow was established and coordination was transferred to Cairns Water Police to
oversee the vessel's safe passage and return to Clump Point.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Dinghy
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CHOICE
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
16:28
Location of incident:
53 NM southeast of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MIAO LIAN HUA 6
Beacon hex:
B3A9075070A34D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-001
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 90
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel (MIAO LIAN HUA 6) due to a collision with a nearby fishing vessel,
resulting in the sinking of the cargo vessel. All fifteen people on board were safely transferred. No casualties.
18:30
Location of incident:
15 km west of Arubiddy Station, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a satellite detection of a registered PLB 30 km west of Arubiddy Station in WA. After contact was made
with the sheep station, it was relayed that a person had fallen from his motorbike and had suffered a head injury. JRCC
contacted the WA Police who accepted coordination of the incident. Staff returned the patient to the station in a 4WD and
advised he had suffered a concussion they are now in contact with Telehealth for further medical advice.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-029
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:04
Location of incident:
Wainui Track, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-057
degrees
minutes

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Page 91
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active on the Wainui Track, Abel Tasman
National Park (40 55.07S 172 55.27E). The Nelson EMS helicopter was tasked and while routing, RCCNZ were advised
via a SEND device that a female on scene in a party of four trampers was experiencing a medical problem. She was
uplifted and transported to Nelson Hospital in a moderate condition.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB70D4FFBFF
MHz
02:05
Location of incident:
Meander, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Husband of solo bush walker advised on 4 February to Mt Cummings that they had received a photo from the bushwalker
having reached Mt Cummings. Husband has not heard from bush walker since. 54-year-old female and was believed to be
carrying a space blanket and some basic survival supplies. Coordination was transferred to the Tasmanian SAR Squad.
Bushwalker was retrieved uninjured after becoming lost.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-030
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 92
22:20
Location of incident:
near Waipara River, Broomfield, North Canterbury, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded PLB in north Canterbury (43 03.53S 172 35.87E). The
Christchurch Rescue Helicopter went to the location and uplifted one member of a tramping group that had a fractured
ankle. They were tanked to Christchurch Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E95DFB4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-058
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:01
Location of incident:
1 NM southwest of Seal Beach, CA, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC816BD0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-024
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 93
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel FLYING FICHE, with 19 people on board, became de-masted due to
high winds and rough seas and crashed into rocks of the break wall. Prior to Coast Guard District 11 receiving the alert,
Sector Los Angeles Long Beach received a MAYDAY call from the vessel and launched a rescue boat to the scene; Long
Beach Fire Department crews and lifeguards responded to the MAYDAY call as well. A Good Samaritan recovered 8
sailors and transferred them to a nearby anchored vessel, while the Long Beach lifeguards recovered the remaining 11
sailors and transported them to shore. Emergency medical services arrived and transported 2 injured sailors to a hospital.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WYV3224
Vehicle name:
FLYINGFICHE
19:37
Location of incident:
Waitohi Downs, Caterbury, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB located in the Waitohi Downs, Canterbury area
(42 48.60S 172 32.33E). Enquiries were made and showed the PLB activation to be related to an existing ambulance
response to a riding incident with minor injuries. Ambulance services were provided with the PLB location and in
agreement with RCCNZ retained coordination of a road ambulance response. No further SAR action taken by RCCNZ.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E5847C2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-059
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-004

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Page 94
23:25
Location of incident:
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A homebuilt BAKKER aircraft, call sign C-GTSY, crashed near Langley, British Columbia. The aircraft crashed on take-
off from the owner’s private strip. The sole occupant and owner was able to extract himself from the aircraft and was
uninjured. CMCC provided initial alerting to RCC Victoria. No SAR resources used as local police and emergency
services were quickly on scene.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GTSY
Vehicle name:
BAKKER
Beacon hex:
278780F182FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:55
Location of incident:
Faroe Island
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FAR
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Vehicle Call Sign:
OW2115
Vehicle name:
KAMBUR
Beacon hex:
9CE9C0C134D34D1
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-002
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 95
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
KAMBUR from the Faroe Islands was fishing south of Akrabergi in the Faroe Islands when a big sea came on and
KAMBUR went on the starboard side. Right around 0745, the captain immediately called for help. By then, KAMBUR
had reached the starboard side, a helicopter arrived and managed to save 13 people, but by then the helicopter was full
and had to go to the Faroe Islands with these 13 fishermen and then go out again. When the helicopter came back, one of
the boat's crew was immediately seen and he had then hung out on KAMBUR for 3 hours. He was saved, two men were
still missing, KKAMBUR sank at 1030. The patrol ship Brimill from the Faroe Islands organized the search for the two
missing crew members.
00:38
Location of incident:
Ongarue Stream Road (Timber Trail), Pureora Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location on the Timber Trail in Pureora
Forest Park (38 36.27S 175 31.73E), Waikato. Through the emergency contacts it was established that a group were
mountain biking the Timber Trail. An emergency helicopter was tasked to the scene where a cyclist with neck injuries
was located. The patient was transferred to Waikato hospital for further medical assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D1E3AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-060
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:49
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Feb-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-061

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Page 96
Location of incident:
intersection of Puna and Waitewhena road Ohura, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for a PLB with positions on farmland of Ohura. RCCNZ was not able to contact the distress contacts
near the scene. The EMS helicopters were already involved in other incidents. RCCNZ located a local helicopter a short
flight away, so they were tasked to fly to the scene and ascertain the situation. On arrival at the scene, they located a
small group of farmers who were with the PLB owner who was sadly deceased from a possible heart attack while
mustering sheep.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAE0628FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:12
Location of incident:
Mt Owen, Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAE6794FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-062
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a registered NZ-coded PLB positioned on the south face of Mt Owen in the
Kahurangi National Park. An emergency contact advised that a party of two were tramping in the area, and the NZ Police
advised they'd received a call from the couple earlier in the day noting that they were running short on water and had
become disoriented. The Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked and subsequently flew the trampers to their vehicle.
17:25
Location of incident:
Fern Burn Hut, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alert received for a NZ registered PLB located at Fern Burn Hut south of Wanaka on the Te Araroa Trail
(44 44.10S 168 58.40E). Aspiring Helicopters flying past in an adjoining valley was contacted and diverted to the Hut.
They uplifted an international tramper who had a badly sprained ankle and was unable to continue. The tramper was
flown to the Wanaka Medical Centre for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C154AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-063
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:05
Location of incident:
Forestry block near Putere, Whirinaki Forest Park, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-064
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location near the Whirinaki Forest.
Through the emergency contacts it was established that there had been an accident at a forestry site. An emergency
helicopter was tasked to the scene but sadly while on scene the patient passed away.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E933916FFBFF
MHz
23:11
Location of incident:
Farmland near Mahoenui, Waikato, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB on Farmland near Mahoenui, Waikato. A phone call to the
emergency contact revealed there had been an ATV accident, and one person had suffered serious injuries. The Waikato
Rescue helicopter was tasked, stabilised the patient and transported them back to Waikato hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E96CADEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-065
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 99
10:06
Location of incident:
North of Coromandel Harbour, W of Moturua/Rabbit Island, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Maritime Radio advised RCCNZ of a vessel in Distress near the Motukawao Group of islands west of Coromandel
Peninsula. Police launch DEODAR was responding. The elderly persons on the distress vessel were unsure of their
proximity to rocks in darkness and were drifting. The skipper was requested by Police to activate their EPIRB to assist
with the vessel location which was 1.5 NM west of Three Kings Islands within the Group. DEODAR assisted the vessel
across to Chamberlains Bay on Ponui Island where the boat was secured to a Coastguard mooring overnight.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LARUNA
Beacon hex:
400C7B85F8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-066
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:52
Location of incident:
Uelzen Airfield (EDVU), Germany
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADC6499064A3191
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 100
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
A Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee D Flite Liner attempted a go around after approaching runway 23 at Spa-La Sauvenière
Airfield (EBSP). The aircraft veered to the right, hit a perimeter fence and then a car parked on the adjoining road
bursting into flames 100m from the airfield. Both occupants of the aircraft died. The driver of the car survived after he
left the car just before the impact.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N32482
Vehicle name:
Culver LCA Cadet
12:16
Location of incident:
17 NM east of Warren Vale Station, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of an ELT registered to an R22 helicopter. Contact was established with the operator who
confirmed both people onboard were safe with minor injuries following an accident approximately 17 NM east of Warren
Vale Station, QLD. The ELT was removed from the aircraft and deactivated.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R22
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-031
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:30
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Feb-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-032

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Page 101
Location of incident:
Point Eric, Cox Bight, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of a GNSS-encoded PLB registered to Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service at Point Eric in
Cox Bight. Tasmania Police accepted incident coordination and tasked a rescue helicopter which recovered an injured
bush walker to Recherche Bay.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:29
Location of incident:
Watering Cove, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400CAEF950FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-067
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 102
Details of Incident:
An unregistered New Zealand-coded EPIRB was activated at Waterfall Cove in Abel Tasman National Park (40 57.87S
173 03.40E). Maritime Radio broadcast MAYDAY Relays while radio contact was made with the DOC ranger at
Anchorage. A MAYDAY call was soon received saying a boat was sinking with two people on board. A water taxi was
first on scene, closely followed by the DOC ranger, then the DOC and Tasman District Harbour Master's vessels. The
small aluminium boat was swamped but its occupants safe on shore. The Harbour Master recovered the boat and
occupants and towed the boat to Kaiteriteri.
08:09
Location of incident:
Bay of Biscay, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel sank due to an out-of-control leak in very bad weather conditions. The 14 persons on board abandoned
the vessel and were rescued safe by a SAR boat Salvamar Orion. The beacon was activated on MRCC request to help in
determining the localization. The EPIRB was RLS-capable.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FHVD
Vehicle name:
MARIA REINA MADRE
Beacon hex:
1C9A7EE5A03FDFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:53
Location of incident:
8 NM east of Hinchinbrook Island, QLD, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-033
degrees
minutes

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Page 103
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
In response to the activation of an unregistered Australian EPIRB in the vicinity of the Brook Islands group off the
northern tip of Hinchinbrook Island, QLD, the Townsville rescue helicopter and a Tully Volunteer Marine Rescue vessel
were tasked to the distress location. Upon arrival, the helicopter crew reported locating a recreational vessel with 3
persons onboard which had beached for safety on South Island after taking on water following a heavy storm. The vessel
and persons were safely recovered to Tully by the VMR.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
19:01
Location of incident:
Louisa Bay, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a PLB in Louisa Bay on the southern coast of Tasmania. The beacon was registered and family of the
beacon owner confirmed he was in the area bushwalking and fishing from a small inflatable boat. Attempts to contact the
beacon owner failed so AMSA tasked the Hobart rescue helicopter and requested two commercial vessels operating in the
area to respond. The commercial vessels sighted a person on the beach but were unable to identify him. The rescue
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-034
degrees
minutes
MHz

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helicopter then arrived and recovered the man transporting him back to Hobart. The survivor activated his beacon after
swimming ashore when his small boat capsized in heavy seas.
02:05
Location of incident:
Pine Mountain Lake Airport in Groveland, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed upon landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the airfield manager, who reported that all aboard self-recovered.
No assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADC6499C41CA7C1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-026
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:18
Location of incident:
64 NM west of New Port Richey, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC8107C6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-027
degrees
minutes

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Page 105
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the pleasure craft LADY HEDY, with 2 people on board, began experiencing
transmission failure. Prior to Coast Guard District 7 (CGD07) receiving the alert, Sector St. Petersburg had received a
MAYDAY call requesting assistance and a Digital Selective Calling alert reporting the vessel was dead in the water.
CGD07 launched a helicopter to the coordinates that found the vessel anchored and waiting for commercial salvage. No
additional assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LADY HEDY
MHz
19:39
Location of incident:
Burley Municipal Airport in Burley, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing and crashed. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub personnel, who confirmed the distress and
reported that the pilot self-recovered and required no assistance. This event was also reported by CMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FLQQ
Vehicle name:
MOONEY M20K
Beacon hex:
A78DF007AF402F1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-025
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-028

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Page 106
21:29
Location of incident:
Spanish Fork Municipal Airport in Spanish Fork, UT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed after making a hard landing. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who confirmed the distress and reported
that all aboard self-recovered. No assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N989SR
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-32R
Beacon hex:
ADCC51D3280029D
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:51
Location of incident:
21 NM east of Heron Island, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-035
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 107
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected an emergency beacon (PLB) registered with a 52-ft yacht approximately 21 NM east of Heron Island,
Queensland. AMSA tasked the rescue helicopter from Rockhampton and the Cairns based AMSA search aircraft. AMSA
advised the Gladstone Water Police and tasked a Queensland Department of Environment and Science vessel to respond
from Heron Island. The rescue helicopter located the 2 crew from the sailing vessel in a life raft and made radio
communication with them. They had abandoned the sailing vessel after it had caught fire which caused it to eventually
sink. The rescue helicopter remained overhead until they were safely retrieved by the Queensland Department of
Environment and Science vessel. The occupants were taken back to Heron Island where they were met by Rescue 300 and
taken to Rockhampton.
23:20
Location of incident:
Nevis Road, Nevis Valley, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active in the Nevis Valley (45 22.00S 168
50.80E). The Queenstown EMS helicopter was tasked and located a motorcycle rider who had had several falls from his
bike - triggering the PLB accidentally. He was left to continue his ride along the Nevis Valley.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAC3DE0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-068
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:51
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Feb-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-069

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Page 108
Location of incident:
Seddonville, West Coast, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered New Zealand-coded PLB on the Old Ghost Road (41 32.55S 172
08.55E). RCCNZ tasked a local Murchison helicopter operator to investigate. The crew located a group on the track, one
of whom had sustained an ankle injury and required winching out. The Nelson Rescue Helicopter was then tasked to
winch out the injured person and take her to Nelson Hospital for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8B89E6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:14
Location of incident:
1 NM north of Fouka- in Tipaza, Algeria
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
north
east
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPI
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Vehicle Call Sign:
EAIG
Vehicle name:
NOVADRAGMAR
Beacon hex:
AF0830CA34D34D1
Reporting MCC:
ALMCC
Event ID:
AL-002
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The EPIRB activated due to the sinking of the dredger vessel with two sailors of Portuguese nationality and one sailor of
Dominican nationality onboard. The Regional Centre for Surveillance and Rescue Operations at Sea in Algiers carried
out the rescue of the ship’s crew to Zeralda public hospital for health care.
08:04
Location of incident:
Outside of the civilian airspace, Jordan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message via SPMCC, SIT145, which Norway MEOLUT detected as the first distress
signal alert from an ELT. According to the information provided by Jordan RCC, the aircraft was owned by the AirForce.
A military training aircraft crashed outside of civilian airspace due to a technical issue. The 2 people on board passed
away.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JOR
Jordan
Jordan
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
B6C6492490A0431
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:31
Location of incident:
Caroline, Alberta, Canada
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-005
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
CMCC received alerts for a Canadian registered ELT associated with C-FSVU, a PIPER PA-28-140. The aircraft crashed
near Caroline Alberta, Canada, with local emergency services responding. No serious injuries reported, and no SAR
response required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FSVU
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28-140
Beacon hex:
A78DF00C6FC029D
MHz
22:04
Location of incident:
Sugarloaf Mountain in Centennial, WY, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented snowmobile, with 1 person on board, became stuck in snow. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the rental company, which reported the snowmobiler had
self-recovered and safely returned on the vehicle. No assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D2ABAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-029
degrees
minutes
MHz

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01:08
Location of incident:
2 NM west of Haleiwa Beach, HI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a surfer after being caught by a big wave. Coast Guard District 14 (CGD14) received the
alert and spoke with the beacon owner's emergency contact, who confirmed the location of the surfer, then notified local
Ocean Safety and Fire Department officials. As assets were preparing to launch to the scene, the surfer called CGD14 and
reported that they he had self-recovered with the assistance of local youth and made it safely back to shore. All assets
were cancelled.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEB40D54FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-030
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:08
Location of incident:
Atlantic Ocean, 600 NM east of Mar Del Plata, Argentina
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCCB18A44FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ARMCC
Event ID:
AR-002
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The accident occurred during the solo Challenge Global Race in the Atlantic Ocean. The beacon was activated due to the
breaking of the masts which let the vessel without sails. She was assisted by the ship named SAKIZAYA YOUTH. The
crew was rescued and taken to the port of Quequen. The sailboat sank eventually. This event was also reported by the
CHMCC assuring the backup of the ARMCC.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDH8872
Vehicle name:
SPARROW
08:56
Location of incident:
Nearby the coast of Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (ZHE XIANG YU 29529) due to capsizing near Zhoushan Port, Zhejiang.
Both crew members were safely transferred. No casualties.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ZHE XIANG YU 29529
Beacon hex:
3384D6C280FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:55
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Feb-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-002
minutes

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Location of incident:
Okinawa, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated from the Japanese fishing boat GOSHO MARU grounded on a reef. Japan Coast Guard (JCG)
dispatched a patrol craft and a helicopter to the scene. All 2 crews were rescued by the JCG helicopter.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
GOSHO MARU
Beacon hex:
35EE9D0BB0FFBFF
degrees
MHz
18:05
Location of incident:
25 NM From Brindisi Puglia, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
M/V MADONNA DELLA MADIA caught a fire on board about 25 miles southeast of Brindisi. The fire was
extinguished by the 4 crew members who were unharmed. The fishing boat was assisted by 2 patrol boats CP 820 and CP
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
IXAM
Vehicle name:
MADONNA DELLA MA
Beacon hex:
1EE43B22C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-004
degrees
minutes
MHz

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844. The same was towed to the Port of Brindisi by the M/V Frine III.
20:14
Location of incident:
South Valley Regional Airport in West Jordan, UT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a military helicopter, with 2 people on board, rolled over on the runway. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who confirmed that local first responders
were already on scene. The 2 pilots were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
09-05687
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC09D17840775
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-031
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:20
Location of incident:
Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Canada
Beacon hex:
2787809566FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
An ELT associated with a BELL 206L helicopter callsign C-GCHM was detected by MEOSAR initially. The helicopter
crashed on a frozen lake in vicinity of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Canada. The crashed helicopter was located by the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police. The lone occupant did not survive. CMCC was the sole alerting agency for this event.
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GCHM
Vehicle name:
BELL 206L
03:24
Location of incident:
North of Mt Malte Brun, Malte Brun Glacier, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park (43 33.20S
170 17.27E). Enquiries established the beacon was with a party of two climbers. The Aoraki/Mt Cook ACR team together
with a Helicopter Line machine were tasked to locate the party and airlifted them out. One of the party had sustained an
ankle injury that made the decent impossible.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E77F766FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-070
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:23
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Feb-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-071

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Location of incident:
Waikaia Bush Road, Piano Flat, Southland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB on the Waikaia Bush Rd, Piano Flat, Southland
(45 30.27S 169 05.47E). Enquiries showed a large group of motorcycle riders on an organised tour. A rescue helicopter
from Queenstown was tasked which airlifted a patient with a broken leg out and transported them to Dunedin Hospital for
further medical attention.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
400E584D72FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:51
Location of incident:
Easter Island, Chile
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NET
Netherlands
Netherlands
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
1E840F0EA2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-003
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The sailor was rescued safe and well. No more information available.
03:55
Location of incident:
Torlesse Range, Canterbury, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active in the Torlesse Range, Canterbury (43
13.20S 171 51.87E). A rescue helicopter from Christchurch was tasked and located a bluffed hunter in steep terrain. The
person was extracted by winch, uninjured, and dropped at his car.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB4518CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-072
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:30
Location of incident:
Uruguay
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2A4C6987C2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-004
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The captain abandoned the sailboat. No more information available.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
05:59
Location of incident:
Goat Pass Hut, Arthurs Pass National Park , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas - Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded PLB with a position at the Goat Pass Hut, near Arthurs
Pass. (42 54.07S 171 37.47E) The rescue helicopter from Greymouth was tasked to the location. They uplift a female who
had sustained a suspected broken wrist and transported her to Greymouth hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EABCDBCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-073
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:31
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-007

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Location of incident:
Val d'Anniviers, Niouc region, Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
After an engine failure at approx. 700 ft AGL, the pilot initiated an autorotation for an emergency landing in a field near
near Mößling. During touchdown, the right skid was torn off and the helicopter crashed onto the right side of the
fuselage. The pilot was not injured and the helicopter was written off.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HB-ZES
Vehicle name:
AS350
Beacon hex:
A1A64925CF1C341
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:45
Location of incident:
34 NM west of the Port of Pisco, Peru
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PER
Peru
Peru
Vehicle Call Sign:
CO-00304-EM
Vehicle name:
NH1
Beacon hex:
5F140D683F81FE0
Reporting MCC:
PEMCC
Event ID:
PE-001
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The activation of an EPIRB type radio beacon belonging to the EM NH1 CO-00304-EM is reported. Communication was
established with a representative of the company PSA MARINE confirming the sinking of the vessel. The crew is safe.
12:29
Location of incident:
26 NM south-sotheast of Yamdena Island, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an Indonesian EPIRB registered to an Indonesian aggregate carrier 95 NM north of Melville
Island. The Cairns based AMSA search aircraft and a nearby chemical tanker were tasked to investigate the EPIRB
position. As both assets approached the scene the chemical tanker established radio communications with the 18 crew
who were in two inflatable life rafts after their vessel had sunk. The chemical Tanker successfully recovered all 18 crew
and later transferred all 18 survivors to an Indonesian Police vessel and then resumed passage to Singapore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-036
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:31
Location of incident:
La Rochelle airport (LFBH), France
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-008
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The Culver LCA Cadet sustained substantial damage when it touched down about 80 metres short of runway 26 and
overturned in soggy grass terrain at Uelzen Airfield (EDVU), Lower Saxony. The pilot suffered serious injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-HKEC
Vehicle name:
ELIXIR
Beacon hex:
1C66735104FFBFF
MHz
17:06
Location of incident:
Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, veered off the runway while landing. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that all aboard self-
recovered and emergency services were on scene. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC89ED61EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-032
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
TRMCC
Event ID:
TR-001

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03:30
Location of incident:
Sea of Marmara
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The ship named BATUHAN A, with 8 people on board, sank off the coast of Bandırma. A signal was received from
TRMCC at 03:30 and 8 casualties were missing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TUR
Turkey
Turkey
Vehicle Call Sign:
TCBM2
Vehicle name:
BATUHAN A
Beacon hex:
21E4012920FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:04
Location of incident:
257 NM east of Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
LU RONG YU 56628
Beacon hex:
3384A0E802FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-003
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (LU RONG YU 56628) due to capsizing. All nine people on board were
safely transferred with no casualties.
21:28
Location of incident:
Mt Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
C-GTVL, a BELL 206 helicopter, suffered engine trouble and was forced to land in the mountains of western British
Colombia. There were four persons on board, and no injuries were sustained. No SAR resources were needed as two local
helicopters were able to recover all occupants. CMCC was a supporting agency.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GTVL
Vehicle name:
BELL 206
Beacon hex:
A78DF01E40812F1
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:38
Location of incident:
Karmoy, Norway
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-004
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
Fishing vessel sunk outside of Karmøy, Norway. The crew of 5 was rescued.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NOR
Norway
Norway
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2024546000FFBFF
MHz
13:04
Location of incident:
Eves Reef, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected an EPIRB registered to a yacht 14 NM offshore Cape Melville 100 NM north of Cooktown, QLD. The
vessel could not be contacted; however, the emergency contacts confirmed the vessel was on a voyage to Cairns with 2
people onboard. AMSA issued a broadcast to shipping and requested the Cairns Water Police assist with a surface
response. The Cairns Challenger was not available because it was unserviceable and there were no rescue helicopters
available so AMSA diverted an airborne Defence aircraft to investigate. The Defence aircraft located a yacht aground and
taking on water with 2 people sighted onboard. The Cairns Water Police vessel got underway but was 15 hours from the
scene, so JRCC contacted the transiting container vessel who agreed to divert to assist. The container vessel launched a
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ANDROMEDA
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-037
degrees
minutes
MHz

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rescue boat and recovered the 2 survivors. The yacht remained holed on the reef with signs of pollution reported.
17:02
Location of incident:
Georgetown Executive Airport in Georgetown, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, made a hard landing and crashed. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that all aboard self-
recovered and no emergency services were required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC40D41400315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-033
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:27
Location of incident:
Paine Field Airport in Everett, WA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC88AD582FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-034
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a wooded area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the beacon owner, a flight school, which reported that the student
pilot self-recovered and local emergency responders were on scene. No additional assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3538V
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 150M
03:39
Location of incident:
Petersville Airport in Petersville, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported that he had self-recovered and did not
require assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1258V
Vehicle name:
CESSNA R172
Beacon hex:
2DC86B8938FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-035
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:41
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Feb-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-074
minutes

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Location of incident:
Waingongoro Hut, Mt Taranaki, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat beacon was activated at Waingongoro Hut in Taranaki (39 19.13S 174 06.60E). Its owner could be
reached by phone and reported that her teenage grandson had slipped off the edge of the helicopter pad and fallen down a
steep ravine. The three others in the party had voice contact but were unable to retrieve him. The Taranaki Rescue
Helicopter crew was tasked to investigate while an Alpine Cliff Rescue team was placed on standby. The helicopter crew
managed to extract the person and returned him to his family after a medical check.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C095EFFBFF
degrees
MHz
05:17
Location of incident:
Horn Range, Gibbston Valley, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
4WD
Beacon hex:
400C7B854AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-075
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded EPIRB on land in the Horn Range, Gibbston (45 06.33S 168
58.67E). Enquiries revealed that a 4 wheel drive vehicle had broken down. The incident was handed to Police to resolve
after several hours they were unable to locate the persons, and access was restricted by locked gates ,RCCNZ then tasked
the Queenstown EMS machine to locate the men. They were located safe and well and flown to Queenstown.
14:47
Location of incident:
63 NM southwest of Marco Island, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel MISS ADRIANNE, with 3 people on board, became
disabled due to a dead battery. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert after Sector St. Petersburg (SECSTP) and Sector
Key West (SECKEY) received radio communications about the disabled vessel. SECKEY dispatched a vessel to the
coordinates that found the vessel safely anchored with enough supplies for 1 week and passed monitoring of the situation
to SECSTP. MISS ADRIANNE's owner provided the Cospas-Sarsat coordinates to commercial fishing vessel ALMA
GENE, which arrived on scene with new batteries, allowing the MISS ADRIANNE to successfully start up and continue
its journey to port in Tampa, FL. No further monitoring or assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDD4600
Vehicle name:
MISS ADRIANNE
Beacon hex:
ADCD40DC0C0034D
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-037
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:22
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Feb-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-001
minutes

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Location of incident:
1 NM southeast of Portland Bill, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The sailing vessel WAYZATA (C/S 2DYF3, MMSI 235082947) declared PAN-PAN after suffering engine failure, then
declared MAYDAY when the skipper sustained a back injury. Casualty vessel was towed to Weymouth Harbour and
passed to the care Ambulance Service.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
2DYF3
Vehicle name:
WAYZATA
Beacon hex:
1D0C51F828FFBFF
degrees
MHz
23:29
Location of incident:
35 NM northwest of Naples, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel DAKOTA, with 3 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard
District 7 received the alert and dispatched a rescue boat from Station Fort Myers Beach to the coordinates. The rescue
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
DAKOTA
Beacon hex:
2DCC8167C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-036
degrees
minutes
MHz

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boat towed the DAKOTA to Wiggins Pass to rendezvous with commercial towing, which towed the vessel safely to
shore.
02:35
Location of incident:
Mt Rolleston Arthurs Pass National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB with a position below the summit of Mt Rolleston (Low
Peak) on the Otira Slide (42 54.80S 171 31.13E). An Alpine Cliff Rescue (ACR) team from Christchurch were tasked
while a Greymouth Rescue Helicopter was also tasked. The rescue helicopter couldn’t get near the location, so a second
more powerful helicopter was used to fly the ACR team in who were able to land 0.5 of a nautical mile away. They were
able to uplift the injured climber and fly her to Christchurch Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB3C9EEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-076
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:50
Location of incident:
Laives, BZ, Italy
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-005
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
During the crash, the 2 persons on board were safe.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
I-CAEF
Vehicle name:
I-CAEF
Beacon hex:
1EE660129EFFBFF
MHz
11:32
Location of incident:
Norrtalje, Sweden
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A SAAB MFI-15 200A Safari force landed on the ice of Holmsjön lake, Norrtälje. The pilot managed to get off the plane
on his own and the aircraft received minor damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWE
Sweden
Sweden
Vehicle Call Sign:
SE-XUH
Vehicle name:
SAAB MFI-15 SAFARI
Beacon hex:
A1264D30637F251
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-009

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13:00
Location of incident:
Locarno airport LSZL, Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A Eurocopter AS 350B3 Ecureuil helicopter, HB-ZES, was destroyed when it clipped a powerline and crashed in the Val
d'Anniviers, Niouc region, Valais. The pilot was injured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HB-KGD
Vehicle name:
S201
Beacon hex:
A1A6497363EAF21
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:05
Location of incident:
near Grenchen Airport (LSZG), Switzerland
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HB-TCP
Vehicle name:
PACIFIC P750 XSTOL
Beacon hex:
A1A64973621BAD1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-010
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The aircraft took off for an AOA calibration test flight. At around 14:25 UTC, the pilot transmitted a PAN PAN message.
The controller cleared the aircraft for final 09. On short final, the aircraft pitched nose-up, then nose-down. It hit the
ground very hard and the nose gear broke. The aircraft ended up on the edge of the runway. Both pilots were uninjured.
01:59
Location of incident:
28 NM southwest of Key West, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the pleasure craft VIEJO CANGREJO, with 4 people on board, began taking on water.
Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and launched a helicopter and diverted Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) CHARLES
DAVID JR to the location. The CGC arrived on scene and embarked the 4 boaters, 1 of whom was injured. The injured
person was hoisted up and flown by helicopter to Key West International Airport to awaiting emergency medical crews.
The remaining boaters were transferred to a smaller Coast Guard boat and transported to shore. Sector Key West issued a
Safety Marine Information Broadcast for the VIEJO CANGREJO, which was left adrift.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
VIEJO CANGREJO
Beacon hex:
2DCCB26848FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-038
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:13
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Feb-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-077
minutes

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Location of incident:
Camp Stream - Lake Tekapo Area , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was advised by the national Airdesk that a tramper had sustain a possible knee injury in a location near Lake
Tekapo. The Airdesk had already tasked the rescue helicopter from Christchurch to the location. A subsequent PLB was
activated at the same location (43 46.13S 170 38.60E). RCCNZ continued to provided location information. The matter
was handled by the ambulance service.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F9F2CFFBFF
degrees
MHz
05:49
Location of incident:
Southwestern slope of Cloudy Peak, 39 NM west-northwest of Methven, New Zealan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FC33CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-078
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB with at position on a rock climbing face, below Cloudy
Peak, Cloudy Peak Range, Upper Rangitata (43 27.87S 170 46.47E). Emergency contacts confirmed a party of 3 were
rock climbing in the area, so the Aoraki Mt Cook Alpine Cliff Rescue team was tasked along with the Queenstown
Rescue Helicopter. They located the group, one had been struck by a rock and sustained a serious head injury, she was
flown to Christchurch Hospital.
17:40
Location of incident:
Citrus Springs, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center personnel, who reported that emergency medical
services were already on scene and the pilot was transported to a hospital. No additional services were required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N8158F
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 150F
Beacon hex:
2DC89EE2EEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-039
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:02
Location of incident:
Barueri, SP, Brazil
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-001
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The helicopter crashed in the city; everyone was rescued safely by the local Fire Department.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PR-ENT
Vehicle name:
EUROCPTER AS350
Beacon hex:
58C7C91EA8FFBFF
MHz
22:33
Location of incident:
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Fort Wayne Police Department, which reported that emergency crews were already
on scene and the uninjured pilot was recovered. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC86B3A34FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-040
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-008

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23:55
Location of incident:
Southeast of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR detection of an ELT Southeast of Montreal. JRCC Trenton was advised and confirmed that
a ROBINSON R44 Helicopter callsign C-FYXI had contacted wires and crashed Southeast of Montreal. The helicopter
sustained substantial damage. No SAR resources were required as emergency services, police and fire department were
on scene and the one persone on board escaped the incident with no injuries. CMCC was an assisting agency and
provided supporting data.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FYXI
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
A78DF0106FC029D
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:46
Location of incident:
Omakahi Stream, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F2A8CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-079
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located in the Kaweka Forest west of Napier (39 25.80S 176 23.60E).
The Hastings based EMS helicopter was tasked to the location and uplifted a person from a group of day walkers. The
casualty had a broken ankle and was transported to Hastings hospital.
14:39
Location of incident:
Royal National Park, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of a GNSS-encoded PLB with a position in the Royal National Park NSW. The beacon
emergency contact advised the PLB was with a party of 8 bush walkers. NSW Police accepted incident coordination and
tasked a rescue helicopter to retrieve an injured elderly male bush walker.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-038
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:26
Location of incident:
Firth of Lorn, UK
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-002
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel FREEDOM 2 with 4 people on board, activated her EPIRB following taking on water. All crew were
rescued by a lifeboat before the vessel sank.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
2GMH
Vehicle name:
FREEDOM 2
Beacon hex:
1D0C907B7EFFBFF
MHz
14:29
Location of incident:
Ruby Island, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An unregistered emergency beacon was detected 35 NM northeast of Darwin in vicinity of Ruby Island, NT. The Darwin
rescue helicopter and Water Police were tasked to respond. The rescue helicopter located 2 people in a 4.5m vessel that
had an engine breakdown and required a tow. Water Police took coordination at this point and assisted the vessel back to
their launch point.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-039
degrees
minutes
MHz

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16:00
Location of incident:
South Coast Track, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon (PLB) was detected on the south coast associated with a party of three on a trek. Coordination was
transferred to Tasmania Police who tasked Hobart based rescue helicopter to the scene. One person was recovered and
was later transferred to Hobart hospital with chest pains.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-040
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:39
Location of incident:
Flinders Reef, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-041
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
An EPIRB registered to a 4.6m Quintrex was detected in vicinity of Flinders Reef north of Moreton Island, QLD.
Sunshine Coast based rescue helicopter and QLD Police vessel VIGALENT were tasked to the scene. Prior to assets
arriving on scene, a light aircraft reported sighting people clinging to an upturned hull. The rescue assets arrived in the
area and the police vessel rescuing all 3 people on board and returned them to a place of safety no injuries reported.
17:48
Location of incident:
Penrith Island, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An EPIRB was detected approximately 35 NM northeast of Mackay near Penrith Island. Mackay rescue helicopter and
Mackay VMR and a recreational vessel were tasked to the area. Prior to the helicopter arriving, the recreational vessel
arrived on scene and located 4 persons on an upturned hull and recovered all persons to their vessel. The recreational
vessel and Mackay VMR rendezvoused and the survivors were transferred to Mackay by the VMR.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-042
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:37
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Feb-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-043
minutes

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Location of incident:
Cradle Mountain,Lake Saint Clair National Park, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon (PLB) was detected in the Cradle Mountain, Lake Saint Clair National Park, Tasmania. The
beacon was a hire beacon on loan from Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. Coordination was transferred to Tasmania
Police who used ground resources to confirm a person had suffered an injury that was able to be treated on site. The
hikers continued on their journey.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
MHz
23:00
Location of incident:
Mount Barney, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-044
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
Police informed AMSA of 2 teachers and 8 students bushwalking at Mt Barney who made "000" call, lost, and 2 with
heatstroke. Police contacted party for further details and have accurate awareness of their position. PLB eventually
detected and details provided to Police who were coordinating rescue.
12:08
Location of incident:
Cape Hotham, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected an emergency beacon off Cape Hotham 30 NM northeast of Darwin, NT. The beacon was registered to a
recreational vessel confirmed to be fishing in the area with 2 people onboard. JRCC issued a broadcast to shipping and
tasked the Darwin rescue helicopter CAREFLIGHT 1. JRCC also requested Water Police provide a surface response and
Water Police Vessel 02 was tasked. The rescue helicopter located the distress vessel at anchor with the 2 people sighted
onboard. The helicopter dropped a communications bag to the vessel; however, they were unable to establish radio
contact. As the vessel did not look to be in imminent danger the rescue helicopter was not willing to conduct a winch
operation. Coordination for the response was then handed to the NT Water Police who later confirmed that the Police
vessel had taken the distress vessel under tow. The beacon had been activated after the vessel broke down.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-045
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:45
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Feb-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
PEMCC
Event ID:
PE-002
minutes

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Location of incident:
0.7 NM west of the Cruz Cove, Tumbes, Peru
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
At 15:50, the PI-1304 LOBITOS set sail towards the coordinates latitude 03°37’46.85499” south, longitude 080°
35’33.02202” west, in order to verify information, finding the Maritime Service vessel FORTUNA with registration
CO-59503-SM was sinking, bow part at water level, communication was made with the company representative.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PER
Peru
Peru
Vehicle Call Sign:
CO-59503-SM
Vehicle name:
FORTUNATA
Beacon hex:
DF0D405D88003B5
degrees
MHz
18:26
Location of incident:
80 NM east of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (LU LAN YU 61319) due to sinking. China SAR dispatched rescue
vessels and coordinated with coast guard ships and other resources to the scene. Four people on board were rescued by
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
LU LAN YU 61319
Beacon hex:
3384A15AE2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-004
degrees
minutes
MHz

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nearby fishing vessels, and eight people remain missing.
20:14
Location of incident:
Miami, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a seaplane, with 7 people on board, crashed into Biscayne Bay while attempting to land
at the Miami Seaplane Base. The Air Force Rescue Center Coordination contacted authorities at Miami International
Airport, who reported that all aboard the aircraft escaped without injury and the plane was towed by boat to shore. No
additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWE
Sweden
Sweden
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
A12DD2ABA2001A5
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-042
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:26
Location of incident:
10 miles west of Drewsey, OR, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC8858B00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-041
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
It was manually activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, encountered difficulties upon landing. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Harney County Sherriff’s Office, which reported the
pilot landed on a road and self-recovered. No assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N750YB
Vehicle name:
ZENITH STOL CH 750
MHz
07:29
Location of incident:
Taramakau River, Inchbonnie area, NZ
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An Australian registered distress beacon was detected in a remote area of NZ south island. Coordination was transferred
to RCC NZ who tasked a rescue helicopter. The beacon owner had rolled their ankle and was transported by rescue
helicopter to Greymouth, NZ.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-046
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:33
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Feb-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-080

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Location of incident:
Flat Rock, Tangoio, Napier, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located 0.5 NM south of Flat Rock, Tangoio, Napier (39 20.93S 176
55.87E) on Saturday evening. Initial alerts had no positional data and the PLB owner confirmed he had given the PLB to
his son who was with two friends intending to kayak up to 1KM offshore. On that advice, RCCNZ immediately tasked
the Hastings based EMS helicopter to commence a search from south of Tangoio, north to Waipatiki Beach, and activated
the Napier Coastguard. While enroute during the 10 minute flight, position data was received and the helicopter crew
located one person in the water with lifejacket, conscious and attempting to swim the 1.3km distance to shore. His kayak
had taken on water and sunk. Due to the helicopter having no night winch capability, the crew continued to circle the
casualty until Napier Coastguard arrived a short time later. The casualty was taken aboard and transported to Napier
where he was checked and confirmed to be ok. As the helicopter was commencing a search for the other two missing
kayakers, his friends responded to RCCNZ messages to confirm they were safe ashore.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA0FA1EFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:01
Location of incident:
9 miles southeast of Jackman, ME, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D2990FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-043
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the rider of a rented all-terrain vehicle who sustained a chest injury. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted local police, who reported they were contacted by the distressed
rider and were en route to the scene. The rider was later transported by helicopter to a hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
16:59
Location of incident:
Great Northern Highway, Mueller Ranges, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a registered beacon detection in remote WA, 120 km from Fitzroy Crossing. Coordination was
transferred to WA Police. It was subsequently identified as a broken down vehicle requiring a tow truck. A tow truck
from Fitroy Crossing recovered the vehicle and driver.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-047
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:27
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Feb-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-081
minutes

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Page 149
Location of incident:
Locke Stream Hut, Taramakau River, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for an Australian-coded PLB at Locke Stream Hut on the Taramakau River (42
44.47S 171 49.87E). JRCC Australia provided details of the beacon owner, a solo hiker on Te Araroa Trail. The
Greymouth Rescue Helicopter flew to the hut and brought the PLB owner out with a rolled ankle. She was taken to
hospital for x-rays.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEB3A398FFBFF
degrees
MHz
21:26
Location of incident:
Clarence River, Pretty Gully, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-048
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 150
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected with a GNSS position in the vicinity of Clarence River, Pretty Gully, NSW. The personal distress
beacon was registered and associated with a group of kayakers. AMSA was tasked by NSW SAR Squad to assist with the
PLB detection for extraction.
23:39
Location of incident:
Eastern Arthur Range Traverse, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB wa detected on the Eastern Arthur range traverse track Bechervaise Plateau campsite near Federation peak in the
south of Tasmania. Next of kin were contacted and confirmed that the device was activated due to another party at the
campsite having a missing hiker. Coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police who responded by tasking Hobart
rescue based helicopters who conducted a search of the area but failed to locate the missing person. Tasmania Police
requested assistance of the Essendon based challenger to assist with electronic night search. Upon the challenger
departing Essendon Tasmania Police contacted AMSA and advise that land search and rescue team located the missing
person who had fallen and suffered a head injury with suspected concussion. The patient was transferred to Hobart
hospital by the ambulance helicopter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-049
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:17
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-082
degrees
minutes

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Page 151
Location of incident:
Young Forks, Mt Aspiring National Park , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for an Australian registered PLB at the Young Forks Campsite, Mt Aspiring
National Park (44 10.13S 169 08.67E). A helicopter with an Alpine Cliff Rescue team was tasked from Wanaka which
arrived on scene and extracted one person who had been suffering chest pain and shortness of breath. The patient was
transferred to the air ambulance in Wanaka and flown to Dunedin Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEE888994FFBFF
MHz
05:42
Location of incident:
Gertrude Valley Track, Fiordland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ registered PLB near the Gertrude Saddle in Fiordland (44 44.93S 168
01.07E). A short time later ambulance received a 111 call that advised that a tramper had been located unconscious and
bleeding from the head. A helicopter from Southern Lakes was tasked and located the person, however they were only
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB97898FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-083
degrees
minutes
MHz

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able to drop a doctor and crew person off before having to retreat due to cloud coming in. The doctor advised the patient
needed to be evacuated as soon as possible and Land SAR teams from Te Anau and Invercargill were tasked to walk to
the area and carry the man out. Land SAR reached the patient in the early morning hours of the 26th of February and
were able to advise that some of the cloud had cleared and it was suitable for a helicopter extraction. The EMS helicopter
from Queenstown was tasked but on arrival discovered the cloud had covered the area therefore landed nearby and waited
for a weather window. A short time later they were able to winch the patient out and fly them to Dunedin Hospital.
16:46
Location of incident:
1 km north of Mount Wilson, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of a GNSS-encoded PLB near Mt Wilson, NSW. An emergency contact advised he PLB was
with 2 people canyoning. NSW Police accepted incident coordination and tasked a rescue helicopter which winch
recovered an injured hiker.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-050
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:11
Location of incident:
Watertown Regional Airport in Watertown, SD, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-044
degrees
minutes

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Page 153
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed into a fence during takeoff. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency crews were
already on scene and the pilot was not injured.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N38696
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
2DC8A41698FFBFF
MHz
00:15
Location of incident:
2 NM northwest of Washington Island, Kiribati
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing boat, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 14
received the alert, issued a SafetyNet broadcast, and contacted Kiribati Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities for rescue
assistance. Kiribati SAR reported that a nearby fishing boat picked up the mariner and took him to shore, and the next day
the disabled boat was towed to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KIR
Kiribati
Kiribati
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
422CAD24ACFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-046
degrees
minutes
MHz

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16:03
Location of incident:
Granger, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed near the San Gabriel River. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub authorities, who reported that emergency
medical services were already on scene and no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N360MD
Vehicle name:
SEAREY
Beacon hex:
2DC885E8E8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-045
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:52
Location of incident:
Edwards Hut - Edwards Hut Track - Arthurs Pass , New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C1C04FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-084
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 155
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received COSPAS - SARSAT alerts for the registered New Zealand PLB with a position at the Edwards Hut in
the Arthurs Pass area. (42 56.53S 171 38.87E) The Greymouth Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the location. They uplift
a tramper who had suffered a medical event. The tramper was flown to Greymouth Hospital for further treatment.
13:43
Location of incident:
Franklin Gordon National Park, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of a registered PLB in the Franklin Gordon National Park, TAS. Mobile phone contact was
established with the PLB owner who advised he was incapacitated due illness and was able to provide GNSS coordinates
from his phone. Tasmania Police accepted incident coordination and tasked a rescue helicopter which recovered the PLB
owner to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-051
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:23
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-001
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
140 NM from Pontianak, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
IDMCC sent an alert message to the Tg. Pinang and Pontianak Search and Rescue Offices. According to information
from RSC TG. Pinang, the EPIRB came from MT Riskita with 9 people who experienced engine failure and and the ship
was towed by TB Glory 88 to Pontianak, all people on board were safe.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
YCCH2
Vehicle name:
MT RISKITA
Beacon hex:
41A461AB00FFBFF
MHz
18:53
Location of incident:
North West Ridge, Mt Aspiring, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received COSPAS - SARSAT alerts for registered New Zealand coded PLB with a position on the northwest
Ridge of Mt Aspiring. (44 22.67S 168 42.73E) Aspiring Helicopters together with a team from Wanaka ACR were tasked
to the location. They located an injured climber who had a suspected broken after having a significant fall. The injured
climber was uplift by longline before being flown to Wanaka Medical centre for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E80BE96FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-085
degrees
minutes
MHz

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23:27
Location of incident:
Honopu Beach in Kauai, HI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a commercial charter helicopter, with 5 people on board, crashed on a remote beach.
Coast Guard District 14 received the alert and contacted the charter company, which launched a helicopter, and the Kauai
Fire and Police Department, which dispatched 2 helicopters to the coordinates. The Fire and Police helicopter arrived and
transported 1 injured passenger to Princeville Airport for medical transport to a hospital. The charter company helicopter
embarked the remaining 3 passengers and flew them to safety, while the uninjured pilot remained at the scene with the
helicopter, awaiting retrieval.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N633JH
Vehicle name:
MD 500E
Beacon hex:
2DC86B4526FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-047
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:17
Location of incident:
Ban Ban Springs, QLD, Australia.
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-052
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) had received a call from a member of the public with chest pains but was unable
to provide his exact location. The caller had an emergency beacon and was advised to activate it. QAS then called the
JRCC as to the nature of the pending alert. No alert was received however a mobile locate was successful and position
passed to QAS. The patient was located and transported to hospital for further treatment. A subsequent distress beacon
heard in the Gaynda area the following evening led to tasking a Recue helicopter. This helicopter subsequently
discovered the patient's PLB had inadvertently activated in his bag.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
12:09
Location of incident:
Coxs River, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A beacon was detected with a position showing on the Coxs River in the Blue Mountains of NSW. The beacon was
registered to the NSW Police for loan or hire to bushwalkers. Incident coordination was transferred to NSW Police who
later advised that a male had been recovered by rescue helicopter. The man had suffered an ankle injury and mild
dehydration and was conveyed to safety in Katoomba.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-053
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 159
17:11
Location of incident:
Skovfjord, Greenland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The pilot of a Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger IV activated the emergency floats after a technical malfunction and made a
forced landing on a beach of the Skovfjord, 13 km southeast of Narsaq, Kujalleq. He was not injured and rescued by a
SAR helicopter of Air Greenland and airlifted to a hospital in Qaqortoq out of precaution. The helicopter received
substantial damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GRN
Denmark
Greenland
Vehicle Call Sign:
OYHIO
Vehicle name:
BELL 206
Beacon hex:
9B6DD1684BC02F1
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:13
Location of incident:
Sotra, Norway
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Norway
Beacon hex:
2036110D3F81FE0
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 160
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
A Bristow Norway AS Sikorsky S-92A SAR helicopter, callsign NORSAR6, crashed during a SAR training flight
working for Equinor, in the sea west of Sotra island, about 29 km west of Bergen. The first five people on board were
hoisted up by Royal Norwegian Air Force Agusta Westland AW101 Mk.612 SAR Queen 0268, callsign SAVER50 from
Sola and flown to Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen. The sixth person was lifted up and flown to Haukeland
University Hospital by a rescue helicopter from Florø. One of the six occupants died, one was critically injured, one
seriously injured and the remaining three were lightly injured.
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NOR
Norway
Vehicle Call Sign:
NORSAR6
Vehicle name:
BRISTOW
21:47
Location of incident:
5 miles northwest of Park City, UT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after an all-terrain vehicle, with 1 person on board, flipped over. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Utah Department of Emergency Management, which reported
that the uninjured rider had self-recovered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
Beacon hex:
2DCE9E66F2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-048
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-086

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Page 161
00:29
Location of incident:
Bonar Glacier, Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for an unregistered PLB located on the Bonar Glacier, Mount Aspiring National Park (44
22.47S 168 41.73E). Aspiring Helicopters was tasked along with the Wanaka ACR Team and located three climbers, one
of who had suffered hip injuries after a member of the party caused a rock fall which struck the injured person. The
casualty was flown to Wanaka Medical Centre for treatment, while the other two climbers will make their way down the
mountain.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unknown
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B00674C3FDFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:54
Location of incident:
Loch Valley, VIC, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-054
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 162
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A detection was gained for a registered PLB with a position showing near Loch Valley, VIC. Incident coordination was
transferred to Victoria Police as Land SAR. Advice was subsequently provided that the device holder had experienced a
shredded bicycle tyre. The rider was uninjured and was conveyed to the nearby town of Warburton by a passing motorist.
20:09
Location of incident:
Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR notification for a PLB located near Revelstoke, British Columbia. Two people were
snowmobiling, when one became injured. The beacon owner, who was not injured, activated his PLB. JRCC Victoria was
notified of the alert and provided registration info. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police found the beacon owner and
injured person and extracted both via helicopter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Feb-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
278E98F9FEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-009
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-055
minutes

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Page 163
Location of incident:
Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected activation of an EPIRB registered to a 6.5m recreational vessel with 1 person on board.
Helicopters RSCU 522 and RSCU 500, police vessel Shayne Gill and Hervey Bay VMR were tasked to the scene. On
arrival, RSCU522 sighted 1 person exiting the vessel into the water with a life jacket. RSCU 522 remained on scene until
the arrival of the Shayne Gill which recovered this person from the water and returned him to Hervey Bay for medical
assessment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
WHITTLEY SEA LEGEN
Beacon hex:
3EECA308DCFFBFF
degrees
MHz
03:52
Location of incident:
46.26 NM from Sorong, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
YC5890
Vehicle name:
OCENANIC
Beacon hex:
C1BB5B8132428D1
Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-002
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 164
Details of Incident:
IDMCC sent an alert message to the Sorong, and deployed KN Baladewa Sorong to the location of the incident, all
people on board were safely evacuated to Arborek Island.
04:35
Location of incident:
Mount Richmond Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB active near Roebuck Hut in the Mount Richmond Forest Park east of
Nelson (41 25.13S 173 21.47E) for a solo tramper in the area. RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Nelson to head
to scene who managed to locate the tramper who was lost and bring them back to Nelson safely.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB4412FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-087
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:51
Location of incident:
Warsaw, Poland
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Germany
Beacon hex:
1B486B041AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-007
degrees
minutes

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Page 165
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The aircraft did a forced landing in a swampy area due to engine failure. The crew of two was taken to hospital by a SAR
helicopter.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EKIQ
Vehicle name:
CESSNA F150
MHz
17:42
Location of incident:
Key Largo, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed on the Ocean Reef Club golf course near the
club's private airstrip. Coast Guard District 7 and the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and learned
that that emergency medical services were already on scene. The injured pilot was transported by helicopter to Jackson
South Medical Center in Miami, FL.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1108T
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR20
Beacon hex:
ADCC4099F400315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-049
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-050

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Page 166
18:35
Location of incident:
Pittsburg, NH, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the driver of a rented snowmobile lost control and tipped over. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the rental company, which reported that a local rescue team was
already on scene; the driver was pronounced deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCE934A4AFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:56
Location of incident:
35 NM south of Mokha, Saudi Arabia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BEZ
Belize
Belize
Vehicle Call Sign:
V3FW
Vehicle name:
RUBYMAR
Beacon hex:
2704520800FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-002
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 167
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT145 detected by SAMEOLUT as initial distress signal alert. Based on the
information received from JMRCC (Coast Guard), it was reported that the oil cargo ship was sailing from Ras Al-
Khaimah to Bulgaria, it had been attacked by the Houthis, and it was at risk of sinking, so the crew was evacuating.
22:39
Location of incident:
6 miles northwest of Tusayan, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the rider of a rented utility task vehicle flipped over in mountainous terrain. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Arizona Search and Rescue authorities, who reported
that the rider self-recovered and no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D278AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-051
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
17 km southeast of Jabiru, NT, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-057
degrees
minutes

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Page 168
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an encoded satellite detection for an Australian registered PLB. Coordination was passed to
Northern territory police who despatched local police to the area, and they also tasked a local helicopter operator. On
arrival, one person in the walking party had a suspected fractured ankle and was transported to the local clinic.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEB8654EFFBFF
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
13 NW northeast of Darwin, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC received an EPIRB detected by MEOSAR on associated with a 4.9m White Brooker with a blue canopy with three
persons on board. The beacon owner confirmed her partner advise that the boat had broken down. NT Water Police took
the coordination of the incident.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
V2509
Vehicle name:
TROP WATER 4
Beacon hex:
3EEC9AE47AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-056
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 169
13:08
Location of incident:
Barreiras, BA, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
During the flight, there was a loss of control and the aircraft crashed into the ground, all 3 people on board were found
dead by Local Fire Department.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PP-ZJA
Vehicle name:
VANS RV-10
Beacon hex:
D8CC4068F800315
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:51
Location of incident:
McCall, ID, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEA98B4AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-052
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 170
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a group of 4 lost hikers. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and
contacted the Valley County Sheriff's Office, which deployed rescue assets to the coordinates. The uninjured hikers were
located and recovered safely.
00:44
Location of incident:
Cape Palliser, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a PLB with a position at Cape Palliser (41 32.73S 175 17.20E). A call was then
received from the St John Airdesk to advise they were tasking the Wellington Rescue Helicopter to a 67-year-old lady
that had injured her ankle on the Kawakawa Station walk at Cape Palliser and the people had advised that they were
going to activate a PLB. The coordinates for the PLB were passed to the Airdesk so they could coordinate the response.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB434D4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-088
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:32
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-089
degrees
minutes

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Page 171
Location of incident:
Martins hut Longwood Forest, Southland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a call from the St John Airdesk advising they had an incident at Martins Hut in the Longwood Forest,
Southland (46 15.80S 167 51.60E) where a person had a medical issue. They requested that he set off his PLB so his
exact location could be identified. Airdesk coordinated the response with information provided with beacon providing
supporting information.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C1ED4FFBFF
MHz
19:09
Location of incident:
Lake Vico, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The aircraft that departed from Doha and was struck by lightning near Lake Vico that caused the activation of the ELT.
The aircraft landed safely at Fiumicino Airport without any problem on board.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
QAT
Qatar
Qatar
Vehicle Call Sign:
A7-ALR
Vehicle name:
AIRBUS A350
Beacon hex:
BA464E1C638A6A1
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 172
22:21
Location of incident:
Tummel Burn Hut, source of Shotover River, Queenstown area, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB for a position near Tummel Burn Hut, near the source of
Shotover River, Queenstown area. The Queenstown Rescue Helicopter was tasked and located a party of six who had
been split up by a river crossing, with some wet and cold sheltering in a tent on the opposite side of the river to the hut,
while one had made it to the hut. The group were perceived as inexperienced and ill equipped for the terrain and weather
conditions lacking the ability to get themselves out, so they were flown back to Queenstown. A second helicopter from
Queenstown was also tasked to fly the remaining party out before the incoming weather grounded the helicopters.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAC073AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-090
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:58
Location of incident:
920 NM southeast of Bermuda, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

France
Beacon hex:
1C9A797A343FDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-053
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 173
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated, along with a PLB, when the sailing vessel LHOR ONE, with 2 people on board, began taking
on water after it was struck by lightning that made a hole in the vessel’s hull. Coast Guard District 5 (CGD05) received
both alerts and contacted the France Maritime Rescue Coordination Center to gather details on the vessel. CGD05 issued
an Enhanced Group Call and contacted several AMVER vessels for assistance. The cargo ship FRIO IONIAN was in
close proximity, arrived at the coordinates, and embarked the sailors, who will be transported to the vessel’s next port of
call in Cristobal, Panama.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LHOR ONE
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
North Bay Point, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA issued a broadcast to shipping and ADV Cape Inscription responded, locating 2 people from a 4.5m poly craft
vessel aground on the rocks. The father and son were transferred by the ADV Cape Inscription to Cooktown, their initial
departure point, more than100 NM to the south.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
AIU609N
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
3EEC9AAC9CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-058
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-059

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 174
00:00
Location of incident:
Holland Track, Mount Holland, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection for a registered PLB near MT Holland, WA. Coordination was transferred
to WA Police who later advised that the person was located safe with their vehicle bogged with assistance provided.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
3EF6BF6F3F81FE0
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:43
Location of incident:
3 miles south of John C Tune Airport in Nashville, TN, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FBWH
Vehicle name:
PIPER
Beacon hex:
27878009D0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-054
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 175
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 5 people on board, crashed after experiencing engine and power failure.
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received a notification of the distress from the Canadian Mission Control
Centre and contacted Tennessee Emergency Management (TEM) authorities, who had already received reports of the
crash. TEM dispatched emergency crews, located the plane, and found all aboard deceased. This event was also reported
by CMCC.
02:16
Location of incident:
90 NM west of Tarawa Island, Kiribati
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was notified by RCC Fiji of an ongoing search for a missing local fishing vessel inside the Fiji Search and
Rescue Region (SRR) approximately 90 NM west of Tarawa Island, Kiribati (01 05.46N 171 45.84E). At the request of
RCC Fiji, RCCNZ commenced EGC broadcasts in support of the search. A Kiribati Police vessel later located the vessel
with all occupants on board and well. Broadcasts were then cancelled.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KIR
Australia
Kiribati
Vehicle Call Sign:
ST FRANCIS
Vehicle name:
ST FRANCIS
Beacon hex:
BEEE66BC8C00575
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-091
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:36
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-002
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 176
Location of incident:
Katchungu-Tchambogo Airstrip, DRC
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
Distress alert for aircraft 9S-EBT (Congo) detected by MEOSAR on 05 Mar 24; crash confirmed with one fatality and
one critically injured, per DRC SPOC.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CON
Congo
Congo
Vehicle Call Sign:
9S-EBT
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 208
Beacon hex:
CCE640F4630CE11
degrees
MHz
01:04
Location of incident:
3 miles south of Bellevue, WA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a field. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the King County Sheriff’s Office, which reported that all aboard
self-recovered; no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N927CS
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR22
Beacon hex:
ADCC40EA4000315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-055
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 177
04:50
Location of incident:
Hump Ridge Track, Southland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ-coded hire PLB with a position on the Hump Ridge Track, Southland (46
09.13S 167 20.60E). A broken call to the hirer confirmed that of the group of three trampers, two had received injuries as
the result of separate falls and they found it too dangerous to continue the terrain. A Southern Lakes Rescue Helicopter
from Te Anau was tasked and flew the two injured trampers out to Kew Hospital, Invercargill for treatment while the
third party member continued the track.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D1F10FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-092
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:42
Location of incident:
Unreported
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

India
Beacon hex:
B46C4079A8003C9
Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-001
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 178
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The aircraft crashed, and the pilot was saved with injuries
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IND
India
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CESSNA
17:26
Location of incident:
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft was unable to maintain altitude after takeoff and collided with the ground. Two crew members died in the
crash and one was rescued alive by Local Fire Department.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PR-AAB
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 208
Beacon hex:
58C7C90520FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:20
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-093
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 179
Location of incident:
Koranga Forks Hut, Te Urewera Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ PLB registered to a Robinson R22 near Koranga Forks Hut in the Te
Urewera Forest Park (38 24.40S 177 19.20E). The emergency contacts based in Blenheim confirmed the helicopter was
sold the previous year to a Whakatane based company. RCCNZ was able to contact and alert the company who advised
that a party of two were hunting and offered to investigate further. In the meantime, the Gisborne Rescue Helicopter was
briefed and tasked. Soon after, the rescue helicopter was stood down when the company called to confirm a crash and roll
of the R22 with no injuries to the two crew. No SAR assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-HWS
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R22
Beacon hex:
C00C40D13C00261
degrees
MHz
20:44
Location of incident:
Routeburn Track, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E585AC8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-094
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 180
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a registered NZ PLB on the Routeburn Track, Glenorchy (44 43.93S 168 10.87E).
The Queenstown Rescue Helicopter was tasked to investigate and assist. On arrival, they found a party of five with on
person who had been suffering dizziness and syncopal episodes. The incident was resolved when the patient was
successfully uplifted and taken to Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown.
00:00
Location of incident:
Drummond Cove, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an unregistered EPIRB in Drummond Cove, approximately 7 NM north of Geraldton, WA.
JRCC requested the Fremantle Water Police issue a local broadcast, assist with a surface response and send a ground unit
to check the shoreline. JRCC also tasked the Perth-based Challenger aircraft and a rotary wing asset from Dongara to
investigate. A short time later, Water Police advised that the ground unit had observed a vessel with 1 person on board
deploy a distress flare; however, they were unable to establish communications. Prior to the helicopter arriving on scene
or the Challenger becoming airborne, the Geraldton Marine Rescue vessel MIMOSA located the vessel in distress,
confirmed the vessel was suffering from engine failure and that it required a tow back to Geraldton. JRCC handed
responsibility for the tow operation to the Fremantle Water Police.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
HB720
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
BEEE65D3D800575
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-060
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-061
minutes

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Page 181
Location of incident:
Gawler Ranges Track, SA , Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an encoded GNSS position on the Gawler Ranges Road, SA. The nature of the distress was
unknown. Vehicle details were last updated in June 2020 and listed within the registration details. The beacon was
currently hired by two Swiss Nationals.SA Police sent a ground party from Streaky Bay who assisted by unbogging the
vehicle.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
3EF6CB8DBF81FE0
degrees
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Cudgegong, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
HENDRICUS VAN
Beacon hex:
3EEEB87BA6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-062
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 182
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an unregistered PLB near Lake Windamere, NSW. JRCC contacted NSW Police and
Ambulance for incident cross reference and ground support. Detections never provided an accurate position to transfer
coordination; however, on attendance in the area an ambulance which had attended Cudgegong Waters Park after
receiving a telephone call from an unwell elderly patient was identified. It was determined that the patient had activated
their PLB prior to making the call to NSW Ambulance. The patient was subsequently taken by road ambulance to
Mudgee Hospital for ongoing treatment.
00:00
Location of incident:
17 km southeast of Jabiru, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a satellite detection of a registered PLB polling on the Namatjira Drive Mt Zell. The registered company
responded with their own vehicle to the scene locating a broken down vehicle. The occupant was returned safely to Alice
Springs.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
3EEE971096FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-063
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:40
Location of incident:
10 NM northeast of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-056
degrees
minutes

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Page 183
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the 33-ft sailing vessel QUARTZ, with 3 people on board, began taking on water after
hitting rocks. Coast Guard Rescue Sub-Center San Juan (RSCSJN) received a MAYDAY call from the sailors and
notified the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and Virgin Islands Search and Rescue, which launched assets to
the coordinates they provided. RSCSJN then received the EPIRB alert, which validated the coordinates from the
MAYDAY call. A RVIPF marine unit arrived on scene, recovered the 3 uninjured sailors from their dinghy, and
transported them to Tortola, BVI.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
QUARTZ
Beacon hex:
1D04161F44FFBFF
MHz
00:02
Location of incident:
Hollyford Track, Fiordland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB activated on the Hollyford Track Fiordland (44 31.33S 168 04.67E) for
a party of 3 trampers. RCCNZ tasked the Queenstown Rescue Helicopter to the scene who uplifted a woman that had
suffered a head injury from a fall. The woman was taken to Lakes District Hospital in Queenstown for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8A32EEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-095
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 184
04:19
Location of incident:
28 NM west of Galway, Ireland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The Irish fishing vessel AMBITIOUS had run aground 5 days prior to EPIRB activation. All 5 crew winched to safety.
EPIRB was left on board and activated when vessel broke up.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IRE
Ireland
Ireland
Vehicle Call Sign:
EITX4
Vehicle name:
AMBITIOUS
Beacon hex:
1F440280C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:37
Location of incident:
9 NM northeast of Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCE7F2D50FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-057
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 185
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a 75-ft yacht, with 3 people on board, caught fire. Simultaneously, Coast Guard District 5
received the alert and Sector Virginia received a MAYDAY call from the vessel, issued an Urgent Marine Information
Broadcast (UMIB), and deployed assets from Station Little Creek, the Virginia Beach Fire Department, and the Virginia
Marine Resource Commission to the coordinates. Pilot boat HAMPTON ROADS responded to the UMIB, rescued the
yacht crew from the water, and transported them to shore, where they were cleared by emergency medical services.
Virginia Beach and Fort Story Fire Departments conducted firefighting operations and attempted to secure the yacht from
drifting away.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
21:20
Location of incident:
Sealy Tarns Track, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located in the Mount Cook National Park on the Sealy Tarns Track (43
42.40S 170 04.30E). Contact was soon made with a person at the scene who advised of a suspected stroke patient that
needed attention. RCCNZ then spoke to Ambulance who advised already tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Christchurch
to attend to the incident. Incident closed later when patient had been uplifted to Timaru hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E581894FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-096
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-003

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Page 186
21:52
Location of incident:
6 miles north-west of Tokyo, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The Japanese fishing boat FUKUEI MARU No.8 ran aground on a reef, and all 25 crew were rescued by Japan Coast
Guard. The beacon was activated after the rescue as the sea went rough.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
JDHK
Vehicle name:
DAIHACHI FUKUEI MA
Beacon hex:
B5E9535934A34D1
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:23
Location of incident:
Rowallan Forest, Southland, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E77B98EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-097
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 187
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located in the Rowallan Forest, Southland (46 02.80S 167 32.40E) for a
solo person doing trapping work. RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Te Anau to scene who found the person
substantially lost and uplifted them to their vehicle safely.
03:06
Location of incident:
2 NM SE of Pakin Atoll, FM, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a sailing vessel, with 2 people on board, encountered rough waters that caused flooding
and engine failure. Coast Guard Sector Guam received the alert, issued a SafetyNet alert, and after many failed attempts,
spoke with a registration contact who reported that a nearby vessel towed the disabled vessel and passengers safely back
to Pakin Atoll. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
CSP-1
Vehicle name:
SEREHD
Beacon hex:
2DCC872AF8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-060
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:15
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-058
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 188
Location of incident:
Homestead, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and spoke with the beacon owner's emergency contact, who reported that local law enforcement
witnessed the crash and dispatched assets to the scene. All aboard self -recovered without injury and no additional
assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N5171H
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
2DC885D94AFFBFF
MHz
22:55
Location of incident:
Dalhart Municipal Airport in Dalhart, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed while descending onto the runway. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency crews
were already on scene. The pilot self-recovered without injury; no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N5598U
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
2DC8A2238EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-059
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 189
23:00
Location of incident:
11 NM east of Pongaroa, Tararua District, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location east of Pongaroa in the Tararua
District (40 32.60S 176 25.67E). Shortly after the alert an off duty Police Officer who was with the group called and
informed RCCNZ that there had been an incident with a woman falling from her horse. The rescue helicopter was tasked
from Hastings and uplifted the patient was taken to Hawkes Bay Hospital for medical assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8B8A30FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-098
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:01
Location of incident:
43 miles southwest of Willow, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC86B0296FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-061
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 190
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, slid into trees while landing on a rural airstrip. The
Alaska Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported that he had self-recovered; no
assistance was needed.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N7741A
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 180
18:53
Location of incident:
Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, VA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed just short of the runway. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency medical
services were already on scene and both passengers were deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1125A
Vehicle name:
ASTRA SP
Beacon hex:
2DC7406D52FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-062
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-064
minutes

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Page 191
Location of incident:
Yarramun Creek, Wollemi National Park, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a PLB registered to a hiking group in the Wollemi National Park, NSW.
Due to last light considerations, JRCC maintained coordination and tasked a rescue helicopter to respond, confirming by
phone contact with the hiking party they were lost and in distress. Coordination was transferred to police on completion
of the immediate response initiated by the JRCC. Police reported that two paramedics had been inserted by helicopter and
remained with the lost persons overnight. They were all winched to safety at first light.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
3EEE9745FEFFBFF
degrees
MHz
02:27
Location of incident:
34 NW north of the Yangtze Estuary
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KIR
Democratic People's Republic of
Kiribati
Vehicle Call Sign:
HMTD
Vehicle name:
WONYANG15
Beacon hex:
B7A9C31934D34D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 192
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the vessel (WONYANG15) in distress. There were 16 people on board and safely.
04:11
Location of incident:
80 NM from Siracusa, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The English boat HEY SANDY had a rudder failure at 80 NM from Syracuse, with 2 people on board assisted by a
Frontex patrol boat and ship "reliable warrior".
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MKCN8
Vehicle name:
HEYSANDY
Beacon hex:
9D08D40C40C75D1
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:32
Location of incident:
54 NM SW of Grand Isle, LA, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC9FB046FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-063
degrees
minutes

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Page 193
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the fishing vessel LINEDOUT, with 3 people on board, sank. Coast Guard Sector New
Orleans (SN) received a distress broadcast from the vessel, which had struck a rig, injuring 2 men on board and ejecting
the 3rd. SN issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and launched a rescue boat and aircraft to the scene.
Lift boat GLORIA responded to the UMIB, arrived on scene, and embarked the injured fishermen, who were then
airlifted by SN to a medical facility in New Orleans. Coast Guard assets searched for the missing fisherman without
results but will continue efforts. The EPIRB activated after the rescue activity, when the LINEDOUT sank.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Linedout
Vehicle name:
LINEDOUT
MHz
22:54
Location of incident:
3 miles west of Front Royal, VA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
(AFRCC) received the distress simultaneously with a call from the Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center
reporting that a pilot had witnessed a plane crash. The AFRCC matched the Cospas-Sarsat position to the reported crash
site and notified the Virginia Civil Air Patrol, which dispatched resources to the location. Emergency services had already
arrived and the pilot safely self-recovered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC86A71B4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-064
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 194
23:31
Location of incident:
33 NM south of Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the pleasure craft BE ALRIGHT, with 2 people on board, lost propulsion. Coast Guard
District 8 received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and launched a rescue boat and
helicopter to the location. A Coast Guard helicopter responded to the UMIB and monitored BE ALRIGHT until the
rescue boat arrived and safely towed it to Dauphin Island.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDL7845
Vehicle name:
BE ALRIGHT
Beacon hex:
2DCC872E2CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-065
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:23
Location of incident:
Neuhausen Airport, Germany
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Germany
Beacon hex:
9B4649329F0BB51
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-011
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 195
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Hard landing, solo landing of student pic.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-MECY
Vehicle name:
CTLS 600
19:01
Location of incident:
Nearby the coast of Donging Island, Fujian, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (MIN LONG YU 61222) due to grounding, resulting in the sinking of the
vessel. China SAR dispatched 3 maritime law enforcement vessels, 1 rescue vessel, and 3 nearby merchant and fishing
vessels to the scene. One person was rescued by the nearby fishing vessel, while five people are missing. Rescue
operations concluded with two crew members hospitalized, two missing, and two deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MIN LONG YU 61222
Beacon hex:
3384D90662FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:18
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-099
minutes

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Page 196
Location of incident:
Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB on the Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park.
Emergency contacts advised that a member of a tramping group had become unwell. A Southern Lakes Rescue Helicopter
with a doctor onboard was tasked to the scene and winched the unwell tramper out before flying him to the Te Anau
medical centre.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB4489AFFBFF
degrees
MHz
00:26
Location of incident:
North West Circuit Track, Stewart Island, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EC189A8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-100
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 197
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a registered NZ PLB on the remote north west Circuit Track, Stewart Island (46
41.93S 167 45.13E). A distress contact advised that the beacon owner and one other had planned to hike from Long Harry
Hut to east Ruggedy Hut today. The Dunedin Rescue Helicopter was tasked and on arrival they found the pair waiting on
the track. One person had suffered a fall and sustained minor head contusions. Both were winch onboard and taken to
Southland Hospital.
03:04
Location of incident:
East of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, South Atlantic Ocean
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
MRCC Cape Town received a position confirmation from MEOSAR for a distress alert involving the yacht NINA POPE,
with the position updated throughout the morning; the vessel's flooding and sinking led to the deployment of nearby
vessels, including M/V FRONT POLLUX, which rescued two crew members, while the skipper was reported lost.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HBY4831
Vehicle name:
NINA POPE
Beacon hex:
21A43460C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:33
Location of incident:
La Bérangère Massif, Alps, France
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-012
degrees
minutes

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Page 198
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Crash during parachute operations. A Pacific Aerospace 750XL, HB-TCP, was destroyed when it impacted terrain nose
down during an attempted return to Grenchen Airport (LSZG/ZHI), Lebern, Solothurn. The pilot perished.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
UNKNOWN
Vehicle name:
PARAGLIDER
Beacon hex:
1C6EB3B7E2FFBFF
MHz
18:42
Location of incident:
Bartow, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which reported that emergency medical services were
already on scene. All aboard were recovered and treated for minor injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC89EFA58FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-066
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-066

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Page 199
00:00
Location of incident:
3.5 NM northeast of Double Island Point, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received several alerts from an EPIRB registered to a 13.2m flybridge pleasure craft, that had recently
been purchased in Hervey Bay. RESCUE 511, the Sunshine Coast based rescue helicopter was tasked by the JRCC. The
helicopter located the two elderly men from the vessel in waters near the beacon location. The pair were wearing life
jackets and were subsequently winched to safely by RESCU511, after their vessel capsized.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
AXI20Q
Vehicle name:
Y-KNOT
Beacon hex:
3EECA6084EFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
1 NM west of Hillarys Boat Harbour, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
3EECB237A2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-067
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 200
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
MEOSAR detection on 406.040 MHz of a unregistered EPIRB with an encoded position 1 NM west of Hillarys Boat
Harbour. WA Police Water Police were already responding to a 4m recreational vessel with 3 POB disabled in the same
position. VMR have a vessel crew responding and Police will advise once the vessel was located.
00:00
Location of incident:
Moreton Bay, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Several EPIRB alerts were received in Moreton Bay, 4 NM northeast of Mud Island. The 4.2m Quintex and EPIRB had
been sold to the new owner a week prior. The Brisbane based rescue helicopter Rescue 500, a Brisbane Water Police
vessel, Manly Coast Guard vessel and diverted the 35m vehicle and passenger ferry Rainbow Venture to assist. All assets
arrived on scene a similar times and assisted the 3 people of the disabled vessel. They were all transferred onboard the
Police vessel, and the Coast Guard took the distress vessel under tow.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
SD756Q
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
BEEE5386400022D
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-065
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:30
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-068
degrees
minutes

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Page 201
Location of incident:
Houston, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed on takeoff into a frozen swamp. The Alaska
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported that no injuries were sustained. No
further assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N9041K
Vehicle name:
STINSON 108 VOYAGER
Beacon hex:
2DC8A41578FFBFF
MHz
08:17
Location of incident:
8 NM north of Tafunsak, FM, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a sailing vessel, with 1 person on board, encountered inclement weather. Coast Guard
Sector Guam received the alert, issued a SafetyNet alert, and notified the Kosrae Police Department, the Kosrae SAR
Liaison Officer, and the Chief of the Federated States of Micronesia National Police. The Kosrae SAR Liaison Officer
located the vessel and safely escorted it to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEABC384FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-067
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 202
22:50
Location of incident:
6 miles northwest of Centennial, WY, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented all-terrain vehicle, with 1 person on board, flipped over. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted rental company personnel, who reported that the rider was safe and
uninjured. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE98B542FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-069
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:20
Location of incident:
Nichols Hut, Tararua Ranges, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
3EEE88BA10FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-101
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 203
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located in the Tararua Forest Park (40 48.60S 175 22.47E) near Nichols
Hut. RCCNZ tasked the rescue helicopter from Palmerston North to head to scene to assist. The Rescue Helicopter
uplifted a dehydrated and exhausted tramper and brought them back to Palmerston North.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
00:00
Location of incident:
Northwest of Coastal Highway, Wooramel, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a detection of a registered PLB, with an encoded position showing on a highway 94 km south of
Carnarvon, WA. Beacon registration information indicated the device was a hire beacon used with 4WD campers. JRCC
Australia established telephone contact with the hire company who advised the vehicle had broken down. The hire
company then arranged for roadside assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
3EF6BC79BF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-068
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:23
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Mar-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-102

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Page 204
Location of incident:
Waihohonu Hut, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located near Waihohonu Hut in the Tongariro National Park (39 12.53S
175 40.80E) for a party of 5 trampers. RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Taupo to head to scene. The Rescue
Helicopter uplifted a patient who was unwell with a suspected infection to Taupo Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E98921AFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:38
Location of incident:
Rocks Ahead Hut, Kaweka Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F9B98FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-103
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 205
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a registered NZ PLB at Rocks Ahead Hut, Kaweka Forest Park (39 16.70S 176
18.20E). Distress contacts advised that a message was received from the beacon owner via SEND that he had suffered a
knee and ankle injury and was unable to continue. The Taupo Rescue Helicopter was tasked to assist. The incident was
resolved when the patient was successfully uplifted and taken to Hawkes Bay Hospital.
10:06
Location of incident:
Sitterdorf (LSZV), Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Crash during landing. The 2 persons on board were injured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HB-ZWN
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
A1A64973631E661
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:27
Location of incident:
58 NM northwest of Key West, FL, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-071
degrees
minutes

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Page 206
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the captain of the commercial fishing vessel GOOD NEWS III because a crew member was
experiencing a medical emergency. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and launched assets from Sector Key West
to the coordinates. The ailing crew member was retrieved and transported to shore for medical treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WYU8917
Vehicle name:
GOOD NEWS III
Beacon hex:
2DCC6F493CFFBFF
MHz
17:15
Location of incident:
Paso Robles Municipal Airport in Paso Robles, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who stated he had self-recovered and did not require
assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4708L
Vehicle name:
GRUMMAN G-164
Beacon hex:
2DC89EE710FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-070
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 207
18:29
Location of incident:
West Sabine Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located at west Sabine Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park (42 00.47S 172
41.07E) for a party of 6 trampers. RCCNZ tasked the Nelson Rescue Helicopter to head to scene who uplifted one patient
with a suspected wrist fracture and took them to Nelson Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8DD3B0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-104
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:43
Location of incident:
14 miles west of Glennville, GA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N496GR
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR22
Beacon hex:
ADC6498A0D5AEA1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-072
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 208
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, crashed into trees. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified the Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office, which had received a prior call
regarding the crash and dispatched an emergency crew to the location. All aboard had self-recovered and did not require
further assistance.
00:00
Location of incident:
Saint Vincent Gulf, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
South Australia Police contacted the JRCC requesting assistance and the advice an EPIRB was about to be activate in the
Gulf of St Vincent as a small vessel with 1 person was sinking. Police had tasked the helicopter Rescue 51 and a VMR
vessel to respond. JRCC issued a MAYDAY relay broadcast and on passed encoded EPIRB positions to the Police who a
short time later advised the person had been successfully rescued by the helicopter. The 10m trimaran was abandoned and
Adelaide VTS was broadcasting hourly an SSM.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Trimaran
Beacon hex:
3EF4D321BF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-069
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:53
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-008
minutes

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Page 209
Location of incident:
Sisimiut, Greenland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
A distress call was received by Aasiaat Radio from trawler LOLMUR at 23:50 on Saturday night. The vessel was located
south of Sisimiut. The crew issued a MAYDAY and reported that the ship was sinking. Arctic Command was alerted in
collaboration with Greenland Police and dispatched assets to the rescue. By 00:55, the crew was abandoning the ship
heading into the life rafts. Minutes after, the police vessel arrived at position rescuing the ten crew members. The vessel
sank around 03:00 in the morning, whereas the EPIRB was activated, but not used in the SAR mission.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GRN
Greenland
Greenland
Vehicle Call Sign:
OXRY
Vehicle name:
LOMUR
Beacon hex:
29645D4300FFBFF
degrees
MHz
19:56
Location of incident:
Brodrick Hut, Huxley River, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E6CFAECFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-105
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 210
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB located at Brodrick Hut on the Huxley River (43 58.47S 169
43.67E). Information was obtained from the emergency contact that there was a party of three hunting in the area. The
rescue helicopter from Queenstown was tasked an on arrival found a 69-year-old male suffering from a medical
condition. The person was transported to Dunstan Hospital for further medical care.
19:57
Location of incident:
Camarillo Airport in Camarillo, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub authorities, which reported that all aboard had
safely self-recovered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N201RP
Vehicle name:
MOONEY M20
Beacon hex:
2DC86A29E8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-073
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Off Dirk Hartog Island, Denham, WA, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-070
degrees
minutes

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Page 211
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an EPIRB detection with an encoded position just off the Dirk Hartog Island, Denham, WA to a
registered device associated with a 6m registered recreational vessel - GREEN MACHINE with 3 people on board.
Owner contacted and advised the vessel was safe, at anchor, awaiting tow from Denham Sea Rescue. Beacon turned off
unless conditions deteriorate. Fremantle Water Police Coord.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
D0182
Vehicle name:
GREEN MACHINE
Beacon hex:
3EEC6EEBDEFFBFF
MHz
01:01
Location of incident:
Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for a PLB with a position on the Crucible track in the Mount Aspiring national Park, the helicopter
and ACR team from Wanaka were tasked they flew to the area and located an American Tourist who has suffered a minor
ankle injury, she and her companion were flown to their car at Makaroroa and were to make their own was to medical
attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E80BE96FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-106
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 212
01:34
Location of incident:
Nokomai, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a PLB with a position on the Roaring Lion trail east of Garston (45 28.47S 168 45.87E).
It was noted that the Queenstown EMS helicopter was flying close to the position, they were diverted and located a lady
who had taken a tumble and broken her collarbone. She was transported to Lakes District hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB8E48FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-107
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:27
Location of incident:
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D2860FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-074
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 213
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented all-terrain vehicle, with 1 person on board, flipped over. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted rental company personnel, who reported that the rider self-
recovered; no assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
21:42
Location of incident:
Lee Bay, Stewart Island, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received on an unregistered PLB with positions on the Rakiura Track, Lee Bay, Stewart Island (46
51.80S 168 06.53E). Local Police were contacted and started to head to the PLB location when they encountered a group
of school children and support adults exiting the track. The group were able to advise a member of another group had a
health issue and was being supported by nurses from the school party. The nurses supported the patient to walk the
remaining part of the track where the local Police met them. Local Police provided support to the patient.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E80CAA0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-108
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:03
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Mar-24
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-004

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Page 214
Location of incident:
4.8 miles north-west of Yamaguchi, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the chemical tanker ship KEO YOUNG SUN capsized. The Japan Coast Guard was
already engaged in rescue operations for the vessel before beacon activation, finally 10 crew were rescued.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KOR
Korea (Republic of)
Korea (Republic of)
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
KEO YOUNG SUN
Beacon hex:
B708104A34D34D1
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:04
Location of incident:
Kortrijk-Wevelgem Inter. Airport (EBKT), Belgium
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BEL
Belgium
Belgium
Vehicle Call Sign:
OO-SCA
Vehicle name:
PS 28 CRUISER
Beacon hex:
99A648E3634BB81
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-014
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 215
Details of Incident:
The person in paraglider impacted the ground and activated their PLB.
20:06
Location of incident:
Tapuaenui Bay, Whanganui Inlet, Lake Waikaremoana, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered hire PLB with a school group on the Lake Waikaremoana Great
Walk, near Tapuaenui Bay, Whanganui Inlet (38 43.67S 177 03.00E). The rescue helicopter from Taupo was tasked and
located the group, one had a heart condition that flared up, she was flown to Rotorua Hospital as a precaution.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D1D92FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-109
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:58
Location of incident:
Blowhard Bush, Taihape Road, Kaweka Forest, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-110
degrees
minutes

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Page 216
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB with a group undertaking predator control with a position at
Blowhard Bush in the Kaweka Forest, just off the Napier-Taihape Road (39 24.73S 176 25.00E). The Hawkes Bay
Rescue Helicopter was tasked and located a party; one member had injured her leg. A Land SAR team was also tasked
due to the thick and tall forest to undertake a stretcher carry, but stood down once the rescue helicopter was able to winch
the casualty out, she was flown to the Hawkes Bay Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E839B8AFFBFF
MHz
03:28
Location of incident:
Fox Peak Ski Field area, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received on a registered PLB with a position near to the Fox Peak Ski field (43 51.20S 170 49.20E).
Information obtained from an emergency contact ascertained two hunters were in the area. The EMS helicopter from
Christchurch was tasked to the location. They located the hunters and ascertained one had a broken leg. The hunter was
winched out and flown to Christchurch Hospital for treatment
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8BFC90FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-111
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 217
10:25
Location of incident:
20 NM south of Hailing Island, Guangdong, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (YUE JIANG CHENG YU 41283) due to water ingress, resulting in the
sinking of the vessel. All five people on board were safely transferred. No casualties.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
YUE JIANG CHENG YU
Beacon hex:
B388A55C40175D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
15 NM west of Mandurah, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
3EECA30EEEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-071
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 218
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a 14m yacht was detected 15 NM west of Mandurah, WA. Fremantle Water Police
called the JRCC to advised they has requested the yacht to activate the EPIRB onboard after the yacht reported they were
taking on water and risk of sinking. Police tasked the Mandurah marine rescue and a helicopter which located the vessel
and shadowed it safely back to port.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
VLW6598
Vehicle name:
BACI
00:33
Location of incident:
Timber Trail, 1.25 NM northeast of Bog Inn Creek suspension bridge, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received alerts from a NZ-coded PLB with a position on the Timber Trail, Pureora Forest Park, 22 NM west-
northwest of Taupo (38 34.5S 175 37.9E). Contact with the registered owner revealed the beacon was with a pair of
mountain bikers in the area. Taupo's Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the area and located the mountain bikers
beneath dense bush canopy. One of them had sustained lower leg injuries and was winched out and flown to Rotorua
Hospital for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB97BAAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-112
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-002

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Page 219
05:44
Location of incident:
Unreported
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Aircraft had crash landing near Hyderabad and Pilot is safe.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IND
India
India
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Indian Forces
Beacon hex:
B4664924B5D7411
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:17
Location of incident:
Billy Burn, Franklin Mountains, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E788DE0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-113
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 220
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a PLB registered to a hire company in the Franklin Mountain (44 58.73S 167
49.00E). The hire details provided information of two hunters that were in the Billy Burn hunting block. A rescue
helicopter operator notified RCCNZ that a broken call earlier was received from the hunters that they were bluffed and
unable to move but the location was not known at the time. The incident was later closed when a rescue helicopter
uplifted the two and took them to their base camp at Safe Valley.
01:10
Location of incident:
Ravenna, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the owner, who confirmed the crash, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department,
which reported that emergency services were en route to the scene. All aboard were recovered safely and transported to a
hospital for evaluation; no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1695H
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
2DC8A4470AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-075
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:21
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-114
minutes

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Page 221
Location of incident:
Marton, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was advised by Air desk about small aircraft that had crashed into farmland near the Marton area. All Emergency
services were currently heading to the general area. RCCNZ subsequently received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for the aircrafts
ELT at the same time as the emergency services located the crash site. The pilot was the only person onboard and was
transported to Whanganui in a serious condition. No further SAR action was taken by the RCCNZ
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-FHB
Vehicle name:
JODEL D.11
Beacon hex:
400885AF00FFBFF
degrees
MHz
06:26
Location of incident:
Rangitoto Range, halfway between Te Kuiti and Tokoroa, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E868414FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-115
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 222
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a registered NZ-coded PLB in Rangitoto Range, halfway between Te Kuiti and
Tokoroa (38 19.00S 175 30.27E). The distress contact advised of two men that were pest baiting and were due out at
1700 hrs. With the poor weather in the area, the Taupo Rescue Helicopter, the local Police SAR and a Land SAR team.
The helicopter was forced to abandon their attempts at reaching the area due to the prevailing weather and continuing
poor forecast. The incident was later handed to Police as they were best placed to further coordinate the response. One
male had walked out, Land SAR and Police located the other male with the PLB, extracted him, but he advised that there
was a third person (female) in the group who is missing which Police are treating as a separate search.
00:00
Location of incident:
Arve Loop Forest Reserve, Huon Valley,TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a detection for an unregistered PLB in the Huon Valley area of Tasmania. The position showed
within the Arve Loop Forest Reserve, approximately 50 km southwest of Hobart. Incident coordination was transferred to
Tasmania Police as Land SAR. Police later advised the activation related to a couple who had become separated during a
forest walk. The missing male was subsequently located safe and well. Tasmania Police requested the couple correctly
register their PLB.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEB83020FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-074
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-073
minutes

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Page 223
Location of incident:
4.5 NM northwest of Hillarys Boat Harbour, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
An unregistered EPIRB was detected 4.5 NM northwest of Hillarys Boat Harbour and with local rescue helicopters
responding to a Dawesville cardiac arrest incident, Fremantle Water Police were requested to task Sea Rescue vessels to
the encoded location and the JRCC would task a POLAIR helicopter in support. A broken down vessel was located and
towed back to Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
3EECC03AEEFFBFF
degrees
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
1.25 NM offshore of Dawesville, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EECAD3568FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-072
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 224
Details of Incident:
The JRCC detected a registered EPIRB 1.25 NM offshore of Dawesville, WA, and the next of kin advised 2 young adults
were onboard a sea kayak. Fremantle Water Police were requested to task a local Sea Rescue vessel to the area and while
tasking a helicopter. the JRCC was advised St Johns ambulance had received a "000" call for a male diver found in the
water suffering a cardiac arrest at the location and the helicopter Rescue 651 was already tasked.
05:34
Location of incident:
35 NM north east of Lerwick, North Sea, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
At roughly 05:00, the bilge alarms activated, and the crew discovered smoke in engine room and then the vessel lost
power. The 8 crew members abandoned to life rafts shortly before the vessel sank. All crew members were rescued from
life rafts by SAR Helicopters from the UK and Norway.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MYDN6
Vehicle name:
OPPORTUNE
Beacon hex:
1D65862300FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-004
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:49
Location of incident:
4NM Southwest of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-010
degrees
minutes

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Page 225
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The crab fishing vessel MISS ANNETTE had run aground 4 NM SW of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The four people on
board donned immersion suits and made it to shore where they walked out to staging area set-up by local police
uninjured. CMCC provided supporting registration and location information as the crew had already called the coast
guard station.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
MISS ANNETTE
Vehicle name:
MISS ANNETTE
Beacon hex:
278C8E49FCFFBFF
MHz
11:43
Location of incident:
Moke Creek Right Hand Branch, Moke Lake, Queenstown, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for an unregistered NZ PLB near Moke Creek Right Hand Branch, Moke Lake, near
Queenstown (44 59.53S 168 33.87E). The Queenstown Rescue Helicopter was tasked and on arrival found a solo tramper
whose tent had collapsed due to the strong winds and rain. The person was vomiting and very cold. The incident was
resolved when the tramper was successfully uplifted and taken to back to the helicopter base.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EC18AF0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-116
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 226
11:50
Location of incident:
Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located on the Headlong Spur, 10 NM east of Harihari (43 09.13S 170
47.53E). RCCNZ spoke to the Rescue Helicopter from Greymouth who advised unable to complete tasking overnight but
will attempt at first light. RCCNZ were also in discussions with Police to stand up a Land SAR response in the meantime.
Incident closed later when the Rescue Helicopter from Greymouth managed to get to scene and extract two hunters to
Hokitika.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9848FAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-117
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:37
Location of incident:
Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn, AL, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADCDEAF683C03C9
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-076
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 227
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed during a training flight. Prior to receiving the
Cospas-Sarsat alert, the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center was notified of the distress by the Auburn City Police
Department. Emergency medical services were on scene and transported the pilot to a hospital. No additional rescue
assistance was needed.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N863AU
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
20:44
Location of incident:
East Saint Lucia Canal. Atlantic Ocean
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Shortly after 11 a.m., a helicopter had an accident while approaching Sitterdorf airfield. The helicopter came to rest on its
side. The 30-year-old female pilot and the three passengers between the ages of 23 and 60 were not injured. The material
damage to the helicopter cannot yet be quantified.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FGB3040
Vehicle name:
ARANATANE
Beacon hex:
1C6EB43050FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-015
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:25
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Mar-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-079

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Page 228
Location of incident:
5 miles west of Donnelly, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented off-road vehicle, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified the rental company, which dispatched a ground team to the
coordinates. The driver was found deceased.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE935AEEFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:18
Location of incident:
Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
G-RGSK
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR22
Beacon hex:
9D064AD8AABD3E1
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 229
Details of Incident:
The owner and pilot of the aircraft was pronounced dead at scene following the crash of his light aircraft.
23:26
Location of incident:
Knoxville, TN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a seaplane, with 1 person on board, landed in the Tennessee River near the Downtown
Island Airport. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Tennessee Emergency
Management Agency, which reported that the uninjured pilot had self-recovered and local crews were on scene.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N912GB
Vehicle name:
SEAREY
Beacon hex:
2DC8A463FCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-077
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:54
Location of incident:
Gonzales Municipal Airport in Gonzales, TX, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC88AE716FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-078
degrees
minutes

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Page 230
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed short of the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center receive the alert and contacted the Gonzales County Sheriff's Office, which had already dispatched
emergency crews to the location and reported that the pilot had self-recovered.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N20MN
Vehicle name:
COZY MARK IV
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Wiluna / Lake Dariot Area, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected by satellite with an encoded position at Thompson Well on the Wonanoo Road north of Lake Dariot
Area, WA. The position is approximately 136 km by road from Wiluna. The personal distress beacon was not registered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEB9754AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-076
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Mar-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-075

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Page 231
Location of incident:
Bandya Area, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A detection was gained for a registered PLB with an encoded position showing on a road in the Bandya Area, WA. The
position was approximately 177 km by road from Laverton and 189 km by road from Leonora. Registration details
indicated the beacon was associated with mining or prospecting activities. Incident coordination was transferred to WA
Police as Land SAR. Police attended and were able to advise that the nature of distress was a vehicle roll-over. Police
provided necessary assistance and there were no injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
3EEEB86566FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:27
Location of incident:
11 miles southwest of Gray Army Airfield in Tacoma, WA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC09C6B040B75
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-080
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 232
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted airfield personnel, who reported that the local fire department responded and transported
both passengers to the hospital. No additional assistance was required.
08:34
Location of incident:
47 miles northeast of Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a vehicle, with 5 people inside, became stuck in snow and ice. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which dispatched a
ground team to the coordinates. The team located the distressed vehicle, dislodged it, and escorted the uninjured travelers
to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
2DCEAC7C0CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-081
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:38
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-118
degrees
minutes

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Page 233
Location of incident:
Rees Track, Otago, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location at the Shelter Rock Hut, on the
Rees Track in Otago (44 33.53S 168 30.53E). A SEND was activated at the same time, and it was established that a
tramper had badly sprained her ankle, and she was not able to continue their walk. A local helicopter was tasked and
transferred the party to their car who took the injured tramper for medical treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E986790FFBFF
MHz
00:19
Location of incident:
3.6 NM southeast of Whakatane, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a PLB in a bush reserve south of Whakatane (38 00.47S 177 01.60E). Phone
contact was made with the beacon owner, and it was ascertained that there were a group of people involved in pest
control and one of the members had fallen into a creek bed where they had suffered a back injury and were unable to
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA6A088FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-119
degrees
minutes
MHz

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make their way out. The Rescue Helicopter from Taupo was tasked to scene to assist. Incident closed when the Taupo
Rescue Helicopter had winched the seriously injured patient onboard and flew them to Waikato Hospital for further
treatment.
14:27
Location of incident:
8 NM north of Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island, Bahamas
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial tugboat HEROIC 1, with 6 people on board, ran aground. Coast Guard
District 7 (CGD07) received the alert along with a notification about the distress from the Coast Guard Liaison Office
Bahamas (CGLO BS). The Royal Bahamas Defense Force was unable to reach the vessel due to shoaling and requested
assistance from CGD07, which launched a helicopter to the coordinates. CGLO BS reported that a Good Samaritan vessel
heard HEROIC 1's MAYDAY call, located the vessel, embarked the uninjured crew, and transported them to Marsh
Harbour.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDM9722
Vehicle name:
DIMURO CLARK
Beacon hex:
2DCCAAD560FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-082
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:42
Location of incident:
Landshut Airfield (EDML), Germany
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-016
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The nose gear collapsed after landing.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-HGAR
Vehicle name:
HELICO  AGUSTA BELL
Beacon hex:
9B46493296BE2A1
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Western Arthurs, Tasmania, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an alert for a Satellite Emergency Notification Device (SEND) and a PLB in the Western
Arthurs, Tasmania. Coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police who dispatched two helicopters to evacuate one
injured person and their family.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEBC3EE6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-077
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-002

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14:59
Location of incident:
Coastal zone of Sevastopol, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The SU-35 plane crashed in the coastal area of Sevastopol. The pilot ejected. He was evacuated by the Sevastopol rescue
services at a distance of two hundred meters from the shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SU-35
Beacon hex:
A22C43731000B29
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:12
Location of incident:
Dakhla, Western Sahara, Morocco
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MOR
Morocco
Morocco
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATTISIR MIN ALLAH
Beacon hex:
9E5AE9B828654D1
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-008
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The Moroccan fishing vessel suffered an engine failure. She was towed to the closest port. The Moroccan SAR services
assumed the rescue operation coordination.
02:33
Location of incident:
Waimiha, West of Taupo, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was advised by ambulance service of a quad-bike incident near Waimiha, west of Taupo. Due to the location, it
was decided to transfer the coordination to RCCNZ. A PLB was activated to obtain a location. A rescue helicopter from
Taupo and retrieved a patient at status 2 who was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital for further medical attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB8C42FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-120
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:21
Location of incident:
Polar Range, near Amber Col, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-121
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB for a party of two climbing in the area with positions in the
Polar Range and near Falling Mountain, Arthurs Pass National Park (42 54.13S 171 42.00E). The Christchurch based
ACR, and rescue helicopter were tasked, and located the pair. One had suffered a fall and had sustained facial injuries.
The injured party was transported to Christchurch Hospital, while the uninjured member was transported to their car to
make their own way home. Due to fading light, the ACR team were unable to be recovered to Christchurch. They spent
the night in a hut and were uplift the following morning without issue.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8BA5E0FFBFF
MHz
14:13
Location of incident:
Hoegsnyta, Svalbard, Norway
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A SEND followed by PLB were activated. A group of 4 was hiking on the island Svalbard when one of the persons in the
group suffered a fall injury and needed an evacuation. The SAR helicopter was scrambled and transported the injured
perso to the local hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NOR
Norway
Norway
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
20360D7DBF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-009
degrees
minutes
MHz

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15:42
Location of incident:
2 miles northeast of Pickens Country Airport in Jasper, GA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted airfield personnel, who reported emergency services were on scene and the pilot was
being transported to the hospital. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N387E
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV9
Beacon hex:
2DC8A415C4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-083
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Lake Tali Karng, VIC, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
3EEE7F9D00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-078
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
A person activated his PLB when he came across a woman on the northern bank of Lake Tali Karng, VIC, who was
dehydrated and in distress. Coordination was transferred to Victorian Police who tasked a rescue helicopter and ground
crew. The helicopter winched the woman to safety, and she was taken to hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
01:32
Location of incident:
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered PLB in the Waipawa area (39 56.87S 176
40.80E). The rescue helicopter from Hastings was tasked to the location. They located a female who had sustained
serious injuries after a fall from a horse. She was transported to Hastings Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAC6486FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-122
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:54
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Mar-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-123
minutes

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Location of incident:
South Coast Track, Fiordland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered PLB with a position on the south Coast
Track Fiordland (46 13.20S 166 56.53E). A rescue helicopter from Te Anau was tasked to the location. A hunter who had
sustained a lower leg fracture was located. The hunter was transported to Invercargill Hospital for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEAE0DDEFFBFF
degrees
MHz
02:56
Location of incident:
2 NM southeast of Kipu Kai Beach, Kauai, HI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a 14-ft fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, overturned. Coast Guard District 14
received the alert and passed the coordinates to Sector Honolulu, which was already responding to the vessel's MAYDAY
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE9E6152FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-084
degrees
minutes
MHz

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call. A rescue boat from Station Kauai was then able to locate the vessel and rescue its crew. The vessel was righted and
towed to Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai.
03:12
Location of incident:
2.4 NM east of Europa Island, Indian ocean
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel went out of propulsion and put out a sail to try to reach the coast. The vessel was towed by SNSM
lifeboat.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
UNKNOWN
Vehicle name:
Rotor Budapest
Beacon hex:
400C664902FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-017
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:15
Location of incident:
Treasure Coast International Airport in Fort Pierce, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC8A1A7D0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-085
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, took a sharp descent into the runway and crashed.
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the registered the owner, who reported that
medical personnel were already on the scene. One passenger was deceased and the other was transported to a nearby
medical facility for treatment.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N595ND
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-44
22:17
Location of incident:
Kangiqsujuaq, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
An ELT alert was received by MEOSAR for a beacon belonging to an Air Inuit Dash 8 aircraft, call sign C-GAIW. The
aircraft had just landed at Kangiqsujuac, QC and its gear collapsed. There were three people on board, and no injuries
were reported. No SAR services were required as local authorities were on scene to provide aid. CMCC was a supporting
agency providing registration and location data.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GAIW
Vehicle name:
DEHAVILLAND-8-314
Beacon hex:
2787808B1EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-011
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:07
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-124

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Location of incident:
Earnslaw Burn Track, Glenorchy, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered PLB on the Earnslaw Burn Track near
Glenorchy (44 42.60S 168 25.67E). A rescue helicopter from Te Anau was tasked to the location and winched out a
tramper who has sustained a suspected ankle injury. He was flown to Lakes District Hospital for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8B886AFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:37
Location of incident:
1 mile west of Truckee Tahoe Airport in Truckee, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N960LP
Vehicle name:
TBM700
Beacon hex:
2DC75ABA5CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-086
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, began to decline in altitude and crashed due to poor
weather conditions. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Truckee Police
Department, which was already on scene. There were no survivors.
03:31
Location of incident:
Rabbit Pass Route west of Mt Lois Peak, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered PLB on the Rabbit Pass Route west of Mt
Lois Peak (44 18.67S 168 51.87E). A rescue helicopter from Queenstown was tasked to the location whilst the Wanaka
ACR team was being assembled. The rescue helicopter located a party of four trampers who had got themselves stuck and
at the limit of their abilities. The helicopter was able to land close by the trampers. All in the party were safely lifted from
the location without the need for the ACR team. The trampers were delivered to their vehicle at the beginning of the
track. No further SAR action was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E97626EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-125
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:36
Location of incident:
Lake McGregor Campervan Site, between Lake Tekapo and Lake Alexandrina, New
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-126
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered PLB at Lake McGregor, Tekapo (43
56.20S 170 28.07E). Contact was made with the beacon owner who advised a person at the location had sustained a
serious hand injury and required medical attention. Air Desk was contacted and agreed based on the information that the
incident was best by handled by them. They would speak directly with the informant. No further SAR action was required
by the RCCNZ.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E728B48FFBFF
MHz
11:09
Location of incident:
Whirinaki Forest Park, 3 NM southeast of Minganui, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB carried by a hunting group with a position in the Whirinaki
Forest Park, 3 nautical miles south-southeast of Minganui. Communication with the site confirmed that a medical event
had taken place, and the casualty was possibly deceased. The Taupo Rescue Helicopter was tasked with Police onboard
but were unable to winch anyone down due to the think canopy and turbulent wind at site. The incident was transferred to
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C3046FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-127
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Police.
20:52
Location of incident:
Zion National Park, UT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by 2 hikers who got lost and became stranded on a plateau. Before activating the beacon, the
hikers made an emergency call to Zion National Park authorities, who requested a Utah Highway Patrol helicopter for
rescue assistance. The helicopter arrived, hoisted up the hikers, and transported them to safety. After receiving the alert,
the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center contacted Park officials, who stated that no additional assistance was needed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE9899A4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-087
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:18
Location of incident:
Pureora Forest Timber Trail, Maramataha Bridge, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E9B5574FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-128
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located in the Pureora Forest Park along the Timber Trail, west of Lake
Taupo (38 39.40S 175 28.93E). The PLB was with a group of 5 mountain bikers who were doing the Timber Trail.
RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Taupo to head to scene and assist. The helicopter uplifted one patient with a
suspected dislocated shoulder and took them to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
21:57
Location of incident:
Godley River, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located top of the Godley River, north of Lake Tekapo (43 29.87S 170
29.80E). Emergency contacts advised a party of seven persons with three 4WD vehicles were in the area. A local
helicopter from Mesopotamia Station was initially tasked to investigate, while an EMS helicopter was tasked from
Christchurch. RCCNZ was notified that the 4WD group had come across a tramping party and one person had fallen and
suffered serious head injuries. The casualty was able to be airlifted to Mesopotamia Station to await the EMS helicopter
to help shorten the response time to have the casualty transferred to Christchurch Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB85788FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-129
degrees
minutes
MHz

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22:56
Location of incident:
Cromwell, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for locations near Cromwell. Shortly after, Fire and Emergency NZ notified RCCNZ of a
non-injury Tiger Moth Aircraft crash at Cromwell Aerodrome.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Mar-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-CCH
Vehicle name:
DE HAVILAND TIGER M
Beacon hex:
C00C577F200029D
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-130
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:23
Location of incident:
East of Dannevirke near Te Uri, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E98893AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-131
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located east of Dannevirke. While investigations and queries were
underway, Ambulance telephoned advising of 111 call for a head injury with a beacon activated in the area. Ambulance
then coordinated the response with a helicopter tasked from Hastings to uplift the patient and bring them back to Hastings
for further treatment.
02:35
Location of incident:
Mount Buster, Oteake Conservation Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for an unregistered PLB located near Mount Buster in the Oteake Conservation
Park (44 51.80S 170 14.40E). RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Dunedin to respond who uplifted one patient
with a broken leg from a motor bike accident and transported them to Dunedin hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAA20C2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-132
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:05
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-133
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
Blue Lake Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located at Blue Lake Hut in the Nelson Lakes National Park (42 03.47S
172 39.33E). RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Nelson to head to scene to assist. The Rescue Helicopter
uplifted one patient who had suffered a dislocated shoulder and extracted them to Nelson Hospital for further treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C1520FFBFF
MHz
03:53
Location of incident:
Matakitaki River, near Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located near Matakitaki, Nelson Lakes National Park (42 00.13S 172
30.67E). The registered owner confirmed a person was having a medical event and having trouble breathing. St John Air
Desk were contacted and confirmed a 111 call was also received. The Nelson EMS helicopter was tasked to the location
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E868B1CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-134
degrees
minutes
MHz

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by Air Desk who assumed coordination of the incident, with RCCNZ assisting with location.
04:24
Location of incident:
Southeast of Point Hicks, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received satellite detections of an EPIRB approximately 8 NM off the coast of Victoria between Mallacoota and
Point Hicks concurrently with NSW Water Police receiving information from Marine Rescue NSW of a 65ft steel ketch
requiring assistance and a medical evacuation in that vicinity. The ketch had experienced a knockdown resulting in the
vessel becoming disabled and a 70-year-old male crew member requiring medical evacuation for a suspected broken
femur. A Victorian Water Police vessel was tasked from Lakes Entrance a passing landing barge and a Latrobe Valley
Rescue Helicopter to assist. The helicopter winched a swimmer/paramedic into the water who swam to the ketch to
provide medical assistance and later a drop of additional drugs and a stretcher. The Police vessel towed the ketch to
Mallacoota and with the assistance of the barge Statesman and AVCG Mallacoota successfully transferred to injured
crewmember into an ambulance transferred to the helicopter HEMS 2 and flown to hospital in Latrobe Valley.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-079
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:32
Location of incident:
Petit Combin Mountain, Switzerland
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-018
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The aircraft did a crash-landing while doing a training approach.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HBZCZ
Vehicle name:
AS 350
Beacon hex:
A1A64925CF1BB11
MHz
16:34
Location of incident:
59 NM west of Sanya, Hainan, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (YUE NAN AO YU 36062) due to a collision with the container ship
(HAI FENG XIANG GANG), resulting in the sinking of (YUE NAN AO YU 36062). China SAR dispatched rescue
vessels and helicopters to the scene. Eight people on board were reported missing. The container ship sustained bow hull
water ingress but remained stable and able to navigate safely.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
YUE NAN AO YU 36062
Beacon hex:
3384E7D8FEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-008
degrees
minutes
MHz

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19:51
Location of incident:
Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB on the lower slopes of Mt Ruapehu. The Taupo Rescue Helicopter was
tasked to head to scene and assist. Incident closed when the Rescue Helicopter uplifted a climber who had fallen and
suffered a bad gash on their leg, the patient was then transported to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA0C2B4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-135
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:03
Location of incident:
CYAM - Sault Ste Marie airport, Ontario, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GERR
Vehicle name:
ZLIN 242
Beacon hex:
A78DF01441002F1
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-012
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
CMCC received alerts for an ELT plotting at Sault Ste Marie Airport, Ontario. JRCC Trenton was advised the ZLIN
Z242L with tail mark, C-GERR, had been significantly damaged due to a hard landing and had blocked the runway
intersection. There were two persons on board, an instructor and a student, both walked away after the landing; however,
the student was taken to hospital with injuries. No SAR resources were required as local services were already routing to
the scene.
21:28
Location of incident:
Mangatepopo track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An alert was received for a PLB with a position on the lower slopes of Mt Ngauruhoe, the Taupo Rescue helicopter that
had just uplifted another man from an incident a short distance away (see RCC0469/24) diverted and located a tramper
with a badly dislocated ankle. The tramper was in a position that required him to be winched out and the crew decided to
fly the first man to Taumaranui Hospital, refuel the helicopter and then return to winch the injured man out. The injured
tramper was winched out and then flown to Roturua Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAE31DCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-136
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:49
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Apr-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-137

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Location of incident:
Wairangi Bay Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a PLB with a position in Squally Cove (41 02.40S 173 43.93E) in the outer
Marlborough Sounds. Contact was made with Air Desk who were in the process of tasking the Nelson Rescue Helicopter
as they had a phone call advising that a person had sustained serious cuts while butchering an animal. Coordination of
response was left with Ambulance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9891E6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:30
Location of incident:
Unreported
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IND
India
India
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Indian Forces
Beacon hex:
B466CE36E2554A1
Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-003
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
Aircraft crashed in Leh (J and K) and no causality reported.
09:45
Location of incident:
near Dortmund Airport (DTM/EDLW), Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The sailing vessel went aground after crash against the rocks due to a broken rudder.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EUCA
Vehicle name:
COMANDER114B
Beacon hex:
9B4C40CA40004F5
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-019
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:01
Location of incident:
Breakfast Creek, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-080
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA assisted was requested for a Police Force loaned PLB which was due back from trip 6pm. The detection position
confirmed by hiking route and plan to camp on Coxs River. The person was believed to be hiking solo. The emergency
POC was retreived with the same mobile provided. One exhausted hiker was winched out to safety.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
14:40
Location of incident:
Alberton, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a military helicopter, with 4 people on board, crashed while practicing hover maneuvers.
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted nearby Cairns Army Airfield authorities, who
reported that emergency medical services were already on the scene. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC843D462FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-088
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-081

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15:53
Location of incident:
Wuruma Dam, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a detection of an Australian registered PLB, polling in the Wuruma Dam area near the Nogo River. The
beacon owner confirmed having workers in the area and sent other workers to attend the beacon encoded PSN. The
beacon had been activated because of a flat tyre when no other form of communication was available.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:14
Location of incident:
Porth Eilian, Llaneilian, north Wales
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
1D0EA6A244FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The pilot of the vessel LYNAS Shuttle was tasked to rescue 2 kayakers in difficulty off Point Lynas. The kayakers were
recovered by the pilot vessel and landed safely ashore at Amlwch Port.
17:18
Location of incident:
20 NM west of Garden Island, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected two EPIRBs approximately 20 NM West of Garden Island Western Australia. The beacons were
registered to 2 different vessels; however, JRCC enquiries confirmed both beacons were on one recreational vessel that
had been taken out fishing by 2 people. JRCC tasked the Jandakot Rescue Helicopter RESCUE 651 and requested
Fremantle Water Police task a surface response. RESCUE 651 arrived on scene and located an upturned vessel and debris
in the water. Simultaneously, Water Police reported that the Marine Rescue Vessel had recovered the 2 survivors from
the water they were uninjured and would be taken ashore by boat.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-082
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:38
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-138
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
Ball Pass, Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB at Ball Pass, Mt Cook National Park (43
38.67S 170 09.07E). The Mt Cook ACR team with support from the Wanaka ACR team and a local helicopter, as well as
a rescue helicopter from Queenstown were tasked. Together they assisted in multiple simultaneous incidents in the Mt
Cook area. The injured mountaineer at Ball Pass had sustained a fractured ankle and was airlifted to Mt Cook village and
then transported by road ambulance to Timaru Hospital for further medical care.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E96C67AFFBFF
MHz
01:44
Location of incident:
Cape Sandwich, Channel Rock, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-083
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
Townsville VTS called AMSA to advise of a 5.8m recreational vessel with 3 persons on board had run aground on the
low tide at Eva Island on the north-east side of Hinchinbrook Island, QLD. With the assistance of Cairns Water Police,
the fishing vessel Pisces Star responded to the VHF 16 MAYDAY broadcast and remained with the aground vessel until
first light. The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard vessel from Cardwell assisted the vessel at high tide the following
morning.
02:11
Location of incident:
Motu, west of Gisborne, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB with a position near Motu, 32 nautical miles northwest of
Gisborne. Contact with a third party who had communications to the scene confirmed that the PLB owner witnessed a
quadbike roll and flip. A call was also received by ambulance requesting an ambulance, which was later cancelled as
locals had scooped the casualty up and taken him home.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EABEBDEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-139
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:23
Location of incident:
Mt Turnbull, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-140
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered NZ-coded PLB with a location at Mount Turnbull in Dampier
Range, Canterbury. Contact with an emergency contact provided details to communicate directly with the beacon owner
via a satellite device. It was established that his hunting partner had not returned to his campsite. A rescue helicopter was
tasked to conduct a search of the area. The helicopter located the man after an extensive search he was fine but had shot a
deer and wanted to stay with it,
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAE1E0AFFBFF
MHz
12:46
Location of incident:
Vars, Alps, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A Eurocopter AS 350B3 Ecureuil collided with the ground while landing on the northern slope of the 3,668 m Petit
Combin Mountain, Valais, during a heli-skiing flight.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Skier
Beacon hex:
1C6EAE3C3EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-020
degrees
minutes
MHz

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13:54
Location of incident:
Bartlett Creek, River Medway, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was activated to alert the SAR authorities to rescue capsized kayaker on the River Medway. A refined encoded
position was received. Coastguard Rescue Helicopter located the kayaker and transferred them to hospital. The other 7
kayakers did not require rescue.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
1D0E65AF08FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:42
Location of incident:
Danseys Pass, South Canterbury, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D2406FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-141
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active in Dansey's Pass, south Canterbury (44
56.93S 170 30.93E). An EMS helicopter tasked from Dunedin located a hunters 4WD that had rolled down a hillside with
three injured persons - one in a serious condition and one in a critical condition. A second EMS helicopter was requested
to the scene, with all injured persons transported to Dunedin Public Hospital.
01:04
Location of incident:
Orikaka Stream, Inangahua, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a registered NZ PLB in the bush near Orikaka Stream, Inangahua (41 48.53S 171
53.47E). The Greymouth EMS helicopter was unavailable and a local helicopter from Murchison was tasked. A
secondary SOS alert was received via SEND with a message that a person was sick from wasp bites. The incident was
resolved when the patient was successfully uplifted and taken to Murchison Medical Centre.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E587A6AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-142
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:22
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-003
minutes

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Location of incident:
6.38 NM to Binuang, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
The ELT of the Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 type with 2 people from a flight from Tarakan to Binuang experiencing lost contact.
IDMCC detected the ELT at position 03 42 N-115 57 E with an altitude of 4895 meters above sea level, the results of the
SAR operation, 1 pilot was found safe and 1 technician was found dead.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
PK-SNE
Vehicle name:
PILATUS PC-6
Beacon hex:
C1A64B7E6349B01
degrees
MHz
02:13
Location of incident:
Queenstown, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received COSPAS/SARSAT alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active in the Queenstown area (45 00.93S
168 39.33E). Extended enquiries eventually resulted contacting the registered owner who was unaware the PLB had
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA7BCF2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-143
degrees
minutes
MHz

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activated in his pack during tramping.
03:22
Location of incident:
Regina Beach, Saskatoon, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
An ELT was detected belonging to a CESSNA 172 with tail mark C-GGTM. The aircraft had crashed near Regina Beach,
Saskatchewan with three persons on board. Local law enforcement and emergency services responded and took the three
persons to local hospital. CMCC provided alert and registration information.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GGTM
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
278780ACF6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:22
Location of incident:
Ellington Airport in Ellington, CT, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Sweden
Beacon hex:
A12DD2ACD6401A5
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-089
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 7 people on board, made a hard landing short of the runway. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Forth Worth Hub authorities, who reported that all
aboard self-recovered; no assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWE
Sweden
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
17:42
Location of incident:
Big Broadhurst Reef, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected activation of en EPIRB registered to a 6.7m recreational vessel in vicinity of Little Broadhurst Reef 60
NM east of Townsville. Cairns Challenger and Rescue Helicopter and Townsville VMR were tasked to investigate and
assist. On arrival, the challenger reported a vessel with 4 people on board aground on Little Broadhurst Reef. The vessel
was reporting a slow ingress of water. A nearby fishing Vessel was tasked to assist the vessel off the reef and tow it to a
calmer location. Townsville VMR established a tow on arrival, and the challenger was released from tasking.
Coordination of the incident was subsequently transferred to Townsville Water Police.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-084
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-085

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18:43
Location of incident:
Kangaroo Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected activation of a registered PLB in vicinity of Kangaroo Island SA. Rescue Helicopter RSCU53 Kangaroo
Island Coast Guard and local commercial vessel Sea Pelican were tasked to investigate and assist. Sea Pelican was the
first to arrive on scene and recovered one person uninjured from the water after they had been separated from their kayak.
All other search and rescue assets were subsequently released from tasking.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:27
Location of incident:
19 NM east of Melbourne, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BAYLEE
Beacon hex:
2DCC9F96B8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-090
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the fishing vessel BAYLEE, with 1 person on board, ran out of fuel. Coast Guard District
7 received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and launched a helicopter from Air Station
Miami to the coordinates. The helicopter located the vessel and communicated with the captain, who was awaiting
assistance from commercial salvage (COMSAL). A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission vessel
responding to the UMIB arrived on scene, waited with the BAYLEE for COMSAL, and at nightfall towed the vessel to
its home port since COMSAL failed to arrive.
22:13
Location of incident:
Mackinnon Pass Shelter, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts on a registered PLB with a position at the Mackinnon Pass shelter (44 48.13S 167
46.53E). Emergency contacts were able to advise the beacon owner, and five other family members were tramping the
Milford Track. An EMS helicopter from Queenstown was tasked to the location. They found the party; the beacon owner
herself had broken her arm. She was airlifted to Queenstown hospital for further treatment while the rest of the family
will continue the track out to Milford Sound.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB46A60FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-144
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:25
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Apr-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-145

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Page 271
Location of incident:
Mt MacDonald, 10 NM west of Waipara, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a registered NZ PLB on a farm near Mt MacDonald, 10 NM west of Waipara (43
02.07S 172 31.47E). The incident was soon resolved when a distress contact confirmed that a farm worker had lost the
beacon while working. RCCNZ assisted by providing the GNSS coordinates of the beacon.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E80ED9CFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:51
Location of incident:
Waipawa Forks Hut , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E6D9EB6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-146
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 272
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received COSPAS - SARSAT alerts for a registered New Zealand coded PLB with a position near the Waipawa
Forks Hut. (39 47.87S 176 10.40E) The Hastings Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the location. They located a tramper
who was uninjured, they were flown out of the area and dropped off at their vehicle. No further SAR action was required.
19:11
Location of incident:
Clarksville Municipal Airport in Clarksville, AR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 4 people on board, crashed shortly after takeoff. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency services were
already on scene. All aboard were recovered from the wreckage and transported to Johnson Regional Medical Center for
treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC88ACBD2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-092
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:25
Location of incident:
45 NM southwest of the Lizard, UK
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-008
degrees
minutes

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Page 273
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The vessel (7m sailing yacht) was dismasted with one person on board. The casualty was winched by the Coastguard
Rescue Helicoper and taken to hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAK6452
Vehicle name:
OBELIX SOLO SAILOR
Beacon hex:
1C845FDE80FFBFF
MHz
20:28
Location of incident:
Flinders Ranges, SA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected by satellite with a GNSS position on the Moralana Gorge Road in the Flinders Ranges. The PLB was
registered to a bushwalking guide with Australian Walk who advised the beacon was with a husband and a wife who were
on an unguided hiking tour and were heading to Black Gap Carpark to be picked up by Rawnsley Park Station
(accommodation provider). Australian Walk later contacted JRCC, advised the hikers had been located by another party
and were back safe at their accommodation. The PLB was off.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-086
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 274
22:17
Location of incident:
Portales Municipal Airport in Portales, NM, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency medical services were already on scene
and all aboard were transported to a local hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N2147C
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 195
Beacon hex:
2DC88A8D00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-091
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:21
Location of incident:
Te Moana Road, Geraldine, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E5852EAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-147
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 275
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located near Geraldine, Canterbury. Contact was made with emergency
contacts who confirmed someone was hurt during a logging incident. RCCNZ then contacted Ambulance who advised
they were coordinating a medical response for a logging incident. Ambulance then coordinated the response with RCCNZ
providing support where required.
15:09
Location of incident:
26 NM northwest of Weipa, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Intrado called AMSA with a request for assistance from a white hulled 6.2 metre recreational vessel with 4 people on
board (3 adults, 1 minor), which was disabled 26 NM northwest of Weipa, FNQ. An EPIRB was subsequently detected in
the same position. The request was coming from a smartphone. Details were passed to Thursday Island Water Police, who
coordinated assistance. Police advised that the VMR had taken the vessel under tow and took them safely back to Weipa.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-087
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:13
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
PEMCC
Event ID:
PE-003
minutes

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Page 276
Location of incident:
1850 NM west of the Port of Paita, Peru
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
At 1713, a phone call is received from RCC Alameda, informing that a distresses had been activated by text, at the
following coordinates: Lat 05° 09’ 5’’ S; Long 111° 50’ 4’’ W. At 1739, a navtex notice was issued No. 27. At 20:20, the
service chief communicated by phone with the Colombian flagged E/P AMERICAN EAGLE Captain of the vessel,
informing him of the emergency, who agreed that he would respond as quickly as possible. At 20:26, the updated
information was sent to the Colombian E/P (last radio beacon position according to the GEO-LEO system), who
confirmed that he was navigating RV 179, Speed 12 kt, approximate date day 09 at 06:40. On Tuesday, 9 April, at 09:06,
the crew member was rescued in perfect health on board the BOREAS OF RHODES sailboat by the Captain of the
AMERICAN EAGLE vessel, under the Colombian flag, who was sailing towards the port of Panama, on 18 April at
05:00.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
Peru
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BOREAS OF RHODES
Beacon hex:
9D69D35C0CD28D1
degrees
MHz
15:36
Location of incident:
2 miles west of South Kingstown, RI, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADC6499041DC291
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-093
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 277
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 2 people on board, crashed into Worden Pond. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office, which reported that
emergency medical services were already on scene. All aboard self-recovered and 1 person was later transported to a
local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
15:38
Location of incident:
Dirk Hartog Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a beacon registered to a 6.1m centre console vessel with 4 people on board west of Steep Point WA.
JRCC Australia tasked Perth Challenger RSCU660 to the scene and the WA Police tasked the Denham VMR. The VMR
established communication with the vessel and determined it was broken down. The VMR rendezvoused with the broken
down vessel a short time later and took it under tow.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-088
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:56
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-148
degrees
minutes

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Page 278
Location of incident:
Kintail Hut, Dusky Track Fiordland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located at Kintail Hut on the Dusky Track, Fiordland (45 31.90S 167
00.10E). Southern Lakes Helicopters were tasked to the location and uplifted a tramper who had a sprained ankle and was
transported to Te Anau for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E78C2A6FFBFF
MHz
08:40
Location of incident:
19 NM northwest Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
A Commander 114B failed to gain altitude and crashed through a fence during an attempted takeoff from Dortmund
Airport (DTM/EDLW), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Both occupants suffered minor injuries and the aircraft
received substantial damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PLY
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
FLTI
Vehicle name:
TANAEKA
Beacon hex:
4444081B00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-021
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 279
19:12
Location of incident:
The area of Tran De, Soc Trang, Viet Nam
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel MANH CUONG 03. The vessel sank 1 day before. Vietnam RCC
successfully rescued 4 people on board.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:
SG-8148
Vehicle name:
MANH CUONG 03
Beacon hex:
C7C8A34D35054D1
Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:24
Location of incident:
Sullivan, MO, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC89EB8AAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-094
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 280
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran out of fuel. The Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center received the alert and contacted Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center personnel, who reported that
emergency medical services and local law enforcement were already on scene. The plane landed safely in a field and the
pilot self-recovered.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
22:34
Location of incident:
20 NM north-northwest Darwin, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An unregistered emergency beacon was detected 23 NM northwest of Darwin in the Beagle Gulf. The offshore vessel
ALEGRIA and Rescue Helicopter were tasked to investigate. Water Police also tasked the Surf Life Saving vessel out of
Darwin to respond. The helicopter located the vessel and determined that the 2 occupants were lost and needed assistance
returning to Darwin. The vessel was shadowed by the helicopter and then the Lifesaving vessel until it returned safely
into port.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-089
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-003

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Page 281
02:12
Location of incident:
Mogocha, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The ROBINSON R44 helicopter made a hard emergency landing near Mogocha, Zabaykalsky Krai. There was one person
on board who was slightly injured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-04372
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
A22C4359B00029D
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:55
Location of incident:
Encounter Bay, SA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-090
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 282
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a registered EPIRB associated with a 6m Gee Craft vessel. The emergency contact had advised the vessel
had two adults and two children aged 9 and 11 years old onboard and were planning to inspect crayfish pots and fish in
the Encounter Bay area. The GNSS position was approximately 0.5 NM offshore. While in the tasking stages of Adelaide
Rescue Helicopter South Australian Water Operation advised all 4 safely swam ashore after their boat capsized.
14:11
Location of incident:
20 km east of Perigueux, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The skier was polytraumatized after a ski fall. The injured person was evacuated to hospital by helicopter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-JYKM
Vehicle name:
ULTRALIGHT CTSW
Beacon hex:
9C664D98EB5FA71
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-022
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:10
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-005
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
126 miles west of Kagoshima, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
JAMCC received 406MHz distress alerts transmitted by the Chinese fishing boat ZHE PU YU 70056 and relayed the
alert to MRCC CHINA. MRCC CHINA shared the information about the alert which was activated from a sinking
Chinese fishing boat and all crew on board were rescued by a ship in the vicinity.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ZHE PU YU 70056
Beacon hex:
3384CED2E0FFBFF
MHz
15:49
Location of incident:
Bass Strait, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received several detections from a registered PLB then alerts from a SEND device in the Banks Straits
approximately 7 NM off the north coast of Tasmania. The JRCC tasked the Defence SAR helicopter from East Sale,
Victoria and diverted the 15m Tasmanian shark fishing vessel MARY H to respond and via Tasmanian Police Search and
Rescue the Hobart Rescue Helicopter. Once on scene, the fishing vessel rescued the kayaker from the water, and he was
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-091
degrees
minutes
MHz

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soon after winched aboard the Hobart Rescue Helicopter to be flown to a waiting road ambulance for further treatment.
This incident ran concurrently with another incident using the same assets and within 4 nautical miles.
16:49
Location of incident:
Banks Strait, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
During the response to a PLB and SEND kayak incident. the EPIRB onboard a broken down recreational vessel
AVANATOR was activated within 4 NM of the kayak incident. Using all the tasked assets of other incident the 3 persons
on board were rescued by the fishing vessel MARY H. which had previously rescued a kayaker. The fishing vessel
returned the survivors to St Helens, and a Sea Safety Message was issued for the anchored abandoned and unlit vessel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-092
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:13
Location of incident:
Gulf St Vincent, SA, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-093
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
An on-sold EPIRB was detected in the Gulf St Vincent and checks with South Australia Police revealed they were
already responding to the incident and later advised a Police vessel successfully rescued 2 persons from a sinking vessel.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
20:34
Location of incident:
Powell, TN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a wooded area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, which reported that
emergency services were on scene and there were no survivors.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N9236
Vehicle name:
RYAN B5
Beacon hex:
2DC86A040AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-095
degrees
minutes
MHz

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17:02
Location of incident:
Wilbinga, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of an Australian PLB registered to Kent Vista, polling in the Wilbinga area of WA. Beacon
registration details note the PLB was used for camping and other outdoor activities. It was subsequently resolved that the
activation had been following a 4WD vehicle with 4 people on board roll-over on sand dunes. No injuries and the party
made own arrangements for recovery.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
4WD
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-094
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:46
Location of incident:
Spirit of St Louis Airport in Chesterfield, MO, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADC649260432A71
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-097
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub authorities, who reported that emergency services were already on scene
and no additional assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
18:22
Location of incident:
Fiji SRR
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of an Australian registered PLB in the vicinity of Tuvalu in the South Pacific Ocean in the
Fiji SRR. PLB and SEND device activate by the new observer onboard the 61 metre Micronesian flag fishing vessel with
22 people on board. The fishing vessel suffered a fire with generator 2 and was now disabled and adrift.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-095
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:21
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-096
minutes

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Location of incident:
14 NM west of Homosassa, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 7 people on board, became disabled and started taking on water.
Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and directed Sector Saint Petersburg to issue an Urgent Marine Information
Broadcast (UMIB). A Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit boat responded to the UMIB, arrived at the scene, and
safely embarked the stranded crew. The owner arranged for commercial salvage to pick up the boat.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEB06CCCFFBFF
degrees
MHz
21:56
Location of incident:
35 NM off Bunbury, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-096
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB registered to the 6.4m recreational vessel SEA MAIDEN, 36 NM north-west of
Bunbury WA. The vessel could not be contacted; however, the emergency contacts confirmed the vessel was on a fishing
trip with 4 people on board. JRCC issued a broadcast to shipping and requested the Fremantle Water Police assist with a
surface response. JRCC tasked the Jandakot Rescue Helicopter and diverted the Perth Challenger airborne on a training
flight to investigate. The Challenger located a vessel broken down and established contact with them confirming there
were only 3 people on board and that they were slowly taking on water, but the bilge pumps were keeping up with the
ingress. JRCC requested the merchant vessel NAVA DIONYSSOS stand by in the area until the VMR arrived on scene.
The vessel was taken under tow by the VMR to Bunbury and all other assets were stood down.
23:21
Location of incident:
0.7 NM north-northwest of Moanui and 33.3 NM northwest of Gisborne, New Zealan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB near Moanui (38 24.40S 177 21.80E).
Enquiries showed a group of four, two adults and two children on farmland hunting. A rescue helicopter from Hastings as
the nearest winch capable machine was tasked. They located the group and airlifted one person with a moderate knee
injury to Gisborne Hospital for medical attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
400E6DD4CCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-149
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:24
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-150
minutes

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Location of incident:
219 Gaisford Road, 6 NM southwest of Dannevirke, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from an NZ-coded PLB with a position beside a road 6 NM southwest of
Dannevirke (40 17.33S 176 00.67E). Contact with Air Desk quickly established that Ambulance was already responding
to an injured horse rider at that location, it was agreed that Ambulance would retain coordination of the response.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E98893AFFBFF
degrees
MHz
08:18
Location of incident:
60 km southwest of Horta, Azores
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MAR
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Vehicle Call Sign:
V7NU2
Vehicle name:
NAMUUN
Beacon hex:
434422B6C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-023
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The vessel suffered an engine failure. She was towed by the F/V VAIPUNA O HANAMENU to Hiva Oa.
13:49
Location of incident:
South West Rocks, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected a beacon registered to a 5.5m cuddy cabin with 2 people on board in vicinity of the Macleay River Bar at
South West Rocks. JRCC Australia immediately requested helicopter and surface response to the scene. A short time later
the NOK advised the vessel had overturned in the bar, and the two occupants were rescued by a passing vessel. JRCC
Australia cancelled the helicopter tasking but requested a road ambulance attend the boat ramp to assess the injured
survivors.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-097
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:00
Location of incident:
6 NM southwest of Suwannee, FL, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-098
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert and directed Sector St. Petersburg (SECSTP) to issue an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB)
and launch a helicopter to the coordinates. A Good Samaritan vessel responded to the UMIB, located the distressed
vessel, and reported to SECSTP that the captain requested commercial salvage (COMSAL). SECSTP arranged for
COMSAL, which arrived on scene and towed the disabled vessel and captain to port.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEA99E16FFBFF
MHz
21:50
Location of incident:
Wollangambe River, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a PLB detection in the Blue Mountains area registered to an adventure company. The details were passed
to NSW Police for response and the company advised the beacon had been loaned out to a party of 4 conducting the
Whungee Wheengee canyon walk. A Rescue Helicopter located the group who were exhausted and hypothermic but was
unable to recover them. The helicopter winched a paramedic down to stabilise the party overnight and all were winched
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-098
degrees
minutes
MHz

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out in the morning.
23:47
Location of incident:
Beijing, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for a small fixed-wing aircraft due to an emergency landing caused by engine failure. There
were two people on board with no injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
33889EE6BEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-009
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:56
Location of incident:
near provincial route R46, near Touws River, Western Cape, South Africa
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

South Africa
Beacon hex:
CB264C7C6279B21
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-004
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A distress beacon from aircraft ZU-MND (Sling 4, 3 persons on board, no injuries) was detected by MEOSAR.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAF
South Africa
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZU-MND
Vehicle name:
SLING Tsi
01:09
Location of incident:
Tanjung Berakit waters, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
IDMCC sent an alert message to the Tg.Pinang Search and Rescue Office. According to information from RSC Tg.
Pinang, the EPIRB came from MV LAYAR ANGGUN 8 which was on fire at the coordinates above. The 12 crew
members were successfully rescued by the SAR Team.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MNG
Tanzania
Mongolia
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MV LAYAR ANGGUN8
Beacon hex:
54A40D3B80FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-004
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:39
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-003
minutes

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Location of incident:
7 NM east of King Abdulaziz Naval Base, Saudi Arabia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT145 detected by SAMEOLUT as initial distress signal alert. Based on the
information received from DMRCC (Coast Guard), it was reported that the cargo vessel was sinking, and all 6 people on
board had been rescued and were taken to Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PAN
Panama
Panama
Vehicle Call Sign:
HP7925
Vehicle name:
ORION XV
Beacon hex:
2EA578F400FFBFF
degrees
MHz
11:41
Location of incident:
50 NM west of the Port of Chimbote, Peru
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
An EPIRB was activated for the TASA 415 vessel with registration HO-01051-PM while sinking with 18 crew members
who were rescued by the E/P TASA 424 with registration CO-06239-PM, heading to the Port of Chimbote on 16 April at
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PER
Peru
Peru
Vehicle Call Sign:
HO-01051-PM
Vehicle name:
TASA 415
Beacon hex:
5F0C9FB158FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
PEMCC
Event ID:
PE-004
degrees
minutes
MHz

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18:00. Hydrography and navigation were also informed of the sinking of the EP TASA 415 in order to avoid dangers in
navigation. On Tuesday at 16:20, the record of verification was made on board the EP TASA 424 registration in the
presence of the skipper with the 18 crew members rescued in apparently good physical condition which had been
transferred to the medical center to perform medical control.
13:38
Location of incident:
110 km west of Ponta Delgada, Azores
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft suffered an engine failure. It landed in a field.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HBY5407
Vehicle name:
THE VOICE
Beacon hex:
21A4377300FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-024
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:03
Location of incident:
Tautuku Forest Cabins, Catlins Forest Park, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EABB4AEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-151
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from an NZ-coded PLB with a position in the Catlins Forest Park (46 34.87S 169
25.07E). A rescue helicopter from Dunedin was tasked to the scene. Information also became available from Police that
the beacon had been activated in relation to two trampers that had become lost for some time in the bush. The helicopter
located the missing pair, however due to darkness and dense bush cover, a winch retrieval would need to wait until
daylight. The location of the pair was not far from the track end, and Police took over coordination of the incident at a
local level with support from Land SAR.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
19:55
Location of incident:
12 NM southeast of Xiamen Island, Fujian, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel (RUI CHENG 6) due to a collision with the fishing vessel (MIN SHI YU
07876), resulting in the sinking of RUI CHENG 6. Twelve people on RUI CHENG 6 abandoned the vessel and boarded
life rafts. China SAR dispatched rescue vessels (DONG HAI JIU 113 and HAI XUN 0802) and coordinated nearby
merchant and fishing vessels to assist. All twelve individuals on life rafts were safely transferred. The vessel MIN SHI
YU 07876 remained stable and proceeded to the nearest port. Rescue operations concluded.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
BOAG7
Vehicle name:
RUI CHENG 6
Beacon hex:
33856E8EC0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-010
degrees
minutes
MHz

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20:40
Location of incident:
16 NM northeast of Berry Head, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
3 persons onboard FV LADY MAUREEN, called MAYDAY on VHF CH16 and abandoned to life raft and activated
their EPIRB. The encoded position was received, which helped expedite the time it took SAR assets to locate the vessel.
The reason for the vessel sinking was unknown.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MJZT3
Vehicle name:
LADY MAUREEN
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-009
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:24
Location of incident:
Pilot Wilderness, NSW, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-099
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a registered distress beacon alert in the Snowy Mountains, NSW. Coordination was transferred to NSW
Police. Police tasked Rescue Helicopter Rescue202 who recovered the patient who was suffering an asthma attack.
03:42
Location of incident:
10 NM east of Waipukurau, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB positioned approximately 10 NM east of
Waipukurau (39 58.80S 176 48.53E). An emergency contact was able to reach the hunting party who had the beacon,
who advised that a man had suffered serious injuries as the result of a fall. St John advised that they had just received a
call regarding the same incident, and it was agreed they would run the response.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAC6486FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-152
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:48
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-099
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
7 NM northeast of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel MAONA, with 2 people on board, ran aground. Prior to receiving the
alert, Coast Guard Rescue Sub-Center San Juan (RSCSJN) received a MAYDAY call from the vessel and issued an
Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB). RSCSJN received the alert, updated the UMIB, and contacted Virgin
Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) for assistance. VISAR rescue boat GORDA PEAK arrived on scene, located the
MAONA, and reported that the sailors had no medical concerns and were awaiting the arrival of commercial salvage. No
further assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MTQ
Martinique
Martinique
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MAONA
Beacon hex:
2B6409D440FFBFF
MHz
18:33
Location of incident:
Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, NM, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8858040FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-100
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, overshot the runway when landing. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that the pilot was able to
assume control of the aircraft and no emergency services were required.
20:34
Location of incident:
Matea Rd, Rangitaiki, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located near Matea Road, Rangitaiki east of Taupo. RCCNZ tasked the
Taupo Rescue Helicopter to head to scene and further information came advising of a person needing medical attention at
beacon location. The Taupo Rescue Helicopter arrived at scene and then transported patient to Roturua Hospital for
further treatment due to serious medical complications.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8DD3A34DAC2
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-153
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:48
Location of incident:
7 NM from San Benedetto Harbour, Italy
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-008
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
M/V ANTONIO PADRE sank following a collision with Fabrizia Gas Platform 1. The three crew members were rescued
by M/V ROBERTA and transported to the Port of San Benedetto del Tronto.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
IFBH
Vehicle name:
ANTONIO PADRE
Beacon hex:
1EE430FD40FFBFF
MHz
08:17
Location of incident:
Minchin Pass, Arthurs Pass National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active near the Minchin Pass in the Arthurs
Pass National Park (42 46.20S 171 48.73E). Enquiries revealed a party of four trampers to transiting the area with an
EMS helicopter tasked from Christchurch to investigate. A male with a knee injury was winched out of very dense bush
and taken to Christchurch Hospital while the three others in the party are continuing out on foot.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B00775DBFDFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-154
degrees
minutes
MHz

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18:40
Location of incident:
24 NM southwest of Longboat Key, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel PEGGY ANNE, with 1 person on board, lost steering power. Coast
Guard District 7 received the alert and launched a helicopter from Air Station Clearwater and a rescue boat from Station
Cortez to the coordinates. The helicopter located the vessel and confirmed the distress, and the rescue boat arrived on
scene and escorted the PEGGY ANNE to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
PEGGY ANNE
Beacon hex:
2DDAAF88A13FDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-101
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:39
Location of incident:
0.5 NM of southwest of Ostia Lido, Italy
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

France
Beacon hex:
1C6500B1C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-009
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The French sailing ship sheltered on the rocks of the seaplane port of ostia. Two people were rescued and transported to
the local Hospital.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FGA3218
Vehicle name:
CAPIAN
01:57
Location of incident:
Travers Saddle Track, Nelson Lakes, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for a PLB with a position near the Travers Saddle in the Nelson Lakes National Park (42 01.07S 172
42.73E). The Nelson Rescue helicopter was tasked and flew to the area where they located a party of three trampers. One
had a suspected broken ankle and was flown to the Nelson Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA0C12EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-155
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:54
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-004
minutes

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Location of incident:
Stavropol Territory, near the village of Privolnoye, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
TU-22 military aircraft crashed. The cause of the crash was a fire in the right engine. The pilots ejected. There were four
crew members on board: one died, three were taken to a local hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TU-22
Beacon hex:
A22C439B2C00B29
degrees
MHz
07:45
Location of incident:
54 NM west of the Port of Salaverry, Peru
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
At 07:45, a telephone call was made to the representative of the fishing company tecnológica de alimentos sa. stating that
the fishing vessel TASA 220 was sinking, and that the fishing vessel TASA 37 with 17 crew members were rescued from
TASA 220 54 miles from the Port of Salaverry. The 1) crew members were rescued by TASA 37 in stable condition,
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PER
Peru
Peru
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TASA 220
Beacon hex:
5F0C5E8244FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
PEMCC
Event ID:
PE-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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arriving at 14:30 at the Salaverry International Terminal pier (S.T.I.). The crew was transferred to the San Pablo Clinic in
the City of Trujillo in charge of the TASA company in order to perform respective medical exams.
09:55
Location of incident:
30 NM southwest of Tatoosh Island, WA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel LOL MONSTER, with 2 people on board, began taking on
water. Coast Guard District 13 received the alert, which correlated with a phone call Sector Puget Sound (SPS) had
received from a crew member in the water, who stated he had lost sight of the other crew member. SPS launched an
aircraft from Air Station Port Angeles and a rescue boat from Station Neah Bay to the coordinates. The rescue boat
arrived on scene and safely recovered 1 person from the water. Assets from multiple Coast Guard stations searched for
the missing crew member for 34 hours, covering 1340 square miles, with no results, before suspending their efforts.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LOL MONSTER
Beacon hex:
2DCC7CB882FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-102
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:44
Location of incident:
110 NM from Roccella Ionica, Italy
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-010
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A Sailing unit named BLACK BIP had a failure. A person on board was rescued through the M/V CP 311. The unit
remained adrift.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EA3508
Vehicle name:
BLACK BIP
Beacon hex:
9C0B0E1004D30D1
MHz
17:13
Location of incident:
77 NM southeast of Oak Island, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the 24-ft fishing vessel EMPTY POCKETS, with 2 people on board, became disabled and
lost communications. Coast Guard Sector Charleston received a request for assistance from the vessel via VHF and
instructed the crew to activate their EPIRB if they lost communications. Coast Guard District 5 received the alert, issued
an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and diverted Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) ANGELA MCSHAN to the
coordinates. Commercial towing responded to the UMIB and arrived on scene at the same time as the CGC, assisted the
EMPTY POCKETS in making repairs, and escorted the vessel to Little River, SC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
EMPTY POCKETS
Beacon hex:
2DCCB1EE3EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-103
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 308
18:23
Location of incident:
Paso Robles Municipal Airport in Paso Robles, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, crashed and flipped over. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center authorities, who reported
that emergency medical services and law enforcement officials were already at the scene; no additional assistance was
required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N51FM
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR22
Beacon hex:
2DC74CBF3EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-104
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:08
Location of incident:
Tararua Ranges, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E973614FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-156
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 309
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB owned by an ATV Club with a location near the Waitohu Stream, east
of Otaki (40 43.90S 175 05.30E). It was confirmed through emergency contacts that a group of quad bikers were
completing a planned night ride in the area. An SOS was also received from a SEND followed by one of the bikers riding
to cellphone reception. They advised a biker had rolled his ATV and sustained serious injuries and required winching
from the gully he had fallen in to. The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the scene and uplifted the status
2 patient and flew the casualty to Wellington Hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
12:51
Location of incident:
Tolaga Bay, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered EPIRB in a rural location near Tolaga Bay, east Coast. On contacting the
owner, it was established a person had fallen and was suffering a medical event. Air Desk were contacted and advised
they also had an incident for the same location. The Gisborne Rescue Helicopter was unable to respond due to weather,
and first responders from Tolaga Bay were tasked while a road ambulance was tasked from Gisborne. Air Desk were
coordinating. No further action taken by RCCNZ.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400CAED630FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-157
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-105

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 310
22:34
Location of incident:
11 NM east of Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 28-ft fishing vessel, with 6 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert and directed Sector Jacksonville (SECJAC) to issue an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast. SECJAC
correlated the alert with a distress call they were working and launched a rescue boat from Station Mayport to the
coordinates. The rescue boat arrived on scene and towed the disabled vessel and its uninjured crew to Morningstar
Marina in Jacksonville.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEB41F60FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:23
Location of incident:
Waiotauru Track, 0.5 NM southwest of Otaki Forks Campsite, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FD7ACFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-158
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 311
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB associated with a tramping club with a position beside the
Waiotauru Track, 0.5 nautical mile southwest of Otaki Forks Campsite (40 53.20S 175 12.93E). The Wellington Rescue
Helicopter was tasked and located a party of 11, one of whom had sustained a minor leg injury. She was extracted and
flown to Wellington Hospital for treatment.
00:54
Location of incident:
7.2 NM northwest of Tangimoana, 1.4 NM offshore from the Bombing Range, New Z
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a PLB with a position in the water off Tangimoana, Manawatu (40 12.87S
175 10.67E). A distress contact advised that the beacon owner was out fishing on a jetski with another person and had
called about half an hour earlier saying that they had broken down and Coastguard were coming to assist them. The
Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was already in flight a short distance to the south of the scene, so they were tasked
to respond. The helicopter and Coastguard arrived around the same time, and it was quickly established that the jetski had
begun taking on water. The two people from the jetski were uninjured and taken aboard the Coastguard boat, and the
jetski towed back to shore. The helicopter was released to return to base.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Jet Ski
Beacon hex:
400E9867B2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-159
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:31
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Apr-24
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-014

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 312
Location of incident:
Ridge Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received MEOSAR, GEOSAR encoded, and LEOSAR data for a Canadian registered PLB. JRCC Victoria were
able to reach the owner of the PLB who advised that his son and friend were hiking in the wilderness north of Ridge
Meadows, British Columbia, Canada. JRCC Victoria dispatched local police and ground SAR, who were able to locate
both hikers who were lost and cold, but otherwise in good health. Ground SAR transported both hikers back to
Vancouver, Canada.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
N/A
Vehicle name:
N/A
Beacon hex:
278E9BF8C0FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:23
Location of incident:
Blue Slip Bluff, Tauwharenikau River, southeast of Tararuas, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B0067DC3FDFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-160
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 313
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ-coded PLB with a position 300 metres downstream of Blue Slip Bluff,
Tauwharenikau River, SE Tararuas. The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was tasked and located the casualty who
became lost yesterday and ultimately stuck and fatigued. He was flown out where he was picked-up by family.
14:00
Location of incident:
near Witbank, Highveld, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A distress alert was received for aircraft ZS-KNE registered in South Africa, with the aircraft later confirmed to have
crashed near Witbank; rescue services were dispatched. The 4 people on board died in the accident.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAF
South Africa
South Africa
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZS-KNE
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
CB264C7463E9B01
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-005
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:45
Location of incident:
Goulburn Airfield, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-100
degrees
minutes

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Page 314
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
Melbourne Air Traffic Control contacted the AMSA to advise that a light aircraft with an unknown registration had
crashed near Goulburn Airport. Using FlightRadar24, AMSA contacted a local helicopter that was identified to be in the
area to ascertain further information. The helicopter had located the crash site and was on scene providing assistance to
the one person onboard who was trapped in the aircraft with serious injuries. The helicopter was asked to activate an
emergency beacon to assist emergency services in locating the crash site. Emergency services responded and NSW
Ambulance tasked Canberra Rescue Helicopter to the scene. Once the occupant of the aircraft was freed from the
wreckage, the Rescue Helicopter transported them to Canberra Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
05:03
Location of incident:
Waitawheta Pipeline Walk, 4 km southwest of Waikino, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was advised by Ambulance Services of their request of a PLB activation at an incident site with a poor location
information. RCCNZ advised Ambulance and the helicopter crew in flight of the received location and monitored the
situation in case further assistance by RCCNZ was required. Casualty was eventually walked out from location and
transported by road ambulance to hospital for further medical care.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB42A6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-161
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 315
15:43
Location of incident:
2 miles northwest of Benson Airport in Benson, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran out of fuel and made an emergency landing in the
desert. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) received the alert and contacted the pilot, who stated he had
self-recovered but would like assistance. The AFRCC contacted local authorities, who went to the scene and assisted the
pilot.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N599YY
Vehicle name:
RANS S-7
Beacon hex:
2DC88AB08EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-107
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:44
Location of incident:
Orapiu Bay, east of Waiheke Channel, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EABDCCAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-162
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 316
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active near Waiheke Island (36 50.60S 175
09.40E). Concurrently RCCNZ was advised by Maritime Radio of a jet skier in distress with coastguard and Police
Maritime unit already responding. Following collegial discussion, the incident it was agreed the incident was a CAT1
best coordinated by the NZ Police.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Jet Ski
21:12
Location of incident:
Flying W Airport in Lumberton, NJ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, lost power during take-off and landed in a nearby
field. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport authorities, who reported that
emergency crews were already on scene and had transported the pilot to the hospital. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N53EM
Vehicle name:
BEECHCRAFT B24
Beacon hex:
ADCC406B94002F1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-106
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:56
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Apr-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-163

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Page 317
Location of incident:
Forsyth Bay, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was alerted by Maritime Radio to a distress call in the Marlborough Sounds made for a cardiac arrest on board a
vessel near Forsyth Bay (40 58.60S 174 03.27E) with subsequent Cospas-Sarsat alerts being received for the same
location. An EMS helicopter from Wellington was tasked, located and transported a patient in critical condition to
Wellington Public Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
R AND R
Beacon hex:
400CA8FBCAFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:26
Location of incident:
Spicewood Airport in Spicewood, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N550NL
Vehicle name:
LANCAIR LEGACY FG
Beacon hex:
2DC88AF684FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-108
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 318
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and provided aircraft information and coordinates as requested by the Texas State Police, who had
received calls and a report via social media of a downed aircraft. The aircraft was found on fire and the pilot deceased.
23:38
Location of incident:
10 NM west of Raglan, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a deregistered NZ-coded EPIRB positioned approximately 10 NM west of
Raglan. After discussion with Coastguard, it was determined that a person onboard the subject vessel had suffered a
medical event, and Coastguard were responding with the incident being coordinated by Police. On arrival, the Coastguard
vessel found the subject vessel, but the sole occupant could not be located. RCCNZ assisted Police with drift modelling
and tasked a rescue helicopter from Auckland, which searched without success. Police later closed the incident after
unsuccessful searches by the Police National Dive Squad.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
400C5D37AAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-164
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:57
Location of incident:
60 NM south of Freeport, Bahamas
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-109
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 319
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when cargo ship MASTER RU, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District
7 received the alert and contacted the Coast Guard Liaison Office and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF). RBDF
reported that commercial salvage was already en route to the vessel and would tow it to shore.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PAN
Panama
Panama
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2C44242200FFBFF
MHz
16:58
Location of incident:
Erechim, RS, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft crossed over the runway during the land, all 5 people on board were rescued alive by Local Emergency
Service.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PP-DYB
Vehicle name:
BOMBARDIER LJ-75
Beacon hex:
D8C64B6D632D731
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-004
degrees
minutes
MHz

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18:24
Location of incident:
Cougar Ranch Airstrip in Challis, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing and flipped over 50 ft off the
runway. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and passed the coordinates and aircraft information
to Idaho Aeronautics Search and Rescue authorities, who dispatched crews to the location and assisted the pilot.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N2299C
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
ADCC40269C00315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-110
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:08
Location of incident:
Durville Route, Nelson Lakes, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E80C8E2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-165
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 321
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active in the Nelson Lakes area (42 04.33S 172
36.73E). An EMS helicopter from Nelson was tasked and winched out two persons - one with an ankle injury preventing
them from continuing. They were both transported to Nelson Hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
04:43
Location of incident:
Papatahi Hut, Orongorongo Valley, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received COSPAS - SARSAT alerts for a registered New Zealand coded PLB with a position at the Papatahi
Hut, Orongorongo Valley (41 19.47S 175 01.27E). The rescue helicopter from Wellington was tasked to the location. On
arrival, it was established the PLB had been activated on behalf of another person who had suffered a medical event.
Unfortunately, the person was deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E6CFE80FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-166
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:10
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Apr-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-111

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Page 322
Location of incident:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency medical services were already on scene
and the pilot and passenger were transported to a hospital for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N228CH
Vehicle name:
TBM 700
Beacon hex:
2DC743FDE6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:53
Location of incident:
Long Gully, Franklin Mountains Fiordland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E96FB4AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-167
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 323
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a call from a helicopter company in Te Anau who had received word of a bluffed party of two near
Long Gully, Franklin Mountains Fiordland (45 02.60S 167 45.00E). Later a beacon was activated for the party with
RCCNZ tasking the Rescue Helicopter from Te Anau to assist. Incident closed when the party of 2 was safely winched
out of the location.
04:53
Location of incident:
8 NM southeast of Jekyll Island, GA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 62-ft fishing vessel SHIRLEY AND TAMMY, with 3 people on board, began taking
on water. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert, which correlated with a MAYDAY call received by Sector Charleston
(SECCHA). SECCHA issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and launched a helicopter and rescue boat
to the coordinates. Good Samaritan fishing vessel GALE FORCE responded to the UMIB, located the disabled vessel,
and embarked the crew until the rescue boat arrived. The SHIRLEY AND TAMMY crew was transferred to the rescue
boat and transported safely to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WBE8408
Vehicle name:
SHIRLEY AND TAMMY
Beacon hex:
2DCC6F5B6CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-112
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:52
Location of incident:
11 NM west of Aleeth, Saudi Arabia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-004
degrees
minutes

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Page 324
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT145 detected by SAMEOUT as initial distress signal alert. Based on the
information received from JMRCC (Coast Guard), it was reported that the boat had partially sunk due to the high waves,
and assistance was provided by the Border Guard Sector in Al-Leith. The floating process was completed, and the boat
and all 3 people on board was now in a safe condition.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAU
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SHAZIN
Beacon hex:
32644D8C00FFBFF
MHz
09:01
Location of incident:
La Punt, near by Samedan Airport, Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
S/V NAMUUN reports a small fire on board, the activation of the EPIRB was requested by MRCC Delgada to provide
the position to SRU maritime authority.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-PGGG
Vehicle name:
GLASAIR III
Beacon hex:
1C667220F6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-025
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 325
11:13
Location of incident:
Golfo de Cadiz, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel was adrift due to an engine failure. The rescue vessel towed it to the closest port and it was docked
safely.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MONTERERO
Beacon hex:
1C04258780FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-009
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:25
Location of incident:
Firth of Clyde, UK
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZQVP9
Vehicle name:
SERINAH
Beacon hex:
1D0CA019ECFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-010
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 326
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
A Greek-flagged crude oil tanker APACHE collided with the fishing vessel SERINAH on passage through the Firth of
Clyde. The fishing vessel sank and all 3 people on board abandoned to their life raft deployed by APACHE. The persons
recovered from a life raft by the life boat and returned to shore.
15:42
Location of incident:
Point Cloates, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a 7m recreational vessel was detected 10 NM south of Point Cloates, WA. The Perth
Challenger rescue jet and a resource sector helicopter out of Exmouth were tasked to respond. An overflying whale
spotting aircraft located the vessel upright and occupants setting off a flare. WA Water Police tasked a local vessel to
respond and arrived on scene prior to the aircraft. The vessel had experienced a breakdown and required assistance back
to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-101
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:12
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-102
degrees
minutes

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Page 327
Location of incident:
17 NM northeast of Bustard Head, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a 5m vessel was detected 16 NM northeast of Bustard Head QLD. Police also
received a “000” and radio call for a vessel broken down in the same location advising they had activated their EPIRB.
Police tasked the Round Hill Marine Rescue who assisted the vessel safely back to shore.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
19:53
Location of incident:
Demon Trail Hut, Hollyford Track, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded hire PLB positioned at Demon Trail Hut on the Hollyford
Track. The Queenstown Rescue Helicopter was tasked and, after being delayed by poor conditions, made it to the hut and
located a party of 2 who were concerned about the approaching conditions. The pair were flown to their car.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E788DCCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-168
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 328
19:55
Location of incident:
Fazenda Paraíso, MT, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The pilot made a forced landing at Paraíso Farm; he was assisted by Local Emergency Service with no injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PT-NJM
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28R
Beacon hex:
D8CC5014240029D
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-005
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:05
Location of incident:
Above the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track, Southwestland, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EA6F244FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-169
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 329
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located above the Paringa Cattle Track on the Mataketake Range
northwest of Haast (43 48.53S 169 17.93E) for a solo tramper in the area. RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from
Queenstown to head to the area and provide assistance. Incident closed when the Queenstown Rescue Helicopter winched
the tramper out of very dense bush and took them safely to their vehicle. The tramper had gotten lost in the very dense
bush.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
03:56
Location of incident:
Dunstan Creek, St Bathans, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB positioned alongside Dunstan Creek near St Bathans.
Family of the beacon holder advised that a group were hunting in the area. A rescue helicopter from Dunedin was tasked
to investigate. Shortly after, St John received a 111 call advising that a member of the hunting party had suffered a severe
cut to their leg. The patient was flown to Dunedin Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E933964FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-170
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-103

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Page 330
09:53
Location of incident:
85 NM west of Darwin, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An EPIRB registered to a 6m vessel was detected 85 NM west of Darwin. Emergency contacts of the owner advised 4
people were on board undertaking a recreational fishing trip. A Defence contracted helicopter was tasked to investigate
and a commercial fishing vessel SEA PEARL 3 was diverted to the beacon location. The helicopter located the disabled
vessel and loitered on scene until SEA PEARL 3 arrived and took the disabled vessel under tow. The vessel subsequently
sank while under tow back to Darwin; however, all 4 people on board we safely landed ashore in port.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
SIC75Q
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:00
Location of incident:
Anaconda, MT, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N988B
Vehicle name:
N988B
Beacon hex:
ADCC4090D4003C9
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-113
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 331
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautical Division authorities, who reported
that emergency medical services were en route to the scene. The pilot did not survive the crash.
20:40
Location of incident:
Yengo National Park, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered distress beacon alert in the Yengo National Park NSW. Inquiries with the
emergency contacts confirmed the user was 4WD and motorbike riding. Coordination was transferred to NSW Police
who tasked an NSW Ambulance Rescue Helicopter. Once on scene, the nature of distress was a determined to be a
motorcycle accident. The rider was subsequently transported to John Hunter Hospital at Newcastle by the Rescue
Helicopter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-104
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:20
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-171
minutes

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Page 332
Location of incident:
Kaimanawa Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB with a location on the Maungaorangi Track, Kaimanawa
Forest Park (39 07.13S 176 10.33E). A call to the owner revealed they had already phone 111 and had activated the PLB
to assist the helicopter in locating them. Location information was passed to both Police and ambulance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E98D29EFFBFF
degrees
MHz
22:22
Location of incident:
2 NM west of Crescent City, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel JEANNIE MARIE, with 4 people on board, sank. Coast Guard Sector
Humboldt Bay received a report of the JEANNIE MARIE taking on water, issued an Urgent Marine Information
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WBD3756
Vehicle name:
JEANNIE MARIE
Beacon hex:
ADCD02035141401
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-114
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Broadcast (UMIB), and launched a rescue boat to the location provided in the report. Good Samaritan vessel MISS
SIOKO responded to the UMIB, stating they had already rescued the JEANNIE MARIE crew from their life raft and
safely transported them to shore. The EPIRB activated when the vessel sank.
00:23
Location of incident:
50 miles west of Kagoshima, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated from the Japanese yacht WANJIRO GO III with engine trouble. All nine crew were confirmed
safe and the yacht was towed to the port by Japan Coast Guard vessel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
WANJIRO GO Ⅲ
Beacon hex:
B5E8D75C29C70D1
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:06
Location of incident:
1 NM northwest of Cape Lookout, NC, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCCA50FFAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-116
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by 2 kayakers who encountered high winds and were unable to paddle to shore. Coast Guard
District 5 received the alert and notified Sector North Carolina, which had already received a report of the distress, and
launched a rescue boat from Station Fort Macon to the coordinates. The boat arrived on scene, recovered both
hypothermic kayakers from the water, and transported them to awaiting emergency medical services at Station Fort
Macon in Atlantic Beach, NC.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
MHz
01:38
Location of incident:
Whirinaki Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB with a position in the Whirinaki Forest Park (38 41.73S 176
42.07E). The Gisborne Rescue helicopter was tasked due to Taupo being on another job. Subsequently a 111 call was
made advising that a 17-year-old female was suffering from acute abdominal pain. The helicopter arrived on scene and
the patients symptoms had subsided, she was assisted to her family vehicle by the Paramedic who assessed the patient as
not needing transport to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB47548FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-172
degrees
minutes
MHz

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02:33
Location of incident:
Mt Bruce, Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Ambulance Air Desk contacted RCCNZ and advised they had a job in the Arthur's Pass region and a PLB may be
activated. Subsequently Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received, and location data was passed to Ambulance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E77B830FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-173
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:31
Location of incident:
Codelia Rocks, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-105
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
A “000” call by Townsville Police and a registered EPIRB activationwere received in the JRCC resulted in the Water
Police tasking the Townsville Rescue Helicopter Rescue 521 and the deployment of the Police a Coast Guard vessel to
Cordelia Rocks where a vessel was taking on water with 7 persons on board. The Police vessel Brett Irwin successfully
rescued all 7 and the Coast Guard vessel took the distress vessel under tow.
09:01
Location of incident:
Arete Hut, Tararua Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB alert by Arete Hut, in the Tararua Forest Park, north of Wellington (40
44.87S 175 26.20E) for a party of 2 runners who were running the Tararua Ranges. Emergency contact confirmed one of
the runners was having breathing difficulty due to asthma attack in the location and required assistance. RCCNZ tasked
the Rescue Helicopter from Palmerston North to head to scene who uplifted both party members and took them to
Palmerston North Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E799658FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-174
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:06
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-106
minutes

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Location of incident:
Mersey Forest, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection of a PLB near Cradle Mountain National Park in Tasmania. Coordination was transferred to
police who later advised the beacon was activated in response to a food allergy. The patient was assessed and assisted but
decided they would continue with their hike.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
MHz
15:19
Location of incident:
Frenchmans Cap Track, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected on the Frenchmans Cap Track, Tasmania. Coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police who
dispatched a Rescue Helicopter. The helicopter arrived on scene and overnighted in the national park. The following
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-107
degrees
minutes
MHz

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morning a female who had suffered a dislocated shoulder was airlifted and taken to Hobart Hospital.
17:11
Location of incident:
31 NM south of Hatteras, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the 32-ft fishing vessel PROWLER, with 3 people on board, began taking on water. Coast
Guard District 5 received the alert and notified Sector North Carolina (SECNC), which was already working the distress
after receiving a MAYDAY call from the vessel. SECNC issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched a
rescue boat from Station Hatteras Inlet to the scene. It arrived to find that several Good Samaritan vessels had assisted the
PROWLER crew with dewatering the vessel. The rescue boat then towed PROWLER and crew to Buxton, NC, where the
owner will coordinate salvage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
PROWLER
Beacon hex:
2DCC904F30FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-115
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:39
Location of incident:
6 NM north of Koks Island, WA, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-108
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
WA Police had tasked Canarvon VMR to respond to a MEDEVAC off the yacht RED DRAGON. The person onboard
has reported to have burst appendix and requires urgent medical attention. The patient was transferred across to the VMR
with Paramedic embarked and returning to shore for further treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
RED DRAGON
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
23:07
Location of incident:
Ngaruroro River, Kaweka Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from an unregistered, NZ-coded PLB with a location near the Ngaruroro River in
Kaweka Forest Park (39 21.60S 176 17.07E). A helicopter was tasked from Hastings who located the party and
established that one member of the party had taken a fall and injured their knee. The party was transferred to Hastings
hospital for medical assessment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D1918FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-175
degrees
minutes
MHz

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00:58
Location of incident:
Mason Stream, Hurunui River South Branch, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB near Lake Mason, Lake Sumner National Park (42 45.27S
172 10.27E). Enquiries with emergency contacts revealed there was a party of three on a motorbike ride. The Rescue
Helicopter from Greymouth was redirected from another job. On arrival, they found one of the riders had fallen and
injured their shoulder. They were transported to Christchurch Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA6EEDCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-176
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:34
Location of incident:
265.19 NM Maluku Island, Indonesia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Tanzania
Beacon hex:
54A41BA300FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
IDMCC sent an alert message to the Kendari and Ambon Search and Rescue offices, according to information from RSC
Ambon that MV CULAND was on fire with 10 crew members (8 Indonesian citizens and 2 Chinese). Information on the
crew members was evacuated by the Maran Gas Psara ship in a safe condition.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TAN
Tanzania
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MV CULAND
12:10
Location of incident:
Glendale Municipal Airport in Glendale, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified airport personnel, who reported that the pilot had safely self-
recovered, and the plane was towed off the runway.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N67551
Vehicle name:
BOEING STEARMAN 75
Beacon hex:
ADCC4087F0002F1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-117
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:47
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Apr-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-118
minutes

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Location of incident:
Scappoose Airport in Scappoose, OR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, flipped over during landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified Oregon Emergency Management and the Scappoose Police
authorities, who were already aware of the incident. The pilot self-recovered without injury.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC86A45FCFFBFF
degrees
MHz
02:36
Location of incident:
10-15 km northeast of Quang Ninh, Viet Nam
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel SUNRISE 268. The vessel was grounded and Vietnam RCC successfully
rescued 10 people on board.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:
XVGN2
Vehicle name:
SUNRISE 268
Beacon hex:
C7C8D75064C64D1
Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-002
degrees
minutes
MHz

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12:47
Location of incident:
Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield (LSGY), Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The S/V THE VOICE went adrift due to the loss of her sails and low fuel. The assistance was provided by M/T GAS
ALICE.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HB-PPN
Vehicle name:
P28A
Beacon hex:
A1A64925CEDB661
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-026
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:59
Location of incident:
Heysen Trail, SA, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Apr-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-109
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received an alert for a registered distress beacon with a position showing on the Heysen Trail
Flinders Ranges, SA. Inquiries confirmed the device was being carried by a walking party of two people. Coordination
was transferred to SA Police who tasked a ground response of Police Ambulance and a local station owner. The response
located the hiking party who were feeling light headed and had sore feet. The injured party were recovered by the rescue
team to Hawker Hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
00:00
Location of incident:
Mount Hugel, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a detection for a registered PLB with a position showing in western Tasmania, near Mount
Hugel. Incident coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police as Land SAR. Direct telephone communication from the
beacon owner advised being stranded in heavily vegetated country with his wife and unable to progress their walk. Police
responded with helicopter POL72 and recovered a member of the party to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEB82656FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-110
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-011

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07:35
Location of incident:
Nearby the coast of Maoming, Guangdong, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the yacht (SI NAN HAO) due to distress. All six people on board were safely rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SI NAN HAO
Beacon hex:
33A515B980FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:46
Location of incident:
South Menorca, Mediterranean Sea, Spain
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POR
Portugal
Portugal
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
4UNE
Beacon hex:
A0E8C31540334D1
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-010
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 346
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Portuguese vessel activated the beacon because of one crew member injured with a broken leg. A medical evacuation was
not possible. Another person on board was guided by rescue vessel Salvamar ANTARES to take vessel to Mahon port, in
Menorca Island.
12:17
Location of incident:
Tabor, South Bohemian region, Czech Republic
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Because of an engine failure, the aircraft performed an emergency landing to terrain.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CZH
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Vehicle Call Sign:
OK-ATW
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA28
Beacon hex:
A1C648FE6388791
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-005
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
20 NM east of Darnley Island, Torres Strait, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-111
degrees
minutes

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Page 347
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an activation of an unregistered EPIRB in vicinity of Don Cay in the Torres Strait 130 NM
northeast of Thursday Island. Cairns challenger RSCU 440, water police vessel Conroy and fishing vessel Torres Express
were tasked to investigate. On arrival, RSCU 440 sighted 3 persons on board on an upturned tinny. A life raft was
dropped which was successfully recovered. Communication's were established with the 3 persons once onboard the life
raft. All crew were accounted for and confirmed uninjured. Due to the time required for the arrival of surface vessels to
provide assistance, the Essendon Challenger RSCU 550 was tasked with maintaining visual contact with the life raft until
the arrival of rescue assets. The police vessel Conroy was unable to complete its tasking due to mechanical difficulties.
Torres Express subsequently arrived on scene and the 3 persons were safely embarked form the life raft and returned to
Meer Island.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
WAHOO
Beacon hex:
3EECA8F10CFFBFF
MHz
11:14
Location of incident:
Augusta, GA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N629BE
Vehicle name:
BEECH 36 BONANZA
Beacon hex:
ADCC40F17000315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-120
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 348
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a residential area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, which was already on scene.
The plane caught fire and the pilot did not survive; no one on the ground was injured.
13:47
Location of incident:
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who was stranded with a broken wrist. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and notified National Park Service authorities, who dispatched a rescue team to the coordinates. The
injured hiker was located and transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE78EF60FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-119
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:06
Location of incident:
Lewis Lake, Newfoundland and Labradour, Canada
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-015
degrees
minutes

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Page 349
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The BELL 206L helicopter C-FYHN crashed on Lewis Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. JRCC Halifax
contacted the helicopter company's president, who reported they had also received a Zoleo SOS alert from C-FYHN.
JRCC Halifax requested a PAL Airlines DE HAVILLAND DASH-8 to assist with the search and tasked an RCAF
CC130H HERCULES and CH149 CORMORANT. The CH149 CORMORANT crew located C-FYHN 4.5 hours later at
1832Z and proceeded to hoist the solo pilot to safety. The pilot was transported to hospital with minor injuries. CMCC
was the sole alerting agency for this event.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FYHN
Vehicle name:
BELL 206L
Beacon hex:
A78DF010090029D
MHz
18:27
Location of incident:
DeLand Municipal Airport in DeLand, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified the Volusia County Sheriff's Department, who were dispatched to the
scene. Upon arrival, they found the pilot had self-recovered and did not require assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC89EFA84FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-121
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 350
21:52
Location of incident:
Cal Black Memorial Airport in Halls Crossing, UT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified the Utah Division of Emergency Management, which dispatched
authorities to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the aircraft crew had self-recovered and did not require assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N50101
Vehicle name:
CESSNA T206H
Beacon hex:
ADCC409B1C00261
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-122
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Near Lake Elysia Track, TAS, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
3EEEBC0916FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-112
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 351
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection for a registered PLB associated with a family of four, hiking the Overland
Track in Tasmania. Incident coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police. Helicopter POL72 was tasked in response.
The helicopter retrieved a woman with a broken leg from a different bushwalking party. The beacon had been activated
by another party when they came upon the situation.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
00:00
Location of incident:
Finch Hatton Gorge, Pelion State Forrest, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB, with a position showing about 50 NM northwest of
Mackay, QLD. Concurrently, two Satellite Emergency Notification Device (SEND) activations were received in the same
area. The activations were linked to a bush walker who had suffered a head injury and loss of consciousness after falling.
Coordination was transferred to QLD Police, and JRCC assisted by tasking a rescue helicopter. One person was airlifted
to Mackay Hospital for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEE7FE700FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-113
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-114

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Page 352
00:00
Location of incident:
Cape to Cape Walk Track, Deepdene, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered beacon associated with a tourism company. Intelligence
indicated the activation was related to a suspected heart attack. Coordination was transferred to WA police who tasked a
rescue helicopter to respond. The person was evacuated and transported to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEA48C00FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Toorooka, NSW, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
182XL
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
3EEEBC3546FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-115
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 353
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a PLB registered for a motorcycle trip, Suzuki bike, 182XL. The owner advises that he had a
motorcycle accident and emergency services had been contacted. Two ambulances were en route. JRCC passed position
details as NSW ambulance already responding. NSW Ambulance transported the biker to Kempsey Hospital.
01:48
Location of incident:
Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from an unregistered NZ-coded ELT positioned at Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim (41
32.40S 173 55.40E). Shortly afterwards, a call was received from Fire and Emergency NZ advising that a helicopter had
crashed at the airfield and that they were responding.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-HLD
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
40086B04A0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-177
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:04
Location of incident:
Unreported
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-004
degrees
minutes

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Page 354
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Crash landing of helicopter, Pilot was saved with injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IND
India
India
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BELL 406
Beacon hex:
B4664BE1627B7C1
MHz
13:07
Location of incident:
Henry Island, WA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 48-ft fishing vessel CHIEF JOSEPH, with 1 person and a dog on board, began taking
on water. Prior to receiving the alert, Sector Puget Sound received MAYDAY calls from the captain first reporting the
distress, then that he was abandoning ship to a life raft as the CHIEF JOSEPH was sinking. Coast Guard District 13
received the alert and dispatched Coast Guard Cutter ADELIE to Henry Island, where they recovered the uninjured man
and dog from shore and transported them to Port Angeles, WA.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDL8003
Vehicle name:
CHIEF JOSEPH
Beacon hex:
2DCCA65EB0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-124
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 355
14:36
Location of incident:
Dutch Flat, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a distressed whitewater rafter. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert
and notified the California Office of Emergency Services, which had already dispatched a crew to the scene after
receiving a phone call from the distressed party. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEA696FEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-125
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:10
Location of incident:
1 NM west of Port of Trapani, Italy
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BEL
Belgium
Belgium
Vehicle Call Sign:
OP3805
Vehicle name:
Y KNOT
Beacon hex:
19A4B9CE40FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-011
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 356
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The sailing vessel Y KNOT stranded in waters in front of the Port of Trapani.
20:57
Location of incident:
72 NM southeast of Georgetown, SC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 24-ft fishing vessel EMPTY POCKETS, with 2 people on board, became disabled.
Prior to receiving the alert, Coast Guard Sector Charleston received a MAYDAY call from the vessel, issued an Urgent
Marine Information Broadcast, and launched a rescue boat from Station Georgetown to the scene. The rescue boat safely
towed EMPTY POCKETS to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
EMPTY POCKETS
Beacon hex:
2DCCB1EE3EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-123
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:09
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-126
degrees
minutes

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Page 357
Location of incident:
3 miles southwest of Cascade, MT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, flipped upon landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported he had self-recovered without injury and
local authorities were already en route.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N740MT
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV8
Beacon hex:
2DC88AADB4FFBFF
MHz
23:28
Location of incident:
8 NM northwest of Huntly, Waikato, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered, NZ-coded ELT, with a position on farmland near Huntly.
Through the property owner RCCNZ were able to talk to the pilot and it was established that he had clipped a fence post
on landing which had activated his ELT. There were no injuries and minor damage to his aircraft.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-RVS
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV-7
Beacon hex:
40089E90FCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-178
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 358
10:17
Location of incident:
Port of Saranda Albania
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
There was a fire on the board while the vessel SANTA was anchored to the harbor of Saranda. the fire was extinguished
without casualties.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ALB
Albania
Albania
Vehicle Call Sign:
2ADP2
Vehicle name:
SANTA
Beacon hex:
9929D34D74A75D1
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-012
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:26
Location of incident:
Landsborough River, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB45A5CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-179
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 359
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB positioned alongside the Landsborough River (43
46.93S 169 52.73E). Emergency contacts were able to advise that a member of a hunting group was suffering a diabetic
episode. The Queenstown Rescue Helicopter was tasked and flew the casualty to Lakes District Hospital.
00:00
Location of incident:
28 NM North of Inskip Pt, Fraser Island, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Hervey Bay Water Police requested JRCC Australia's assistance for the medical evacuation of a sailor from yacht
ELDERS, east of Fraser Island. At police request, the yacht captain activated the beacon, allowing the water police to
rendezvous with the yacht at daybreak. The patient was taken to Bundaberg for treatment. Later that day, Bundaberg
VMR returned to the scene to assist the remaining solo crew member bring the yacht to Bundaberg.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
TUULIA
Vehicle name:
ELDERS
Beacon hex:
3EEC92B51AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-116
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:24
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-027
degrees
minutes

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Page 360
Location of incident:
Channel, 20 NM north of Paimpol, France.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The aircraft did an emergency landing near by LSZS, the reason was unknown.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FGE2491
Vehicle name:
CAP LIZARD
Beacon hex:
1C652E6840FFBFF
MHz
16:14
Location of incident:
30 NM east of Bimini, The Bahamas
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after 4 rented jet skis, with 7 people on board, ran out of gas. Coast Guard District 7 received
the alert and notified the Coast Guard Liaison Office Bahamas, which contacted the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
(RBDF) for assistance. RBDF assets arrived at the location and towed the jet skis and riders to shore in Bimini.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Jet ski
Beacon hex:
2DCE78E282FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-127
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 361
02:10
Location of incident:
Ngaruroro River, 26 NM west of Napier, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a PLB with a position on the Ngaruroro River, Hawkes Bay, 26 NM west of
Napier (39 31.13S 176 20.87E). Distress contacts advised there was a group boating on the river. The Hastings Rescue
Helicopter was tasked to the area and reported one deceased person from a suspected medical event.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EABB93AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-180
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:20
Location of incident:
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FKGE
Vehicle name:
PILATUS
Beacon hex:
A78DF006C2401A5
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-016
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 362
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR detection alert for C-FKGE, a Canadian PILATUS aircraft, in the vicinity of Rankin Inlet,
Nunavut, Canada. CMCC advised JRCC Trenton who had already been notified of a forced landing for this aircraft.
Local police on scene were able to pull all three persons on board to safety with no injuries. CMCC was a supporting
agency.
22:25
Location of incident:
11 miles north of Fort Riley Army Installation in Fort Riley, KS, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a military training helicopter, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Riley County Police Department, which reported that emergency
crews were already en route. Both individuals were transported to medical facilities for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC09C46C40B75
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-128
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-117
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 363
Location of incident:
Rocky River, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB in a remote area near Tenterfield, NSW. Initial
enquiries were inconclusive as to who was in possession of the PLB and why. Coordination was transferred to NSW
Police while AMSA continued intelligence enquires. Details emerged that the PLB was being used by an employee
engaged in a motorcycle activity with police later confirming that they were responding to a motorcycle accident in a
gully close to the PLB location. The injured rider was subsequently retrieved by NSW Ambulance and taken to
Tenterfield Base Hospital for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
3EEE88AEF2FFBFF
MHz
11:56
Location of incident:
Near Nordsode, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-ECHU
Vehicle name:
CESSNA F 150L
Beacon hex:
9B464C98C2E97C1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-028
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 364
Details of Incident:
The aircraft went out the runway at LGSY.
18:21
Location of incident:
Skywest Airport in Midland, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed upon landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who were aware of the distress and already
coordinating assistance with local authorities. The pilot self-recovered and no further assistance was needed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N69PW
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
2DC86A1EB6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-129
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:48
Location of incident:
South Coast Track, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E9B6CF8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-181
degrees
minutes

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Page 365
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ were contacted by the ambulance service who were managing a response to a person with a broken leg just off
the south Coast Track, Fiordland National Park (46 14.40S 167 05.40E). RCCNZ provided assistance with coordinate
conversion and supporting data when a Cospas-Sarsat alert was eventually received.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
14:02
Location of incident:
Barby, near Chambéry, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The F/V CAP LIZARD capsized. The 2 people on board were recovered by the F/V AMAZONE 2 and were transferred
to Paimpol Hospital. The 2 people were in good health. The vessel then sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUT
Austria
Austria
Vehicle Call Sign:
OE-AMK
Vehicle name:
BRISTEL B23
Beacon hex:
996648F06389FE1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-029
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:12
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-May-24
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-030

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 366
Location of incident:
Berck sur Mer Airfield (LFAM), France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
After landing out of runway, the ELT activated and was deactivated.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-MIEE
Vehicle name:
C42
Beacon hex:
9B4C58E62C0029D
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:20
Location of incident:
Big Bear Airport in Big Bear, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N2193C
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 195
Beacon hex:
2DC88AD812FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-130
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 367
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, crashed into a barricade while landing. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that all aboard self-recovered and
emergency medical services were on scene; no further assistance was needed.
21:39
Location of incident:
Fanthams Peak, Mt Taranaki, Southern Summit Route, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered Australian coded PLB with a position (39 18.67S 174 04.20E) near
to the top of Fanthams Peak, Mt Taranaki. RCC Australia ascertained from the emergency contacts that a solo person was
bike touring and hiking in NZ. The EMS helicopter from New Plymouth along with an ACR team located the hiker and
extracted him from the peak. The uninjured hiker was not prepared for the conditions they encountered. This event was
also reported by AUMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEB3BBC8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-182
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:51
Location of incident:
Landsborough Valley, Southern Alps, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-183
degrees
minutes

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Page 368
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active at the head of the Landsborough Valley
in the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park (43 46.93S 169 52.80E). A tier 2 helicopter and the Aoraki Mt Cook ACR team
were tasked and located a hunter immobile with a medical problem. The hunter was extract to the Aoraki Mt Cook SAR
Base and transferred into the care of St John Ambulance staff.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E6589DCFFBFF
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
50 km east of Caiguna, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a satellite detection of a registered PLB with a GNSS position approximately 50 km east of Caiguna, WA.
Coordination was transferred to WA police who dispatched an aircraft and ground team to respond. The police later
reported locating two people who were stranded for four days. The person was recovered to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EF6CC49BF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-118
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 369
00:09
Location of incident:
15 NM southwest of Nomuka, Southern Ha'apai Group, Tonga
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an unregistered Australian EPIRB approx. 15 NM southwest of Nomuka, Southern
Ha'apai Group, Tonga (20 28.11S 174 59.49W). An Australian launch was found on AIS approx. 20 NM from the
location heading to the general location. Satellite comms fit for the launch was able to be obtained from JRCC Australia.
RCCNZ was then able to establish comms with the vessel. They were briefed and agreed to being tasked to the area to
investigate the reason for the activation, ETA was 2 hours. MOC was tasked with satellite distress broadcasts and
Nuku'alofa Radio was tasked with local maritime distress broadcasts to all ships. A Tongan commercial aircraft was seen
on tracking systems heading toward Nuku'alofa from Vava’u and was requested to divert and investigate the source of the
EPIRB activation. They later confirmed finding a vessel in the location but had no comms, so were unable to ascertain the
vessel's status. The aircraft agreed to do further investigation on their return flight to Vava’u. A US Military aircraft was
seen on a tracking systems heading toward Tonga, so a request was made via JRCC Honolulu for the aircraft to transit
through the area and investigate. The Australian launch later called to advise that blind VHF radio calls were eventually
answered by the casualty vessel. They could confirm that a Tongan fishing vessel had activated the EPIRB and was
drifting after breaking down due to a flat battery. All aviation assets were subsequently stood down. On arrival, the
launch assisted the Tongans by providing a spare battery to restart their motor. The incident was cancelled when the
Tongan fishing vessel made for Nuku'alofa under their own power. This event was also reported by AUMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TON
Australia
Tonga
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
AMAILE
Beacon hex:
BEEE401094002F5
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-184
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:51
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-May-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-185
minutes

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Location of incident:
Mt Butement East Spur, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received on a registered PLB with a position (44 51.40S 168 32.33E) just east of Mt Butement in the
Richardson Mountains behind Queenstown. The PLB owner had lent their beacon to a friend who was on a weekend
tramp and pack rafting trip in the back country. The Queenstown EMS helicopter was tasked and the Wakatipu ACR team
placed on standby. The helicopter was able to extract the tramper uninjured and returned them back to Queenstown.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB46502FFBFF
degrees
MHz
09:07
Location of incident:
22 miles east of Wainwright, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCEB471F8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-131
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a snowmobile, with 1 person on board, had mechanical issues. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which dispatched a
ground team to the coordinates. The team found the distressed vehicle and escorted the uninjured driver to Wainwright.
12:20
Location of incident:
13 km southwest Garmisch, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
During takeoff, the plane hit the winch cable of a glider, the pilot lost control of the plane which impacted the ground
then caught fire.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-2838
Vehicle name:
Glider
Beacon hex:
1B467DD75AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-031
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:43
Location of incident:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Canada
Beacon hex:
2787809F6CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-017
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
CMCC received alerts for a Canadian ELT decoding to C-GEEV. The PIPER PA-32-260 had suffered engine trouble and
landed off-field in trees near Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Canadian Beacon Registry databases showed an aircraft of the
same call sign having been exported in 2022. That aircraft was determined to be safe in Nevada, USA. Another aircraft
had been imported in 2023 and given the tail mark C-GEEV. The owners had not registered the beacon for the aircraft,
imported to Canada in 2023. This increased delays in efforts to determine the status of the aircraft by JRCC Trenton.
Eventually, civil aircraft registration databases were consulted, and the existence of the incident aircraft was discovered.
Simultaneously, Montreal ATC advised JRCC Trenton of the crash. Local emergency services recovered the two
occupants and transported them to hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GEEV
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-32-260
MHz
23:14
Location of incident:
Davis, OK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 4 people on board, ran off the end of a grassy runway. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Davis City Police Department authorities, who reported that
they were already at the scene. The plane was severely damaged, but all aboard self-recovered and no additional
assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N37TJ
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
2DC89EB168FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-132
degrees
minutes
MHz

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00:00
Location of incident:
1.5 NM east-southeast of Cape Riche, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an emergency beacon (EPIRB) approximately 1.5 NM east-southeast of Cape Riche, WA. The
EPIRB was associated with 4.6m open boat and the owner was not contactable. JRCC tasked the Perth based AMSA
Challenger aircraft (RESCUE 660) and a rescue helicopter (RESCUE 652) and requested a vessel response from the
Fremantle Water Police. Response was cancelled once Albany VMR advised Fremantle Water Police that radio contact
was made with the vessel, which had now rectified their fuel issue and made their way back to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MARINER TINNY
Beacon hex:
3EF47E2CBF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-119
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:35
Location of incident:
Wapiti River, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E6C87B4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-186
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB positioned alongside the Wapiti River in Fiordland
National Park (45 02.60S 167 33.27E). Emergency contacts advised that a party of two had flown into the area recently
for a fishing trip. A rescue helicopter from Te Anau was tasked with a doctor onboard. On arrival at the scene, the doctor
was winched to the party and determined that one of the pair had suffered a witnessed seizure and was in a serious
condition. The casualty was winched to the helicopter and transported to Kew Hospital in Invercargill.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
04:03
Location of incident:
11 miles southeast of Alligator, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel BOUNDLESS, with 1 person on board, broke both anchors and was
adrift on the Alligator River. Coast Guard District 5 received the alert and called the beacon owner's emergency contact,
who had not heard from the sailor all day. Sector North Carolina launched a helicopter to the coordinates and upon arrival
found the vessel aground and learned that the sailor had rebooted electronics, restoring communications. He requested
assistance coordinating with commercial towing, which Coast Guard provided before returning to base.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Boundless
Vehicle name:
BOUNDLESS
Beacon hex:
2DCCAD8EB8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-133
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-187

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08:28
Location of incident:
Klondyke Spur Track, Springs Junction, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active atop the Victoria Range near Springs
Junction (42 17.60S 172 07.47E). Enquiries with the registered owner revealed the PLB was being carried by a two
trampers in that area. Using Mobile locate, RCCNZ was able to communicate with the pair who had encountered
difficulties in very steep terrain in the dark, with one suffering a hip injury. An EMS helicopter from Greymouth was
tasked to extricate the pair - one person is being transported to Greymouth Base Hospital and one person was taken to
Springs Junction Fire Station from where she will be taken to her car for her to make her way to Greymouth.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA6B2EAFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:23
Location of incident:
200 NM southeast of Nantucket Island, MA, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

France
Beacon hex:
1C6EB3E6D8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-135
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel AGENCE DIRECTE, participating in the Transit CIC race from France
to New York, became disabled and its captain sustained a hand injury. Coast Guard District 1 received the alert, issued an
Enhanced Group Call, and launched a helicopter to the vessel's location. The sailor was rescued and transported to a
medical facility in Cape Cod, MA.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
20:24
Location of incident:
Leitch's Hut, Herangi Range, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB positioned at Leitch's Hut in the Whareorino
Conservation Area (38 25.87S 174 46.67E). Shortly afterwards, SOS alerts were received from a SEND device in the
same area advising that a member of a tramping group had fallen and injured their knee. The Hamilton Rescue Helicopter
was tasked and flew the patient and his partner to Waikato Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FA1A6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-188
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:41
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-134

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Location of incident:
Jesse Viertel Memorial Airport in Boonville, MO, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing and slid off the runway. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that the pilot self-
recovered and no assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N58662
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
2DC86A7570FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:28
Location of incident:
Mankomen Lake, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A4309AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-136
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The beacon was manually activated due to an emergency on land when a commercial pilot and a companion were
working on a cabin and the companion fell off a ladder. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and
contacted the aircraft company, which sent a helicopter and a medic to the coordinates to assist.
23:46
Location of incident:
Mt Howe, Arthurs Pass, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB on Mt Howe in Arthur's Pass National Park (42
44.33S 171 39.27E). The Greymouth Rescue Helicopter was tasked and located two hunters who had become bluffed and
lost. The hunters were winched to the helicopter and dropped at their car.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E586D94FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-189
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:57
Location of incident:
Rural Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-190
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB positioned in rural Hawke's Bay (39 30.93S 176
40.60E). Emergency contacts were able to head to the scene and found that someone had fallen from their horse and
sustained serious injuries. The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter was tasked and flew the patient to Hastings Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAC6486FFBFF
MHz
05:01
Location of incident:
Ngatapa Station, Pohokura Forest, Hawkes Bay
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received on an unregistered PLB with a position (38 56.87S 176 45.47E) 34 nautical miles north of
Napier in the Pohokura Forest. The Hastings EMS helicopter was tasked to the location and discovered that a side by side
vehicle had rolled down a bank injuring three people. The helicopter requested Land SAR support as the accident site was
in a steep location and winching was not possible from the site due to the forest canopy. RCCNZ also tasked the Taupo
EMS helicopter to assist in the response. The Land SAR team used ropes and a specialised stretcher to extract the injured
people one at a time who were then flown to Hastings Hospital in both helicopters. Two the injured people were in a
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E988138FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-191
degrees
minutes
MHz

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serious condition. The other injured person was in a moderate condition.
11:48
Location of incident:
8 NM off Moroccan coast near Gueznaia, Morocco
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft crashed on the runway. The aircraft was damaged, but there was no injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EA3023
Vehicle name:
ALBORAN COGNAC
Beacon hex:
1C25E1E980FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-032
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
5.5 NM southwest of Denham, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
3EECA12E24FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-120
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected an EPIRB, located 5.5 NM from Denham (Shark Bay WA) registered for a 21ft Huntsman half-cabin,
23733. Water Police received a VHF16 call from persons onboard which were very distressed due to severe localized
storms in the area and had tasked the Denham Sea Rescue. Water Police accepted the coordination of the incident.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
TIM BALL
03:00
Location of incident:
Kumamoto, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the aircraft JA718W crashed. JAMCC provided the distress information to the ARCC,
and the rescue team rescued all three crew members.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
JA718W
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
B5E64EB871D3391
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:47
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-May-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-005
minutes

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Page 382
Location of incident:
Near Marindia, Canelones, Uruguay
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
A PIPISTREL Virus SW 121 suffered an engine failure and activated emergency parachute. The instructor and student
pilot were not injured and the aircraft suffered relatively minor damage.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
URU
Uruguay
Uruguay
Vehicle Call Sign:
CX-FYJ
Vehicle name:
PIPISTREL
Beacon hex:
E0464BB7636D7A1
degrees
MHz
22:17
Location of incident:
20 NM east of Freeport, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the tug boat BAYLOR J TREGRE, with 4 people on board, began flooding. Coast Guard
District 8 received the alert, which correlated with a garbled MAYDAY call received by Sector Houston Galveston and
launched a helicopter from Air Station Houston and a rescue boat from Station Freeport to the coordinates. Three
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BAYLOR J TREGRE
Beacon hex:
2DDAADA0773FDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-137
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 383
BAYLOR J TREGRE crewmembers were found floating in a life raft and embarked the rescue boat while the helicopter
hoisted up an injured crew member from the vessel and transported him to a hospital for treatment. The BAYLOR J
TREGRE sank while awaiting commercial salvage.
00:00
Location of incident:
12 NM west fo Rottnest Island, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a detection of an unregistered EPIRB 12 NM west of Rottnest Island, WA. JRCC Australia
diverted a commercial vessel and tasked a rescue helicopter to the location. WA Police tasked a Police vessel and the
Police Airwing. The aircraft homed the beacon to a broken down vessel, and the surface vessels rendered assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
BEEE5A79DC003DD
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-121
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Corner Inlet, VIC, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
3EEEAB33CCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-122
degrees
minutes

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Page 384
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
An Australian PLB was detected. The registered owner advised there were 2 people out on kayaks and required medical
attention. The "000" call centre advised them to activate their PLB and were tasking a HEMS machine. Police later
advised the patient was successfully evacuated and PLB is now off.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
kayak
MHz
15:00
Location of incident:
Scapa Flow, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The windsurfer's mast became detached from board. The user activated his PLB and SAR assets were tasked. The
windsurfer self-recovered to shore before SAR assets arrived on scene.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
1D1B0065203FDFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-011
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:15
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-May-24
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-012

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Page 385
Location of incident:
19 miles northwest of Padstow
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
1 person on board activated his PLB after sustaining a head injury on solo passage. SAR assets extracted the casualty into
hospital care and towed the vessel to back to Padstow.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MOFE8
Vehicle name:
PINK DELTA
Beacon hex:
1D0EBC5CBCFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:58
Location of incident:
12 miles southwest of Dry Creek, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4387Z
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-18
Beacon hex:
2DC8858B08FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-138
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 386
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a remote area. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, the Alaska Department of Public Safety, which
confirmed that a Wildlife Trooper aircraft was in the vicinity of the alert. An Alaska State Trooper helicopter was
dispatched to the coordinates, picked up the uninjured passengers, and transported them to safety.
00:00
Location of incident:
Princess Hills Road, Wairuna, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a distress alert for a PLB detected on the Princess Hills Road, Wairuna, QLD. The beacon was
activated by an employee of Intrinsic Energy Solutions who had bogged his vehicle and was unharmed. Recovery of the
vehicle was organised with Intrinsic Energy Solutions and transfer of coordination to QLD Police was not required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
3EEEA5A112FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-123
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:36
Location of incident:
Washborne Hut, Rakaia River, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-192
degrees
minutes

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Page 387
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ registered PLB in the Rakaia River (43 16.47S 171 02.53E). Enquiries
revealed one person was off roading in a 4WD. RCCNZ tasked a rescue helicopter from Christchurch which arrived to
find the person uninjured, but the vehicle stuck. The person was transported back to Christchurch.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8201B2FFBFF
MHz
16:34
Location of incident:
CNC3 - Brampton airport, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A SIKORSKY S-58E, call sign C-GFXP, encountered ground resonance at the Brampton airport Ontario, which
significantly damaged the helicopter. No SAR services were required as local emergency services were already on scene
of the crash. There were two persons on board. one person was uninjured and the other sustained minor injuries.
MEOSAR provided the first location for the alert. CMCC was a supporting agency.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GFXP
Vehicle name:
SIKORSKY S-58E
Beacon hex:
A78DF0151080315
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-018
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 388
00:00
Location of incident:
Grampians National Park, VIC, Autralia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB in the Grampians National Park, Victoria. The device
owner advised she was walking solo in the national park and was lost. Coordination of the incident was transferred to the
Victorian Police. Police later confirmed the lost solo walker was located uninjured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEE7FFEF0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-125
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
70 NM south of Exmouth, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
3EECB256DAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-124
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 389
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected activation of an EPIRB registered to an unknown vessel 70 NM south of Exmouth WA.
Communications could not be established with the registered owner. A broadcast to shipping was issued, and Perth
Challenger RSCU 660 in addition to helicopter VH-INL were tasked to investigate. Bulk carrier New Handy and Coral
Bay VMR were tasked to assist. Fremantle Water Police advised that Coral Bay VMR were initially unable to depart so
the charter vessel Thunder was tasked in their place. On arrival, the vessel was found broken down with 3 persons on
board. Coordination was subsequently transferred to Fremantle Water Police and all aircraft and vessel New Handy were
released from SAR tasking.
00:40
Location of incident:
Grand Lejon, French Brittany coast, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft did a very hard landing and the beacon activated. There was no injury.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FP6170
Vehicle name:
L'OCETHAN
Beacon hex:
1C649D2240FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-033
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:03
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-May-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-193
minutes

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Page 390
Location of incident:
Mt Edgecumbe, Dusky Sound, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ-coded PLB with a position near Mt Edgecumbe to the east of Fanny Bay,
Fiordland (45 46.13S 166 54.13E). A short time later a call was received via Maritime Radio that one member of a
hunting party of two had fallen sustaining neck and head injury. The Te Anau Rescue Helicopter was tasked and
extracted the patient and flew him to Kew Hospital in Invercargill.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA9ED72FFBFF
degrees
MHz
10:12
Location of incident:
Wiciejow, Poland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POL
Poland
Poland
Vehicle Call Sign:
SP-RMK
Vehicle name:
BELL 505 JET RANGER
Beacon hex:
20A88ABC08FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-010
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 391
Details of Incident:
A Bell 505 Jet Ranger X made an emergency landing in a wooded area near Wiciejów, southeast of Mińsk Mazowiecki,
after the engine stalled in flight. With a forest clearing ahead of him, the pilot performed a precautionary autorotation
landing. Upon landing, the pilot activated the ELT, turned off electric power, stopped the main rotor blades, after which
he notified the services of the occurrence. The pilot and passengers exited the aircraft on their own. After the arrival of
the rescue services, the pilot and two passengers were transported to hospital.
00:00
Location of incident:
Rottnest Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
WA Police coordinated the rescue of 2 people when their vessel started taking water between Fremantle and Rottnest
Island. The police requested the occupants activate their beacon to assist in locating them.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
DP608
Vehicle name:
CARRIBEAN INTRUDER
Beacon hex:
3EEC7BCC5EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-126
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:15
Location of incident:
West-southwest of Tofua Atoll, Tonga
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-194
degrees
minutes

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Page 392
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a New Zealand-coded EPIRB for a 15.5-metre fishing vessel with positions
near Tofua Island in Tonga (19 51.00S 175 16.73W). Registered contacts in Northland advised that the vessel was sold to
another person who sold it to Tonga several years ago. Taupo Maritime Radio and Nuku'alofa Radio broadcast seeking
information and assistance. The last NZ owner was tracked down and provided details of the current owner in Tonga. An
RNZAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft flew to the area on Saturday and established that the fishing vessel appeared sound and
the six crew members safe but had no power or radio. A tanker 70 nautical miles away was asked to divert, and the
Tongan Navy patrol boat started for the fishing vessel but returned to port due to its own engine issues. All responding
craft were stood down when the fishing vessel owner dispatched another to the disabled vessel with a view to towing it
back to Nuku'alofa. Tongan authorities were given regular position updates from the beacon, and the rendezvous occurred
at 0230 on Sunday. Both vessels are returning to Nuku'alofa.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TON
New Zealand
Tonga
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
JAY DEBRA
Beacon hex:
400C7B8692FFBFF
MHz
13:35
Location of incident:
50 NM southwest of Cape Town, South Africa
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAF
South Africa
South Africa
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZR2389
Vehicle name:
LEPANTO
Beacon hex:
CB28A70134D34D1
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 393
Details of Incident:
F/V LEPANTO capsized with 20 crew on board; 9 were rescued by HARVEST MZANSI.
17:30
Location of incident:
62 NM north of STM,  PA, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
Due to an engine lost, the aircraft declared emergency and performed a forced landing at open forest. All 4 people on
board were rescued by other aircraft.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PT-ETW
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-32
Beacon hex:
D8CC405A00002F1
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:02
Location of incident:
Culpeper Regional Airport in Culpeper, VA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC88AD652FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-139
degrees
minutes

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Page 394
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an ultra-light aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed after take-off. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who contacted the Virginia State Police.
The pilot did not survive the crash.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
22:16
Location of incident:
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport in San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, lost its wheel during landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub authorities, who contacted airport operations. The
airport closed the runway until the pilot self-recovered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC885D870FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-140
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-May-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-127

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 395
Location of incident:
River Rd, Mount Stanley, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a GNSS encoded distress alert for a registered PLB approximately 40 metres to the East of a
road called River Rd. The location was in a forest area approximately 13 km north-northeast of Nanango and 20 km east
of Kingaroy, QLD. Transfer of coordination was subsequently assigned to QLD Police who advised that a female cyclist
as subsequently road ambulanced out and provide medical care.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEAE0EE8FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:18
Location of incident:
Nouadhibou, Mauritania
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MOR
Morocco
Morocco
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
YAHYA-1
Beacon hex:
1E45B78D02FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-011
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 396
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank 20 miles off Moroccan coast. The 10 persons on board were rescued safe by another fishing vessel
OULED BEL FKIH.
15:11
Location of incident:
General Pico Airfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The pilot was attempting a hand-propeller start the for a local flight but caused the PIPER PA-28-181 Archer II to move
unattended. It rolled run alone for some meters, colliding with parked CESSNA A188B AG LV-BGT. The aircraft
sustained substantial damage and suffered a fuel leak. One passenger was sent to the hospital as a result. (Source
Aviation-safety)
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
LV-ODF
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
D7AC509EA80029D
Reporting MCC:
ARMCC
Event ID:
AR-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:15
Location of incident:
Selma Airport in Selma, AL, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-142
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 397
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, lost power and crashed while attempting to land. The
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that local
emergency services were already on scene and no additional assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3268T
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 177
Beacon hex:
2DC88AF55EFFBFF
MHz
06:43
Location of incident:
13.28 NM from Soekarno Hatta Airport, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The training aircraft flew from Salakanagara Tanjung Lesung Airfield (WIHI) to Jakarta-Pondok Cabe Airport
(PCB/WIHP). According to information from ATC Soekarno Hatta via AFTN, the aircraft lost contact and crashed
around BSD with 3 persons on board which were found dead.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
PK-IFP
Vehicle name:
PK-IFP
Beacon hex:
C1A64B7E62CDAD1
Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 398
12:30
Location of incident:
13 NM southwest of Port Fourchon, LA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the fishing vessel MARY LEE, with 2 people on board, became disabled. Prior to Coast
Guard Sector 8 receiving the alert, Sector New Orleans responded to a DSC alert from the MARY LEE crew and
launched a rescue boat to the scene that towed the vessel safely to shore in Port Fourchon.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MARY LEE
Beacon hex:
2DCE8FD93AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-141
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:08
Location of incident:
103 NM west of Kaohsiung harbour, Chinese Taipei
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
WEN PU 3 HAO
Beacon hex:
33A5003740FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
TAMCC
Event ID:
TA-001
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 399
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the sailboat (WEN PU 3 HAO). The Taiwan Coast Guard vessel of Yunlin tasked a rescue
on scene. The four persons on board were safe. The ship owner also asked the Pingtung Maritime Rescue Association to
send a friendly ship to tow the ship. The ship finally returned safely to Dapeng Bay, Pingtung.
00:00
Location of incident:
Starkvale Creek, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a detection from an emergency beacon registered to a hiker near Starkvale, QLD. The beacon
detections were heavily influenced by terrain effects. With police assistance, a helicopter was tasked and confirmed a
distress situation in a steep gorge area. Police assumed coordination and later advised two people were rescued, one with
a minor head injury. Neither required hospitalisation.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEB389E8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-129
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-128
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 400
Location of incident:
Wombat Lake in the Cradle Mountain area, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a registered PLB detection near Wombat Lake in the Cradle Mountain area, Tasmania. Coordination was
transferred to Police and the Cradle Mountain Rangers were tasked to the beacon position. Rangers found a hiking pair
suffering gastroenteritis and assisted their recovery to safety.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEE88BE86FFBFF
MHz
00:15
Location of incident:
5 NM from TAPUAERAHA , Societe  Islands, French polynesi
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the S/V had sunk. The vessel was damaged due to an attack by orcas. The 2 persons on
board were rescued by the M/V LASCAUX/9HA5425.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PLY
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
UNKNOWN
Vehicle name:
WINGFOIL
Beacon hex:
444EA693EEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-034
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 401
14:09
Location of incident:
Buckingham Field Airport in Lehigh Acres, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed at the end of the runway. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that local emergency
services were already on scene and no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N762MC
Vehicle name:
BEECH 200 SUPER KING
Beacon hex:
2DC89E8FC2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-143
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:09
Location of incident:
Tauaracá, AC, Brazil
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PT-DFX
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-32
Beacon hex:
58C8A2099AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-007
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 402
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The aircraft collided with the ground 5 NM from the airfield, all 3 people on board were rescued by Local Fire
Department.
22:32
Location of incident:
13 NM southwest of Nelson, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ registered EPIRB in forestry to the south west of Nelson (41 21.80S 172
57.87E). Enquiries revealed one person had suffered a medical event. RCCNZ tasked the rescue helicopter from Nelson,
which transported one person to Nelson Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400CC0CCB0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-195
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:33
Location of incident:
20 NM north of Great Inagua, Bahamas
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-145
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 403
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 96-ft sailing vessel DE GALLANT, with 8 people on board, capsized and sank. Coast
Guard District 7 received the alert and deployed a helicopter from Air Station Clearwater to the coordinates. The
helicopter found 6 crewmembers on 2 life rafts and transported them to Great Inagua. Air and sea assets conducted
searches for the 2 remaining crewmembers without results.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VAN
Vanuatu
Vanuatu
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
4824C44A00FFBFF
MHz
14:08
Location of incident:
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport in Spring, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed while landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport authorities, who reported that the pilot self-recovered; no
assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N18YF
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SF50
Beacon hex:
2DC74280FEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-144
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 404
00:00
Location of incident:
Barrier Highway, 90 km east of Wilcannia, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB polling on the Barrier Highway, east of Wilcannia,
NSW. Coordination was transferred to NSW. The registered owner had suffered a vehicle breakdown 2 km short of the
Emmdale Roadhouse and was subsequently recovered by roadhouse staff.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
3EEE8A2B18FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-131
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Four Mile Creek, area of Boyne Valley, Australia
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
VH-JAQ
Vehicle name:
B06
Beacon hex:
BEE6492F97AE3D1
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-130
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 405
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected the ELT of VH-JAC a B06 in the Four Mile Creek area of Boyne Valley. Subsequent enquiries revealed
the helicopter had hit powerlines whilst conducting agricultural operations. QAS were informed via CMOP and
responded by road. QAS reported the helicopter had sustained rotor blade damage with the airframe essentially intact.
The sole occupant (pilot 60-year-old) was shaken, but otherwise uninjured and did not require transport. Ergon Energy
were onsite to take care of powerline issues.
07:11
Location of incident:
1 NM north of Romanum Island in Chuuk, Micronesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel FUKUYO MARU NO. 5, with 10 people on board,
became disabled. Coast Guard Sector Guam received the alert along with notification from the Japan Coast Guard (JCG)
describing the distress. JCG later relayed that the fishing vessel’s company dispatched sister vessel KIYO MARU NO. 18
to the scene to aid with engine repairs, and the FUKUYO MARU NO. 5 was operational again. No additional assistance
was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
FUKUYO MARU NO. 5
Beacon hex:
3EF6EE623F81FE0
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-147
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:21
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-May-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-146

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 406
Location of incident:
11 NM north of Wales, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by 4 hunters who became stranded on sea ice. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center
(AKRCC) received notification from the hunters about the distress and contacted Coast Guard District 17 (CGD17) for
assistance. CGD17 launched a helicopter to the scene and dropped a PLB to the hunters to provide AKRCC with a
constant position until their rescue team arrived. AKRCC launched a helicopter to the coordinates, located the hunters,
and transported them to Wales Clinic for evaluation.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE9DD304FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:50
Location of incident:
9 NM southeast of Saint George Island, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
PARKER 2320
Beacon hex:
2DDAADA3ECBFDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-148
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 407
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 23-ft fishing vessel PARKER 2320, with 2 people on board, became disabled and lost
all communications. Coast Guard District 8 received the alert and launched a helicopter from Air Station Clearwater to
the coordinates. The helicopter located the vessel and lowered a rescue swimmer, who provided the crew with a radio.
The crew was then able to request commercial towing, which arrived and towed the PARKER 2320 safely to its home
port.
23:26
Location of incident:
16 NM from Deshaies, Guadeloupe, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The vessel was sinking. The two people evacuated and went into the life raft. The vessel FERRARI recovered the 2
survivor in good health in their raft and were towed to the shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAF7949
Vehicle name:
BLUE MARLIN
Beacon hex:
1C7B2DC0533FDFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-035
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:31
Location of incident:
80 NM northeast of Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-150
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 408
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 45-ft sailing vessel TRILOGY, with 1 person on board, caught fire. Coast Guard
District 5 (CGD05) received the alert, issued an Enhanced Group Call, and directed Sector Virginia to conduct callouts to
the vessel. CGD05 launched a rescue boat and helicopter to the coordinates, where they found the TRILOGY on fire and
the sailor in a life raft with the EPIRB. The sailor was hoisted up and transported to a hospital in Norfolk, VA for
evaluation.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDM6539
Vehicle name:
TRILOGY
Beacon hex:
2DCCA54F00FFBFF
MHz
01:19
Location of incident:
5.6 NM southwest of Lvhuashan Island, Zhejiang, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the tugboat (LIAN HE QI RUI) due to cabin flooding, posing a risk of sinking. China SAR
dispatched rescue vessels and coordinated oil spill prevention. All fifteen people on board were safely transferred to the
tugboat (ZHOU GANG TUO 39). The vessel sank. Rescue operations concluded.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
BPCG3
Vehicle name:
LIAN HE QI RUI
Beacon hex:
B3A900D974C34D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-012
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 409
14:11
Location of incident:
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a sailing vessel, with 1 person on board, ran aground near Little Talbot Island. Coast
Guard District 7 received the alert and directed Sector Jacksonville to issue an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast,
launch a rescue boat from Station Mayport, and notify the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, which dispatched land and
marine units to the coordinates. Assets arrived, located the disabled vessel, and assisted the uninjured sailor with making
arrangements for commercial salvage. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEA5E9F2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-149
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:06
Location of incident:
2 miles from Port St Johns, South Africa
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

South Africa
Beacon hex:
CB28D70D64D34D1
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-007
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 410
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
S/V TIPSY, with 4 crew on board, hit a container, capsized, and was abandoned; they activated their EPIRB, and after
several relay broadcasts and rescue efforts, the crew was safely retrieved by R32, with the vessel stuck on a sandbank.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAF
South Africa
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TIPSY
00:00
Location of incident:
Southeast Ridge, Mount Barney, NP, QLD
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a request from Surf Life Saving, QLD to have a member of the public activate their PLB due to
their unknown position in the Mt Barney area. Once activated, the position was passed to QLD Police. Several
unsuccessful attempts due to low cloud in the area were made to reach the incident site by LIFE45 and WP2 rescue
helicopters. The following morning, Rescue511 helicopter from the Sunshine Coast retrieved the injured walker.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EF6ECB6BF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-133
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-132
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 411
Location of incident:
Coral Sea, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to the 22m steel fishing trawler PERPETUA with 3 people on board was detected 65
NM northeast of Cape Melville, QLD, in the Coral Sea. The Cairns based Challenger aircraft was tasked to investigate
and located the vessel which reported a steering gear failure in adverse weather conditions and required assistance. JRCC
also tasked AMSA's Emergency towage vessel CORAL KNIGHT to assist. The CORAL KNIGHT transited to the
location and took the PERPETUA under tow. Due to the prevailing weather conditions, the PERPETUA was towed 110
NM at slow speed to a safe anchorage off Lizard Island, inside the Great Barrier Reef. The PERPETUA was put to
anchor and remained there until the company was able to arrange for the provision of replacement parts for repair.
Unfortunately, during the conclusion of the tow operation, the CORAL KNIGHT fouled both azipods with the tow line
and jettisoned their port anchor in an attempt to arrest their movement. On 30 May, divers successfully unfouled the
CORAL KNIGHT's azipods and on 7 June the anchor was retrieved from the seabed. The vessel arrived back in Papua
New Guinea on 4 June and had since been in contact with AMSA Contracts to return Sat Phones.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
PERPETUA
Beacon hex:
3EEC8951E0FFBFF
degrees
MHz
00:22
Location of incident:
Mount Ellesmere, British Columbia, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Canada
Beacon hex:
27878068EEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-019
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 412
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
Aircraft C-FTWO, a MURPHY REBEL, crashed into Mount Ellesmere, British Columbia, Canada. JRCC Victoria tasked
a HERCULES aircraft, CORMORANT helicopter, and ground SAR teams. There were two persons on board but no
survivors. CMCC was the first alerting agency providing location and registration.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FTWO
Vehicle name:
MURPHY REBEL
02:01
Location of incident:
4.9 NM from Papara, Société islands, French Polynesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
4 people were crossing the from TEAHUPOO to PAEA using wing foils. A rigging damage deflated the sail. The person
in difficulty activated his distress beacon and was rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PLY
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAH4699
Vehicle name:
TENATE
Beacon hex:
4444089F80FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-036
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:53
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-196
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 413
Location of incident:
Dalzell Station, South Canterbury, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a PLB on a station in south Canterbury (44 23.13S 170 45.93E). Registered
contacts advised that the PLB owner was hunting in the area with two others. The Christchurch Rescue Helicopter was
sent to investigate and found that their ATV had rolled. The trio were taken to Christchurch Hospital with a range of
injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E72F98CFFBFF
degrees
MHz
12:21
Location of incident:
Rochelle Municipal Airport in Rochelle, IL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N912GR
Vehicle name:
AERO DESIGN PULSAR
Beacon hex:
2DC885F888FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-151
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 414
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a rejected takeoff. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that they were already aware of the
incident and that the pilot self-recovered.
14:20
Location of incident:
16 NM south of Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 28-ft fishing vessel, with 5 people on board, sank. Coast Guard District 8 received the
alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast, and launched a rescue boat from Station Dauphin Island to the
coordinates. The rescue boat found the 5 uninjured crewmembers in the water and transported them to Station Dauphin
Island.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEB001A0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-152
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:39
Location of incident:
1 NM northeast of Butler Beach, FL, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-153
degrees
minutes

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Page 415
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the pleasure craft ATLANTIS, with 2 people on board, struck an object and began taking
on water. Coast Guard District 7 (CGD07) received the alert and contacted the registered owner, who reported recent
contact with the people on board who had already notified Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville (SECJAC) for assistance.
CGD07 contacted SECJAC, who confirmed they were responding to the distress and had instructed the boaters to activate
their EPIRB to obtain an accurate position. SECJAC launched a rescue boat to the scene and transported both individuals
to safety.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDB6080
Vehicle name:
ATLANTIS
Beacon hex:
2DCC877266FFBFF
MHz
21:37
Location of incident:
Exmouth, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A single manned vessel with man overboard. The casualty recovered from the water by a vessel of opportunity
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
KITTIWAKE
Beacon hex:
1D1B2DC2473FDFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-013
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 416
00:00
Location of incident:
Emmets Flat Campsite, Wattle Ridge, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an Australian registered PLB by satellite 600 m southeast of Emmets Flat Campsite, Wattle
Ridge NSW. The PLB was registered to NSW Scouts who were on an organised trip in the Nattai National Park. A scout
leader was suspected to have had a heart attack. Coordination was transferred to NSW Police who tasked a helicopter
who retrieved the man and took him to Liverpool Hospital NSW.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEBC3AD4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-134
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:56
Location of incident:
506 NM southeast of Isabela Island, Ecuador
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Ecuador
Beacon hex:
DBE8D04335964D1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-154
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 417
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
It was manually activated when an Ecuadorian Navy patrol boat, with 15 people on board, became disabled. The Ecuador
Search and Rescue (SAR) Point of Contact received the Cospas-Sarsat alert after receiving a satellite call from the patrol
boat. The Ecuadorian Coast Guard dispatched a vessel to the coordinates, found the patrol boat, and transported the
crewmembers safely to their home base on Isabela Island.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ECU
Ecuador
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
00:00
Location of incident:
Yam Island, Torres Strait, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a detection of an unregistered EPIRB in vicinity of Yam Island, Torres Strait. Horn Island
helicopter RSCU 700 and Border force vessel Roebuck Bay were tasked to assist and a broadcast to shipping was issued.
On arrival, RSCU 700 reported a recreational vessel with 2 people on board broken down and at anchor in poor weather.
One person was winched by RSCU 700 and returned to Yam Island. The second person onboard refused to be winched
and elected to remain with the vessel. Roebuck Bay arrived shortly after and towed the vessel and its remaining crew
back to Yam Island. All search and rescue assets were subsequently released from tasking.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
3EECAEF170FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-135
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-012

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Page 418
15:27
Location of incident:
Cabo de Penas, Cantabric Sea, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The vessel suffered a leak and sank. The two persons on board jumped to the life raft and were rescue by a SAR
helicopter HELIMER.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
NUEVO AVRIL
Beacon hex:
1C04448400FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:11
Location of incident:
18 NM northeast of West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEB06F58FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-155
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a vessel, with 7 people on board, lost engine power. Coast Guard District 7 received the
alert and Sector Miami launched a rescue boat from Station Lake Worth Inlet to the coordinates. The boat arrived and
transported the uninjured crewmembers to West Palm Beach.
10:09
Location of incident:
Oreova Vas, Slovenia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The ATCC Ljubljana reported there was an air crash landing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SVN
Slovenia
Slovenia
Vehicle Call Sign:
S5DMI
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
A2C649340729EC1
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:47
Location of incident:
Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque, NM, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-156
degrees
minutes

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Page 420
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a military jet, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center received the alert and contacted airport authorities, who reported that emergency medical services were already at
the scene. The pilot ejected before the jet crashed and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DD082A83F81FE0
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Red Centre Way, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a registered PLB with a GNSS position on the Red Centre Way, NT. Coordination transferred to
NT Police who were currently searching for another missing person on the Larapinta trail in a similar location. Police
located the PLB owner at the GNSS position which was unrelated to the other incident. The device owner was suffering
severe dehydration, subsequently transported to Alice Springs Hospital by helicopter for medial attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEAC0926FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-137
degrees
minutes
MHz

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00:00
Location of incident:
20 NM west of Broome, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB registered to a 5.5m recreational vessel approximately 20 NM west of Broome, WA.
As contact was unable to be established with the registered owner, JRCC Australia issued a broadcast to shipping and
tasked the Broome rescue helicopter VH-IPQ. JRCC also requested Water Police provide a surface response, and the
Broome VMR was tasked. JRCC also requested the FV MARILYNNE divert to investigate. Before any asset arrived on
scene, the target vessel established contact with Coast Radio Perth, advising that they had activated their EPIRB due to
having taken a small amount of water on board. The vessel did not require any assistance and returned to Broome under
their own power. All assets were stood down and returned safely to base.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
DOLPHIN BOATS
Beacon hex:
BEEE5CC064003DD
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-136
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:09
Location of incident:
Sipaliwini Airstrip, Suriname
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-May-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Brazil
Beacon hex:
58C7C91240FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-037
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 422
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
Due to an electrical failure, the vessel suffered a blackout situation with 2 people on board. She was towed by a SNSM
lifeboat to Deshaies.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAB2740
Vehicle name:
CESSNA C98A - CARAV
00:00
Location of incident:
Tipperary, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Detection was received for a registered PLB, associated with VH-HTB (R44). Operating company was aware of a
helicopter operations in the detection area and dispatched personnel to investigate. It was subsequently determined that
VH-HTB had suffered a partial engine failure and performed a successful forced landing. There were no injuries and no
damage resulting from the landing. The pilot was recovered back to safety by the company and the PLB was deactivated.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
ROBINSON R44
Vehicle name:
VH-HTB
Beacon hex:
3EEEAC77EAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-138
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:26
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-May-24
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-038

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Page 423
Location of incident:
Vicinity of Jorf Lasfar port, Morocco
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The F/V TENATE suffered a motor failure with 2 fishermen on board. The vessel was towed.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PAN
Panama
Panama
Vehicle Call Sign:
3FBJ7
Vehicle name:
TORO ROSSO
Beacon hex:
AC88A31934D34D1
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:13
Location of incident:
Manatee Airport in Palmetto, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC40B12C002F1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-157
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 424
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that law enforcement and medical
assistance were en route, and no additional assistance was required.
16:23
Location of incident:
86 NM east of Atlantic City, NJ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel THALYSMAN, with 4 people on board, was running low on fuel.
Coast Guard District 5 received the alert and launched a helicopter and diverted Coast Guard Cutter LAWRENCE
LAWSON to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived on scene and confirmed the distress, then the LAWRENCE
LAWSON arrived and escorted the THALYSMAN and crew safely to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
THALYSMAN
Beacon hex:
2DCEB41550FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-158
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:49
Location of incident:
Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-May-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-159
degrees
minutes

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Page 425
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, made a hard landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified airport personnel, who reported that all aboard self-recovered and
emergency and medical authorities were already on scene.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3687L
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
2DC86A2B00FFBFF
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Macintyre Brook, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a GNSS detection for a registered PLB to the southeast of Inglewood, QLD. This beacon was
confirmed as having been activated due to an injured male at a private camp ground. JRCC Australia was able to raise the
camp ground owner who attended the scene and assisted the injured male and made a "000" zero call. JRCC also
contacted QLD ambulance to ensure an accurate location was provided.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEE7F8496FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-139
degrees
minutes
MHz

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16:08
Location of incident:
Madrid, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft crashed and completely burnt out in Madrid mountains area (Cerro de San Esteban). The two persons on
board died in the accident.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-OBS
Vehicle name:
TECNAM P-MENTOR
Beacon hex:
9C064C2E623CF41
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:37
Location of incident:
31 miles northeast of Fairbanks, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A21BE6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-160
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 427
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, flipped over while making an emergency landing in a
remote area. Prior to receiving the alert, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) received a report of the crash
from the Fairbanks Flight Service Station, which provided contact information for a pilot flying nearby who witnessed it.
The AKRCC received crash location coordinates from that pilot and relayed them to Alaska State Troopers, who
launched a helicopter to the scene, hoisted up the uninjured pilot, and transported him to Fairbanks.
20:12
Location of incident:
6 NM northwest of Big Pine Key, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, capsized. Coast Guard District 7 received the
alert and contacted Sector Key West, which made callouts and issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB).
Commercial salvage responded to the UMIB, arrived on scene, and safely towed the vessel and crew to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-May-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEABF510FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-161
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:49
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-162
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
29 NM southwest of Venice, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 8 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert and notified Sector St. Petersburg, which had received a MAYDAY call from the vessel and diverted a
helicopter from Air Station Clearwater to the coordinates. The helicopter located the vessel, hoisted up the crewmembers,
and transported them to Venice Airport for medical evaluation.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE636C8EFFBFF
MHz
12:18
Location of incident:
60 NM southwest of Kodiak Island, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel TAMMY LIN, with 4 people on board, capsized. Prior to Coast Guard
District 17 receiving the alert, Sector Western Alaska-US Arctic received a MAYDAY call from the vessel, issued an
Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and launched a helicopter to the position provided in the call. The fishing
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDH8070
Vehicle name:
TAMMY LIN
Beacon hex:
2DCCAAEEACFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-163
degrees
minutes
MHz

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vessel POLAR STAR responded to the UMIB, recovered the TAMMY LIN crew from a life raft, and transported 3 of
them to Kodiak Island. The fourth crewmember, who did not have an immersion suit and exhibited signs of hypothermia,
was hoisted from the POLAR STAR by the helicopter and flown to Anchorage, AK for medical treatment.
20:53
Location of incident:
Maringi Road, 5 NM northeast of Bideford, Tararua District, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a registered PLB with a position in northern Wairarapa (40 47.27S 175 56.07E).
The owner advised that the PLB was being used for hunting by one of their staff. RCCNZ was not able to make contact
with the hunter and first tasked the Palmerston North EMS helicopter. Due to weather the helicopter was not able to cross
over the Tararua Ranges. RCCNZ then requested a local helicopter to investigate while the Wellington EMS helicopter
was tasked. The local helicopter declined to fly due to minima flight conditions, low cloud in the area. RCCNZ tracked
down contact information for the Station Manager where the hunter was operating. The Station Manager headed out and
located the hunter just as the hunter got back into cell phone coverage. The hunter and Station Manager advised it was a
false activation and that the hunter was safe. The Wellington EMS Helicopter was stood down.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA5FC92FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-197
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:23
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-164
degrees
minutes

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Page 430
Location of incident:
171 NM southwest of Panama City, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel LADY CATHERINE III, with 2 people on board, became disabled in
stormy weather. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi received a phone call from the vessel owner's spouse describing the
situation, then the crew activated their EPIRB. Coast Guard District 8 received the alert and launched a helicopter from
Air Station New Orleans to the coordinates. Both sailors were hoisted from the vessel and transported safely to Panama
City.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LADY CATHERINE III
Beacon hex:
2DCC7B0386FFBFF
MHz
00:43
Location of incident:
43 NM northwest of Marathon, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE9BC6DEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-165
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 3 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast, and launched a helicopter from Air Station Miami to
the coordinates. The vessel was located and commercial salvage was notified, which arrived and towed the vessel and
crew safely to shore.
05:32
Location of incident:
Tauranga Bridge Marina, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a US coded EPIRB with a 7 nautical mile error centred on the port of Tauranga (37
41.10S 176 11.60E). Via AIS, RCCNZ identified a US flagged vessel in the Tauranga Bridge Marina. RCCNZ contacted
the vessel owner who had a friend check the vessel and located the activated beacon onboard. The beacon was turned off.
As the beacon is an old one, the owner will dispose of it and obtain a replacement for their emergency grab bag.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
AVANTE
Beacon hex:
ADCE02173D41801
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-198
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:45
Location of incident:
King Sound WA, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-140
degrees
minutes

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Page 432
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a beacon signal in the Buccaneer Archipelago from a 5.7m recreational vessel with two persons
on board. Due to the remote location, JRCC Australia attempted to divert available aircraft without success.
Consequently, they tasked helicopter VH-IPZ from Broome the Perth Challenger RSCU660 and local vessels from a
nearby Barramundi farm and the ABFC CAPE WESSEL. As the helicopter approached the scene, an informant notified
WA Police that the target vessel was part of a group of three vessels. The target vessel had a suspected broken fuel pump
and required assistance in the strong tidal conditions. One vessel stayed with the target while the third vessel went ashore
to raise the alarm. JRCC Australia stood down RSCU660 before departure and the helicopter upon its arrival at the scene.
ABFC established communications with the disabled vessel and assisted in its recovery.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
15:09
Location of incident:
Beja Airport (BYJ/LPBJ), Portugal
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
LIT
Lithuania
Lithuania
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-IAS (FORMER
Vehicle name:
YAKOVLEV YAK52
Beacon hex:
A2A64A75633AEC1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-039
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 433
Details of Incident:
A Brazilian Air Force (FAB) single-engine C-98A Grand Caravan plane made an emergency landing on the runway in the
district of Sipaliwini, in southern Suriname, after the pilot reported an engine failure. None of the three crew members
was injured.
16:16
Location of incident:
River Cleddau, Wales, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The skipper of Milford Haven Harbour Patrol boat fell overboard and activated the PLB on his lifejacket. The skipper
self-rescued and returned safely to shore before any SAR assets were tasked.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MILFORD HAVEN HAR
Beacon hex:
1D1B2DC23D3FDFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-014
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:27
Location of incident:
SH7, approximately 8 NM west of Reefton, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EB4489CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-199
degrees
minutes

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Page 434
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a registered NZ PLB near SH7, approximately 8 NM west of Springs Junction (42
17.60S 172 02.47E) on the way to Reefton. The Christchurch Rescue helicopter that was flying from Greymouth to
Christchurch, approximately 30 NM away, was contacted while in flight and was tasked to investigate the reason for the
activation. On arrival, they found a motor vehicle that had collided with a tree with one person trapped and others with
minor injuries. The incident was handed to NZ Ambulance to coordinate the medical response.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
MHz
08:44
Location of incident:
Utrera, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The unique person on board was safe. The beacon was activated to provide the location of the accident. The pilot was
able to abandon the aircraft under his own power but was left with minor scratches. (Source flightsafety.net)
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-IYL
Vehicle name:
AIR TRACTOR AT-401
Beacon hex:
9C064C2E62CD691
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-014
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-011

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Page 435
12:01
Location of incident:
Beja, Portugal
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft crashed during an air show at airport in Beja, Portugal. One person died.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
LIT
Lithuania
Lithuania
Vehicle Call Sign:
LY-BGI
Vehicle name:
YAK52
Beacon hex:
A2A64E75633AD81
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:57
Location of incident:
59 miles northwest of Silver City, NM in the Gila National Forest, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A4542CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-166
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 436
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub authorities, who reported that the Catron County Sherriff had already
arrived on scene and arranged for the pilot to be airlifted to a nearby medical facility.
04:09
Location of incident:
347 NM southeast of Nauru
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel JI WEN 1688 which caught fire in the South Pacific Ocean. The National
Rescue Coordination Center (NRCC) and the Fisheries Agency Monitoring Center were requested to assist with the
investigation. It was confirmed that nearby friendly vessels were heading to provide assistance. At 04:51, it was reported
that all four crew members had safely transferred to the nearby vessel LIAN JI FA 98.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TAI
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei
Vehicle Call Sign:
BH3471
Vehicle name:
CHI WIN NO.1688
Beacon hex:
B408D34134370D1
Reporting MCC:
TAMCC
Event ID:
TA-002
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:56
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-168
degrees
minutes

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Page 437
Location of incident:
9 miles northeast of Harrisburg, PA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that all aboard self-recovered and no assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N7287T
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
2DC8A44CDEFFBFF
MHz
14:25
Location of incident:
Sandia Airpark in Edgewood, NM, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed while landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the New Mexico State Police, who found the aircraft and reported
that the pilot and passenger self-recovered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N79ZT
Vehicle name:
MURPHY REBEL
Beacon hex:
2DC8A43412FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-169
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 438
18:57
Location of incident:
3 NM west of Chirikof Island, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 35-ft sailing vessel, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 17
received the alert and notified Sector Western Alaska-US Arctic, which issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast
and launched a helicopter from Air Station Kodiak to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived, found the vessel on fire,
hoisted the uninjured sailor from shore, and transported him to Kodiak.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE96CCCAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-167
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:18
Location of incident:
North of Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400C948348FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-200
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 439
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a New Zealand coded EPIRB north of Manus Island, Papua New Guinea. The
emergency contact advised the beacon was onboard a sailing catamaran that had reported one of their crew members was
experiencing breathing difficulties. RCCNZ passed on alert and information to MRCC Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
who confirmed they were coordinating a response to the situation.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
07:44
Location of incident:
110 NM from Natal, RN, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
A joint Search and Rescue mission was activated after the captain's vessel abandoned the ship due to an engine failure.
The Brazilian Navy rescued all 8 people with no serious injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BURRA LEITEIRA
Beacon hex:
D8C8D34D41974D1
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-008
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:26
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Jun-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-141
minutes

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Page 440
Location of incident:
Palm Passage, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a beacon 45 NM north of Townsville registered to a 7.5m cruiser KALAGU Q with 3 persons
on board. Attempts to contact the vessel directly and through REEFVTS were unsuccessful. The JRCC tasked Cairns
Challenger RSCU300 and diverted the nearby charter vessel TURA to the scene while Qld Police tasked the Townsville
VMR. The Challenger located the vessel but was still unable to communicate with it. The TURA and VMR arrived on
scene about two and a half hours after the initial detection and found that the vessel was broken down and taking on
water. The VMR took the disabled vessel in tow and returned to Townsville.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
MHz
23:37
Location of incident:
Santa Ynez Airport in Santa Ynez, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N9567L
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
2DC8555E64FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-170
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 441
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that they self-recovered and emergency medical services were
on scene; no further assistance was needed.
19:48
Location of incident:
Auburn, WA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed on the roof of an office building. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Washington Emergency Management authorities, who
reported that emergency medical services and local authorities were already en route to the scene. The pilot did not
survive.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N412JN
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV-12
Beacon hex:
2DC88AF83AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-172
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:57
Location of incident:
62 NM east of Cape Cod, MA, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-171
degrees
minutes

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Page 442
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the ocean rowing boat NIMBUS, with 4 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard
District 1 received a call from the NIMBUS's captain describing the distress and asked him to activate the EPIRB to assist
with the rescue. A helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod (ASCC) was launched to the coordinates, hoisted up the crew,
and transported them to ASCC.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDK4975
Vehicle name:
Rowing boat
Beacon hex:
2DCCB205C8FFBFF
MHz
10:05
Location of incident:
Sorriso, MT, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft crashed right after taking off, both 2 people on board died at in the crash.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PP-DUN
Vehicle name:
PIPER P-46T
Beacon hex:
D8C64B6D632F261
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-009
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 443
10:23
Location of incident:
Christmas Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered personal distress beacon alert on Christmas Island associated with a tourist
lodge. Contact was not able to be established with the beacon holder or lodge. Coordination was transferred to Christmas
Island Police who responded with a medical capability. The distress beacon was activated due to suffering a stroke. The
person was taken in to medical care for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-142
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:06
Location of incident:
30 NM northeast of Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADCE02110541C01
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-173
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 444
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel SMELLS LIKE FISH, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast
Guard District 7 received the alert and directed Sector Jacksonville to issue an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and
launch a helicopter and rescue boat to the coordinates. Assets arrived on scene and safely towed the vessel and its
uninjured captain to Port Canaveral.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SMELLS LIKE FISH
17:59
Location of incident:
Beagle Gulf, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB approximately 10 NM southwest of Cape Gambier 27 NM north of Darwin, NT. The
beacon was registered to a recreational vessel confirmed to be fishing in the area with 4 people on board. JRCC issued a
broadcast to shipping and tasked the Darwin Rescue Helicopter CAREFLIGHT 1. JRCC also requested water police
provide a surface response and water police vessel 02 was tasked. CAREFLIGHT 1 located the target vessel at anchor
with 3 adults and one child sighted on board. The helicopter dropped a communications bag to the vessel and confirmed
with the occupants that they had run out of fuel. JRCC stood CAREFLIGHT 1 down while water police provided the
vessel with some fuel and shadowed them safely back to Darwin.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-143
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-144

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Page 445
02:43
Location of incident:
Simpson Desert, SA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A detection was gained for a registered PLB with a position showing on the Knolls Track Simpson Desert SA. The
beacon was associated with two people known to be travelling by 4WD and for whom Queensland Police had already
advised as being bogged. Incident coordination was transferred to SA Police as Land SAR. Support was provided from
the AMSA Melbourne Rescue Jet with deployment of communication equipment and emergency rations. The safety of
the isolated party was confirmed, and various recovery options were explored by Police. Two days after the initial beacon
detection the party was safely recovered back to Birdsville by a passing tour group.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
4WD
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:46
Location of incident:
Baldivis, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-145
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 446
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of an unregistered PLB in vicinity a Baldvis, WA. Coordination was
transferred to WA police who located a bogged 4WD just off the Kwinana FWY. Police assisted and provided JRCC with
registration details for the device owner.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
4WD
10:11
Location of incident:
Buckland Peaks Hut, Paparoa Range, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered hire beacon at the Bucklands Peak Hut (41 52.47S 171 37.73E).
Hire details revealed there was a party of three males walking the Bucklands Peak Track. RCCNZ tasked the Nelson
Rescue Helicopter as the Greymouth helicopter could not fly due to weather. A Land SAR team was also put on standby
in case the helicopter could not reach the scene. On arrival, the rescue helicopter found a 19-year-old male suffering from
chest pain and was having difficulty breathing. They were transported to Buller Hospital for further assessment and
treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAC48E0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-201
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-040

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Page 447
11:36
Location of incident:
Island of Texel, The Netherlands
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The C-98A (military designation Cessna 208B) of the 7th Air Transport Squadron (7th ETA) “Cobra Squadron”,
registration FAB 2740, had taken off from Tiriós (SBTS), in Pará, bound for the Manaus Air Base (SBMN ), in
Amazonas
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NET
Netherlands
Netherlands
Vehicle Call Sign:
UNKNOWN
Vehicle name:
UNKNOWN
Beacon hex:
1E8EB3F3D0FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:52
Location of incident:
7 NM east of Hilton Head Island, SC, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DDB007B943FDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-175
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 448
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 23-ft fishing vessel, with 3 people on board, caught on fire. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert and contacted Sector Charleston, which correlated the alert with a distress report they had just received
and issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB). Beaufort County assets responded to the UMIB, arrived on
scene, rescued the uninjured crewmembers from the water, and transported them to shore.
14:10
Location of incident:
Monroe County Airport in Madisonville, TN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot's wife, who confirmed the incident and reported that
emergency medical services were already on scene; no further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N512JA
Vehicle name:
T-51
Beacon hex:
2DC88ADCECFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-174
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:30
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-176
degrees
minutes

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Page 449
Location of incident:
Harquahala Mountain in Wenden, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who became stranded on a trail. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received
the alert and notified the Arizona Search and Rescue Coordinator, who dispatched a helicopter to the coordinates, located
the stranded hiker, and sent an all-terrain vehicle to pick him up and transport him to the base of the hiking trail.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEAB5B84FFBFF
MHz
19:54
Location of incident:
Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
At approximately 1952Z, a beacon alert was received for an ELT belonging to a DEHAVILLAND BEAVER with
callsign C-FFHA. The plane collided with a boat in Coal Harbour, BC, during takeoff. Six people on board the plane
were recovered with minor injuries along with two persons aboard the boat. Multiple authorities and bystanders assisted.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FFHA
Vehicle name:
DEHAVILLAND DHC-2
Beacon hex:
2787801BD6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-020
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 450
All patients were transferred to local health authorities. CMCC provided assisting data for this accident.
20:50
Location of incident:
Parana, Entre Rios, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
During an airshow, the president of Aeroclub de Paraná crashed with an Extra 330 during its aerobatic routine at Paraná
Aeroclub Airfield, Entre Ríos. He perished and the plane caught fire and was subsequently destroyed. (Source Aviation-
Safety). This incident was also reported by the CHMCC assuring the backup of the ARMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
LV-IUX
Vehicle name:
EXTRA EA 330 SC
Beacon hex:
D7AC405C7C003C9
Reporting MCC:
ARMCC
Event ID:
AR-004
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:11
Location of incident:
Michael J Smith Field in Beaufort, NC, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC8A22A4AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-177
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 451
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran off the runway and crashed before takeoff. The
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who confirmed the incident and reported
that they had self-recovered and emergency personnel were en route to the scene; no additional assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N65131
Vehicle name:
LANCAIR LC42
03:19
Location of incident:
16 NM northwest of La Push, WA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a commercial fishing vessel, with 4 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard
District 13 was notified of the distress situation and requested the EPIRB activation to provide accurate location
information. A rescue boat from Sector Puget Sound arrived on scene, got the flooding under control, and escorted the
vessel to port in La Push.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
FREEDOM
Beacon hex:
ADCD42DF300028D
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-179
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:49
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jun-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-180

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Page 452
Location of incident:
Jefferson County International Airport in Port Townsend, WA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed upon landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported they had self-recovered and no assistance
was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N39NS
Vehicle name:
AVIAT A-1B
Beacon hex:
2DC8859FB6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:59
Location of incident:
Taylors Flat Road, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-146
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 453
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a Detection for a registered PLB, with a GNSS position showing close to a rural shed (approximately
200m from the Taylors Flat Road. The location was approximately 48 km northwest of Crookwell, NSW. Police arrived
to locate a patient suffering chest pains. They were conveyed to medical care.
17:04
Location of incident:
Wiener Neustadt (LOXN), Austria
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
There was an explosion in engine room. 18 persons were safe, 6 were injured and 4 died.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUT
Austria
Austria
Vehicle Call Sign:
OE-DKY
Vehicle name:
RALLYE 180 T
Beacon hex:
996648F0632FB51
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-041
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:30
Location of incident:
Cody, WY, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCEA98530FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-181
degrees
minutes

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Page 454
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after 2 people riding on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) were injured after the ATV rolled over.
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and notified the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security,
which dispatched authorities to the coordinates. Upon arrival, they found the riders with minor injuries and transported
them to a nearby medical facility.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
MHz
19:27
Location of incident:
6 miles northwest of Gorham, NH in Jericho Mountain State Park, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented snowmobile, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported they were aware of the incident and that
local authorities were already on scene. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCE935B2AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-178
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
GRMCC
Event ID:
GR-002

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Page 455
02:11
Location of incident:
0.35 NN northeast of Poliegos island, Cyclades, Aegean Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Due to water ingress, the vessel was towed to Kimolos port. The Rescue operation ended successfully.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAB6100
Vehicle name:
ENAMORADA
Beacon hex:
1C646B0E40FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:20
Location of incident:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
RACE TO ALASK
Vehicle name:
RACE TO ALASKA
Beacon hex:
278E9E094AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-021
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 456
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a notification for a Canadian PLB. Position showing 1.7 NM south of Victoria, British Columbia. JRCC
Victoria was informed of the alert and provided registration and location information. A SAILING VESSEL involved in
the "Race to Alaska" had cap capsized and was taking on water. There was one person on board who had no injuries.
Canadian Coast Guard Station Victoria was tasked and recovered the individual.
16:43
Location of incident:
Les Escoumins, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR and Encoded position for a Canadian ELT, belonging to a AUTOGYRO CAVALON
aircraft, tail mark C-GVDX, located near Les Escoumins, Quebec. JRCC Halifax was alerted and provided location and
registration information. The aircraft had crashed, there were two persons on board, one sustaining minor head injuries.
Quebec Provincial Police had located the crash site, and local ambulance services were providing medical aid and had
taken the persons to a hospital. No assistance from JRCC Halifax was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GVDX
Vehicle name:
AUTOGYRO CAVALON
Beacon hex:
278780F904FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-022
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:58
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jun-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-023
minutes

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Location of incident:
Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received alerts for an ELT coded to C-GRSA, a CESSNA 206. The aircraft had crashed at Haines Junction,
Yukon Territory, Canada. Five of the six persons on board survived, with local police and ambulance services responding
to the on-airfield incident. No Search and Rescue resources were required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GRSA
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 206
Beacon hex:
A78DF01CD8404F5
degrees
MHz
00:15
Location of incident:
10 miles north of Port Alsworth, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 6 people on board, crashed in the woods. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center (AKRCC) received the alert and contacted the National Park Service, which confirmed the distress
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4957
Vehicle name:
DHC-2 BEAVER
Beacon hex:
ADC6492628305C1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-183
degrees
minutes
MHz

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and requested AKRCC assistance. AKRCC notified the Alaska Air National Guard, which launched a helicopter to the
coordinates, assisted in recovering all passengers, and transported 1 person to a hospital.
03:53
Location of incident:
The area of Binh Dinh, Viet Nam
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacons were activated for the aircraft Yak-30. The aircraft had an accident and could not land, two pilots parachuted
and were later rescued in a forest in Binh Dinh province.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
YAK-30
Beacon hex:
C7CC70D4DC00B29
Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-008
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:56
Location of incident:
5 miles northeast of Antelope Ranch Airport in Roll, AZ, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC88AE618FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-184
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, had engine failure and crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Yuma County Sherriff’s Office, which was already on scene.
The pilot self-recovered and did not require assistance.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3156V
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 150
20:08
Location of incident:
30 miles southeast of Freeport, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel KATY L, with 2 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard
District 8 received the alert and directed Sector Houston-Galveston to issue an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and
launch a rescue boat from Station Freeport to the coordinates. The rescue boat safely towed the KATY L and its
uninjured crew to shore in Freeport.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
KATY L
Beacon hex:
2DCE6799A8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-185
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:45
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jun-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-182

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Location of incident:
79 NM west of Crystal River, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a 45-ft Coast Guard vessel, with 4 people on board, lost power in both engines and was
dead in the water. The vessel's crew notified Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg (SECSTP) to request assistance, then
activated the PLB to provide constant contact and position updates. SECSTP launched Coast Guard Cutter CROCODILE
to the coordinates, placed the disabled vessel in tow, embarked the uninjured crewmembers, and transported them to
shore.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE7AD7CCFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:21
Location of incident:
Santander, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EB3190
Vehicle name:
LUA NOVA
Beacon hex:
1C04526980FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-015
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
The vessel sank 12 miles northwest Cabo Ajo, Santander. The two persons on board were rescued safe by another fishing
vessel MAYCRIS. The distress call was received before beacon activation.
09:34
Location of incident:
2 NM Port of Grado, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The ship began to take on water and raised a MAYDAY and activated the EPIRB and was safely towed at Porto Nogaro.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
AUDACE
Beacon hex:
1EE4D0E300FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-014
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:06
Location of incident:
12 km south of Ax-les-Thermes, Pyrenees, France
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

France
Beacon hex:
1C6EAB7532FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-042
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Two Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft of the Spanish Portuguese Yakstars formation team collided during the Beja Air Show,
Portugal. One aircraft crashed (EC-IAS, Yakstar 4), killing the Spanish pilot. The other aircraft involved in the collision
(EC-NGZ, Yakstar 3) managed to land, ending upside down with the Portuguese pilot injured.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
14:16
Location of incident:
In the Pervouralsk city district, Sverdlovsk region, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A helicopter made an emergency landing in Pervouralsk city district, Sverdlovsk region. There were a pilot and a
passenger on board the helicopter, they were taken to the nearest medical facility.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-07358
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
A22DC5072F8029D
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:10
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jun-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-186

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Location of incident:
Elk River, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, crashed in the woods. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, which dispatched air rescue
to the coordinates. Upon arrival, they found that 1 passenger was deceased; the 2 uninjured passengers were transported
to safety.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N34903
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 177
Beacon hex:
2DC89EE132FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:16
Location of incident:
Noumea, French New Caledonia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
DH2133
Vehicle name:
JACKPOT 2
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-147
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected two emergency beacons (EPIRB and PLB) registered to a 45ft sailing catamaran JACKPOT 2
approximately 600 NM northeast of Brisbane and 250 NM from Noumea in the joint search and rescue region. MRCC
Noumea accepted coordination of the incident and tasked a French Navy aircraft (GUARDIAN FOX). JRCC issued a
broadcast to shipping diverted a sailing vessel and two ships and tasked the Essendon based AMSA search aircraft
(RESCUE 550). JACKPOT 2 later communicated via radio with the French Navy aircraft that it had safely re-floated off
of the reef and were resuming passage to Noumea. JRCC cancelled RESCUE 550 and the vessel response.
05:48
Location of incident:
Boys Glacier, Mt Cook, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for an unregistered PLB with a position on the Boys Glacier, Mt Cook National
Park (43 36.33S 170 10.87E). As well as the alerts from the PLB, the owner a solo mountaineer was able to get a broken
brief phone call to Police to advise that he had taken a fall and had a minor injury. Due to the weather conditions
overnight (rain, snow and cloud) there was no response available until first light when a weather window was identified.
A local helicopter working with the Mt Cook Alpine Cliff Rescue team were able to reach and extract the patient and
relocate him to Mt Cook village. Although suffering some minor injuries and mild hypothermia he was treated and
cleared by a local paramedic and did not require further medical assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9878A4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-202
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:25
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jun-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-015
minutes

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Location of incident:
11 NM south of Elba Island, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
The M/C LA CORSA with a fire on board sank at 11 NM from Elba Island, Italy. The 3 people on board were rescued by
the Italian coast guard and were safe and sound.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LA CORSA
Beacon hex:
1EE42C4D40FFBFF
degrees
MHz
19:55
Location of incident:
Broome, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection on 406.040 MHz of a beacon registered to a 4.6m Stacer Nomad aluminium, white in colour.
CMOP received a call from the person onboard the vessel which was broken down in an estuary to Roebuck Bay, and
they in turn called WA Water Police. Water Police accepted coordination and tasked Broome VMR to respond. Police
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-148
degrees
minutes
MHz

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subsequently confirmed the vessel was under tow by VMR back to Broome.
01:16
Location of incident:
Bill Martin Memorial Airport in Benton Township, MO, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub authorities, who reported that the pilot had self-
recovered with minor injuries and emergency medical services were already on scene.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N123WJ
Vehicle name:
MOONEY M20
Beacon hex:
2DC88ACB00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-187
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:00
Location of incident:
Tunisia
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC8A1AC8EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-043
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
A man went overboard when participating a catamaran race around the Island of Texel. The person was saved by a life
boat.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
T-SRKG
Vehicle name:
T6
10:42
Location of incident:
19 NM southwest of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 110-ft cargo vessel NOONIE G, with 2 people on board, ran out of hydraulic fluid
and was adrift and unable to steer. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and deployed a helicopter from Air Station
Corpus Christi to the coordinates. The helicopter located the NOONIE G and notified TCI authorities, who transported 2
crewmembers to shore to acquire fluid and returned them to their ship.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
NOONIE G
Beacon hex:
2DCC9FEB00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-188
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:14
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jun-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-044
minutes

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Location of incident:
Chavenay Airfield, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
The aircraft suffered a broken landing gear after a rough landing. The pilot and the passengers suffered light injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-GSBN
Vehicle name:
DR 400-120
Beacon hex:
9C664936AF4CE61
degrees
MHz
16:27
Location of incident:
Muğla, Bafa lake, Turkiye
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The firefighting aircraft with the call sign TC-TKV, which was responding to a forest fire in Aydın, crashed while taking
water from Muğla Bafa Lake. The 3 people on board survived.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TUR
Turkey
Turkey
Vehicle Call Sign:
TC-TKV
Vehicle name:
CANADAIR CL-215
Beacon hex:
A1E6486E621FAF1
Reporting MCC:
TRMCC
Event ID:
TR-002
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 469
23:24
Location of incident:
Haapai Group, Tonga
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received alerts for a US coded EPIRB with a position in the Haapai group of Islands (Tonga). A subsequent
phone call from RCC Bremen advised that there had been a diving accident where a person had been underwater for
around 50 minutes and was urgently being transported to a resort by a German flagged yacht that has assisted the
distressed divers boat. Information received was that after CPR had been performed for some time the person was
unresponsive. RCCNZ advised the Tongan Police who then took over coordination of the matter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCC903E84FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-203
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:48
Location of incident:
4 NM south of Lady Elliot Island, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-149
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 470
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a PLB registered to an 11m sailing vessel approximately 4 NM south of Lady Elliot Island,
QLD. Next of kin confirmed that the vessel and its 3 occupants had departed Yeppoon on 15 June bound for Brisbane;
however, all attempts to contact the vessel were unsuccessful. JRCC issued a broadcast to shipping and tasked the
Bundaberg Rescue Helicopter to investigate. Hervey Bay Water Police were also requested to assist with a surface
response and tasked the PV BRETT HANDRAN which was alongside at Lady Musgrave Island to respond. Shortly after
arriving on scene the Rescue Helicopter located the vessel capsized with 2 persons clinging to the hull. They were
winched aboard the helicopter and confirmed that the missing crew member had been tethered to the vessel when it
capsized. Unfortunately, he was not seen to surface after the capsize. The survivors were transported to Bundaberg
Hospital for medical treatment, and the Police vessel was tasked to investigate the capsized hull. Inclement weather on
scene meant that the hull couldn't be found by the Police vessel, so JRCC tasked the Bundaberg Rescue Helicopter back
to the area to assist in relocating the drifting hull. Once this was reacquired, the Police were able to inspect the hull and
located the missing person deceased still tethered to the vessel.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
13:37
Location of incident:
Cape Naturaliste, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB off Cape Naturaliste approximately 42 NM south-west of Bunbury, WA. The beacon
was listed as "Sold"; however, WA Police advised that they had received information from a member of the public that
the beacon activation was associated with a 4.6m recreational vessel with a split hull and taking on water. JRCC tasked
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-150
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 471
the Bussleton Rescue Helicopter the Perth-based Challenger aircraft and requested a local surface response from Police.
Before any assets could arrive on scene the vessel contacted JRCC to advise they had made it safely ashore under their
own power. All assets were stood down.
15:17
Location of incident:
32 NM east-southeast of Point Cartwright, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB approximately 22 NM northeast of Cape Moreton, QLD. The beacon was registered
to a recreational vessel confirmed to be fishing in the area with 2 people on board. JRCC issued a broadcast to shipping
and tasked the Brisbane Rescue Helicopter RESCUE 500 along with requesting Sunshine Coast Water Police provide a
surface response to the distress location. JRCC also requested the bulk carrier OCEAN HIRYU divert to investigate. On
approach to the scene, the Rescue Helicopter sighted the target vessel who had also set off a distress flare to attract
attention. Due to problems with the Rescue Helicopter's VHF radio, communications with the vessel were not possible so
the helicopter crewman was winched aboard the vessel. The occupants of the vessel confirmed that they had broken down
and required a tow back to shore. JRCC stood the bulk carrier down before the vessel arrived on scene. The Rescue
Helicopter remained overhead until the arrival of the Mooloolaba Coast Guard who took the vessel under tow for
Mooloolaba.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-151
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:45
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-012
degrees
minutes

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Page 472
Location of incident:
Baltic Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The boat with engine failure needed assistance. It was localized by surveillance aircraft towed in to dock in Gotland by
Rescue Stenhammar.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWE
Sweden
Sweden
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
214E6112C2FFBFF
MHz
19:23
Location of incident:
Cape Cod Airfield in Marstons Mills, MA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing during a test flight. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported that they self-recovered and
did not require assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N237RD
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC885AC4CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-189
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 473
20:11
Location of incident:
16 NM east of Hook Island, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a 7.2m recreational vessel was detected 16 NM east of Hook Island in the
Whitsundays. The Rescue Helicopter from Mackay and the Cairns based Challenger jet were tasked to respond but were
unable to locate a vessel when arriving on scene. The Whitsunday Marine Rescue vessel was nearby with a vessel under
tow but unrelated to the active beacon. The beacon owner called 90 mins after the activation to advise that he had engine
issues activated his EPIRB but then resolved the engine issue and returned safely to shore. All rescue assets were then
stood down and returned to base.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-152
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:13
Location of incident:
Strawberry, AZ, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCEA98278FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-190
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 474
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who broke their leg on the trail. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received
the alert and contacted the Gila County Sheriff's Office, which dispatched emergency medical services to the coordinates.
The hiker was air-lifted to a hospital for treatment.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
21:02
Location of incident:
Lake Argyle, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB registered to a 5m recreational vessel on Lake Argyle approximately 32 NM south of
Kununurra, WA. The vessel was confirmed to be operating in the area with 4 people on board; however, attempts to
contact the vessel directly were unsuccessful. JRCC contacted the Water Police to request a surface response and put a
Kununurra based helicopter on standby. Before any assets could be tasked to assist the Police were able to confirm that
one of the occupants on the vessel had been seriously injured while wakeboarding. The vessel made its own way back to
shore where they were met by the local Police and Ambulance who transferred the injured individual to Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-153
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-204

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Page 475
01:49
Location of incident:
0.9 NM south of Otaki Forks, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a PLB registered to a Wellington man whose emergency contact advised he was on
a solo weekend tramp, consistent with the beacon location on Field Track in the western Tararua Ranges (40 53.13S 175
14.20E). The Wellington Rescue Helicopter was tasked and found the man with a suspected broken ankle. He was
winched out and flown to Wellington Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C0EA6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:26
Location of incident:
Styx River southeast of Hokitika, 1.3 NM west-northwest of Mid Styx Hut, New Zeal
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB3CF3AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-205
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 476
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received alerts for a PLB with a position (42 53.53S 171 12.93E) in the Styx river inland from Hokitika. It was
established that the PLB was with two trampers and three dogs who were on a planned week long tramp into the area.
Subsequent information via an INREACH device was that they had been forced off the tops by heavy snow and were now
stuck by high river levels. Due to the weather conditions a rescue helicopter was unable to fly to the area and a Land SAR
team from Greymouth walked into the location. A decision was made that all persons would stay in the bush overnight
and a local helicopter has been tasked to uplift everyone after daylight in the morning. The trampers, dogs and Land SAR
team members were safely flown out on Monday morning.
11:37
Location of incident:
Red Lake, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received alerts for a Canadian-coded ELT. Though not registered, the beacon decoded to tail mark C-GBZH.
Location was showing near Red Lake Ontario. The alert was forwarded to JRCC Trenton. Local emergency services were
able to respond, and SAR resources were stood-down prior to launch. Five persons were recovered from the
DEHAVILAND DHC-2 with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GBHZ
Vehicle name:
DEHAVILLAND DHC-2
Beacon hex:
A78DF01277804F5
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-024
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:19
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jun-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-154

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Page 477
Location of incident:
Two Rocks, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Detection on 406.040 MHz 2.7 NM southwest of Two Rocks Marina, Vessel was reported to have taken on water and
was semi-submerged. VMR was tasked but the Stacer was towed by another vessel DD981 that came across it. EPIRB
was later found and switched off.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:41
Location of incident:
Denham South, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-155
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 478
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an unregistered EPIRB in Shark Bay approximately 7 NM east of Dirk Hartog Island, WA. Due
to the location and lack of registration details JRCC tasked a Rescue Helicopter from Exmouth and diverted the Perth-
Challenger rescue aircraft in flight to investigate. JRCC also issued a broadcast to shipping diverted a nearby fishing
vessel and requested the WA Police assist with a surface response from Denham. After arriving on scene, the Challenger
confirmed with the Denham volunteer marine rescue vessel that a passing vessel of opportunity had rescued 3 people
from the water after their vessel had capsized. Once the 3 rescued individuals were on board the vessel of opportunity
activated their distress beacon to signal for assistance. As no medical assistance was required the Rescue Helicopter was
stood down before departure and the Challenger returned to their training flight. The volunteer marine rescue vessel took
the survivors back to Denham.
18:13
Location of incident:
Cape Preston, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an unregistered EPIRB approximately 6 NM north-west of Cape Preston, WA. Due to the
beacon location and lack of registration details JRCC tasked a Rescue Helicopter from Karratha and requested the WA
Police assist with a surface response from Dampier. JRCC also contacted the Cape Preston VTS who tasked their crew
transfer vessel to investigate the distress location. The crew transfer vessel arrived on scene and located a small
recreational vessel with 1 person on board broken down requiring a tow. Before any other assets could arrive on scene the
vessel was towed safely back to Cape Preston by the crew transfer vessel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-156
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:36
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jun-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-157

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Page 479
Location of incident:
Christmas Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Australian coded PLB was detected with a GNSS position in the vicinity of Lily Beach Road on Christmas Island. The
personal distress beacon was registered to the Indian Ocean Territories Administration and loaned to tourists by AFP
Police at Christmas Island. JRCC contacted AFP Christmas Island who confirmed their reference was TAG31 for this
PLB. AFP contacted the hirer who confirmed they have had a vehicle breakdown and no injuries but require assistance.
AFP recovered the persons back to town and the incident was closed.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:09
Location of incident:
Albany, New York, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GKSI
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-31
Beacon hex:
A78DF0183B4029D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-025
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 480
Details of Incident:
CMCC received an unlocated alert for an ELT coded to C-GKSI. JRCC Trenton was alerted and began investigating. The
PIPER PA-31 was determined to have crashed shortly after take-off from Albany, New York, USA. The pilot and sole
occupant onboard did not survive. JRCC Trenton coordinated efforts with AFRCC and local officials to notify next of
kin.
16:21
Location of incident:
14 km east of Dreux, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A single person went lost during a hike in the Pyrenees because of the fog and bad weather. He eventually found other
hikers by himself.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-GGHX
Vehicle name:
DR400
Beacon hex:
9C676AEB9775DD1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-045
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:51
Location of incident:
Adelaide River, NT, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-158
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 481
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB activation associated with a 6m recreational vessel in the Adelaide River
approximately 2 8 NM north-east of Darwin, NT. As contact with the vessel or next of kin was unsuccessful, JRCC
Australia made attempts to task several Darwin based helicopters; however, they were all unavailable due to them being
on other tasks. JRCC requested NT Police provide a surface response to investigate. The vessel eventually contacted
JRCC to advise that it had broken down with 4 persons on board and needed a tow back to Darwin. Further rescue efforts
were coordinated by the NT Police who deployed a surface asset shadowing the vessel back to Darwin safely after the
vessel managed to effect repairs themselves.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
20:38
Location of incident:
14,4 NM Manihi, Tuamotu, French Polynesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft did a runway excursion after landing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PLY
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
444EA7B2DAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-046
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 482
21:34
Location of incident:
Wainui Road, Torere Beach, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered EPIRB active inland from Tourere Beach in the Bay
of Plenty (38 01.80S 177 31.53E). Enquiries with the registered owner revealed this beacon being carried by forestry
workers in the area. At the same time the ambulance service received a 111 call for an injured forestry worker and an
EMS helicopter was tasked to the scene. The incident was complicated by strong winds, preventing a winch retrieval. The
worker was flown to Whakatane Hospital after he was able to be stretchered out from his location to the awaiting
helicopter by his co-workers and EMS helicopter personnel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400C80480CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-206
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:18
Location of incident:
373 NM west of Manta, Ecuador, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Ecuador
Beacon hex:
DBE8D04C64170D1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-193
degrees
minutes

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Page 483
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 13 people on board, wrecked. The Ecuador SPOC received the alert
and contacted the Ecuadorian Navy and Coast Guard for assistance. The Ecuadorian Navy coordinated the rescue with the
assistance of the fishing vessel EVA MARIA, which was in the vicinity of the disabled vessel. The 13 crewmembers were
rescued and transported to safety.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ECU
Ecuador
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
10:00
Location of incident:
Riga, Latvia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
4 kilometers from RIX Riga Airport, a PC-6 Pilatus disappeared from radar. The pilot reported technical problems and
made an emergency landing on the field. It is known that one person was injured, but the pilot was not. Due to poor
visibility, the airfield was not visible, so the pilot landed in a field in the Imanta district. According to the conversation
between Riga Airport air traffic controllers and the pilot, the aircraft ran out of fuel and the pilot informed the dispatchers
about the need to make an emergency landing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
LAT
Latvia
Latvia
Vehicle Call Sign:
YL-YEA
Vehicle name:
PILATUS PC-6
Beacon hex:
A2664D69635C381
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-192

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 484
21:25
Location of incident:
17 miles southwest of Bishop, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a remote area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified the California Civil Air Patrol National Radar Analysis Team,
California Highway Patrol, and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, which were all dispatched to the coordinates. The aircraft
was located and the injured pilot was transported to a local hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3627N
Vehicle name:
PIPER J3C
Beacon hex:
2DC8A43F12FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:56
Location of incident:
8 miles northwest of Kanab, UT, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D2A04FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-191
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 485
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented all-terrain vehicle, with 1 person on board, rolled over. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the rental company, which reported that the rider self-recovered and
no assistance was needed.
07:37
Location of incident:
Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield (EBSP), Belgium
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Aircraft struck the control column at the beginning of the runway.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BEL
Belgium
Belgium
Vehicle Call Sign:
OO-SEX
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 208B GRAND C
Beacon hex:
19A6899970FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-047
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:45
Location of incident:
Tyndinsky district Amur region, Russia
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-007
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 486
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The helicopter commander did not inform about the departure from the site at the appointed time, and did not get in touch
at the appointed time. On the next morning, the wreckage of a helicopter was discovered, four people died.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA07430
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R66
Beacon hex:
A226AE0D70A40D1
MHz
13:08
Location of incident:
27 N, west of Wawa, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Helicopter C-GOOO crashed 27 NM to the west of Wawa Ontario. The one person on board suffered serious injuries.
The pilot was extracted by hoist and taken by helicopter to Wawa Ontario and then transported by HERCULES aircraft to
Sault Ste. Marie Ontario for medical treatment. CMCC was the first alerting agency for this event providing location and
registration.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GOOO
Vehicle name:
EUROCOPTER
Beacon hex:
A78DF01AC6C029D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-026
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 487
17:33
Location of incident:
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Loleta, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, lost power and crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, which arrived at the scene to
find the pilot had self-recovered and did not require assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC409FD800315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-194
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:43
Location of incident:
North Atlantic, 245 NM west-southwest of Stornoway, UK
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IRE
Ireland
Ireland
Vehicle Call Sign:
EIPL5
Vehicle name:
SAINTE CATHERINE LA
Beacon hex:
1F44018820FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-015
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 488
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel with 6 people on board, started taking on water and the crew abandoned to their liferaft and activated
their EPIRB. All persons were recovered by vessels of opportunity following broadcast action.
13:03
Location of incident:
La Puntilla Airfield, Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
During a training flight, when performing runway circuit manoeuvres, the engine lost power. The pilot performed an
emergency landing outside the airfield and impacted against a construction. Both crew members left the aircraft by
themselves. This incident was also reported by the CHMCC assuring the backup of the ARMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
LV-S025
Vehicle name:
TECNAM P2002
Beacon hex:
D7AC59B68C0029D
Reporting MCC:
ARMCC
Event ID:
AR-005
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:58
Location of incident:
Reed Ranch Airport in Yellow Pine, ID, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-195
degrees
minutes

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Page 489
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Idaho Division of Aeronautics, which reported that the pilot self-recovered and did
not require assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC74F2BBEFFBFF
MHz
04:46
Location of incident:
Outside Otago Harbour, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received alerts for a PLB with a position near Cape Saunders on the Otago coast, earlier Maritime radio had been
in contact with a vessel that had broken down in that area and arranged a local response , subsequent inquires showed the
Police had told the persons on the boat to set off the PLB. The vessel was taken under tow by another local boat .
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
UNDERSIDED
Beacon hex:
401B00777BBFDFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-207
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 490
16:05
Location of incident:
8 NM northwest of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in the water. Coast Guard District 7 (CGD07)
received the alert, along with notification of the distress from TCI authorities. TCI launched marine units to the scene and
requested air assistance from CGD07, which launched a helicopter from Air Station Miami to the coordinates. The
helicopter located the aircraft, hoisted up both people from the water, and transported them to TCI International Airport.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
1C6670BAF2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-196
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:24
Location of incident:
Battery Road, Wild Cattle Creek, NSW, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-159
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 491
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia has received a beacon alert on 406.0400 MHZ, with a satellite position 30 km northwest of Coffs
Harbour on Battery Road. The owner confirmed that he had lent his PLB to his sister, who was known to be hiking in the
area near her home. Person has no known medical conditions. RLTC tasked Westpac helicopter. A vehicle was located
with a person who was lost. The MP had a pre-existing brain injury that may have contributed to the person becoming
lost. The person was returned home.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
23:58
Location of incident:
East of Dirk Hartog Island, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected two EPIRBs between Dirk Hartog Island and Peron Peninsula Western Australia registered to a
recreational vessel. JRCC diverted a bulk carrier ship and another recreational vessel to respond while the Fremantle
Water Police tasked the Marine Rescue Shark Bay vessel. Weather was not suitable for aircraft tasking. The Marine
Rescue vessel located the vessel which was broken down and towed it to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-160
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-208

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Page 492
00:19
Location of incident:
Double Cone, Remarkables, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ registered PLB near Double Cone in the Remarkables (45 04.47S 168
48.67E). Enquiries revealed a party of two climbers had come across another climber who had sustained a serious injury
after a fall. RCCNZ tasked the Queenstown Rescue Helicopter and the Wakatipu Alpine Cliff Rescue (ACR) team. The
patient was in cloud and unable to be moved so more ACR members from the Remarkables ski patrol were tasked.
Eventually, a gap in the weather allowed the helicopter to drop off the Wakatipu ACR members at the scene and the
patient was able to be extracted by winch. The patient was taken to Queenstown Lakes Hospital and the remaining ACR
members were extracted using a commercial helicopter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FA850FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:09
Location of incident:
Kumeroa Woodville, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E98893AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-209
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 493
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a PLB with a position on farmland northeast of Woodville (40 18.00S 175
59.27E). Contact was made with the Airdesk who confirmed that the Ambulance service had already been informed about
the incident and had tasked the Palmerston North Helicopter. Coordination left with Ambulance.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
04:24
Location of incident:
11 NM northwest Banff, Alberta, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received an alert for a Canadian PLB in the Sawback mountain range near Banff, Alberta, Canada. JRCC Trenton
alerted Parks Canada officials. Local assets were dispatched at first light, including a helicopter, and rescued one
individual, injuries or illness unknown. The remaining member of the group returned to their vehicles without assistance.
CMCC was the only alerting agency.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
278EAC61F8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-027
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:04
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jun-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-199

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Page 494
Location of incident:
320 NM east of Chincoteague, VA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel ALLIANCE, with 9 people on board, began taking on water and sank
during a sailing race. Prior to receiving the alert, Coast Guard District 1 received a call from the race coordinator, who
explained the distress and reported that the ALLIANCE crewmembers were safely recovered from the water by a sister
vessel nearby. No further assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDN2146
Vehicle name:
ALLIANCE
Beacon hex:
2DCCAD8F56FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:58
Location of incident:
Near Doncourt, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EEQP
Vehicle name:
CASA 1131E
Beacon hex:
9B464C98C30F6D1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-048
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 495
Details of Incident:
The aircraft suffered an engine failure and attempted to perform an emergency landing in a field. The 2 persons on board
were not injured.
15:08
Location of incident:
Sherman Army Air Field in Fort Leavenworth, KS, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, lost a wheel when landing and flipped over. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that the pilot self-
recovered and no assistance was needed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
1D0885DFACFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-197
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:37
Location of incident:
15 km south of Yuendumu, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-161
degrees
minutes

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Page 496
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected 15 km south of Yuendumu, NT. The device owners were contacted and dispatched a vehicle to the
scene where they located a vehicle that was bogged. Assistance was provided by community members to free the bogged
vehicle and the beacon was deactivated.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
MHz
20:20
Location of incident:
21 NM southwest of Sanibel Island, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 40-ft fishing vessel, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert and spoke with the beacon owner's emergency contact, who stated the owner was fishing offshore.
Sector St. Petersburg launched a rescue boat from Station Fort Myers Beach to the coordinates that located the disabled
vessel and safely towed it to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE74A2E2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-198
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-005

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Page 497
02:10
Location of incident:
120 NM south of Alghaidah, Saudi Arabia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT145 detected by SAMEOLUT as initial distress signal alert. Based on the
information received from JMRCC (Coast Guard), it was reported that the cargo vessel was sinking , and all 19 persons
on board had been rescued by life boats.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
COM
Comoros
Comoros
Vehicle Call Sign:
D6A3038
Vehicle name:
LAVANT
Beacon hex:
CD9B2578400E0D1
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:38
Location of incident:
6 miles southeast of Spokane Airport in Spokane Valley, WA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4059D
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
2DC88AF62AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-201
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 498
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, made an emergency landing in a public school field
after experiencing engine failure. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and phoned the registered
owner's emergency contact, who reported that the pilot had self-recovered and contacted local Air Traffic Control
authorities. Emergency medical services were on scene and no additional assistance was needed.
05:09
Location of incident:
18 NM southeast of Gisborne, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ were informed by NZPOL of a recreational fishing vessel with three person on board that was overdue from a
fishing trip on Monday night. An extended search by local and national SAR assets was conducted but unfortunately the
casualties were found deceased onshore on Wednesday morning.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BILLY BOY
Beacon hex:
400CB1B4D0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-210
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:56
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-200
degrees
minutes

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Page 499
Location of incident:
74 NM east of Saint Augustine, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel CHARLESTON STAR, with 3 people on board, became disabled.
Coast Guard District 7 (CGD07) received the alert at the same time Sector Jacksonville received a MAYDAY call
describing the distress. Station Mayport launched a helicopter to the coordinates, found the vessel, and communicated
with the crew, which did not want to abandon ship. The crew made sufficient engine repairs to allow the CHARLESTON
STAR to slowly make its way to port in Jacksonville, monitored by CGD07 and Sector Jacksonville. Once docked, no
additional assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDG2071
Vehicle name:
CHARLESTON STAR
Beacon hex:
2DCC56D592FFBFF
MHz
12:42
Location of incident:
5 NM north of La Hève Cape, near Le Havre, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FT2314
Vehicle name:
LAOSK LAVAR
Beacon hex:
9C6810DD28334D1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-049
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 500
Details of Incident:
Because of an engine failure, the fishing vessel requested a towing by the to Manihi Village.
13:49
Location of incident:
7 miles south of Red Boiling Springs, TN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made an emergency landing in a field. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and the Memphis Air
Route Traffic Control Center, which reported that the pilot self-recovered before emergency services arrived and no
additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC89EB2CEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-204
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:45
Location of incident:
5 miles southeast of Jaffrey Airport in Jaffrey, NH, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-203
degrees
minutes

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Page 501
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted Federal Aviation Administration authorities, who reported that the pilot had called them
to confirm the crash and stated that he had self-recovered and did not need assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC88AB096FFBFF
MHz
20:13
Location of incident:
10 NM west of Dghaliyene, Moroccan coast.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A Cessna 208B Supervan 900 skydiving plane crashed at Spa Airfield, Belgium. The pilot was injured. An eyewitness
reported that the engine failed on final approach. The aircraft floated over runway 05, turned right towards an open field
and crashed while in a turn. The airplane came to rest 180 degrees opposite direction of flight.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ALIMATA
Beacon hex:
1D0EB39E9EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-050
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 502
21:04
Location of incident:
Furman, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in the woods. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office, which dispatched a team to the
scene. Upon arrival, they found that all aboard had self-recovered and no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N13KK
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
ADC64926750FBE1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-202
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:07
Location of incident:
20.29 NM from Rembang Port, Indonesia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
POQL
Vehicle name:
MV NOAH SATU
Beacon hex:
41A407CB00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-007
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 503
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
According to information from RSC Semarang, the EPIRB came from the NOAH ship which experienced a fire in the
ship's engine room and sank, all  16 people were safe.
00:52
Location of incident:
Alakol district, Kazakhstan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
There was a helicopter crash, no additional information was provided.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KAZ
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MI-171 SH
Beacon hex:
B68C400AD4002DD
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-008
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:57
Location of incident:
Rio Linda Airport in Rio Linda, CA, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-205
degrees
minutes

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Page 504
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office to request a wellness check. They reported that
local fire department and emergency medical services were already on scene and no further assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N912RG
Vehicle name:
STING RG
Beacon hex:
2DC86B3424FFBFF
MHz
00:05
Location of incident:
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received alerts for a Canadian registered ELT aboard C-GZED. The aircraft had crashed at Summerside Airport,
Prince Edward Island. JRCC Halifax quickly confirm no injuries to the sole occupant, no SAR resources were required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GZED
Vehicle name:
VANS RV-14
Beacon hex:
2787810E30FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-028
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 505
12:56
Location of incident:
21 NM southeast of Big Pine Key, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 23-ft fishing vessel, with 4 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert and directed Sector Key West to issue an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and divert a helicopter
to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived, established communications with the vessel, and after determining there were
no medical concerns, arranged for commercial salvage (COMSAL). When COMSAL lost communications with the
vessel, Coast Guard Cutter KATHLEEN MOORE diverted to the scene and relayed communications. COMSAL arrived
at the coordinates and towed the disabled vessel to its home port in Big Pine Key.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
NONE
Beacon hex:
2DCCA53CA8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-207
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:20
Location of incident:
Chickasha Municipal Airport in Chickasha, OK, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC8A4552CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-206
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 506
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the airport's Flight Services Station to request a ramp check, then
received a call from the Grady County Sheriff's Office reporting that the pilot self-recovered and first responders were
already on scene. No further assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
15:29
Location of incident:
Madrid, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft did a force landing close to Navalcarnero, Madrid, Spain. The aircraft was damaged but the persons on board
were safe. No SAR assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-NXK
Vehicle name:
P2002 JF
Beacon hex:
9C064C2E626DFE1
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-016
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:59
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jun-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-051
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 507
Location of incident:
Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield (EDXR), Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
The aircraft suffered an engine failure during take off.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1308L
Vehicle name:
C400 COLUMBIA
Beacon hex:
ADC6499D40D3291
degrees
MHz
20:50
Location of incident:
Belledonne Lake, Alps, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel capsized. The vessel HYPHOS recovered the 2 people on a life raft. The 2 fishing men were airlifted
to the nearest hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
1C6EB3E3DEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-052
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 508
05:15
Location of incident:
Nantong, Zhejiang, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel (QING FENG 98) due to a collision with a cargo vessel, resulting in the
capsizing and sinking of QING FENG 98. Six people fell into the water. China SAR dispatched 12 maritime law
enforcement vessels and coordinated nearby ships to assist in the rescue. Three people were rescued on-site, one person
reached shore on their own, and two remain missing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
QING FENG 98
Beacon hex:
B3A9065C55034D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:30
Location of incident:
Evora aerodrome (LPEV), Portugal
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Portugal
Beacon hex:
A0E64BB4630BA31
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-053
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 509
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The vessel start sinking after an attack by orcas. The M/V CAPE SCOTT was diverted to assist and released afterwards.
The water ingress was under control and the vessel was towed by a Royal Marine patrol unit.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POR
Portugal
Vehicle Call Sign:
CS-ECO
Vehicle name:
TECHNAM P2002JF
15:35
Location of incident:
3 miles northwest of Albany, WY, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented all-terrain vehicle, with 2 people on board, became disabled and the riders were
lost. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and notified the rental company, which dispatched a
team to the coordinates, located the uninjured riders, and safely returned them to their lodging.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
Beacon hex:
2DCEA99728FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-209
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:36
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jun-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-162
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 510
Location of incident:
Solomon Islands, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
MRCC Honiara kindly request AMSA assistance to broadcast to all international vessel transiting within the Solomon
Seas and coral seas. JRCC was concerned of a drifting Aluminium boat powered by 60hp with 3 people on board all
males. The aluminium boat has a small canopy. JRCC was suspecting they were drifting south of Russell islands and
Guadalcanal into coral seas. An air asset located the overdue vessel and dropped an emergency beacon in that location.
surface assets were inbounded to that location.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
MHz
21:13
Location of incident:
14 NM southwest of Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
GUACAMAYA
Beacon hex:
2DCEB0246EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-208
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 511
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel GUACAMAYA, with 4 people on board, capsized. Coast Guard
District 8 (CGD08) received the alert, contacted the registered owner, and spoke with a friend who described the vessel's
situation. CGD08 issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched a rescue boat from Station Dauphin
Island to the coordinates. The boat arrived, rescued the uninjured crewmembers from atop the vessel's hull, and safely
transported them to Station Dauphin Island.
23:31
Location of incident:
Big Creek Airstrip in Big Creek, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and notified the Idaho Division of Aeronautics, which reported that the pilot was deceased and the
National Transportation Safety Board was notified. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N6210A
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
2DC89E9BBAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-210
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:50
Location of incident:
Beccles Airfield, Suffolk, UK
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-016
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 512
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
A PIPER PA28 with 2 persons onboard overshot runway on landing and went through perimeter fence onto road. The
persons on board suffered minor Injuries, and Suffolk Police were already aware following call from the airfield.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
N65JF
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA28
Beacon hex:
9D064926541EB61
MHz
20:00
Location of incident:
237 NM southeast of Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 4 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 8
received the alert and contacted Sector Mobile, which was already working the case after receiving notification of the
distress via radio from the vessel. A rescue boat from Station Dauphin Island was dispatched to the scene and towed the
disabled vessel to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE9E36B4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-211
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 513
23:38
Location of incident:
Port of Makarska, Croatia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel ACCEPTUS, 9HB9403, Malta, was located in the Port of Makarska with fire on board.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MAL
Malta
Malta
Vehicle Call Sign:
9HB9403
Vehicle name:
ACCEPTUS
Beacon hex:
2004DCB402FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-016
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:52
Location of incident:
25 NM north of Broome, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
VMW6134
Vehicle name:
PERSIAN SANDS
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-163
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 514
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia was contacted by the owner of a sailing catamaran PERSIAN SANDS approximately 25 NM north of
Broome after they had capsized their tender vessel near the beach. Two crew remained on the beach while the owner and
another person paddled the tender vessel back to the catamaran. JRCC contacted WA Police for them to coordinate the
recovery of the crew from the beach as it was unsafe to use the tender vessel due to the flooded motor. The Broome VMR
assisted the Broome Police in rendezvousing with the people on the beach early the following morning and they were
taken back to Broome by the Police.
09:26
Location of incident:
4 NM southwest of Panama City, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 24-ft fishing vessel caught fire. Prior to receiving the alert, Sector Mobile received a
report about the fire, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast, and launched a rescue boat from Station Panama
City to the coordinates. Upon arrival, they found the vessel had run aground before catching fire and learned its crew
went ashore the previous day. No further action was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CATCH-IT
Beacon hex:
ADCD023CF542001
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-213
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:17
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jun-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-164
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 515
Location of incident:
Point d'Entrecastaux, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a detection of an EPIRB registered to an 11.5m catamaran called EASY TIGER with 3 people
on board, 80 NM west of Albany in vicinity of Cow and Calf Rocks. The EPIRB activation was followed up with a
subsequent PLB and SEND activations. Text communication's via the SEND alerting device indicated that the vessel had
run aground on Cow and Calf Rocks overnight. All crew were accounted for an uninjured. JRCC Australia tasked
Bunbury helicopter RSCU 652 Perth challenger RSCU 660 and Windy Harbour VMR to assist. RSCU 652 was the first
to arrive on scene followed by Windy Harbour VMR. Easy Tiger had come off the rocks and was now adrift. The vessel
was taken under tow and returned safely to Windy Harbour. All other search and rescue assets were subsequently
released from tasking.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
EASY TIGER
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
MHz
16:15
Location of incident:
King's Land O' Lakes Airport in Land O' Lakes, WI, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC86A4C3AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-212
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 516
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted airport personnel and the Vilas County Sheriff's Office, who were already aware of the
incident. The pilot self-recovered without injury and no assistance was required.
17:41
Location of incident:
6 NM southwest of Metlakatla, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel JACI GRACE, with 5 people on board, sank. Coast Guard District 17
received the alert, which correlated with a radio call received by Sector Southeast Alaska (SCC SEAK) from fishing
vessel SHAWNA ROSE reporting a sunken vessel. SCC SEAK issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB)
and launched assets from Station Ketchikan to the scene. Fishing vessel FRIEDA RAY responded to the UMIB,
embarked the crew from the sunken vessel, and transported them safely to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WN3144
Vehicle name:
JACI GRACE
Beacon hex:
2DCC662B0AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-215
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:59
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-214
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 517
Location of incident:
13 NM southeast of Salem, MA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 47-ft fishing vessel THE ALIBI, with 8 people on board, began flooding. Coast
Guard District 1 received the alert, which correlated with a distress already being worked by Sector Boston. A rescue boat
from the Massachusetts Environmental Police arrived on scene first and began assisting with dewatering, then was joined
in the effort by a boat from Station Gloucester. Once flooding was stabilized, the ALIBI was able to safely make it to
shore in Marblehead, MA without further assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
The Alibi
Vehicle name:
THE ALIBI
Beacon hex:
2DDAAF86FCBFDFF
MHz
20:45
Location of incident:
52 NM east of Palm Coast, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jun-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
GOOD VIBES
Beacon hex:
2DCC7B51A0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-216
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 518
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 38-ft pleasure craft GOOD VIBES, with 2 people and a dog on board, became
disabled due to electrical issues. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert, issued an Enhanced Group Call and an Urgent
Marine Information Broadcast, and launched helicopters from Air Stations Savannah and Clearwater to the coordinates.
The helicopters found the vessel and communicated with the crew, who requested a tow. Station Mayport launched a
rescue boat to the scene, placed the GOOD VIBES in tow, and safely returned it to shore.
04:44
Location of incident:
North of Antiparos Island, Cyclades, Aegean Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Due to rudder's damage, the vessel was towed to the nearest port of Paros Island. The six passengers on board
disembarked from the yacht, safe and in good health.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GRE
Greece
Greece
Vehicle Call Sign:
NIL
Vehicle name:
BLUE MERMAID
Beacon hex:
1E04DBAD84FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
GRMCC
Event ID:
GR-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:33
Location of incident:
Hillarys, Perth, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-165
degrees
minutes

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Page 519
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected activation of an EPIRB registered to a small recreational vessel with 2 people on board 2 NM
west of Hillarys Boat Harbour Perth, WA. JRCC Australia diverted a police fixed wing aircraft and tasked Hillarys VMR
to investigate. The police aircraft reported sighting two people in the water clinging to debris in the water. Hillarys VMR
subsequently recovered both people uninjured from the water and return them to shore.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
20:14
Location of incident:
Pages Creek Road, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a satellite detection of a PLB and a SEND alert on Pages Creek Road 15 km NW of Ellerston, NSW.
Coordination of the incident was transferred to the NSW State Police. Westpac 4 Rescue Helicopter from Tamworth and
the Police and Fire Brigade attended with one injured person recovered to Hospital by the Rescue Helicopter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-166
degrees
minutes
MHz

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08:41
Location of incident:
Acacia Flat, Blue Mountains, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a beacon alert registered to the NSW Police Force. Blue Mountains Rescue. Loan PLB 96
Blackheath Parks. No position information was initially available. NSWPOL subsequently received a “000” call stating
that 2 persons were suffering dehydration and unsure of location and advised to activate their PLB. Police attended,
provided first aid and walked the 2 persons out.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-167
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:11
Location of incident:
215 NM southeast of Cape Cod, MA, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC90F144FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-219
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 521
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 50-ft sailing vessel SOLUTION, with 4 people on board, began taking on water.
LANTAREA received a MAYDAY call from brother of the captain describing the distress and notified Coast Guard
District 1, which contacted the captain and requested the beacon activation. Two helicopters from Air Station Cape Cod
were launched to the coordinates, hoisted up the crewmembers, and transported them safely to Air Station Cape Cod,
where they were evaluated for medical concerns.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SOLUTION
17:29
Location of incident:
31 NM east of Padre Island, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 3 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 8
(CGD08) received the alert and spoke with the beacon owner's emergency contact, who stated that the owner was fishing
with 2 others. CGD08 issued a issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched a helicopter to the
coordinates. The helicopter arrived and found that the vessel had been repaired sufficiently to return to shore in Port
Mansfield without Coast Guard assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEC1FDA8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-218
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-014

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19:26
Location of incident:
Baltic Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was onboard the Polish yacht SYLVANIA which ran aground near the island of Gotland. JRCC Sweden reported
that the entire crew of 5 people were taken from the life raft to the helicopter deck and transported to land.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POL
Poland
Poland
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SYLVANIA
Beacon hex:
20AEA08A14FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:29
Location of incident:
Scappoose Airport in Scappoose, OR, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N725FA
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV12
Beacon hex:
2DC8A4432CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-217
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 523
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported that he had self-recovered but the student pilot flying with him
was badly injured. Emergency medical services were already on scene and no further assistance was needed.
00:18
Location of incident:
28 NM Marquises Islands, French Polynesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The Columbia 400 overshot the runway and flipped over in a field.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PLY
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAK8659
Vehicle name:
OHITI-NOA II
Beacon hex:
44440B3380FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-054
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:14
Location of incident:
Along the Portuguese coast, 120 km north of Lisbon.
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-055
degrees
minutes

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Page 524
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Two persons went stuck on a rocky wall and were evacuated by the rescue PGHM helicopter.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POR
Portugal
Portugal
Vehicle Call Sign:
CUEQ3
Vehicle name:
VIRGEM DOLOROSA
Beacon hex:
20E4C8CF80FFBFF
MHz
03:23
Location of incident:
Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An unregistered EPIRBwas detected on 406.04 MHz in the vicinity of Alendaria Bay, near Noosa Heads, QLD. Sunshine
Coast WP advised that they had received notification of a yacht (Brigadoon) aground with 1 person on board in vicinity
of the EPIRB activation. The skipped was confirmed to be safe ashore. Local police were responding.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-168
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-169

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Page 525
11:58
Location of incident:
Governor Islands, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a recreational vessel was detected on Curran Point, WA. A Rescue Helicopter from
Truscott air base was tasked to investigate. The vessel was located on the beach and the sole occupant was rescued and
returned to Honeymoon Bay. The vessel owner activated his EPIRB due to a hole in the vessel and was unable to proceed
back to the camp ground.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:09
Location of incident:
Near Vern-sur-Seiche, France
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-HTFS
Vehicle name:
CESSNA F150L
Beacon hex:
9C6DCE732C8029D
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-056
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 526
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The distress was concerning a student pilot that had a problem at the departure. He went off the runway and damaged the
landing train, but he never took off.
16:37
Location of incident:
91 NM southwest of Key West, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 3-man crew of the fishing vessel TOBO had a dispute and its captain was pushed
overboard onto a life raft. Coast Guard District 7 (CGD07) received the alert and contacted the vessel owner, who
confirmed the TOBO was in the reported area. CGD07 launched a helicopter to the coordinates and found the captain on
the life raft, then then launched another helicopter to hoist him up and transport him to a hospital in Tampa, FL. Using
their vessel monitoring system, Sector St. Petersburg (SECSTP) located the TOBO in the Boca Grande area and launched
a boat from Station Cortez (STACOR) to intercept it while the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) launched an aircraft to confirm its location. STACOR arrived on scene and reported that 1 crewmember had a
laceration on his neck and requested EMS; the other crewmember was uninjured. FWC transported the injured
crewmember to a local hospital. The TOBO's owner dispatched a new crew to join the uninjured crewmember.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TOBO
Beacon hex:
2DCC9FB064FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-220
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:42
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Jul-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-211

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Page 527
Location of incident:
Poet Hut, 20 NM southeast of Hokitika, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ PLB registered to a Wellington Tramping Club approx. 20 NM southeast of
Hokitika (43 02.13S 171 09.13E). The distress contact was able to provide details of the trampers and their intentions.
The Greymouth Rescue Helicopter was tasked to investigate and assist as appropriate and later successfully uplifted a
patient with an injured ankle. The patient requested to be dropped off at their vehicle as they where comfortable enough
to seek further medical attention themselves.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB00F94FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:19
Location of incident:
Peters Valley, St James Range, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EC48A18FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-212
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 528
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Ambulance and Police notified RCCNZ of an injured DOC contractor in the Peters Valley (42 25.27S 172 45.40E) 13km
northwest of Hanmer Springs, north Canterbury. A PLB was activated which provided a confirmed location and
Ambulance despatched the Christchurch EMS Helicopter to the location. The injured person was airlifted to Christchurch
Hospital for further treatment.
12:29
Location of incident:
Wallas Lake in the north of Karelia, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The BOREY amphibious aircraft made a hard emergency landing on Lake Wallas in northern Karelia. There were two
people on board, all alive, and they refused medical help.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-3293G
Vehicle name:
BOREY
Beacon hex:
22263019BAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-009
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:02
Location of incident:
Moeatoa, Waikato, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-213
degrees
minutes

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Page 529
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active in bush south of Marokopa, Waikato (38
23.67S 174 43.27E). An EMS helicopter from New Plymouth was tasked but was unable to access the scene due to
challenging environmental conditions and dense high bush. A family member who had been searching for the PLB holder
made his way out of the bush after the helicopter departed to refuel and informed RCCNZ that the PLB holder was
deceased. The incident has now been handed over to Waikato Police.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA0F616FFBFF
MHz
16:41
Location of incident:
Hinchinbrook Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon associated with an ocean kayak was detected 1 NM north of Hinchinbrook Island, QLD. A passing
commercial helicopter sighted 2 kayaks in the water with one person clinging to their kayak while the other person was
still aboard theirs. A nearby tall ship SOUTH PASSAGE responded to the PAN-PAN issued and proceeded to the
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-170
degrees
minutes
MHz

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location The Cairns based rescue jet was tasked and guided the SOUTH PASSAGE to the kayakers who were
successfully retrieved. The Cairns Rescue Helicopter was tasked to MEDEVAC the kayaker who spent 3 hours in the
water suffering from potential hypothermia The Cardwell marine rescue was also tasked to meet with the SOUTH
PASSAGE to safely take the remaining kayaker ashore.
22:57
Location of incident:
RAF Waddingham, Lincolnshire, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
An ELT was activated in the vicinity of RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. The alert was attributed to a military aircraft
with smoke in their cockpit. The aircraft was confirmed to have subsequently landed safely with no injuries onboard.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
1D08696D88FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-017
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:32
Location of incident:
Bonneville County, ID, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC86B3286FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-221
degrees
minutes

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Page 531
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
(AFRCC) received the alert and contacted the local Sheriff’s Office, which reported that 1 person was found deceased
and the other was being transported to a local hospital. The AFRCC later learned that the second passenger eventually
succumbed to their injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N786AE
Vehicle name:
GAME COMPOSIT GB1
MHz
03:24
Location of incident:
916 NM north of Honolulu, HI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the solo sailor on the vessel PRODIGAL SON when he became fatigued and could no
longer maintain the sails. Coast Guard District 14 (CGD14) received the alert and contacted motor tanker STI NOTTING
HILL, requesting it divert to investigate. In conjunction, CGD14 received a broadcast from a beacon registered to sailing
vessel PRETTY WOMAN that was plotting in the same position. Coast Guard District 8 made contacted with that
registered owner’s family and reported that the EPIRB was removed from PRETTY WOMAN and taken on PRODIGAL
SON for a voyage from Hawaii to Oregon. CGD14 launched a helicopter from Air Station Barbers Point to the
coordinates and STI NOTTING HILL arrived on scene and safely embarked the sailor, who will be transported to its next
port of call in South Korea, where local authorities will provide further assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDG3202
Vehicle name:
PRODIGAL SON
Beacon hex:
2DCC6AC66CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-222
degrees
minutes
MHz

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04:41
Location of incident:
30 km from the village of Sosnovo-Ozerskoye in the Yeravninsky district, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Emergency landing. There were three passengers and three crew members on board. The cause of the accident was the
release of oil from the engine due to high temperature.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-40983
Vehicle name:
AN-2
Beacon hex:
A22C41AE48001F5
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-010
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:54
Location of incident:
Fournoi Island, Cyclades, Aegean Sea
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TUR
Turkey
Turkey
Vehicle Call Sign:
YMA3094
Vehicle name:
OZI
Beacon hex:
21EE80E75EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
GRMCC
Event ID:
GR-004
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 533
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The PLB was activated due to medical evacuation. One person on board lost consciousness and was transferred to
Fournoi island's health centre. Finally, both persons were safe and in good health at shore.
21:00
Location of incident:
Kaimanawa Forest, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located in the northern end of the Kaimanawa Forest Park (39 00.60S
176 12.80E) for a party of 3 deer hunters. RCCNZ tasked The rescue helicopter from Taupo to scene who uplifted one
hunter with leg and hip injuries and took them to Taupo ED for further assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA6B52EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-214
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:49
Location of incident:
37 NM southwest of Marsh Island, LA, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-224
degrees
minutes

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Page 534
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel I FEEL GOOD, with 4 people on board, lost steering and became
disabled. Prior to Coast Guard District 8 (CGD08) receiving the alert, Sector New Orleans (SN) received a MAYDAY
call from the vessel but was unable to communicate directly with the crew. SN launched a helicopter from Air Station
New Orleans to the approximate location. CGD08 received the alert, spoke with the beacon owner's emergency contact,
and provided the beacon coordinates to SN. The helicopter diverted to the beacon position and located the vessel. The
crewmembers were uninjured and did not want to leave the boat. Because they lacked communication resources, they
requested CG assistance in contacting a friend who could provide a tow. Once contact was made, no additional assistance
was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
I FEEL GOOD
Beacon hex:
2DCE9BC560FFBFF
MHz
06:09
Location of incident:
2.6 NM Brignogan French Brittany, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAK8102
Vehicle name:
POMPON
Beacon hex:
1C9A799B403FDFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-057
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 535
Details of Incident:
Due to an engine failure, the ship requested to be towed to HAKAHAU with 3 people on board.
11:51
Location of incident:
Oberon, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received satellite detection of a registered PLB approximately 45 km southeast of Oberon, NSW.
Coordination was transferred to NSW Police who tasked a Rescue Helicopter to the scene. One person was located and
evacuated to Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-171
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:12
Location of incident:
14 NM southeast of Bermagui, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-172
degrees
minutes

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Page 536
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB approximately 14 NM southeast of Bermagui associated with a 13.8m fishing trawler
SUZIE J. JRCC tasked a Rescue Helicopter from Moruya (LIFE 23) a nearby fishing trawler (IMLAY) and a general
cargo ship (VIGOR SW) to respond. Police tasked a Marine Rescue vessel from Bermagui and Narooma. Fishing trawler
IMLAY located the vessel which had capsized and located the 3 uninjured crew holding to it. All the crew were taken on
board the IMLAY and taken to Bermagui.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
SFR293
Vehicle name:
SUZIE J
MHz
15:52
Location of incident:
Blencoe Falls Lookout  and Herbert River, Kirrama National Park, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a registered Personal Distress Beacon in the vicinity of Blencoe Falls, QLD. Intel checks
identified a group of kayakers on a 6-day kayak trip on the Herbert River. Coordination attempted to be transferred to
QLD Police who were unable to accept at that time and requested JRCC assistance. Rescue 521 the Townsville Rescue
Helicopter tasked to conduct beacon homing and rescue. Rescue 521 recovered a 6-year-old male suffering heart stress
symptoms was subsequently transported to Townsville Hospital for further medical attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-173
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 537
16:13
Location of incident:
Leesburg, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, which was already on scene. All aboard had self-
recovered by the time the Sheriff arrived and did not require any further assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N222D
Vehicle name:
SEAREY
Beacon hex:
ADC649266596721
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-223
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:06
Location of incident:
Rodondo Island, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-174
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 538
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a PLB registered to a 65-year-old male kayaker known to attempt long-distance paddles offshore
Victoria. His PLB was detected on the southeastern side of Rodondo Island Bass Strait. The JRCC tasked the Essendon
Challenger Rescue 550 and helicopter HEMS 2 from Latrobe Valley and the charter vessel people on board BLEBONK
to respond and assist. Once on scene, HEMS 2 winched the survivor from the water, and he reported he had been in the
water for 4 hours. The survivor was also rescued in 2020 in Port Phillip Bay after spending 3 hours in the water.
21:14
Location of incident:
Spencer Heights, CO, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who became separated from her companions. The Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center received the alert and contacted the beacon owner, who reported she had reunited with her hiking group and did
not need assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE9357D6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-225
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:34
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jul-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-215
minutes

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Page 539
Location of incident:
Mount Temple, Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located near Phipps Peak, Mount Temple, Arthur's Pass (42 53.87S 171
35.33E) for a party of 2 climbers who were bluffed and unable to continue. RCCNZ tasked the rescue helicopter from
Greymouth to head to scene to assist. The helicopter managed to hover load both party members and extract them to a
safe location to continue their journey.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA0F2BEFFBFF
degrees
MHz
03:39
Location of incident:
5 miles west of Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N991AL
Vehicle name:
LEARJET 35A
Beacon hex:
ADCC402A9C00511
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-226
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 540
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a field. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted local authorities, who reported that emergency personnel were
already on scene and no additional assistance was required.
03:59
Location of incident:
13 NM south West of King Fisal Naval Base, Saudi Arabia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT142 with a GNSS position available detected by SAMEOLUT as the first
distress signal alert. According to the information provided by JMRCC (Coast Guard), the boat, named AKRAM, had an
engine failure, so she activated the beacon. JMRCC dispatched a rescue team to assist the crew, and the four people on
board were all rescued in good condition.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAU
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
AKRAM
Beacon hex:
3264D26B80FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:55
Location of incident:
Wathe Nature conservation area, VIC, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-175
degrees
minutes

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Page 541
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB in NW Victoria associated with a stranded motorcyclist.
Coordination was transferred to Victoria police who later advised the person was assisted by friends and no further
assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
00:20
Location of incident:
Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Pedal boat EQUINOXE was attempting a trans-Atlantic crossing when it had ran aground on Long Island in Clam Bay,
Nova Scotia. The rudder was destroyed, and the vessel owner required assistance. The owner called JRCC Halifax to
report the location and condition of the vessel. CCGS CORPORAL TEATHER was tasked. The EQUINOXE was
secured at the beach by a rope tied to a tree. The vessel owner was the sole person on board, and no injuries were
reported. The vessel was left on the beach and the manually activated EPIRB remained with the vessel. The vessel nearly
capsized on the beach due to swells/waves, and it is suspected this is what caused the activation of the EPIRB.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
EQUINOXE
Vehicle name:
EQUINOXE
Beacon hex:
1C9A79B3413FDFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-029
degrees
minutes
MHz

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00:52
Location of incident:
200 NM north-northwest of Cape Town, South Africa
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The Ultra Galaxy vessel abandoned and adrift with 18 people on board was rescued by the fishing vessel MALACHITE
after multiple position updates, distress calls, and coordination by Cape Town Radio and other vessels.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PAN
Panama
Panama
Vehicle Call Sign:
3E3578
Vehicle name:
ULTRA GALAXY
Beacon hex:
2C05DEEFE0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-008
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:33
Location of incident:
Sabadell, Spain
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Spain
Beacon hex:
9C064C2E626BA61
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-017
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 543
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The aircraft, owned by European Aviation School of Barcelona, overran the runway at Sabadell airport.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-NCN
Vehicle name:
TECNAM P2002
23:27
Location of incident:
Junction Rock to Blue Gum Walking Track and Blue Mountains National Park, Austr
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a PLB polling in the Blue Mountains National Park. The registered owner
stated the PLB was with his wife (both ASNSW paramedics and well known to rescue authorities) and that she was on a
three day hike with two 11-year-old children. Coordination was transferred to NSWPOL who mounted a ground response
to recover a male patient who the PLB owner had come across suffering dehydration.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-176
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:14
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-228
minutes

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Location of incident:
92 miles northeast of Dillingham, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the pilot, who had also notified authorities via their satellite communication device. A
Good Samaritan in the vicinity located the aircraft and transported the uninjured pilot and passenger to safety. No further
assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N243AK
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-18 150
Beacon hex:
2DC885D05EFFBFF
degrees
MHz
05:30
Location of incident:
10-15 km east of Quang Ninh, Viet Nam
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:
QN-9586
Vehicle name:
TIN THANH PT05
Beacon hex:
C7C8A35D31040D1
Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-004
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 545
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel TIN THANH PT05. Due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi in Quang Ninh
water area, the vessel drifted and grounded , Vietnam RCC successfully rescued 10 people on board.
05:46
Location of incident:
Te Puia Hut, Kaweka Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ registered PLB at the Te Puia Hut, Kaweka Forest Park (39 10.33S 176
24.60E). Enquiries revealed a party of two were in the area hunting and fishing. RCCNZ tasked the Hastings rescue
Helicopter. On arrival, the helicopter discovered one youth with a fishhook in their neck. The youth was transported to
Hastings Hospital with their guardian for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FA418FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-216
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:27
Location of incident:
The area of Hon Phao, Quang Ninh, Viet Nam
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-005
degrees
minutes

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Page 546
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the vessel THANH LOC 01. Due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi in Quang Ninh water area,
the vessel drifted and grounded, Vietnam RCC successfully rescued 10 people on board.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
THANH LOC 01
Beacon hex:
C7C8D74A40354D1
MHz
13:36
Location of incident:
Atlantic Ocean, 550 km north of Corvo, Azores
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Due to a water ingress, the F/V VIRGEM DOLOROSA sank at sea with 17 fishermen on board, vessel remains
submerged. 6 people remained missing and 11 were saved.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAK6895
Vehicle name:
ACROBATICA
Beacon hex:
1C9A7986B93FDFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-058
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-006

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14:08
Location of incident:
The area of Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Viet Nam
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the vessel THANH LOC 02. Due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi in Quang Ninh water area,
the vessel was grounded. Vietnam RCC successfully rescued 7 people on board.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
THANH LOC 02
Beacon hex:
C7C8D74A40370D1
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:32
Location of incident:
Rio Verde, AZ, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC75BF884FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-227
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 548
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 1 person on board, crashed near Goldfield Ranch Airport during a
training exercise. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Maricopa County
Sheriff’s Office, which was already at the scene and reported that the pilot self-recovered; no further assistance was
required.
19:34
Location of incident:
Tok Junction Airport in Tok, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, made a hard landing. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that Alaska State Troopers were already on
the scene. One person suffered minor injuries, but no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N876AK
Vehicle name:
KITFOX S7
Beacon hex:
2DC86A5BC2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-229
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:11
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-015
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
Greenland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
RCC Nuuk confirmed that a 12m vessel sank. The SAR mission concluded successfully.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GRN
Greenland
Greenland
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
29651F9900FFBFF
MHz
11:23
Location of incident:
Newnes Plateau, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an Australian registered PLB by satellite in the vicinity of Deanes Creek on the Newnes Plateau
NSW. POLAIR3 winched 2 persoms out; and the 3rd person with minor injuries was winched by RESCU Helicopter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-177
degrees
minutes
MHz

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14:42
Location of incident:
Bay of Biscay, 90 NM west of Penmarch, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft overturned during a forced landing in a field following an engine failure near Vern-sur-Seiche, Ille-et-
Villaine. The two occupants, the pilot (47) and the passenger (23) suffered minor injuries,
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HBY5930
Vehicle name:
OCEAN KID
Beacon hex:
21BA78E8303FDFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-059
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:22
Location of incident:
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GCKV
Vehicle name:
THRUSH S2R-H80
Beacon hex:
2787809614FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-030
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 551
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
CMCC received MEOSAR alert data for a Canadian coded ELT, call sign C-GCKV, a Thrush S2R-H80 aircraft.
MEOSAR location and Canadian registration was sent to JRCC Trenton who advised that the aircraft had crashed near
Melfort Saskatchewan and emergency services were on their way. The sole person on board was air transported to local
hospital with minor injuries. CMCC was the first alerting authority.
16:06
Location of incident:
6 NM north of Nicholls Town, Bahamas, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the cargo vessel MASTER RU, with 8 people on board, began flooding. Coast Guard
District 7 (CGD07) received the alert, issued an Enhanced Group Call (EGC), launched helicopters to the coordinates,
and contacted the Bahamas Coast Guard Liaison Office, which notified the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF). A
Good Samaritan vessel responded to the EGC and rescued 4 crewmembers from a life raft. The RBDF and CGD07
helicopters were continuing search efforts to locate the other crewmembers unsuccessfully.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PAN
Panama
Panama
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MASTER RU
Beacon hex:
2C44262D30FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-230
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:49
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jul-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-231
minutes

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Location of incident:
DeLand Municipal Airport in DeLand, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and notified the Volusia County Sheriff's Department, who were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival,
they found the pilot had self-recovered with minor injuries and did not require assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N434RR
Vehicle name:
AVENTURA II
Beacon hex:
2DC88AEA9AFFBFF
degrees
MHz
22:05
Location of incident:
South of Rapid Creek Hut, Hokitika River Gorge, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a registered NZ PLB south of Rapid Creek Hut, Hokitika River Gorge (43 01.00S
171 00.67E). The Greymouth Rescue Helicopter was tasked to investigate and assist. The incident was resolved when a
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8A52D6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-217
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 553
person with an ankle injury was successfully winched onboard patient taken to Greymouth Hospital for further treatment.
22:44
Location of incident:
Tasman Bay, 10 miles east of Separation Point, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received on an unregistered PLB with a position out in Tasman Bay, 10 NM east of Separation
Point (40 45.87S 173 12.40E). The Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked but was soon stood down when Maritime Radio
received a call from a 10m launch vessel advising they had broken down in that location. There were no vessels of
opportunity, so a commercial arrangement for a tow was made with the Tasman Bay Harbour master's vessel. The
incident was resolved when the vessel was safely towed to Tarakohe Harbour.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BANDRE
Beacon hex:
400EC1E708FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-218
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:51
Location of incident:
South Pegasus Hunters Hut, Stewart Island, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-219
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received on an unregistered PLB with a position in Port Pegasus, Stewart Island (47 12.00S 167
38.27E). Contacting the Ambulance Airdesk they advised they had already been informed by Police of a hunter with a
medical issue and that they had despatched a winch equipped EMS helicopter from Dunedin. RCCNZ supported the
Airdesk, leaving Ambulance to manage the response to the injured person. The hunter was airlifted to Kew Hospital for
treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EC19476FFBFF
MHz
04:41
Location of incident:
Palma, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank 3 miles away from Colonia San Jordi (Mallorca Island), after crashing against the French catamaran
SYLENE, which rescued the two people on board TOMALU.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TOMALU
Beacon hex:
1C04624080FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-018
degrees
minutes
MHz

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17:34
Location of incident:
Long Pocket, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an Australian registered PLB by satellite in the vicinity of Long Pocket, QLD. Beacon registered
to a State High School Duke of Edinburgh Award Unit who departed the school at 2100UTC from the school to go to
Wallaman Falls. They plan to stay at the Wallaman Falls campground. Police tasked RSCU521. Once the helicopter was
on scene, they confirmed there was no distress and that the school bus was bogged
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-178
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:59
Location of incident:
Poland
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Poland
Beacon hex:
A0A64D2D62EDAC1
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-016
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 556
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
From ARCC Poland, the crew made an incorrect approach, and the plane overturned on landing. The crew was not
injured.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POL
Poland
Vehicle Call Sign:
SP-CFI
Vehicle name:
PS-28 CRUISER
18:57
Location of incident:
13 NM south Ile du Levant, Mediterranean Sea.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The solo sailor was participating to a 6.50m race and requested assistance to the nearest port. There was no possibility to
start its engine. The vessel was towed by an SNSM ship.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZHBZ7
Vehicle name:
TCHIC
Beacon hex:
1D0C519E18FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-060
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:55
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-220
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 557
Location of incident:
5 NM northwest of Mayor Island, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded PLB 5 NM from Mayor Island, in the Bay of Plenty (37
12.20S 176 10.00E). Initial enquiries established the beacon was with a pair of Foil Boarders on a journey from Pukehina
to Pauanui. The Tauranga Rescue Helicopter along with local Coastguard vessels were tasked to the area. The Rescue
helicopter located one of the boarders nearby the beacon position. Further searching by all assets continued for the second
boarder who was eventually found by the helicopter safe on a rocky enclave below a cliff on the remote eastern side of
Mayor Island. The pair had become separated several hours before and had become fatigued. They were transported back
to Tauranga uninjured.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EBC73A8FFBFF
MHz
03:06
Location of incident:
34 miles northwest of Talkeetna, AK in Denali National Park and Preserve, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N535KT
Vehicle name:
DHC-2 BEAVER
Beacon hex:
2DC89EDE20FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-237
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 558
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after an aircraft, with 9 people on board, experienced issues and made a precautionary landing.
Ninety minutes prior to the activation, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center received a request for assistance from the
National Park Service (NPS). The NPS and Alaska Air National Guard coordinated rescue efforts and launched
helicopters to the scene. All aboard were rescued and transported to Talkeetna.
03:13
Location of incident:
Ruawai, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received on a registered ELT associated to a private helicopter. Contacting the owner, they had just
safely landed as the pilot noted the ELT was active. The pilot checked the switch and manually turned off the ELT. No
further SAR action required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-IPM
Vehicle name:
BELL 206B
Beacon hex:
C00C40921800261
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-221
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:28
Location of incident:
38 NM northwest of Prudhoe Bay, AK, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-232
degrees
minutes

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Page 559
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a vessel, with 1 person on board, got stuck in ice. Coast Guard District 17 received the
alert and contacted North Slope Borough (NSB) Search and Rescue, the registered owner. NSB dispatched a boat to the
beacon location and found that the vessel had broken free of the ice and the captain no longer required assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEAC7B10FFBFF
MHz
10:29
Location of incident:
Port Aransas, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 4 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard District 8
received the alert, which correlated with a MAYDAY call received by Sector Corpus Christi (SCC). SCC issued an
Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched a rescue boat and a helicopter to the coordinates. Three
crewmembers were recovered from the water, one of whom was deceased. SCC continued to search for the fourth
crewmember.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TODO BIEN
Beacon hex:
2DCC8157B8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-235
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 560
11:55
Location of incident:
Condat-sur-Vezere Airfield (LFDZ), France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The M/T SILVER RAY, IMO 9493133, MMSI 636015953 informed that she had collided with the S/V ACROBATICA,
and that had rescued the 3 crewmembers of the S/V. The 3 crew members were taken onboard in good health. The S/V
sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-HDLT
Vehicle name:
EVEKTOR SPORTSTAR
Beacon hex:
9C664D98972A615
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-061
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:08
Location of incident:
Muriaé, MG, Brazil
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Brazil
Beacon hex:
D8CC40C6EC00261
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-010
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 561
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The aircraft made a forced landing before reaching the runway, both people on board were rescued by Local Fire
Department with minor injuries.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PR-DAL
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 152
12:19
Location of incident:
20 NM east of Caloundra, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a 5m recreational vessel was detected 19 NM east of Caloundra Head, QLD. The
Rescue Helicopter Water Police and Marine Rescue from sunshine coast were tasked to investigate along with a nearby
fishing vessel "LN II". The helicopter located the vessel stationary with 2 people onboard experiencing mechanical
issues. No medical issues were reported, and the vessel was taken under tow by the Marine Rescue unit and all other
assets stood down
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-179
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:53
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-233

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Page 562
Location of incident:
4 miles north of Soldier, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted local emergency services, who reported that all aboard self-recovered. No assistance was
required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N2617G
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
2DC8A45C5AFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:02
Location of incident:
Point Lay, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE726332FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-236
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 563
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a person in distress. Coast Guard District 17 received the alert and notified North Slope
Borough (NSB) Search and Rescue. NSB reported that a Good Samaritan transported the distressed individual to safety.
No additional assistance was required.
14:12
Location of incident:
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received several MEOSAR alerts for an ANTONOV AN-2P aircraft, tail mark C-GFBR near Lake Scugog,
Ontario. JRCC Trenton was informed of the alert and provided registration and location data. The aircraft was en route
from Oshawa airport to Greenbank airport, but had crash landed due to oil failure. There were five occupants on board,
and two suffered minor injuries. Local emergency services were the first on scene.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GFBR
Vehicle name:
ANTONOV AN-2P
Beacon hex:
A78DF014820029D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-031
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:13
Location of incident:
Long Beach, WA, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-234
degrees
minutes

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Page 564
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a pleasure craft, with 5 people on board, capsized. Coast Guard District 13 received the
alert, which correlated to a distress notification received by Sector Columbia River from a Good Samaritan vessel. The
MARR B III and WESTWIND were in the vicinity and reported that they rescued 2 people who were clinging to the hull
of a disabled boat and 1 person in the water and transported them to shore for medical care. One of those rescued later
died. Coast Guard assets were dispatched from Air Station Astoria and Station Cape Disappointment to the coordinates to
search for the 2 missing boaters, with no results.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WBE2761
Vehicle name:
JOANNE
Beacon hex:
ADCD04DAE8C0401
MHz
20:08
Location of incident:
Duke Islands, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB registered to Shane Card, associated with a 8m Noosa Cat. The beacon owner advised
the vessel with 2 people on board was currently taking on water and was under control at time of call. Intention was to go
to Stanage Bay boat ramp (9 NM). Has phoned a friend in Stanage Bay who departed to meet with them.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
43699Q
Vehicle name:
WILD CARD
Beacon hex:
3EEC962FB4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-180
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 565
20:28
Location of incident:
Matakana Island, Tauranga, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered EPIRB located on the beach at Matakana Island near Tauranga. RCCNZ
phoned the owner just as he was evacuating his beached craft, with the owner confirming the barge he was operating had
an engine overheat and breakdown leaving him to drift ashore. Due to the rough sea conditions, it was unlikely the barge
could be pulled free. He requested assistance to return to Tauranga after securing his barge, with Tauranga Coastguard
providing transport off the island.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LET US C
Beacon hex:
400C8F65BCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-222
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:32
Location of incident:
Makaretu Stream, Tararua Ranges, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EAB5988FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-223
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 566
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located in the Tararua Range inland from Ohau, Kapiti Coast (40
41.60S 175 20.40E). The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the area and located two hunters, one of who
had broken an ankle and was transported to Palmerston North hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
23:46
Location of incident:
Taipo River, Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located in the Taipo River, Arthurs Pass National Park (42 50.07S 171
27.33E) for a party of 2 trampers. RCCNZ tasked the Greymouth Rescue Helicopter to head to the area where they
located someone trapped in the river after a fall swept them down the river and pinned their leg under a boulder. The
Rescue Helicopter crew extricated the patient and brought them to dry land where they were exhibiting hypothermia
symptoms. The patient was then flown to Greymouth hospital for further medical treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E935344FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-224
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:56
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jul-24
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-062

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 567
Location of incident:
Aichach Airfield, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The S/V sank following a fire on board. The skipper, suffering from light burns, was recovered by a French Navy H160
helicopter and evacuated to the La Cavale Blanche Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-MDFU
Vehicle name:
AEROSPOOL WT-9 DYN
Beacon hex:
1B486B01FEFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:16
Location of incident:
Twin Spiers, Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-181
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 568
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a satellite detection of a registered PLB polling in a remote area of the Walls of Jerusalem National Park,
TAS. Due to extreme weather conditions in the area, Tasmanian Police were unable to reach the location by helicopter
rather by on foot. A party of three bushwalkers were located including a child who was critically ill with hypothermia.
Rescue crews remained camped and providing treatment to the party for two nights until the weather improved enough to
extricate by helicopter on 16 July 24.
23:48
Location of incident:
38 NM southwest of Quwairah, Oman
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress signal alert messages SIT142 with a GNSS position available detected by SAMEOLUT
followed by SIT145 detected by TRMEOLUT. According to the information received from Oman RCC, the vessel sank,
and they sent a rescue team to assist them. The crew on board was 16; 13 of them were Indian and 3 of were Sri Lankan.
9 have been found alive thus far, one deceased, and the other six not found yet. Unfortunately, they were not located, and
the search was concluded after several days of searching.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
COM
Comoros
Comoros
Vehicle Call Sign:
D6A3552
Vehicle name:
PRESTIGE FALCOM
Beacon hex:
4D85E81020FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:49
Location of incident:
Greenstone Hut, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-225
degrees
minutes

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Page 569
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received from a registered PLB with coordinates at the Greenstone Hut (44 58.73S 168 15.73E),
Greenstone Track. The EMS helicopter from Queenstown was tasked to the location where they located a tramping party.
One person had an upper arm injury. The patient was stablished at the hut by the paramedic, before being airlifted to
Lakes District Hospital for further treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9B6DA35A2A1
MHz
08:58
Location of incident:
Stuart Highway, Ghan, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a satellite detection of a registered PLB polling on the Stuart Highway 174 km south of Alice Springs,
NT. Coordination was transferred to NT Police who advised they had just become aware and responding to reports of a
motor vehicle accident at the same location.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-182
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 570
21:53
Location of incident:
Villa Reinolds, San Luis, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
An Argentine Air Force Lockheed Martin A-4AR Fighting-Hawk (major updated Douglas A-4M Skyhawk), operated by
Grupo Aéreo 5 de Caza / I Escuadrón, crashed during taking off from Villa Reynolds Airport (VME/SAOR), San Luis.
The pilot perished and the aircraft was destroyed. (Source Flightsafety.org)
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
A-4AR
Beacon hex:
57AF6280AEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
AR-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:01
Location of incident:
Georgetown, SC, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC9F85F4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-238
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 571
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel LET IT RIDE, with 3 people on board, began taking on water. Coast
Guard District 5 received the alert and learned the vessel's general location from the beacon owner’s emergency contact.
Sector Charleston established communication with the vessel’s captain, who provided the ship's location via GPS and
reported that the crew was successfully managing the flooding. The LET IT RIDE continued its journey to Myrtle Beach,
SC without Coast Guard assistance.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LET IT RIDE
14:39
Location of incident:
134 NM west of Majuro, Marshall Islands, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the vessel LCM 8617, with 13 people on board, sank. Coast Guard District 14 received
the alert and issued a SafetyNet broadcast. Cargo vessel KYOWA STORK responded to the broadcast, rescued the 13
crewmembers from a life raft, and transported them safely to Majuro. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
LCM 8617
Vehicle name:
MV. MELISSA K.
Beacon hex:
ADCD02139944401
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-239
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:18
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Jul-24
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-063

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 572
Location of incident:
Wiesenbach, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Due to mechanical damage, the vessel was towed by the SNSM lifeboat to the port of Hyères.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-HEWU
Vehicle name:
AS 350B2
Beacon hex:
9B464C98970E7C1
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:11
Location of incident:
Hilversum Airfield (EHHV), The Netherlands
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NET
Netherlands
Netherlands
Vehicle Call Sign:
PH-MON
Vehicle name:
RV-12E
Beacon hex:
9E864B656278E61
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-064
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 573
Details of Incident:
The aircraft broke its nose during landing.
17:31
Location of incident:
Bangeojin port in Ulsan Metropolitan City, located in the southern region of South Ko
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel capsized and sank near the waters around Seuldo, Ulsan.  The KCG was dispatched and rescued one crew
member.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KOR
Korea (Republic of)
Korea (Republic of)
Vehicle Call Sign:
unknown
Vehicle name:
23 KYUNGHAEHO
Beacon hex:
B709D75D04334D1
Reporting MCC:
KOMCC
Event ID:
KO-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:04
Location of incident:
3 km west of Garden Island, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-183
degrees
minutes

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Page 574
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB alert with encoded positions in the vicinity of Garden Island, WA. The beacon was
registered to a recreational vessel confirmed to be fishing in the area with 2 people on board. JRCC tasked three Rescue
Helicopters from the Perth area and requested water police provide a surface response. One of the Rescue Helicopters
POL 62 located the distressed vessel upturned with the two occupants in the water. A marine rescue vessel from
Rockingham arrived on scene soon after rescuing both people from the water and transported them ashore for assessment
by a waiting ambulance. All other assets were stood down and returned safely back to base.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
22:49
Location of incident:
Qinzhou, Guangxi, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the vessel (XING SHENG 009) due to capsizing during maintenance operations. Two
people on board were safely transferred to the nearby vessel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
BOVW5
Vehicle name:
XING SHENG 009
Beacon hex:
33A4B96F40FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-014
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-226

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 575
23:20
Location of incident:
Fiordland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A single Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for an ELT registered to a Fiordland-based helicopter with no location
information. A call to the operator established that the activation has been accidental, and the ELT was reset.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-HNE
Vehicle name:
HUGUES 369E
Beacon hex:
C00C403C3800261
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:33
Location of incident:
Bilbao, Spain
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TXINDOR CUARTO
Beacon hex:
1C04198D40FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-019
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 576
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The vessel suffered a leak 13.5 miles north of Bilbao and finally sank. The three persons on board were rescued by
another vessel in the area.
11:43
Location of incident:
46 NM east of Chatham, MA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel BRIZO, with 2 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard
District 1 received the alert in addition to a MAYDAY call from the fishing vessel, issued an Urgent Marine Information
Broadcast (UMIB) and launched a helicopter to the coordinates. Fishing vessel OUTLAW responded to the UMIB,
rescued both crewmembers from a life raft, and transported them to Hyannis, MA.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BRIZO
Beacon hex:
ADCD50AA70002E9
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-243
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:23
Location of incident:
Aldan district of the Republic of Sakha Yakutia, Russia
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-011
degrees
minutes

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Page 577
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The pilot did not get in touch. The search for the aircraft was complicated by adverse weather conditions. The crashed
helicopter was found on a mountainside in the Aldan district. There were 3 passengers and a pilot on board. They all died.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-04252
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44 II
Beacon hex:
A22C4319DC001A5
MHz
13:37
Location of incident:
360 NM south of Puerto Angel, Mexico, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 2 people on board, crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a tuna-
spotting mission for the fishing vessel NAIR II. Coast Guard District 11 received the alert and issued a SafetyNet
broadcast. The NAIR II was in the vicinity and launched another helicopter to rescue the crash victims and continue its
journey to Mazatlan, Mexico. No Coast Guard assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MEX
Mexico
Mexico
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
AB264DF3638CEE1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-241
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 578
14:00
Location of incident:
Konstanz Airfield, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
An Aerospool WT-9 Dynamic experienced a nose gear collapse when landing at Aichach Airfield, Bavaria, and slid into
an adjacent meadow. The pilot was not injured and the ultralight received substantial damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EPOS
Vehicle name:
REMOS GX
Beacon hex:
9B464932C2D8F41
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-065
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:09
Location of incident:
22 miles southeast of Libby, MT, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEB45DACFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-242
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 579
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a hiker was injured in a fall. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert
and contacted the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services Agency, which reported that the Lincoln County Sheriff’s
Office had already been notified and transported the hiker to a nearby hospital via helicopter.
22:24
Location of incident:
30 NM west Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a unlocated MEOSAR alert for a EUROCOPTER AS350 C-GILZ. JRCC Trenton was informed and
provided registration information just as a MEOSAR initial position was received and passed with position near Slave
Lake, Alberta. JRCC Trenton later confirmed the aircraft had crashed with the sole occupant sustaining minor injuries.
An aircraft operating nearby landed and took the pilot to Slave Lake for further treatment. CMCC was the first alerting
agency for this event.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GILZ
Vehicle name:
EUROCOPTER AS350B2
Beacon hex:
A78DF016C00016D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-032
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:29
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-240
degrees
minutes

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Page 580
Location of incident:
Zephyrhills, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made an emergency landing in a field due to engine
failure. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported that he self-
recovered and did not require assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N8523T
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
2DC885F9FEFFBFF
MHz
02:59
Location of incident:
North West Island, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a 7m recreational vessel was detected 50 NM northeast of Gladstone, QLD. The
Cairns based Challenger jet RSCU 440 was tasked to investigate along with the Gladstone Marine Rescue vessel. A
nearby Marine Parks vessel was identified and was able to assist and located the vessel in distress before the arrival of
RESCUE 440. The vessel reported they were out of engine oil and activated their EPIRB. Marine Parks assisted the
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-184
degrees
minutes
MHz

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vessel, and it was able to return to port in daylight hours the following day under its own power.
12:08
Location of incident:
East of Luck Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR alert through USMCC regarding a beacon activation for a Canadian registered ELT
associated with tail number C-GPRO. Information was forwarded to JRCC Trenton who contacted the company using
Canadian Beacon Registry information. A representative of the company was sent to the location provided by the Cospas-
Sarsat System and a crash was confirmed and that the single pilot had perished.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GPRO
Vehicle name:
AYRES S2R-R1340
Beacon hex:
278780DC1AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-033
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:32
Location of incident:
Karma Waters Road, 155 km northwest of Cairns, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-185
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an encoded satellite detection of a PLB registered to Alistair Acworth. The distress position was
on the Karma Waters Rd at a crossing with St George River, approximately 155 km NW of Cairns, QLD. Karma Waters
Station later attended and Police SARMC advised that a lady had fallen from a motorbike and dislocated her shoulder,
and would be transported via road ambulance to a place of refuge
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
MHz
20:41
Location of incident:
Bremer Bay, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an Australian registered PLB associated with rental 4WD vehicle Rego by satellite on Ocumup
Road, Bremer Bay, WA. Location was within 2 km of Tozer's Bush Camp Bremer Bay, WA. The travelers had been
bogged on that road in the past. Police later confirmed the nearby camp helped with the bogged vehicle.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
4WD
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-186
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-187

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21:29
Location of incident:
Stuart Highway, 168 km north of Tennant Creek, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an encoded satellite detection of a registered PLB . The position was on the Stuart Highway,
168 km north of Tennant Creek, NT. NT Police were contacted and advised that they were aware of a serious road
accident in the vicinity of the beacon detection. They advised to not send a transfer of coordination.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:54
Location of incident:
Paringa River, South Westland, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-HJM
Vehicle name:
AIRBUS H125
Beacon hex:
C00C405FCC00261
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-227
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a distress alert for a helicopter operating at the Paringa River mouth, south Westland (43 38.40S 169
26.20E). Subsequent Cospas-Sarsat alerts from the helicopters ELT were also received while enquiries were being made
with the operator - revealing two persons on board had sustained minor injuries during a crash. An EMS helicopter from
Greymouth was tasked and transported the two persons to Greymouth Hospital for further assessment.
12:22
Location of incident:
Itacaú, GO, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft crashed on the banks of Araguaia River. All 6 people on board were rescued by Local Emergency Service.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PR-CBG
Vehicle name:
AW119 MKII
Beacon hex:
D8C64B6A62ECEB1
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-011
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:26
Location of incident:
32 NM southeast of Montauk, NY, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-244
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel BELLA LUNA, with 3 people on board, became disabled while
participating in a fishing tournament. Coast Guard District 1 received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information
Broadcast, and launched a helicopter to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived and lowered a rescue swimmer, who
confirmed that the disabled vessel had no working communications. A rescue boat from Station Montauk arrived on
scene, placed the BELLA LUNA in tow, and transported it safely to shore.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Bella Luna
Vehicle name:
BELLA LUNA
Beacon hex:
2DCC906018FFBFF
MHz
11:32
Location of incident:
172 NM south of Falmouth, MA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a sailing vessel, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Prior to receiving the alert,
Coast Guard District 1 received a notification about the distress through the sailor's satellite communicator, which was
then used to provide continuous text communications. Coast Guard Cutter MELVIN BELL was deployed to the location,
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
9D0E2A84080022D
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-246
degrees
minutes
MHz

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arrived on scene, and determined that the disabled vessel could not be towed. The sailor embarked the MELVIN BELL
and is en route to Boston, MA. No further assistance was required.
16:58
Location of incident:
14 NM southwest of Cape San Blas, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel TRITON, with 2 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard
District 8 received the alert and directed Sector Mobile to issue an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and
launch a helicopter to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived on scene at the same time as a Good Samaritan vessel that
was responding to the UMIB. The TRITON's captain requested commercial towing assistance and the Good Samaritan
vessel remained on scene until it arrived. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TRITON
Beacon hex:
2DCCB1DE20FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-245
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:54
Location of incident:
Jefferson Township, IA, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-247
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 1 person on board, crashed in a wooded area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who self-recovered and did not require assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N283BH
Vehicle name:
BELL 206L
Beacon hex:
ADCC4098B8003C9
MHz
20:17
Location of incident:
7 miles northeast of Glendale, NV, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who was stranded for a short period and requested assistance. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which was already
in communication with the hiker. The hiker was able to self-recover; no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NET
Netherlands
Netherlands
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
1EAEB3AE50FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-248
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-017

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Page 588
13:46
Location of incident:
Reggio Calabria Airport, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The helicopter caught fire during take-off at Reggio Calabria Airport. The two pilots were safe.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
ICFAG
Vehicle name:
GERONIMO
Beacon hex:
9EE6492CBB6E2B1
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:41
Location of incident:
St Thomas, MO, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N148CK
Vehicle name:
STOL CH750
Beacon hex:
2DC8A45BC8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-249
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a residential area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Cole County Sheriff's Office, which reported that the plane
crashed near the owner's property and was being towed there. No injuries were reported, and no assistance was required.
14:59
Location of incident:
Deer Park Airport in Deer Park, WA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, flipped over. The Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center received the alert and called the owner, who confirmed the crash and reported that he self-recovered without
injury; no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N629JH
Vehicle name:
ACKCOUNTRY SUPERC
Beacon hex:
2DC88AB7C4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-250
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:52
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-066
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
In vicinity of Laupheim Airfield, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Due to an engine failure, there was a loss of power during a splitting flight.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-GWBC
Vehicle name:
DA 42 NG
Beacon hex:
9B464C98AF9CEE1
MHz
17:10
Location of incident:
200 NM east from the Malvinas/Falkland Islands, Atlantic Ocean
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel sank due to damage to the hull caused by unfavorable weather. The 27 crew members on board were
forced to abandon the ship. A BFSAI A-400M ATLAS was the first aircraft active on scene followed by an A-330
VOYAGER aircraft which were able to track and report position of the life rafts to several vessels and one SAR
helicopter. 14 people were saved, nine people were recovered dead and four people remained missing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SHE
St. Helena
St. Helena
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZHHJ
Vehicle name:
ARGOS GEORGIAS
Beacon hex:
5324364320FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
AR-007
degrees
minutes
MHz

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22:12
Location of incident:
Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, NY, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed shortly after takeoff. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport authorities, who reported that emergency medical services
were already at the scene; the pilot and passenger were found deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1089W
Vehicle name:
BEECH A36 BONENZA
Beacon hex:
ADCC40B97400261
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-252
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:35
Location of incident:
100 NM northwest of Astoria, OR, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC7CC690FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-251
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel MISTY-R, with 1 person on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard
District 13 received the alert, spoke with the beacon owner's emergency contacts, and launched a rescue helicopter from
Air Station Astoria to the coordinates. The captain was found in his lifeboat, rescued successfully, and transported to Air
Station Astoria.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MISTY-R
18:39
Location of incident:
Unreported
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response centre received a registered PLB activation on the VIC/SA boarder Ranges Track. Shortly there after a
SEND alert was received for the same location, Intel advised of a motorcycle accident with a serious leg injury requiring
medical evacuation. Coordination transferred to Vic Police who tasked the Air Ambulance Rescue Helicopter HEMS3
from Bendigo. injured rider recovered and was recovered to Melbourne.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
3EEE7FB870FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-188
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:24
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Jul-24
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-018

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Location of incident:
3 NM east of Oneglia Port, Imperia, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Power fishing vessel was sinking due to an impact with rocks. Seafarers were rescued. None of them needed medical
assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
ILPQ
Vehicle name:
GUERRIERO
Beacon hex:
9EE8D29D04334D1
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:58
Location of incident:
11 miles southwest of Copeland, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3375T
Vehicle name:
HILLER UH-12
Beacon hex:
2DC87D8D36FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-254
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 594
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Idaho Division of Aeronautics, which was already aware of the crash and reported
that all aboard self-recovered. No injuries were reported and no additional assistance was required.
14:25
Location of incident:
Lake Village Municipal Airport in Lake Village, AR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the airport manager, who reported that emergency medical services were already on
scene. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC86A5AE8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-255
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:56
Location of incident:
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-228
degrees
minutes

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Page 595
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
Early on Wednesday morning RCCNZ were alerted to a person over board from a recreational vessel approximately 10
nautical miles east of White Island (37 31.55S 177 23.90E). The person was last seen at 0000 NZST and was found to not
be on board at approximately 0300 NZST. Police took initial coordination but then handed coordination to RCCNZ when
it was realised it would result in an expansive search. RCCNZ conducted drift modelling which generated a search area
determination of approximately 300 square nautical miles. Four rescue helicopters and a commercial helicopter along
with two Coastguard vessels, a Whakatane Harbour vessel and NZ Customs vessel assisted in the search. At
approximately 1330 the person was found deceased in the water. They were recovered and transported back to
Whakatane into the care of Police.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
NOTORIOUS II
Beacon hex:
400EAC46C8FFBFF
MHz
19:39
Location of incident:
Mapua, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400CA8AAAAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-229
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 596
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered EPRIB with a position near the Mapua
Wharf. (41 15.42S 173 06.15E). Enquiries established that local Police were already involved, and the mater was resolved
without, and further SAR action being required.
22:42
Location of incident:
Mystic, SD, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rider sustained an injury. The Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center received the alert and contacted the ATV rental company, which had already dispatched emergency assistance to
the scene. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEA9863EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-253
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:16
Location of incident:
Block Reef, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-189
degrees
minutes

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Page 597
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received multiple EPIRB alerts from a 7.2m recreational vessel in the vicinity of Block Reef 47 NM
northeast of Airlie Beach. Hay Point VTS reported hearing the vessel calling MAYDAY on VHF 16 and they reported
back there were 3 persons on board and was thought to be sinking within 30 minutes. The JRCC tasked the Cairns based
Challenger and 2 Rescue Helicopters and a 20m motor cruiser to respond. Police tasked their own vessel and VMR
Whitsundays to respond. A Distress Relay broadcast was issued to shipping in the area. Once on scene, the helicopter
Rescue 401 successfully dropped a life raft to the 3 survivors to clamber into until the Police vessel arrived on scene, to
rescue the 3 men.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
10:23
Location of incident:
Tarime, Tanzania and Buffer, Kenya
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon activated due to a hard landing of an aircraft on the runway in Tarime. The aircraft involved sustained
damage, but the crew was safe and without injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TAN
Tanzania
Tanzania
Vehicle Call Sign:
5HKEG
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
D446490197EC2B1
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-019
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 598
11:02
Location of incident:
Henry Creek, south of Te Anau Downs, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located along Henry Creek, south of Te Anau Downs (45 15.33S 167
51.20E) for a party of 2 hunters who were hunting overnight. RCCNZ tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Queenstown to
head to the area. They located a hunter who had fallen into a creek and had got cold and was described as not well
prepared for a night hunt.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E586628FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-230
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:12
Location of incident:
52 NM northwest of Coos Bay, OR, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC877B94FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-256
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 599
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel KARA J, with 1 person on board, caught on fire. Coast Guard District
13 received the alert and contacted the captain, who reported he was able to extinguish the fire without assistance. A
small boat from Coast Guard Station Coos Bay was deployed to the scene to escort the KARAJ to shore in Charleston,
OR.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDJ9138
Vehicle name:
KARA J
17:51
Location of incident:
210 NM northeast of Fanning Island, Kiribati
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel ESPIRITU, with 2 people on board, ran out of fuel. Coast Guard
District 14 received the alert, issued a SafetyNet broadcast, and requested assistance from AMVER wood chips carrier
HK CHALLENGER, which diverted to the coordinates and refueled the ESPIRITU. The sailing vessel successfully
returned to port in Fanning Island; no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ESPIRITU
Beacon hex:
2DD42F043F81FE0
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-257
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:34
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Jul-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-231

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Page 600
Location of incident:
17 NM southeast of Opotiki, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat Alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB with positions in the Raukumara Range (38 08.40S 177
35.13E). There was difficulty getting a helicopter there due to fog. Police were responding to the scene with a 4WD
vehicle, and a Land SAR group was being assembled. The Gisborne Rescue Helicopter got to the location but couldn't
land due to fog. A short time latter a phone call was received from a landline, the party of two had managed to get to the
road end. One of the party had partially amputated their finger. They were going to make their own way by road to
hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E586F6AFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:27
Location of incident:
Arroyo Hondo, NM, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N159HB
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADC6499D0439731
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-259
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 601
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, flipped over shortly after takeoff. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted New Mexico State Police, who reported that the pilot self-
recovered and no assistance was required.
16:14
Location of incident:
165 NM east of Alice Springs, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a GNSS encoded PLB approximately 270 km east of Alice Springs, NT. The position was on a
dirt track crossing of the Plenty River. The device was registered and associated with a white Mazda. vehicle had become
bogged in the Plenty River, and after 27 hours of attempting to free the vehicle with no success, he activated his PLB.
Police located healthy and well. Vehicle recovered and rehabilitated, with no further concerns for his welfare.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-190
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:23
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-258
degrees
minutes

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Page 602
Location of incident:
Valdosta Regional Airport in Valdosta, GA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, experienced engine failure. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency medical services
were already on scene and all aboard self-recovered.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A2170AFFBFF
MHz
20:20
Location of incident:
Tararua Ranges, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB in the Tararua Ranges (40 32.20S 175 35.80E).
Enquiries showed a solo tramper had got lost in dense bush. A rescue helicopter was tasked as winch capability was
required for the area but could not reach the location due to a low cloud base. A Land SAR response was tasked with
OSC by NZ Police SAR coordinators. The solo tramper was located at a trail end after he had made another attempt of
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA5E640FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-232
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 603
finding his way out. He was uninjured.
00:58
Location of incident:
Tongaporutu River, north Taranaki
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB near the Tongaporutu River in north Taranaki
(38 52.47S 174 39.07E). A rescue helicopter from Hamilton was tasked due to non-availability of nearer aircraft. The
crew located the patient and transported them to Taranaki Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Jet ski
Beacon hex:
400E587788FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-233
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:35
Location of incident:
Otrozhkinskoye rural settlement, Serafimovichi district, Volgograd region, Russia
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Russian Federation
Beacon hex:
A22C44814400B29
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-012
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 604
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The Su-34 crashed in the Volgograd region during a scheduled training flight. The aircraft crew ejected, there is no threat
to the pilots' lives. The fighter jet crashed in a deserted area.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SU-34
14:57
Location of incident:
Dolbeau-St-Felicien Airport, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received MEOSAR alerts for a CESSNA A185E aircraft C-GPZS near Bagotville, QC. JRCC Trenton was
informed of the alert and provided registration and location data. The aircraft had lost power when making its approach to
Dolbeau-St-Felicien Airport and had landed short of the runway. The pilot was the sole person on board and had suffered
minor injuries. Local emergency services responded.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GPZS
Vehicle name:
CESSNA A185E
Beacon hex:
A78DF01BB84029D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-034
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:56
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jul-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-260
minutes

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Page 605
Location of incident:
2 NM east of Shady Side, MD, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the 122-ft pleasure craft LOVEBUG, with 5 people on board, began taking on water.
Coast Guard District 5 received the alert, which correlated with a case already being worked by Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region. The LOVEBUG crew abandoned ship and were rescued from the water by a Good Samaritan
vessel that transported them to shore.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDM2378
Vehicle name:
LOVEBUG
Beacon hex:
2DCC9055CCFFBFF
degrees
MHz
17:00
Location of incident:
Moultonborough Airport in Moultonborough, NH, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N291RP
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
ADCC405220004F5
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-261
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 606
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that all aboard self-recovered without injury and
emergency medical services were already en route to the scene.
22:30
Location of incident:
Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf approximately 40 NM north-west of Wadeye NT. The
beacon was registered to a recreational vessel confirmed to be fishing in the area with 4 people on board. JRCC issued a
broadcast to shipping and tasked the Cairns-based Challenger rescue aircraft. JRCC also requested the bulk carrier
HAKO divert to assist. The Challenger located the distressed vessel adrift but was still unable to communicate with it.
The HAKO eventually arrived alongside the vessel confirming with the occupants that they had run out of fuel and did
not have any communications equipment on board. The HAKO provided the vessel with the requisite amount of fuel and
some food to allow them to return to Wadeye under their own power. The HAKO and the Challenger departed the scene,
and the vessel eventually returned to Wadeye safely several hours later.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BARRAHOG
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-191
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:10
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-264
degrees
minutes

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Page 607
Location of incident:
12 NM east of Padre Island, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 65-ft shrimping vessel, with 4 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard
District 8 received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and launched air and sea assets to
the coordinates. A Good Samaritan vessel responded to the UMIB, embarked the disabled vessel's crew, and transported
them to Brownsville, TX.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDI 7044
Vehicle name:
TWO S'S AND THREE L'
Beacon hex:
2DCC90CE52FFBFF
MHz
16:01
Location of incident:
100 NM north of Sao Miguel Island, Azores
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A Van's RV-12 crashed during landing at Hilversum Airfield (EHHV). Both occupants were injured. The pilot had
contacted Hilversum Radio, reporting 'engine trouble'. He proceeded to runway 30 for landing. On final approach, the
pilot radioed he was going around due to be too high in final. The aircraft subsequently stuck the ground.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAJ4259
Vehicle name:
LE MARSOUIN CHAFOU
Beacon hex:
1C84304302FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-067
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 608
17:59
Location of incident:
8 miles southwest of Milan, MO, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made an emergency landing in a wooded area. The
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted personnel at nearby Bogard-Cowgill Airport, who
reported that the uninjured pilot self-recovered and did not require assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A431CAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-262
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:13
Location of incident:
53 NM west of St Petersburg, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D875CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-265
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 609
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert and contacted the registered owner, who stated that his son was out on the vessel, then diverted a
helicopter to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived on scene, confirmed there were no medical concerns, and dropped a
radio to the crew to assist with communications with commercial towing, which had been coordinated by the beacon
owner. Commercial salvage arrived on scene and repaired the vessel; no additional assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
19:03
Location of incident:
10 miles south of Fanning Island, Kiribati
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel ESPIRITU suffered severe hull and mast damage and engine problems.
Coast Guard District 14 received the alert and contacted the Republic of Kiribati SAR Coordinator, which attempted
search efforts but was delayed due to equipment repairs. Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu launched an aircraft
from Air Station Barbers Point to the scene, located the damaged vessel, and dropped a radio to the 2 crewmembers. They
stated that Fanning Island police were helping them and no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ESPIRITU
Beacon hex:
2DD42F043F81FE0
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-263
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-234

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Page 610
05:52
Location of incident:
Range between Long Valley Creak and Mount Burke Creek, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Police assumed coordination in response to a PLB activated by two hunters between Lakes Wanaka and Hawea (44
31.87S 169 12.27E). An Incident Management Team was established at the Wanaka SAR Base and a Land SAR team
sent in as weather prevented any helicopter operations. RCCNZ reported changes in the beacon position overnight. The
next morning a Land SAR team were able to get to the location of the party. They were lost and bluffed but otherwise
fine. They were longlined out by Aspiring Helicopters.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E74A36EFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:27
Location of incident:
Adelaide River, NT, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-192
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 611
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a beacon registered to a 5.2m centre console vessel with 1 person on board 60 km east of
Darwin on an arm of the Adelaide River. JRCC Australia tasked Cairns Challenger RSCU440 diverted an ADF aircraft
TROJAN 20 and requested a surface response from the NT Water Police. TROJAN 20 homed the beacon and established
communication's with the vessel. The vessel reported it was broken down and requiring assistance. The Police and
RESCUE 440 continued their tasking until the vessel returned to the boat ramp with the assistance of another recreational
vessel.
15:21
Location of incident:
Greenland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
From RCC Greenland, the PLB belonged to the crew of an aircraft which crashed into the sea. 2 persons were rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GRN
United Kingdom
Greenland
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
1D1B007653BFDFF
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-017
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:25
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jul-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-235
minutes

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Page 612
Location of incident:
Farmland, Taihape, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB near Taihape (39 28.27S 176 09.93E). The
Hastings Rescue Helicopter was tasked and uplifted a person who had a farm bike roll on them and sustained a leg injury.
They were flown to Hastings hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB47362FFBFF
degrees
MHz
05:57
Location of incident:
Ankara, Gölbaşı, Turkiye
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The training plane that took off from Ankara Etimesgut Military Airport crashed into an open field in Gölbaşı district. 2
people survived.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TUR
Turkey
Turkey
Vehicle Call Sign:
TC-UMJ
Vehicle name:
TECNMA P2002
Beacon hex:
A1E6486E63C9FA1
Reporting MCC:
TRMCC
Event ID:
TR-003
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 613
11:41
Location of incident:
20 NM southeast of Sand Point, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated 1 week after a fishing vessel, with 5 people on board, capsized and sank. Coast Guard District
17 received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that a Good Samaritan vessel rescued the crew after the boat
became disabled and the beacon was left on board. No Coast Guard assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
VICKI RAE
Beacon hex:
2DCC7CC7ACFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-266
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:09
Location of incident:
About 5 km NW of Nunspeet, The Netherlands
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Netherlands
Beacon hex:
9E8DD216DA80F1D
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-068
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 614
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The aircraft broke its front gear after landing. There was substantial damage. Both occupants remained unhurt.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NET
Netherlands
Vehicle Call Sign:
PHMAF
Vehicle name:
CESSNA172
15:43
Location of incident:
Near Abbeville Airfield (LFOI), Buigny-Saint-Maclou, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The aircraft did an emergency landing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-GLKL
Vehicle name:
DR400
Beacon hex:
9C676AE9FA95DD1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-069
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:26
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-013
degrees
minutes

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Page 615
Location of incident:
Gornyatsky district, Makeyevka, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The helicopter came under fire and was located at the specified coordinates. No additional information.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RF-34255
Vehicle name:
MI-8MTV-2
Beacon hex:
22285B8188FFBFF
MHz
07:55
Location of incident:
3 NM southeast of Port Aransas, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel SECOND CHANCE, with 3 people and 2 dogs on board, lost power
and could not anchor down. Coast Guard District 8 received a call from the captain requesting assistance, issued an
Urgent Marine Information Broadcast, and sent a response boat to the scene. Due to unsafe weather conditions, the
response boat returned to base and a rescue helicopter was launched in its place. The helicopter arrived on scene and
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDB7713
Vehicle name:
SECOND CHANCE
Beacon hex:
ADCD02271542001
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-268
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 616
lowered a rescue swimmer, who retrieved the fishing party and brought them all to shore. Local emergency medical
services and law enforcement were already on scene; no further Coast Guard assistance was necessary.
10:34
Location of incident:
North of Sint Willebrord, The Netherlands
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Due to a fire on board the S/V LE MARSOUIN CHAFOUIN (with race name APRIL MARINE, LE SABLE race) start
flooding. The S/V FIGARO II rescued the skipper and the S/V LE MARSOIN CHAFOUIN sank. MRCC Delgada got the
information that the EPIRB had been deactivated.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NET
Netherlands
Netherlands
Vehicle Call Sign:
PH-BAG
Vehicle name:
AT01-100
Beacon hex:
9E8DD21742C029D
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-070
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:42
Location of incident:
2 miles northeast of Atlantic City International Airport in Egg Harbor Township, NJ,
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Jul-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC740C82AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-267
degrees
minutes

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Page 617
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed into a wooded area shortly after take-off. The
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Air Traffic Control personnel, who reported that
an eyewitness called 911 and safely assisted the uninjured pilot from the aircraft. Local emergency and law enforcement
services were already on scene and no further assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N124RR
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR20
MHz
04:22
Location of incident:
Caspian Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A fire occurred in the engine room of a vessel during operation. The fire was first detected by a duty crew member,
unfortunately, extinguishing efforts were not successful, and the fire rapidly escalated. Vessel was preventively grounded
at Turkan road, fully extinguished, towed to port after floatation and water integrity was ensured by salvage team.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AZR
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CASPIAN POWER
Beacon hex:
34E4A59380FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-014
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-035

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Page 618
16:58
Location of incident:
50 NM Northwest of Chicoutim,i Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received LEOSAR, GEOSAR and MEOSAR detections for a CESSNA R182, registered as C-FSCE that had
experienced and engine failure and crash landed in a field near Dolbeau, Quebec, Canada. The pilot was the sole
occupant onboard and escaped without injury. CMCC provided position and registration information to JRCC Trenton;
however, SAR assets were not deployed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FSCE
Vehicle name:
CESSNA R182
Beacon hex:
A78DF00BF04029D
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:43
Location of incident:
18 NM southeast of Marathon, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
INTREPID
Beacon hex:
2DCEAB8406FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-269
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 619
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel INTREPID, with 4 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard
District 7 received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast, diverted Coast Guard Cutter MAPLE, and
launched a rescue boat from Station Marathon to the coordinates. The rescue boat placed the INTREPID and its uninjured
crew in tow and transported them safely to Marathon.
10:54
Location of incident:
Castellon de la Plana, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The aircraft ran out of fuel and had to make an emergency landing on motorway CS-22, being hit by a truck travelling on
that road. No major injuries were reported.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-ENKT
Vehicle name:
CESSNA F150M
Beacon hex:
1B467A5026FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-020
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:50
Location of incident:
West Desert Airpark in Fairfield, UT, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-270
degrees
minutes

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Page 620
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, flipped over on the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that all aboard self-recovered; no
assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A43A74FFBFF
MHz
22:23
Location of incident:
Mount Taranaki lower flank, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a PLB near a track on the northern side of Mount Taranaki. The Taranaki Rescue
Helicopter was tasked with an Alpine Cliff Rescue (ACR) team. Police then received a call from the PLB owner who was
unhurt but stuck in a dangerous position on the ice and could not move. ACR were dropped nearby and assisted the
person to descend to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FBC5AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-236
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 621
22:43
Location of incident:
Ketetahi, Tongariro, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB. Enquiries were made and a rescue helicopter
from Waikato tasked. At this stage Airdesk/Ambulance service received a 111 alert related to this incident with reports of
a serious gunshot wound while hunting. The rescue helicopter team was advised of this information but chose to attend
the site immediately. The casualty was stabilized and flown to Waikato hospital for further medical attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E922E00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-237
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:11
Location of incident:
78 NM southwest of Sanibel Island, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC876E54FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-272
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 622
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel JULES, with 3 people on board, discovered a crewmember
had fallen overboard. The vessel's captain contacted Sector St. Petersburg, which issued an Urgent Marine Information
Broadcast and requested an AMVER surface picture and aircraft from Coast Guard District 7, which later received the
alert. Aircraft were deployed to the scene with extreme caution due to an approaching tropical storm. Searches were
performed, but due to low visibility and inclement weather conditions they were suspended.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
JULES
09:32
Location of incident:
Warrenton, OR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 38-ft sailing vessel ran aground. Coast Guard District 13 (CGD13) received the alert
and contacted personnel at the Warrenton Marina who reported that a partially submerged sailboat was at the entrance to
the Skipanon Waterway. CGD13 then contacted Sector Columbia River personnel, who reported that all aboard were safe
and the vessel owner is coordinating salvage. No Coast Guard assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SLIP AWAY
Beacon hex:
2DCC7B425AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-273
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-021

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Page 623
18:59
Location of incident:
Moroccan Coast
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank. The crew was picked up by another vessel in the area. The incident was in SPMCC service area but was
managed by MRCC Rabat.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MOR
Morocco
Morocco
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SIDI KAOUKI 2
Beacon hex:
1E44D4FD00FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:34
Location of incident:
Dummer, NH, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE9D281AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-271
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 624
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a person riding a rented all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was injured when the ATV rolled over.
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the ATV rental company, which had already
dispatched emergency assistance to the scene. No additional assistance was required.
04:18
Location of incident:
Ngamatea Station, Napier-Taihape Road, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB on farmland between Taihape and Napier.
Enquiries showed a patient had become unwell post operation. The rescue helicopter from Hastings was tasked and
transported the status 1 patient to Hastings Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E989ECEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-238
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:26
Location of incident:
Costedt district, near Porta Westfalica Airfield (EDVY), Germany
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-071
degrees
minutes

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Page 625
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The CESSNA made a forced landing in a field near the Pangelerweg, about 5 km northwest of Nunspeet, following a loss
of oil pressure due to a leak. The nose landing gear collapsed. The instructor and student pilot were not injured and the
aircraft received minor damage.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-KLPH
Vehicle name:
HK36R SUPER DIMONA
Beacon hex:
1B486A49C0FFBFF
MHz
12:35
Location of incident:
54 NM southwest of Cortez, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel SHE’S A BELLE, with 4 people on board, became
disabled. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and diverted Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE to the coordinates. The
DILIGENCE escorted SHE’S A BELLE toward its home port until its engine eventually gave out, then towed it the
remaining length of the voyage, arriving safely in Cortez.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SHE'S A BELLE
Beacon hex:
2DCC90C760FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-274
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 626
13:49
Location of incident:
Near Voorst, The Netherlands
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A DR.400-160 missed its take off at Abbeville Airfield (LFOI), Buigny-Saint-Maclou, Somme, and crashed into a field.
Three of the four occupants suffered minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NET
Netherlands
Netherlands
Vehicle Call Sign:
PH-VFL
Vehicle name:
PIPISTREL VIRUS SW12
Beacon hex:
9E8DD216B10029D
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-072
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:03
Location of incident:
30 NW of Rottnest Island, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-193
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 627
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an unregistered EPIRB 44 NM west-northwest of Fremantle, WA. JRCC Australia tasked the
Perth Challenger Jet and the Bunbury Rescue Helicopter to respond. JRCC also contacted the Fremantle Water Police
requesting a surface response. Soon after Police reported that a distress call had been relayed by the Cockburn VMR from
a recreational vessel taking on water with 4 people onboard. The vessel had a cracked transom, and the bilge pumps were
unable to keep up with the water ingress. Police took coordination for the response and tasked three rescue vessels; JRCC
continued to assist with the aircraft tasking. The Perth Challenger assisted the VMR vessel to the scene and the VMR
escorted the distress vessel back to Kwinana.
21:46
Location of incident:
North Atlantic, West Ireland Seas
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
An uncorroborated EPIRB alert which was confirmed to be a real alert from the previous day for the fishing vessel that
sank in the North Atlantic. The persons on board were rescued. The location was unknown.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MOR
Morocco
Morocco
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SIDI KAOUKI 2
Beacon hex:
1E44D4FD0AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-018
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:58
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Aug-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-275
minutes

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Page 628
Location of incident:
Middlebury State Airport in Middlebury, VT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, slid off the runway upon landing. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that he self-recovered and did not
require assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N12NT
Vehicle name:
LANCAIR PROPJET
Beacon hex:
2DC8A18ED4FFBFF
degrees
MHz
03:02
Location of incident:
Spur Track, Mt Isobel, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active near Hanmer Spring. Subsequent contact
with Police SAR revealed they had received a call from a party of four who had become lost while out day walking and
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EBC3CC2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-239
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 629
requested the party activate their PLB to ascertain their position. RCCNZ forwarded this position to police and the group
were uplifted by local police unharmed a short time later.
14:12
Location of incident:
Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport in Jamestown, NY, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed on the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that local fire department and
emergency medical services were already on scene and no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N750GB
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 750
Beacon hex:
2DC7543542FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-276
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:14
Location of incident:
El Questro Gorge, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-194
degrees
minutes

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Page 630
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A detection was gained for a registered PLB with a position showing in the El Questro Gorge area of the Kimberley
region in, WA. A beacon emergency contact was able to advise that the device was being carried by two family members
staying at the gorge. Incident coordination was transferred to WA Police as Land Search and Rescue. A response was
mounted by WA Police and an elderly female was retrieved to safety and medical care having suffered head injuries from
a fall.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
MHz
18:04
Location of incident:
Perce, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received alerts for a Canadian ELT registered to C-FUYS, a ROBINSON R44 helicopter. JRCC Halifax was
alerted and contacted the owner. The helicopter had indeed crashed on take-off with no injuries. No further SAR action
taken.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FUYS
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
A78DF00DD4C129D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-036
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-195

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Page 631
19:08
Location of incident:
Tanti Road, Eurimbula, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A detection was gained for a registered PLB with a position showing in the Eurimbula area, QLD. The position showed
on a track and the beacon was associated with offroad motorcycling. Incident coordination was transferred to QLD Police
as Land SAR. Police mounted a multi-vehicle response to the location and located the solo motorcycle rider was
subsequently transported by QAS with a broken leg.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:42
Location of incident:
Te Kopi Homestead, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F3904FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-240
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 632
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active near Lake Ferry, Cape Palliser. An EMS
helicopter was tasked from Wellington, located two uninjured trampers who stated that they had become lost, and
transported them to their car.
10:06
Location of incident:
Wangen-Lachen Airfield (LSPV), Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
An Aquila AT01-100A (A211) was performing touch and go patterns at Breda International Airport (EHSE) when it
crashed onto highway A58 north of Sint Willebrord and burst into flames. The pilot perished and the aircraft was
destroyed by fire.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWT
Switzerland
Switzerland
Vehicle Call Sign:
HB-CZV
Vehicle name:
C182S
Beacon hex:
A1A64925CEEC6F1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-073
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:37
Location of incident:
Salem Municipal Airport in Salem, IN, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-277
degrees
minutes

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Page 633
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the airport manager, who reported that emergency medical services
were already on scene and no additional assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N236CB
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR22
Beacon hex:
2DC7443DFCFFBFF
MHz
18:27
Location of incident:
Sundance Airport in Yukon, OK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 4 people on board, crashed during takeoff. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted tower personnel at nearby Wiley Post Airport. They reported that
emergency medical services and local law enforcement were already on scene and no additional assistance was necessary.
It was later reported that all aboard were deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A206A0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-278
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 634
19:25
Location of incident:
102.39 NM from RSC Tarakan, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
An alert was sent to RSC Tarakan, according to information from RSC Tarakan the EPIRB came from the LCT
CAHAYA BERLIN ship loaded with asphalt and cement which capsized with 6 people on board. All persons were
rescued by ships passing around the location.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
LCT CAYAHA BERKIN
Beacon hex:
41A4F4F6E0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-008
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:33
Location of incident:
East of Fort Ware, British Columbia, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FDMT
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-18
Beacon hex:
A78DF0024E002F1
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-037
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 635
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
CMCC received an alert for C-FDMT. JRCC Victoria was advised and determined the aircraft had crashed, with two
persons on board. A local helicopter was dispatched to retrieve the uninjured people and transport them to a local town.
SAR assets were stood down prior to launch.
03:27
Location of incident:
Mingha Track, Arthurs Pass, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received alerts for a NZ-coded registered PLB located in Arthurs Pass National Park. The beacon had been hired
to a solo tramper. The Christchurch Rescue Helicopter was tasked and located the tramper who was cold and not
equipped for the environment. The person was flown out to Arthurs Pass Village.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E788DE8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-241
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:49
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
KOMCC
Event ID:
KO-004
degrees
minutes

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Page 636
Location of incident:
Hadong-gun, Kyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A helicopter belonging to the Korea Forest Service crashed in a mountains are in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. The
pilot, who was the sole occupant, was rescued with injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KOR
Korea (Republic of)
Korea (Republic of)
Vehicle Call Sign:
unknown
Vehicle name:
HL9184
Beacon hex:
B7076B433415DD1
MHz
18:27
Location of incident:
Fort Novosel, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a military helicopter, with 2 people on board, crashed during a training mission. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Fort Novosel Unit manager, who reported that the
pilot was found deceased and the student pilot was injured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC09C52840B75
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-279
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 637
20:20
Location of incident:
Chapelco - Neuquen, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The pilot experienced a loss of engine power and decided to perform an emergency landing on the slope of the Chapelco
Mountain Range on a snowy hillside. The plane suffered substantial damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
LV-IHU
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
D7AC4F482C0029D
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
AR-008
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:34
Location of incident:
36 NM southwest of Dillingham, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SUBZERO
Beacon hex:
2DCC9FBBF6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-280
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 638
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the fishing vessel SUBZERO, with 2 people on board, caught on fire. Prior to Coast
Guard District 17 receiving the alert, Sector Western Alaska received a radio call from commercial fishing ship
INTREPID stating they saw the vessel on fire and sent a tug to investigate. The INTREPID later reported that Good
Samaritan vessel BAYWATCH rescued the uninjured SUBZERO crew from a life raft and will transport them to
Dillingham. No additional assistance was necessary.
06:23
Location of incident:
Near the village of Suntar, Republic of Sakha Yakutia, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Emergency landing the helicopter fell on its side near the village of Suntar, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). There were 11
people on board, none of them were injured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-22744
Vehicle name:
MI-8T
Beacon hex:
A22C419EA400209
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-015
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:25
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-018
degrees
minutes

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Page 639
Location of incident:
Norway
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The crew of 2 fell into the sea when vessel capsized and sank. EPIRB and life raft was triggered automatically. Nearby
vessels spotted a life raft and picked up the 2 crew members which was cold. Transported to hospital by a SAR
helicopter.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NOR
Norway
Norway
Vehicle Call Sign:
TF-29-G
Vehicle name:
RYSTADBUEN
Beacon hex:
2024810380FFBFF
MHz
13:13
Location of incident:
East of Robgoin, South Sudan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR alert for a Canadian Registered ELT with a position plotting in South Sudan. The aircraft
tail mark coded into that beacon was C-FASV; however, notes in the Canadian Beacon Registry database detailed that the
aircraft had been sold and exported and was now operating in Africa as tail 7Q-STB. Aircraft is a DE HAVILLAND
CANADA DHC-5A BUFFALO. Registration forwarded to ITMCC and JRCC Trenton. JRCC Trenton was able to
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MAW
Canada
Malawi
Vehicle Call Sign:
7Q-STB
Vehicle name:
DEHAVILLAND DHC5A
Beacon hex:
27878003D4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-038
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 640
contact CEO of current operator who confirmed that the aircraft had experienced a runway excursion in Pieri, South
Sudan and was destroyed by a post crash fire. The two persons on board were able to escape with minor injuries and
burns.
15:00
Location of incident:
1.5 NM northeast of St Antony Head, Truro, Cornwall, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A PLB was activated by a solo kayaker struggling against the prevailing weather conditions. The kayaker was located and
taken to safe haven.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
1D0E96A9D6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-019
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:25
Location of incident:
Muloorina Road, 30 km northwest of Marree, SA, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-196
degrees
minutes

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Page 641
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received notification of an encoded satellite detection of a PLB registered. The distress position was on
the Muloorina Road, approximately 30 km northwest of Marree, SA. Owner was listed as riding throughout Australia
(home address in WA). Police later reported 1 person was recovered without injury; however, the PLB was left active in
situ.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
MHz
15:54
Location of incident:
1 NM southwest of Kuiu Island, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel ALASKAN, with 5 people on board, capsized in Tebenkof Bay. Coast
Guard District 17 received the alert and directed Sector South East Alaska to conduct radio call outs. Good Samaritan
vessel DYNAMIC responded, reporting that they rescued the ALASKAN crew and were transporting them to their home
port in Kake, AK. No additional assistance was necessary.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ALASKAN
Beacon hex:
2DCCB1BAEAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-281
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-242

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Page 642
04:16
Location of incident:
Staveley, Canterbury, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered NZ-coded PLB with a location near the Staveley Ice Rink in
Canterbury. Air desk contacted RCCNZ to inform us that they had received an emergency call for an injured man at the
ice rink and would manage a medical response.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B00682FBFDFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:26
Location of incident:
Cerro Castillo, Chile
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHI
Chile
Chile
Vehicle Call Sign:
CC-CRN
Vehicle name:
PIPER 31
Beacon hex:
DAA64BAE62EAA61
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 643
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
A PIPER PA-31 Navajo C (Colemill Panther conversion), operated by Transportes Aéreos San Rafael Ltda, crashed in
the Sitio Viejo ravine, near Cerro Castillo, Chile.
13:26
Location of incident:
Bolivia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
There was no information provided.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC89E92D2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-008
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:33
Location of incident:
Near Deer Lake, Newfoundland, Canada
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-039
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 644
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The Halifax JRCC reported to CMCC that an aircraft had likely crashed in the area of Deer Lake, Newfoundland,
Canada. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft's ELT was detected by LEOSAR only. Alert and registration data for the CESSNA
337 was forwarded to JRCC Halifax. An aircraft of opportunity was orbiting overhead the crash site and located two
survivors. JRCC Halifax dispatched a Cormorant helicopter to the scene. The helicopter recovered one person with minor
injuries, one person with major injuries and one person in critical condition. The fourth occupant of the aircraft perished.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GZWF
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 337H
Beacon hex:
A78DF0223B80315
MHz
20:46
Location of incident:
Bolivia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
There was no information provided.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BOL
Bolivia
Bolivia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
5A086A6570FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-007
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 645
11:47
Location of incident:
20 NM south of Rongcheng Stone Island, Shandong, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (LU RU YU 51123) due to lost contact. China SAR dispatched rescue
vessels and helicopters to the scene. Four people were rescued, and five were still missing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
LU RU YU 51123
Beacon hex:
3384A4B440FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-015
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:20
Location of incident:
6 NM west of the Port of Callao, Peru
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PER
Peru
Peru
Vehicle Call Sign:
CO-65341-DM
Vehicle name:
SANGRE AZUL
Beacon hex:
5F0CA03454FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
PEMCC
Event ID:
PE-006
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 646
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
An activation of an EPIRB belonging to SANGRE AZUL with registration CO-65341-DM, with the Peruvian flag was
received approximately 8 miles from Callao Bay. Previously at 14:00, a telephone communication was made informing
that the SANGRE AZUL sailboat was in an emergency in the vicinity of San Lorenzo island, at 14:10 PC Ancón and PC
Salaverry set sail to attend the emergency, after the 3 crew members were rescued by the sailboat 7 MARES, they were
transferred by coast guard units to the Port Captain, in stable health conditions.
18:20
Location of incident:
Cabra, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The helicopter, working for emergency services, got on fire while picking up a patient on a football field. The flames
spread and destroyed the helicopter. The four persons on board suffered injuries with burns of varying severity. The
patient died due his injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-NRI
Vehicle name:
AUGUSTA A109S
Beacon hex:
9C0DCD1C90802A9
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-022
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:09
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-016
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 647
Location of incident:
44 NM east of Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (ZHE DAI YU YUN 03329) due to a collision with the fishing vessel (SU
QI YU 02666). The fishing vessel (ZHE DAI YU YUN 03329) sank, and all twelve people on board were safely
transferred to another fishing vessel. The vessel (SU QI YU 02666) remained safe. Rescue operations concluded.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ZHE DAI YU YUN 03329
Beacon hex:
B388A64134C74D1
MHz
11:01
Location of incident:
Wurtzbourg-Schenkenturm Airfield (EDFW), Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A HOAC HK36R Super Dimona crashed in a cornfield in the Costedt district, Porta Westfalica, during the approach to
runway 23 at Porta Westfalica Airfield (EDVY). The pilot suffered medium injuries and the motor glider received
substantial damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EGTG
Vehicle name:
CESSNA FR 182
Beacon hex:
1B486B0A70FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-074
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 648
16:47
Location of incident:
8 miles northwest of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Belgrade, MT, U
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the owner, who was monitoring the aircraft’s flight until it was forced to make a hard
landing due to mechanical issues. The owner reported that the pilot and passenger self-recovered; no assistance was
required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N8576Y
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-18
Beacon hex:
2DC88AE66EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-282
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:58
Location of incident:
117 NM east of Portsmouth, NH, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC757FBEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-284
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 649
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel THREE GIRLS, with 6 people on board, caught fire, forcing the crew
to abandon ship. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England (SECNNE) received a MAYDAY from call from the vessel
and called Coast Guard District 1, which simultaneously received the alert. SECNNE diverted Coast Guard Cutter (CGC)
CHADWICK to the coordinates and Air Station Cape Cod launched helicopters to the scene. CGC CHADWICK
embarked the uninjured THREE GIRLS crew from a life raft and transported them safely to Portland, ME.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
THREE GIRLS
12:37
Location of incident:
Ezine, Çanakkale, Tukiye
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The single-engine training aircraft with tail number TC-AJJ belonging to AYJET Training Schools landed hard on Fevzi
Çakmak Street on the İzmir-Çanakkale road. It was reported that the health conditions of those on board were good and
that there was no damage or breakage on the aircraft.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TUR
Turkey
Turkey
Vehicle Call Sign:
TC-AJJ
Vehicle name:
DIAMOND DA20
Beacon hex:
A1E6486E638EBA1
Reporting MCC:
TRMCC
Event ID:
TR-007
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-283

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 650
17:36
Location of incident:
7 NM northeast of Atlantic Beach, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the captain of a 27-ft fishing vessel who was experiencing a medical emergency. Coast
Guard District 7 received the alert and called the owner's emergency contact, who reported that the captain was alone on
the vessel and in distress. A rescue boat from Station Mayport was launched to the coordinates, embarked the captain,
and transported him to awaiting emergency medical services in Atlantic Beach while the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission returned the fishing vessel to shore. The captain was evaluated and transported to a local
hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCCB1E84AFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:04
Location of incident:
Te Wharau Road, Kourarau Hill, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
C00C40E8B0004F5
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-243
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 651
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered ELT active near Masterton. ADS-B data located the
aircraft in the hills near a private air strip and concurrent communication with the aircraft owners revealed a top dressing
aircraft had suffered significant damage after crashing on take off. The pilot was uninjured.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-SXN
Vehicle name:
AIR TRACTOR AT-502B
21:57
Location of incident:
Mangatoa Rd, Kiritehere (2 NM southeast of Marokopa), New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded code and registered ELT belonging to a helicopter company
undertaking agricultural work approximately 2 NM southeast of Marokopa. Information from the scene was that a ground
crew person was injured when attaching a bucket of fertilizer and the ropes got tangled in the rotor. The Taranaki Rescue
Helicopter was tasked by the ambulance service who had also received notification of the incident via 111, successfully
uplifting the patient and taking them to Hamilton Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-ISS
Vehicle name:
AS350B3E
Beacon hex:
40079053F0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-244
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:17
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Aug-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-197

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 652
Location of incident:
OOA, Switzerland and Italy border
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
An Australian coded and registered PLB was detected on the Swiss Italian border southeast of Arolia Switzerland.
Beacon registration details were passed to the Swiss authorities who coordinated a multi-agency response. Two survivors
were rescued from a glacier in precarious weather conditions.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:31
Location of incident:
Chartres Airport (LFOR), France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-GAIB
Vehicle name:
WA54
Beacon hex:
9C6DCE40404029D
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-075
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 653
Details of Incident:
A Pipistrel Virus SW 121 lost engine power and made a forced landing in a field and came to rest in a cornfield near the
Noord Emperweg, near Voorst. The student pilot, performing a solo cross country flight, was not injured and the aircraft
received minor damage.
14:09
Location of incident:
Swiss Alps near Breuil-Servinia, Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A CESSNA 182S Skylane veered off the runway into a meadow and suffered a nose gear collapse during a landing
attempt at Wangen-Lachen Airfield (LSPV), Wangen, Schwyz. Both occupants were not injured and the aircraft received
substantial damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEE7FBD74FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-076
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:51
Location of incident:
Birdsville Track, Clifton Hills, SA, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-198
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 654
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected a registered Australian PLB, polling in an encoded position on the Birdsville Track approximately 219 km
by road from Birdsville. Beacon registration details note a white KTM 790 Motorcycle. South Australian Police
dispatched a helicopter from Moomba who recovered a patient suffering possible spinal injuries as a result of a
motorcycle accident. The patient was evacuated back to Moomba for transfer to Adelaide via air-ambulance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
16:37
Location of incident:
Lake Simcoe Airport, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
An ELT associated with a BEECH B100 call sign C-FTFT was detected. Position shown was the Lake Simcoe Airport in
Ontario. The aircraft was reported to have experienced a gear up landing on the runway. Two persons on board exited the
aircraft without injury. Local agencies have taken over the incident.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FTFT
Vehicle name:
BEECH B100
Beacon hex:
A78DF00CB0802F1
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-040
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 655
01:11
Location of incident:
Barcelona, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel was in trouble due to a leak and requested assistance. The EPIRB was activated on MRCC request to help with
the location. The vessel was towed to Barcelona safely.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
MAU05
Vehicle name:
LULLABY GO
Beacon hex:
9C08305070A34D1
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-023
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:16
Location of incident:
Formentera, Spain
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ARTIC
Beacon hex:
1C25D2E000FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-024
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 656
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The vessel was affected by a big storm in Balearic Islands area, La Sabina (Formentera). The crew members were able to
disembark by their own means.
08:33
Location of incident:
Formentera, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Vessel affected by a big storm in Balearic Islands area. The crew members were able to disembark by their own means.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EA7903
Vehicle name:
MIRANDA
Beacon hex:
1C25E458E0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-025
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:25
Location of incident:
0.6 NM offshore from Pembroke, Wales, UK
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-020
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 657
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel of 5.35m capsized with 3 persons on board. One person was recovered by Coastguard helicopter in
critical condition and two others by Rescue boats.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
C17388
Vehicle name:
LAICEY JAI
Beacon hex:
1D0EBC4658FFBFF
MHz
17:33
Location of incident:
Chetek Municipal-Southworth Airport in Chetek, WI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, which reported that emergency medical services
were already on scene and the pilot was transported to a nearby hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3613W
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-32R
Beacon hex:
2DC8A42C1AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-285
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-286

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 658
01:21
Location of incident:
3 miles south of Guthrie-Edmund Regional Airport in Guthrie, OK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Logan County Sherriff's Office, which reported that emergency medical services were
already on the scene; no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N184DC
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV-8
Beacon hex:
2DC885C762FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:24
Location of incident:
0.6 NM Pointe Senetosa, Corsica, France.
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
IN3338
Vehicle name:
MANTA
Beacon hex:
9EE9935D71934D1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-077
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 659
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The aircraft did a hard landing. No damage happened to personnel or material.
06:36
Location of incident:
33 NM south to Antibes, Mediterranean Sea.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Due to an engine failure after take-off, the aircraft crashed at the end of the runway in a field.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAF6996
Vehicle name:
SAMARIA
Beacon hex:
1C65AFE000FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-078
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:12
Location of incident:
Cheremkhovsky district of Irkutsk region, Russia
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-016
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 660
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
TU-22 military aircraft crashed in the Cheremkhovsky district of the Irkutsk region. The pilots ejected. There were four
crew members on board, all of them were found, there was no threat to life.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TU-22
Beacon hex:
A22C4098A400B29
MHz
15:28
Location of incident:
Jacareacanga, PA, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
ARCC Amazônico received an information that the aircraft collided with the ground at SWSI airfield, the first alert was
received only 4 hours later. The 2 people on board died during the crash, being assisted by local Fire Department.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PS-AAS
Vehicle name:
BEECHCRAFT BE9L
Beacon hex:
D8C6492DD38E341
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-012
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-199

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 661
16:38
Location of incident:
Kangaroo Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA investigators called JRCC regarding media reports of a commercial vessel overturning off Kangaroo Island on 14
August, resulting in the deaths of 2 people. JRCC Australia received a signal beacon, registered to a 4.9m fibreglass
runabout. Police confirmed they're in the process of recovering the vessel and the beacon was possibly in the hull.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:57
Location of incident:
Brussels, Ontario, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GZAU
Vehicle name:
MAULE M-7-260C
Beacon hex:
A78DF021B04029D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-041
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 662
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
MAULE M-7-260C callsign C-GZAU experienced a crash landing near Brussels, Ontario, Canada. There were two
persons aboard who were able to exit the aircraft successfully. There were no reported injuries. CMCC had received the
GEOSAR/LEOSAR and MEOSAR message and were able to inform Trenton JRCC of the distress alert and provide
registration information. Local emergency services took over the scene.
17:43
Location of incident:
Fazenda Sossego, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
During the takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, resulting in a runway excursion.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PT-WQZ
Vehicle name:
BEECHCRAFT BE35
Beacon hex:
58C885D5A4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:53
Location of incident:
Fallon, NV, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-288
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 663
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when 2 military helicopters, carrying 5 people each, collided during a training exercise. The
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted officials at United States Naval Air Station
Fallon, who launched 3 helicopters to the coordinates, located the crash site, and transported the 10 trainees to a hospital
in Reno, NV.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DD7D48A3F81FE0
MHz
06:04
Location of incident:
Nuerburg, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Two hikers did activate their PLB because they were in an emergency situation. They were rescued by a helicopter of the
Swiss helicopter company Air Glacier.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
UNKNOWN
Vehicle name:
AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN
Beacon hex:
3EEEAB2C6EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-079
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 664
06:38
Location of incident:
Marsciano, Perugia, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon activated due to a hard landing. The person on board was safe. The aircraft suffered a broken propeller blade.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
31D9BF
Vehicle name:
I-9868
Beacon hex:
1EE663B37EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-020
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:38
Location of incident:
Foul Bay, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-200
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 665
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected by satellite with a GNSS position on the beach on the eastern side of Foul Bay in the Quarram
Nature Reserve, WA. The personal distress beacon was registered. Advice it was a drowning incident. WA Police already
aware of the incident and responding. Device owner was not the injured party.
18:46
Location of incident:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received GEOSAR and MEOSAR alerts for a Canadian ELT for a PIPER PA-31with tail mark C-FZHG. JRCC
Trenton was provided location and registration info. Aircraft landed short of the airport, and the one person on board
suffered minor injuries. No SAR action was taken, and local emergency services attended the scene.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FZHG
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-31
Beacon hex:
A78DF010B0401A5
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-042
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:02
Location of incident:
Orlando Executive Airport in Orlando, FL, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-287
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 666
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted airport authorities, who confirmed the crash and stated that no assistance was needed.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC89EA3B6FFBFF
MHz
19:44
Location of incident:
Douglas Shoal, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected activation of an EPIRB registered to a 5.5m recreation vessel 40 NM east of Yeppoon. NOK
advised that there were 3 people on board who had gone out fishing for the day. The Cairns challenger RSCU 440 and
Rescue Helicopter RSCU 300 were tasked to respond. JRCC Australia were also able to establish contact with the
GBRMPA vessel Karramea which were also tasked to the scene. On arrival, Karramea passed a report to JRCC Australia
via Gladstone VTS that the target vessel had broken down and all 3 people on board were safe an accounted for.
Coordination was transferred to QLD Water Police who arranged a tow for the vessel using Yeppoon VMR.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
QK533Q
Vehicle name:
UNKNOWN
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-201
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 667
00:26
Location of incident:
Irish Sea, 15 NM northwest of Port St Mary, Isle of Man, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The yacht was dismasted and lost all comms equipment at night in the Irish Sea. The vessel was unable to use VHF as the
transmitter on top of the mast was submerged. The vessel EPIRB was activated as well as a PLB from one of the crew.
Vessel quickly located and was towed to Peel Harbour by lifeboat. The second beacon Hex ID was 1D0E6CE74AFFBFF.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
GLAD EYE MOODY
Beacon hex:
1D0C660BDEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-021
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:21
Location of incident:
17 NM northeast of Satawal Island, Micronesia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCE9E3AFEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-289
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 668
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a 22-ft fishing vessel, with 6 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard Sector
Guam received the alert and called the beacon owner, who stated he lent the beacon to a group of fishermen and would
attempt to contact them. After failing to make contact, Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam launched Coast Guard Cutter
OLIVER HENRY and diverted AMVER vessel ZHONG YU MARINE to the coordinates. Both vessels arrived on scene
and the OLIVER HENRY towed the disabled vessel and its uninjured crew to Satawal Island.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
21:01
Location of incident:
36 NM southeast of Morehead City, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 3 people on board, became disabled. Prior to receiving the alert,
Coast Guard Sector North Carolina received multiple MAYDAY calls from the vessel, issued an Urgent Marine
Information Broadcast, and launched a rescue boat from Station Fort Macon and a helicopter from Air Station Elizabeth
City to the position provided. Shortly after launching, Coast Guard District 5 received the alert and correlated it with the
MAYDAY calls. The helicopter arrived at the coordinates and determined there was no immediate danger to the vessel's
crew, then the rescue boat arrived, placed the disabled vessel in tow, and rendezvoused with commercial towing, which
transported it safely to Morehead City.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCCB1F0DCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-290
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-017

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 669
23:16
Location of incident:
Zhalantun, Inner Mongolia, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the training aircraft due to veering off the runway during a flight training mission. There
was one person on board with no injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
B38C408538003C9
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:30
Location of incident:
23 NM southwest of Point Lay, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEAC7C3CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-291
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 670
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a person who was stranded in a storm and required assistance. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which launched a boat to
the coordinates. The distressed individual was rescued and transported to safety.
06:16
Location of incident:
Near Ryzdvyany Airfield, Stavropol Territory, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
There was a disaster in the area of the Ryzdvyany Airfield, Stavropol Territory. During the aerobatics, the plane collided
with the ground, the pilot was killed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-2809G
Vehicle name:
Z-42NG
Beacon hex:
A22DC602BE404F5
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-017
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:52
Location of incident:
Yeppoon, QLD, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-202
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 671
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an unregistered beacon 5 NM east of North Keppel Island. JRCC Australia tasked the Cairns
Challenger RSCU 440 and the Yeppoon Water Police tasked Yeppoon Coast Guard to the scene. The Coast Guard arrived
on scene first and located the vessel. A father and son were spear fishing out of separate boats when one boat sank. The
Coast Guard provided assistance and the JRCC released the Challenger from task.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
22:28
Location of incident:
General Bernardo O'Higgins Airport, Chile
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
A CESSNA 210 experienced a nose gear malfunction and veered off the runway when landing at General Bernardo
O'Higgins Airport. The pilot suffered some injuries and the aircraft received substantial damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHI
Chile
Chile
Vehicle Call Sign:
CC-PLP
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 210 K
Beacon hex:
DAA64BAE62DA6D1
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-009
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 672
02:22
Location of incident:
Porticello, Palermo, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon activated for the sailing vessel BAYESAN when sinking one mile from Porticello Port due to adverse
weather conditions. 22 persons were involved: 15 were safe, 1 was found dead, and 6 were missing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
21CB8
Vehicle name:
BAYESIAN
Beacon hex:
1D0CA55022FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-021
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:54
Location of incident:
Porta Westfalica Airfield (EDVY), Germany
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N444HR
Vehicle name:
CESSNA/T337H
Beacon hex:
ADC6498A28A96A1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-080
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 673
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The S/V MANTA grounded at la pointe Senatosa, Corsica. The 11 people on board were evacuated by an SNSM lifeboat.
15:55
Location of incident:
Dinan/Trelivan Airfield (LFEB), France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The S/V Samaria had an engine and sail damage. She was towed to the port of Antibes by an SNSM lifeboat.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-GKAO
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA 28-181
Beacon hex:
9C664D98AFEE231
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-081
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:25
Location of incident:
Unreported
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-005
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 674
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Fire was reported in engine room. Fire doused off; all crew was safe.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PAN
Panama
Panama
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
AE48A75C34D34D1
MHz
01:34
Location of incident:
Lyndhurst, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a beacon alert for a registered PLB used by a vehicle hire company. The position indicated on
the Kennedy Developmental Road south of Lyndhurst, QLD. Incident coordination was transferred to QLD Police as
Land SAR. The emergency services response located a single vehicle accident with nil injuries. Two people from the
vehicle were transported to Greenvale by Police. The device was deactivated.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-203
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 675
07:00
Location of incident:
7 miles southeast of Point Lay, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by 3 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders when their vehicles broke down. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which dispatched a team to
the coordinates and repaired the disabled ATVs. The riders returned home without additional assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
Beacon hex:
2DCEAC7C50FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-292
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:46
Location of incident:
Cuatro Vientos, Spain
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-NKO
Vehicle name:
CZECH SPORT PS-28
Beacon hex:
9C064C2E626FA35
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-026
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 676
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The aircraft flipped over on landing. The only occupant was not injured. There was no SAR operation carried out. The
intervention was carried out by airport own means.
12:01
Location of incident:
Odessa, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed shortly after takeoff from Odessa-Schlemeyer
Field Airport. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported
that local authorities were already on scene and no additional assistance was required. Ector County Police were also
contacted, and stated that the plane struck power lines, crashed into nearby homes and businesses, and burst into flames.
All aboard were deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC87E105CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-293
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:06
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-009
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 677
Location of incident:
Maramba airstrip near Zambia's Victoria Falls, Zambia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A South African helicopter with registration ZS-HDO experienced an engine failure and crash-landed at Maramba airstrip
near Zambia's Victoria Falls, with the crew safe.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAF
South Africa
South Africa
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZS-HDO
Vehicle name:
ENSTROM 480B
Beacon hex:
CB264C74625CA31
MHz
00:02
Location of incident:
Cape Korax, north of Paros Islands, Cyclades, Aegean Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel run aground to Cape Korakas, Paros Island. Ten persons on board were rescued by a nearby fishing
vessel which started to tow the fishing vessel suffered the hazard. During towing operation, the fishing vessel Kaptantonis
sank close to the port of Paros. All persons were in good health and disembarked safely at coast.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GRE
Greece
Greece
Vehicle Call Sign:
SX3017
Vehicle name:
KAPTANTONIS
Beacon hex:
9DE9D64C34D34D1
Reporting MCC:
GRMCC
Event ID:
GR-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 678
12:03
Location of incident:
Longships Lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
One person was in the water out of a group of 7 kayakers. MRCC Falmouth requested kayaker in group to activate their
PLB to assist in locating. Casualty located by lifeboat and taken to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
1D0EAB3B9CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-022
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:20
Location of incident:
Bara, Stornoway, UK
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MNHP3
Vehicle name:
SOLDEMAR
Beacon hex:
1D0C94CCB4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-023
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 679
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The vessel activated her EPIRB after running aground. One person on board was recovered by lifeboat.
22:36
Location of incident:
Chennault Airfield in Conroe, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, slid off the runway shortly after takeoff. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that the pilot self-
recovered and no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A40EA6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-295
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:11
Location of incident:
Lexington, KY, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-294
degrees
minutes

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Page 680
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, flipped over during landing at the pilot's rural
residence. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Lexington Police Department,
who reported that the pilot self-recovered and no additional assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC86B3F1EFFBFF
MHz
16:08
Location of incident:
Ningaloo, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received alerts from a registered EPIRB to a 3.5m vessel known to be holidaying in the Ningaloo Station
area. Intelligence through Fremantle Water Police reveal a male person was onboard the vessel 1.5 NM offshore. An
Exmouth based helicopter and VMR were tasked and a passing Naval Rescue vessel were diverted to assist. Another
small vessel from the launching point eventually took the broken down vessel under tow and all assets were released.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-204
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 681
19:21
Location of incident:
5 miles south of Deadwood, SD, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a rented utility-terrain vehicle, with 4 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the rental company, which reported that they were already aware of
the incident and had sent a team to the scene and requested emergency medical services. The distressed party was located
and treated; no additional services were required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
Beacon hex:
2DCEC61996FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-296
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:03
Location of incident:
St Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Canada
Beacon hex:
A78DF00BD1804F5
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-043
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 682
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AIR TRACTOR AT-502A tail mark C-FRXL crashed in a field approximately 20 NM South of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
CMCC provided alert data to JRCC Trenton, who confirmed with the aircraft's owner that there had been an accident.
Local emergency services responded to the scene and found the pilot and sole occupant had egressed the aircraft with
injuries. The aircraft's ELT was not registered with the Canadian beacon registry, but CMCC was able to provide
Transport Canada registration data to JRCC Trenton at the time of alert.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FRXL
Vehicle name:
AIR TRACTOR AT-502A
00:23
Location of incident:
Jordan Creek, OR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rider was injured after colliding with another ATV. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Oregon Search and Rescue, which dispatched the
Tillamook County Sheriff's Department to the scene. They found the crash site and reported that the rider died at the
scene.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
Beacon hex:
2DCE9B84E2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-297
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-082

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Page 683
13:55
Location of incident:
Chistehorn, 40 km east of Sion airport, Switzerland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The PLB was activated by an Australian citizen with medical issue.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUT
Austria
Austria
Vehicle Call Sign:
OE-9485
Vehicle name:
Glider
Beacon hex:
99663C180CA3011
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:48
Location of incident:
Jerez, Spain
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-KLH
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
9C064C2E63EA651
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-027
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 684
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
A training aircraft sustained damages to its propellers due to a hard landing. The pilot was not injured.
17:42
Location of incident:
7 miles northeast of Bingham, ME, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a rented all-terrain vehicle, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted rental company personnel, who stated they were already aware of
the incident and had dispatched emergency medical services to the scene. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
Beacon hex:
2DCEB9035EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-298
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:43
Location of incident:
Rodriguez Pass Walking Track, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-205
degrees
minutes

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Page 685
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a PLB alert in the Blue Mountains which was registered as a NSW Police Blue
Mountains Hire Beacon. Coordination transferred to NSW Police who tasked Rescue Helicopter RESCUE 202 and
mounted a ground response including a drone. Due to poor weather and steep canyons the helicopter was unable to
recover the group. NSW Police used their UAV to locate the party and confirmed they needed assistance due to an injury.
The Police Rescue ground party hiked in and recovered the injured hiker by hiking back out.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
23:53
Location of incident:
Drift River, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, rolled over in high grass while landing. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported he had self-recovered without
injury and did not require assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N365DR
Vehicle name:
RYAN PACE ALASKAN
Beacon hex:
2DC8A4570CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-299
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 686
14:52
Location of incident:
45 NM southwest of Bradenton, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert, spoke with a registration contact who reported that the owner was out fishing, and launched an aircraft
and rescue boat to the coordinates. Assets arrived on scene and found that the vessel had been dewatered but was
requesting assistance to return to port. The rescue boat safely escorted the disabled vessel to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE98ACB2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-302
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:54
Location of incident:
33 NM southeast of Matagorda, TX, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCC9F8B2AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-301
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 687
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 8
(CGD08) received the alert and called the beacon owner, who reported that a friend was using the vessel but he was
unable to contact him. CGD08 launched a rescue boat to the coordinates, then received a MAYDAY call from the vessel
and diverted a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter arrived, established communication with the vessel and correlated
the EPIRB activation and MAYDAY call to it. The rescue boat arrived on scene and safely towed the disabled vessel to
port in Matagorda.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
TreyWenzel
Vehicle name:
NOT NAMED YET
21:15
Location of incident:
Unreported
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Aircraft crashed and all 4 crew members were safe.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IND
India
India
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
GLOBAL VECTRQ
Beacon hex:
B4664BE162BBEC5
Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:32
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Aug-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-300

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Page 688
Location of incident:
950 NM east of Honolulu, HI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a sailing vessel, with 2 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 14
(GCD14) received the alert and launched a helicopter to the coordinates. Upon arrival, a MAYDAY call was overheard
from the only vessel in the area stating that the sailboat's captain was deceased on board and the adult and 7-year-old
child remaining did not know how to sail. CGD14 requested assistance from the Navy ship WILLIAM P LAWRENCE,
which arrived on scene, embarked the survivors, and transported them to Honolulu. This event was also reported by
CMCC.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ALBROC
Beacon hex:
278CC01B68FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:40
Location of incident:
Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-206
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 689
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a satellite detection of a hired beacon being use don a hike in the Blue Mountains NSW. Coordination was
transferred to NSW police who later determined the activation was related to an incident the Katoomba SAR squad was
already responding to regarding a watch activation. 4 Males were located. one with some grazes and the team walked
them out to safety.
02:28
Location of incident:
Mount Somers track, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for a hired PLB with a position on the Mount Somers track inland from Ashburton. Contact was
made via cellphone, and it was established that there was a party of four adults and two children on the track and they had
encountered deep snow and were struggling to make progress. A local helicopter was tasked and several Land SAR teams
placed on standby. The helicopter was able to locate the persons and made several trips to fly them to the road end.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E98B584FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-245
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:32
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Aug-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-246
minutes

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Page 690
Location of incident:
Pahia Point, Riverton, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ registered PLB near Pahia Point, Southland. Enquiries revealed the PLB
was activated after the jetski involved became entangled in craypot ropes and was unable to be freed. RCCNZ was made
aware of other rescue agencies already responding and so provided supporting positional data only.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Jet ski
Beacon hex:
400EA69F72FFBFF
degrees
MHz
03:32
Location of incident:
8 miles southwest of Portage, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when 2 people on rented rafts flipped over and lost their rafts. The Alaska Rescue Coordination
Center received the alert and called Alaska State Troopers, who contacted the rafting company operating in the area of
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEB3C8EEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-304
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 691
the distress. The rafting company dispatched supervisors to the site who found that both rafters self-recovered; no
additional assistance was necessary.
13:37
Location of incident:
Portimao Airport (LPPM), Portugal
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A Cessna T337H Turbo Skymaster failed to take off from runway 23 at Porta Westfalica Airfield (EDVY), Porta
Westfalica, Minden-Lübbecke, North Rhine-Westphalia, overran the runway and ended up in a maize field. One occupant
suffered minor injuries and the aircraft received minor damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EJDJ
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 152
Beacon hex:
9B464C98C3ACBA1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-083
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:03
Location of incident:
Kashishibog Lake, Ontario, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Canada
Beacon hex:
A78DF0195E0029D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-044
degrees
minutes

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Page 692
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
CMCC received an alert only detected by LEOSAR for a Canadian ELT. JRCC Trenton was informed and provided
registration information. JRCC confirmed that a DE HAVILLAND DHC-3 aircraft callsign C-GMLB crashed during
landing on Kashishibog Lake, Ontario, Canada and flipped over. Six person and one dog were onboard. All six persons
and dog survived with minimal injuries. A company aircraft extracted the individuals from the crash location.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GMLB
Vehicle name:
DEHAVILLAND DHC3
MHz
23:16
Location of incident:
Charleston, SC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a sailing vessel, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
(SECCHA) received a phone call from the sailor because his vessel was grounded near Folly Beach, SC and commercial
towing was unavailable due to weather conditions. SECCHA requested the beacon activation and diverted a helicopter to
the coordinates to drop a radio to the sailor. The sailor attempted to repair the vessel, but issued a MAYDAY call after it
lost anchor and began drifting. SECCHA launched a rescue boat to the coordinates that towed the sailboat and captain to
shore in Charleston.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEA9E0B4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-303
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 693
22:33
Location of incident:
Beagle, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB registered to a 6.3m commercial fishing vessel 7 NM south of Bathurst Island, NT.
The vessel could not be contacted. A broadcast was issued Darwin Rescue Helicopter was tasked and an ADF leased
vessel diverted to the beacon position. The helicopter homed the beacon to a position on the shore of Bathurst Island and
recovered the two crew who turned on the beacon after the vessel started taking water. Both crew were taken safely back
to Darwin and their vessel remained on the beach for later recovery.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-207
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:26
Location of incident:
Birdsville Track, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-208
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 694
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a beacon alert registered to a white VW Amarok Dual Cab. Police advised that one person
involved in a motorcycle accident was retrieved by ambulance and transferred into RFDS care.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
19:05
Location of incident:
5 NM off Holyhead, Anglesea, Wales, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Yacht was dismasted and unable to communicate via VHF as antenna was submerged so the crew activated their PLBs.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IRE
Ireland
Ireland
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unknown
Vehicle name:
ONDA 2
Beacon hex:
1F4EBC2F5AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-024
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:33
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-209
degrees
minutes

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Page 695
Location of incident:
East Arnhem, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a beacon approximately 180 km south west of Maningrida, NT.
Coordination was transferred to NT police who were already responding to a stranded vehicle in the area with two adults
and one child surrounded by bush fires. The party later notified JRCC Australia they were rescued by police.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
03:46
Location of incident:
Wairau Valley, Blenheim, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered ELT active in the Wairau Valley, Blenheim.
Enquiries revealed a CESSNA 182 with two persons on board had failed to successfully take off from a private airstrip in
the Wairau Valley near Blenheim. One person sustained very minor injuries but not requiring EMS assistance, and the
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-CAH
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182R
Beacon hex:
C00C577E600029D
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-247
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 696
aircraft was described by the pilot as being written off.
04:19
Location of incident:
Malaga, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank and the four persons on board were rescued by the fishing vessel BENITO Y MARIA. The beacon was
activated after the rescue.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EA5795
Vehicle name:
PORTOSOL
Beacon hex:
1C040BFB80FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-028
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:21
Location of incident:
63 NM west of Coos Bay, OR, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCE9E17C4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-305
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 697
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the sailing vessel SUNDANCE, with 1 person on board, became disabled. After Coast
Guard District 13 received a radio call from the sailor requesting assistance, radio communications were lost and the
sailor activated his beacon. Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE was diverted to the coordinates, found the disabled vessel, and
towed it safely to shore in Coos Bay.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SUNDANCE
04:54
Location of incident:
7 miles southwest of Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an all-terrain vehicle, with 2 people board, broke down in a remote area. The Alaska
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which sent a
ground team to the coordinates. The stranded party was located and transported home to Anaktuvuk Pass.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
Beacon hex:
2DCEAC7C16FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-306
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:58
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Aug-24
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-008

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Page 698
Location of incident:
120 miles south-southwest of Okinama, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated from the Japanese fishing ship KOUEI MARU No.8 who caught fire. Japan Coast Guard
dispatched a patrol vessel and a aircraft and rescued the seven crew members aboard the life raft.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
DAIHACHI KOEI MARU
Beacon hex:
B5E9530D74334D1
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:30
Location of incident:
Near Nettersheim, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4712V
Vehicle name:
Boeing-Stearman E75
Beacon hex:
1D0E6D9DCEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-084
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 699
Details of Incident:
The pilot completed runway circuits. On the third touchdown, the aircraft hit the runway hard and its nose gear broke off.
14:04
Location of incident:
5 miles northeast of Colusa County Airport in Colusa, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, flipped on its side during a hard landing. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that local authorities
were en route to the scene and the pilot self-recovered. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N710WD
Vehicle name:
BELL UH-1
Beacon hex:
2DC88AA7EAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-307
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:07
Location of incident:
Colebrook, NH, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCEA99770FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-309
degrees
minutes

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Page 700
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the rider of a rented all-terrain vehicle experienced a medical emergency. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the rental company, which reported that New Hampshire
Fish and Game Department authorities were already on scene providing medical services; no additional assistance was
required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
MHz
17:47
Location of incident:
Soutwest Rocks, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
MEOSAR detected EPIRB on 406.0401MHz registered to a SeaDoo PWC Explorer Pro 170. JRCC contacted the owner,
who confirmed having made contact with Marine Rescue South West Rocks and awaiting assistance due to mechanical
issues.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
3EECC099AEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-210
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-310

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Page 701
19:16
Location of incident:
Fairmont Municipal Airport in Fairmont, WV, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, ran off the runway, stalled, and crashed. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who described the incident and reported
that first responders were already on scene. All aboard self-recovered and no additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1005U
Vehicle name:
MOONEY M20
Beacon hex:
2DC87DC0F6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:05
Location of incident:
9 NM northeast of Hoonah, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WCG5075
Vehicle name:
ALJAC
Beacon hex:
2DCCB882FEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-308
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 702
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial tug ALJAC, with 1 person on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard
District 17 received a MAYDAY call from the captain, then the beacon alert, and launched a helicopter and tow boat to
the coordinates. The tow boat arrived on scene, dewatered the ALJAC, and safely towed it to shore in Hoonah.
00:23
Location of incident:
2 NM south of Ulak Island, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel ALASKA TROJAN, with 6 people on board, became
disabled. Coast Guard District 17 received the alert and contacted nearby Good Samaritan vessel ARHAO, which
diverted to the coordinates, took the disabled vessel in tow, and transported it safely to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WTS 3158
Vehicle name:
ALASKA TROJAN
Beacon hex:
2DCC8750E8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-311
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:14
Location of incident:
Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-018
degrees
minutes

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Page 703
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Pilot did a mistake causing hard hardly damaged to the helicopter
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CZH
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Vehicle Call Sign:
OK-JVT
Vehicle name:
CABRI G2
Beacon hex:
21C693A4F4FFBFF
MHz
14:35
Location of incident:
48 NM southeast of Charleston, SC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel REDEMPTION, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast
Guard District 7 received the alert and launched a helicopter to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived on scene and
reported no signs of distress. The activation correlated with a case being worked by Sector Charleston, which reported the
vessel was no longer in distress. No Coast Guard assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCCB1AE52FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-313
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 704
18:22
Location of incident:
Rainbow River, Nelson Lakes, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located in the St Arnaud Range near Mt Chittenden, Nelson. The EMS
helicopter from Nelson was tasked to the location and uplifted two mountaineers who had succumbed to hypothermia.
They were transported to Nelson Hospital for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA0C2F4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-248
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:58
Location of incident:
102 NM west of San Diego, CA, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
JIG STRIKE
Beacon hex:
2DCC7B1B2CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-312
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 705
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the commercial fishing vessel JIG Strike, with 17 people on board, sank. The JIG STRIKE
began taking on water, issued a MAYDAY call, and all aboard abandoned ship to a life raft. A Good Samaritan vessel
rescued the crew and transported them safely to shore. Coast Guard District 11 received the alert after the JIG STRIKE
sank.
20:44
Location of incident:
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a beacon registered to a 7m recreational vessel with 6 people on board, 45 NM northeast of
Townsville. The RTM WEIPA established communication with the vessel and confirmed the vessel was broken down.
QLD Police arranged for the Burdekin VMR unit from Ayr to provide assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Aug-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-211
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:16
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-315
degrees
minutes

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Page 706
Location of incident:
10 miles southeast of Utqiagvik, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who became stuck in mud. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center received the
alert and contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which sent a helicopter to the coordinates. The uninjured
hiker was located and transported safely to Utqiagvik.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE5DED2EFFBFF
MHz
02:50
Location of incident:
8 miles southeast of Chickaloon, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert, then a phone call from the Alaska State Troopers (AST) reporting details of the crash. The AST were
in communication with the pilot, who stated all aboard were uninjured and safe, and coordinated a helicopter rescue. No
further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC40FD2C00315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-314
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 707
14:49
Location of incident:
100 km north of Calandula, Angola
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A distress alert was triggered for a Kodiac 100 aircraft in Angola on 1 September 2024, after it crashed during takeoff,
with all six occupants reported to be unharmed, and investigations ongoing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
3D5EDA
Vehicle name:
KODIAC 100
Beacon hex:
1B467ABDB4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-010
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:12
Location of incident:
11 NM southeast of Carolina Beach, NC, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCCAAE604FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-316
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 708
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel FISH WITCH II, with 3 people on board, lost power. Coast Guard
District 5 received the alert and contacted the owner, who not on board but was already aware of the situation. The owner
launched a sister ship to the scene and towed the FISH WITCH II to shore. No additional assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Fish Witch
Vehicle name:
FISH WITCH II
10:27
Location of incident:
30 NM northwest Mataiva atoll, French Polynesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
A Schempp-Hirth Arcus M glider crashed below the Chistehorn Mountain near Niedergesteln, Valais. Two men, aged 72
and 46, perished and the powered glider was destroyed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BEL
Belgium
Belgium
Vehicle Call Sign:
OR8488
Vehicle name:
YEMANJA
Beacon hex:
99A8C28C31D34D1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-085
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:08
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-318
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 709
Location of incident:
53 NM southeast of Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 3 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 8
received the alert and launched a helicopter and rescue boat to the coordinates in addition to diverting Coast Guard Cutter
(CGC) STINGRAY to the scene. The helicopter and boat arrived and provided a radio for communications, then stayed
with the disabled vessel until CGC STINGRAY arrived and placed it in tow. A rescue boat from Station Dauphin Island
rendezvoused with CGC STINGRAY and completed the tow to shore in Dauphin Island.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCC814A2EFFBFF
degrees
MHz
14:28
Location of incident:
Larapinta Trail, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-212
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 710
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected an Australian PLB approximately 145 km west of Alice Springs. Coordination was transferred to NT
police. Police advised the device owner had activated the beacon for a passer by who had suffered a snake bite. A Rescue
Helicopter was tasked to retrieve the patient.
16:45
Location of incident:
100 NM east of Nowra, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received alerts from 3 EPIRBs and a PLB 100 NM east of Nowra, NSW. The alerts were all originating
from a 19m Volvo 60 racing yacht Spirit of Mateship with 2 persons on board. 2 civilian Rescue Helicopters and a
military helicopter were tasked to respond and once on scene advised the yacht was suffering server steering and stability
issues and winching was unsafe to perform. Additionally, a RAAF C130, a car carrier merchant vessel, 2 naval vessels
and the NSW Police vessel NEMESIS were tasked to respond. Due to the adverse weather conditions, rescue operations
could only initiate the next day. The two crew were successfully rescued the following morning by the NEMESIS and
were taken back to Sydney for medical assessment. The vessel was left to drift and may be recovered by the owner at a
later date.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-213
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:20
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-045
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 711
Location of incident:
Marguerite, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The PIPER PA-22-150 PACER C-FRQY flipped on landing on a private airstrip near Marguerite, British Columbia. The
sole occupant on board egressed the aircraft. In returning a phone call from JRCC Trenton, the occupant indicated a
family member was driving out to pick them up. No SAR support was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FRQY
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-22-150 PACER
Beacon hex:
2787805D3AFFBFF
MHz
19:21
Location of incident:
Amboy, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and notified the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, which dispatched a team to the scene.
Upon arrival, they found that all aboard had self-recovered and no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N66948
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 152
Beacon hex:
ADCC4082A400315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-317
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 712
19:29
Location of incident:
Coglan Road, Jarrahdale State Forest, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB on the Bibbulum track south of Perth. Coordination was
transferred to WA Police who located the device holder lost. No further action was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-214
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:42
Location of incident:
Unreported
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IND
India
India
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ALH863
Beacon hex:
34700F703F81FE0
Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-007
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 713
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The PLB belonged to CGAE Porbandar / CG ALH 863 which was ditched at about 2315 h on 2 September 2024.
23:32
Location of incident:
28 NM northwest of Zhubi Reef in the Spratly Islands, Hainan, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (QIONG DAN YU 19652) due to a fire. China SAR dispatched rescue
forces and nearby fishing vessels to the scene. All five people on board were safely transferred to a fishing vessel. The
vessel sank. Rescue operations concluded.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
QIONG DAN YU 19652
Beacon hex:
3384FE76E2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-018
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:01
Location of incident:
40 NM east of Honolulu, HI, USA
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-319
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 714
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel PLATE LUNCH, with 5 people on board, became disabled. Coast
Guard District 14 received the alert and dispatched a rescue boat and Coast Guard Cutter WILLIAM HART to the
coordinates. Upon arrival, 2 sailors embarked the WILLIAM HART while the remaining crew stayed aboard the PLATE
LUNCH. The WILLIAM HART escorted PLATE LUNCH as it drifted across the Kawai Channel until it rendezvoused
with a friend's vessel that towed it safely to Honolulu. The WILLIAM HART returned to Coast Guard Base Honolulu,
where the remaining crew disembarked.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
PLATE LUNCH
Beacon hex:
2DCE80AFCCFFBFF
MHz
06:34
Location of incident:
Razdolinskoe municipality, Usolsky district, Irkutsk region, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
There was a hard landing in the Irkutsk Region. The crew consists of 3 people and 2 passengers. There were no
casualties.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-22880
Vehicle name:
MI-171A2
Beacon hex:
22285B8002FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-019
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 715
19:41
Location of incident:
220 NM east of Spratly Islands, Viet Nam
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel HUNG PHAT 89. The vessel sank, Vietnam RCC successfully rescued 11
people on board.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:
XVDJ7
Vehicle name:
HUNG PHAT 89
Beacon hex:
C7C8D7594010CD1
Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-001
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:05
Location of incident:
9 miles northeast of The Forks, ME, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCEB90264FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-320
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 716
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the driver of a rented all-terrain vehicle after it became disabled. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the rental company, which had already sent a team to assist the
driver. No additional assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATV
18:26
Location of incident:
Hattfjelldal, Norway
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
During landing, the helicopter tipped over on its side and sustained major damage. Two Swedish men were involved
when a helicopter assignment ended up on its side and damaged the rotor blade. Both main rotor blades hit the ground,
the main rotor mast broke, the tail boom was broken from the fuselage, windows in the cockpit were shattered and several
doors damaged. The crew was not wearing helmets but escaped without any injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWE
Sweden
Sweden
Vehicle Call Sign:
SE-JBP
Vehicle name:
SCHWEIZER 300
Beacon hex:
A1264934C3AB731
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-020
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:02
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-025

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 717
Location of incident:
Lyme Bay, Dorset, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A UK military aircraft with 3 persons on board ditched approx. 0.5 NM from the HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH. The vessel
was aware and responding before the 406 alert came in. Two persons were recovered, one person confirmed deceased.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
COMMANDO 98
Vehicle name:
NAVY MERLIN / HMS Q
Beacon hex:
1D0E6C0D70FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:05
Location of incident:
2 NM south of Alsabya mountain, Saudi Arabia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAU
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BURJ AL RIYADH
Beacon hex:
32644ED400FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-008
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 718
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress signal alert message SIT142 with a GNSS position available detected by SAMEOLUT
followed by SIT145 detected by CHMEOLUT. Based on the information received from JMRCC (Coast Guard), an
EPIRB floating on the water's surface that belonged to BURJ AL RIYADH and was not accompanied by a fishing boat.
Searches were still going on for the fishing boat and its Bangladeshi sailor near Abla Island in Al Qunfudhah. The
Bangladeshi sailor reported that his boat had sunk, and his friend was missing after the search turned up him and his boat.
After 21 days of searching, they were unable to locate him, and the search was concluded. As of right now, the individual
remains missed.
23:33
Location of incident:
Somerset Airport in Bedminster, NJ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed while landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the airport manager, who reported that all aboard self-recovered; no
additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADC64981759E361
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-321
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:49
Location of incident:
2 miles southeast of Anderson Municipal Airport in Anderson, IN, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-324
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 719
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 4 people, crashed in a field en route to the airport. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the airport manager, who reported that the Madison County
Sheriff’s Office was at the scene. The wreckage was located and all aboard were deceased.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC40F72800315
MHz
16:06
Location of incident:
9 NM west of St Pete Beach, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard District 7
received the alert, which correlated with a report from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and launched an aircraft from
Air Station Clearwater to the coordinates. Both boaters were rescued from the water and safely transported to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DDB007427BFDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-323
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 720
17:30
Location of incident:
15 miles northwest of Tyonek, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Alaska State Troopers, who received a call from the uninjured pilot reporting the
crash. No assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A43D3CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-322
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:11
Location of incident:
Cedar Ridge Airport in Griffin, GA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC87DC3DAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-325
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 721
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contact airport personnel, who reported that the pilot self-recovered; no
assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N5096R
Vehicle name:
BEECH 58 BARON
17:33
Location of incident:
4 NM east of Balyhornan, Northern Ireland, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Due to a fire onboard caused by engine over-heating, the beacon was activated. The Authorities were already aware prior
to the 406 alert being received.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
2TBM
Vehicle name:
WEESHT
Beacon hex:
9D0E1D11F000001
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-026
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:52
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Sep-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-326
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 722
Location of incident:
4 miles northeast of Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, NE, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made an emergency landing due to engine failure.
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub authorities, who reported
that local law enforcement was on scene and the pilot self-recovered without injury. No additional assistance was
required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC88AD0B6FFBFF
degrees
MHz
06:36
Location of incident:
Victoria, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F0ADEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-249
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 723
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a NZ-coded PLB active in Victoria, Australia. RCCNZ forwarded through the
registration information for the beacon to JRCC Australia who advised they would investigate the alerts. JRCC Australia
passed the information to State Police in Victoria who went to the location and found the person with the PLB had locked
themselves out of their vehicle.
16:09
Location of incident:
5 NM west of Ferme Neuve, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received multiple MEOSAR alerts for a Canadian ELT registered to a CESSNA A185F, tail number C-GIJY,
located 5 NM west of Ferme Neuve, Quebec, Canada. MEOSAR location and registration information was provided to
JRCC Trenton who tasked aircraft to assist. Police, Fire and Ambulance personnel reached the crash site and treated the
patients. SAR aircraft were stood down.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GIJY
Vehicle name:
CESSNA A185F
Beacon hex:
278780B596FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-046
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:56
Location of incident:
Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-047
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 724
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR alert for a Canadian ELT registered to a CESSNA U206 tail mark C-FKZO located near
Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada. The MESAR location and registration information was provided to JRCC Trenton, who
tasked multiple agencies to assist. Police, Fire and Ambulance personnel reached the crash site and the two persons on
board did not survive the crash. SAR aircraft were stood down.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FKZO
Vehicle name:
CESSNA U206
Beacon hex:
A78DF00740402F1
MHz
04:54
Location of incident:
Taranaki Falls Track, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
St John Air Desk notified RCCNZ of a tramper from a school group who was suffering an anaphylactic reaction in the
Tongariro National Park. Shortly afterwards, Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB in the
area which aligned with the St John incident. RCCNZ tasked the Taupo Rescue Helicopter which flew to the scene and
transported the tramper and a support person to Taupo Hospital. The tramper arrived in a stable condition.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E83BFCAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-250
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 725
12:31
Location of incident:
11 NM northwest of Provincetown, MA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the pleasure craft FLIP OUT, with 3 people on board, sank. Coast Guard District 1
received the alert and issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB). Good Samaritan fishing vessel TITAN
responded to the UMIB, reporting that they had been in the vicinity of the distressed vessel and had already rescued the
uninjured FLIP OUT crew from the water. The TITAN then transported them to Provincetown; no further assistance was
required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
FLIP OUT
Beacon hex:
2DCCAACEA2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-327
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:10
Location of incident:
Penn Creek Hut, Tararua Ranges, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EB43566FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-251
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 726
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location at the Penn Creek Hutt in the
Tararua Ranges (40 54.07S 175 17.20E). A helicopter was tasked from Wellington which located the two persons and
established that one member of the party had a suspected broken ankle. The uninjured member of the party was relocated
to their vehicle and the patient was transferred to Wellington Hospital for medical attention.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
19:50
Location of incident:
Drysdale River, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB on the Gibb River Road, WA. Coordination was
transferred to WA Police. WA police tasked a team to the location who later advised it was related to two backpackers
who had rolled a hire vehicle and were unharmed. No further detections were received.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-215
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:49
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-328

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 727
Location of incident:
Middletown, IN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a field shortly after takeoff from a private
airstrip. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Henry County Sheriff’s Office,
which reported that law enforcement and emergency medical services were already on scene and found the pilot
deceased.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N966DP
Vehicle name:
SONEX
Beacon hex:
2DC8A410B6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:52
Location of incident:
18.75 from Cabang, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
TB JULIA1
Beacon hex:
41A52577A0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-009
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 728
Details of Incident:
RSC Lampung launched the SAR operations based on the ship data from TB JULIA which sank with 6 people on board.
All people were rescued by ships passing around the location.
03:30
Location of incident:
14 NM south of Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received MEOSAR alerts for a Canadian EPIRB registered to the fishing vessel CATALINA COMMANDER.
MEOSAR position and registration data was provided to JRCC Halifax, who had stated that vessel was on fire and the
crew were going to abandon the vessel. There were three persons on board the vessel who had evacuated into an eight-
man life raft. They were subsequently retrieved by another fishing vessel and taken ashore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CATALINA COMMAND
Beacon hex:
A78D4093440034D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-048
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:43
Location of incident:
Englewood, CO, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-329
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 729
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a flight school aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed at Meridian Golf Club due to
engine failure. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that
local authorities were already at the scene. All aboard self-recovered with minor injuries; no additional assistance was
required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N20747
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
ADCDE86BC2003C9
MHz
19:16
Location of incident:
Fontana Dam, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a motorcycle rider who lost control of their vehicle and crashed. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified North Carolina Search and Rescue, which dispatched a rescue team to
the coordinates. The injured motorcyclist was located and transported to a medical facility.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorcycle
Beacon hex:
2DCE855216FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-330
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 730
16:23
Location of incident:
30 miles northwest of North Cape, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
In the early hours of Friday morning Maritime Radio received a call from a vessel approximately 30 NM north-northwest
of North Cape. The vessel was inbounded to New Zealand from the Pacific Islands with a solo sailor onboard who was
suffering a distressing incident. Regular radio schedules were maintained with the sailor, and in collaboration with NZ
Police a plan was made for Coastguard Houhora to meet with the vessel once closer to the coast. Coastguard Houhora met
with the vessel mid morning Friday and escorted the sailor in to Houhora Harbour to be met by Customs and further
support.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
JEMMA II
Beacon hex:
400C8F3AB0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-252
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:37
Location of incident:
Lafayette, LA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC750E3D0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-331
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 731
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed at Oakbourne Country Club shortly after
takeoff from Lafayette Regional Airport. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted
airport personnel, who reported that emergency medical services were already on scene and the pilot was deceased.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
20:09
Location of incident:
Thunderbolts Way, Yarrowyck, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a distress beacon activation in the vicinity of Thunderbolts Way Yarrowyck NSW.
Beacon registration details confirmed the device was being used for a motorcycle trip involving 8 motorcycles.
Coordination was transferred to NSW Police. Police subsequently advised of a motorcycle accident with one patient
recovered with non-life threatening injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-216
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:27
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-009

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 732
Location of incident:
The area of Soc Trang, Viet Nam
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the vessel LPT 04 (SG.8478 ). The vessel sank with 6 people on board which were
successfully rescued.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LPT 04 ( SG.8478 )
Beacon hex:
C7C9D35D31070D1
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:34
Location of incident:
South of Stivašnica, Croatia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
W-29931
Vehicle name:
M/V PRIMADONNA
Beacon hex:
1D0CB1E6A0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-022
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 733
Details of Incident:
The vessel W-29931 grounded near Rogoznica. The two people on board were safe and sound.
13:06
Location of incident:
Cape York, 120 km from Coen, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB activation in a remote part of Cape York, 120 km from Coen.
Coordination was transferred to QLD Police assistance was requested for Cairns based challenger Rescue 440. Police
subsequently received further information from persons on scene using their satellite service advised of a snake bite. The
Cairns Rescue Helicopter Rescue 510 was tasked by Ambulance and the AMSA challenger was stood down. The injured
person was recovered and transported to Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EEEAC4C70FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-217
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:03
Location of incident:
24 miles northeast of Happy Valley, AK, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-332
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 734
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and notified the Alaska Air National Guard, which arrived at the coordinates and located the wreckage.
The pilot and passenger were found deceased.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
NC8K
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC88AB4A8FFBFF
MHz
16:06
Location of incident:
Christmas Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB alert on Christmas Island outside of phone coverage. Coordination
was transferred to Christmas Island Police who responded and located 3 tourists in a damaged vehicle. They were
subsequently transported back to town with no injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-218
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 735
19:37
Location of incident:
Brookton, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a single detection of an aircraft ELT with a 3 NM error on position near Brookon, WA,
associated with a fixed wing crop dusting aircraft. No subsequent satellite beacon alerts received. ARC used their Aireon
Satellite transponder aircraft tracking system which provided the last known position of the aircraft having come to an
abrupt stop. ARC in discussion to task St John Ambulance WA revealed they were also made aware of an aircraft crash.
Emergency services were enroute including a helicopter tasked. ARC later advised the aircraft and ELT had been
destroyed by fire, the pilot was located 50m from the wreckage after self extraction. The pilot was transported to Hospital
for non life threatening medical treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-219
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:49
Location of incident:
Moreton Bay, Peel Island, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-220
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 736
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received alerts from a PLB registered to a surf ski known to paddle in Moreton Bay between Victoria and
Wellington Points. Brisbane Water police assisted with a Police vessel and the helicopter Rescue 511. The police vessel
rescued the male person from the water and transferred him ashore to be checked by a waiting ambulance.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
20:24
Location of incident:
Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport in Williamsburg, VA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, flipped over during landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that medical assistance was already
on scene and the injured pilot was transported to a hospital in Williamsburg.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N65RW
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV-7
Beacon hex:
2DC86A00BAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-334
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:39
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-221

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 737
Location of incident:
90 NM west-north west Boulia, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected by satellite with a GNSS position on the Donohue Highway, 200 km by road north-west of Boulia,
QLD. The PLB was registered device. Police made local inquiries and determined the beacon owners vehicle had a flat
tire and was assisted by passing by.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:24
Location of incident:
42 NM east of Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BAD FISH
Beacon hex:
2DDB006A01BFDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-333
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 738
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel BAD FISH, with 8 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard
District 8 received the alert and launched a helicopter to the coordinates. The helicopter located the vessel and lowered a
radio to the crew, which requested a tow. A rescue boat from Sector Corpus Christi arrived on scene and towed BAD
FISH safely to shore.
22:52
Location of incident:
5 NM southeast Catania, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel requested to be towed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FI6778
Vehicle name:
SV CRISLOU
Beacon hex:
1C84473B00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-023
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:49
Location of incident:
Taipo River, 22 NM inland from Hokitika, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-253
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 739
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for New Zealand registered PLB in the Taipo River area of the west Coast (42
46.07S 171 27.20E). The rescue helicopter from Greymouth was tasked to the location. The helicopter uplift one person
from the location who needed to get medication for a sick child. No further SAR action was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAA7FE2FFBFF
MHz
03:18
Location of incident:
58 miles east of Buckland, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a remote area. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert followed by a satellite phone call from the pilot, who reported that he self-
recovered and would be flown home the next day by a friend who was camping nearby. No additional assistance was
necessary.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A20550FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-336
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 740
04:19
Location of incident:
Oreti River, Southland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received alerts for a registered New Zealand coded PLB in the Oreti River, Southland (45 27.00S 168 07.93E).
Enquiries established the Police and Ambulance service were already responding to the location for a Jet Boat accident.
No further action was required by RCCNZ, and matter was resolved by the Police.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
400E78C07EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-254
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:29
Location of incident:
55 NM east of Val D'Or, Quebec, Canada
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GTNT
Vehicle name:
MOONEY M20F
Beacon hex:
278780F074FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-049
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 741
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
A MOONEY M20F completed a forced landing on a forest road east of Val d'Or, Quebec, Canada, with two people on
board. The aircraft collided with trees during the landing. Both occupants were able to exit the aircraft without significant
injury. The incident was initially reported to JRCC Trenton via Air Traffic Control, who had another aircraft orbiting
overhead. Approximately 10 minutes later, the incident aircraft's ELT was detected, indicating that crash forces were
insufficient to activate it automatically, and that it was instead activated manually by the pilot or passenger. Both
occupants were recovered by local police.
16:04
Location of incident:
50 km north of Goose Ba,y Labrador, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC detected the ELT registered to an AS350 B2 helicopter approximately 50 km north of Goose Bay, Labrador,
Canada. JRCC Halifax was notified and provided with the data from the registry file and the encoded GNSS location
from the beacon message. JRCC Halifax was able to make contact with the owner who stated he was flying the helicopter
and had just suffered an engine failure on takeoff and had performed an emergency landing in a bog. He was able to walk
back to the camp from which he took off and did not require SAR assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GHNH
Vehicle name:
AEROSPATIALE AS350
Beacon hex:
278780B0FCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-050
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:35
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-335

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Page 742
Location of incident:
Wasilla, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a residential area. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Alaska State Troopers, which had already dispatched local
emergency responders to the scene. The pilot was found deceased.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1202Y
Vehicle name:
JP FLYER
Beacon hex:
2DC8A200FEFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:44
Location of incident:
Hinchinbrook Island, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-222
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 743
Details of Incident:
Cairns Water Police advised they were searching for two overdue kayakers near Hinchinbrook Island south of Cairns,
QLD. Police later advised the kayakers were located. The following day JRCC Australia detected a beacon registered to
the pair. Police coordinated the rescue of the pair from a beach. They had been caught in poor weather but were otherwise
uninjured.
19:14
Location of incident:
Cape Palmerston, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a beacon activation 30 NM southeast of Mackay from a party of four teenagers who were
camping out of two 3.7m dinghies. Initial attempts to contact the party were unsuccessful, so JRCC Australia requested a
surface response and helicopter asset from Queensland Ambulance. The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) advised
the beacon possibly correlated with a “000” call received from a party in the same location with a medical emergency for
one of the teenagers. The JRCC was able to confirm the QAS medical emergency was correlated with the beacon
activation. JRCC subsequently handed coordination to the QLD Police.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Dinghy
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-223
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:04
Location of incident:
Billrimba Area, NSW, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-224
degrees
minutes

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Page 744
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response centre received a registered PLB Alert 25 km southeast of Tenterfield, NSW. Inquires identified it was
associated with a group of off road adventure motorcycle riders. Coordination was transferred to NSW Police who tasked
Police and Ambulance to the incident location who subsequently received information that 2 motorcycles had collided.
Up on arrival, both patients were located alive and breathing. The were both transported by Ambulance to Tenterfield
Hospital for further treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
01:33
Location of incident:
Wairoa Gorge Bike Park, Nelson, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered PLB with a position southwest of Nelson (41 32.00S 173 07.33E). Emergency
contacts were able to advise a mountain biker had crashed rendering them unconscious and with a suspected broken arm.
The Nelson EMS Helicopter flew to the location, stabilised the patient before airlifting them to Nelson Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB7084FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-255
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 745
05:41
Location of incident:
South Ohau River, 0.65 NM north of South Ohau Hut, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB with positions in the Tararua Ranges inland from Levin.
Emergency Contacts confirmed a party of five who went in via the Waiopehu Track and attempting to come out via the
south Ohau River. A rescue helicopter from Palmerston North with directional finding capability was tasked in parallel to
a Land SAR team due to the weather and time of day. The helicopter located the party and were able to extract two of the
party members, but weather prevented them extracting the remaining three. The rescue helicopter then departed at first
light during a weather window and was able to extract the remaining three persons safely.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FAC1EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-256
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:05
Location of incident:
Styx Road, Styx Tasmania, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-225
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 746
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB alert to the northwest of Hobart on a gravel road. Associated with an
off-road adventure bike rider. Coordination was transferred to Tas Police who responded with Police and Ambulance.
Located rider who had an accident and injured his arm unable to ride. Medical assistance provided and assisted in the
recovery back to Hobart.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
MHz
17:08
Location of incident:
40 NM west of Sarasota, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel REEL PLEASURE, with 3 people on board, became disabled. Coast
Guard District 7 (CGD07) received the alert and launched a rescue plane to the coordinates. The plane located the vessel
and communicated with the crew, who requested commercial towing assistance. CGD07 coordinated commercial towing
services, which arrived on scene, jump-started REEL PLEASURE, and shadowed it until it safely returned to port in
Sarasota.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
REEL PLEASURE
Beacon hex:
2DCC872650FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-337
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-051

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 747
18:51
Location of incident:
40 NM southeast of Summit Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received multiple beacon notifications for a BRITTEN NORMAN BN2A27, tail mark C-FGAQ, with a position
40 miles south east of Summit Lake, British Columbia. JRCC Victoria was provided alert data and registration data. The
aircraft had crashed shortly after take off out of Fort Nelson. There were two persons on board and reported no injuries. A
company aircraft was dispatched to retrieve the individuals.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FGAQ
Vehicle name:
BRITTEN NORMAN BN2
Beacon hex:
A78DF003FA40261
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:41
Location of incident:
16 miles southeast of Palmer, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4118Z
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-18
Beacon hex:
2DC8859FD0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-338
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 748
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and notified the Alaska Air National Guard, which diverted a helicopter to the coordinates, located the
wreckage, and transported the pilot to a hospital in Anchorage.
22:54
Location of incident:
Highfield Runs Road, west of Ranfurly, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered Australian coded PLB in a position on a road near Ranfurly (45
06.27S 169 54.20E). The ambulance service was already coordinating a response to a motor bike crash with a road
ambulance attending. No action was taken by RCCNZ.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
3EEEB9208CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-257
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
8 NM northwest Geraldton, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-226
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 749
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a beacon north of Geralton, WA registered to a recreational vessel with 2 people on board.
JRCC Australia spoke to nearby anchored ships who reported two small vessels in the vicinity. Fremantle Water Police
tasked the local VMR who provided assistance to a broken down vessel.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
07:36
Location of incident:
The southern waters of Sibidongpado in Gunsan City, Jeonbuk Prrovince
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
An EPIRB distress signal from the vessel was received in waters 2 nautical miles south of Sibidongpado, Gunsan.  A
request for confirmation was sent to nearby vessels, and it was verified that the vessel had capsized.  The Coast Guard
was dispatched, and all 8 crew members were successfully rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KOR
Korea (Republic of)
Korea (Republic of)
Vehicle Call Sign:
unknown
Vehicle name:
77 DAERYUNGHO
Beacon hex:
B709975540134D1
Reporting MCC:
KOMCC
Event ID:
KO-005
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 750
10:18
Location of incident:
Zeysky municipal district, Amur region, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
After the activation of the emergency beacon registered overboard, the crew did not communicate; the activation of the
emergency beacon did not stop. There were three people on board: the pilot and two passengers. On 17 September, the
helicopter was found in a completely destroyed condition, there are no survivors.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-07424
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R66
Beacon hex:
A226AE0D70A64A1
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-020
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:52
Location of incident:
Orange Beach, AL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
GRADY WHITE
Beacon hex:
2DCC873D28FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-339
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 751
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the pleasure craft GRADY WHITE, with 5 people on board, ran aground in extreme
weather. Coast Guard District 8 received the alert, and after speaking with the registered owner's emergency contact, was
able to contact the vessel's captain. He reported that in addition to activating the EPIRB, he had called local law
enforcement, who arrived and assessed minor injuries incurred by a passenger. No further assistance was required.
11:41
Location of incident:
Vardø, Norway
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Seiner vessel capsized outside Vardø. Someone from land spotted 2 people sitting on the bow of the vessel and called
RCC which scrambled rescue cutter and helicopter. The 2 people were rescued and transported to hospital for medical
check. The EPIRB activated after the vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NOR
Norway
Norway
Vehicle Call Sign:
LK2071
Vehicle name:
MONSNES
Beacon hex:
2024889280FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-019
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:01
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-029
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 752
Location of incident:
Atlantic Ocean, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for a medical evacuation due to shark attack. The victim died during the transfer by SAR
helicopter.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZQVY6
Vehicle name:
DALLIANCE OF CHICHE
Beacon hex:
1D0C903BA8FFBFF
MHz
16:47
Location of incident:
Minden-Tahoe Airport in Minden, NV, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed midair with another aircraft. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and notified the Nevada Highway Patrol, which contacted airport staff.
They reported that the aircraft landed safely at the airport, while the other plane crashed in a field, killing its sole
occupant.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N844CP
Vehicle name:
CESSNA T206H
Beacon hex:
2DC7571DEAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-340
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 753
22:29
Location of incident:
Coromandel Ranges, 6 NM north Waihi, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded PLB located in the Coromandel Ranges (37 18.27S 175
49.00E). RCCNZ tasked the Auckland Rescue Helicopter to the location where they located a patient who had suffered
from a fall. The injured person was airlifted to Auckland Hospital for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E971880FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-258
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:52
Location of incident:
West Ruggedy Beach, Stewart Island, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EB3CAF6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-259
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 754
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a PLB located at west Ruggedy Beach, Stewart Island (46 44.67S 167 43.13E). RCCNZ
tasked a rescue helicopter from Southern Lakes in Te Anau who flew to the location. The helicopter airlifted an injured
tramper and their tramping partner and transported them to Kew Hospital, Invercargill.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
04:55
Location of incident:
Pararaki Hut, Aorangi Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded PLB located in the Aorangi Forest Park (41 30.20S 175
18.27E). Information was passed via satellite messaging to an informant that there was a person with a knee injury at the
hut, who was unable to walk out. Amalgamated helicopter was tasked to recover the patient who was safely uplifted and
taken back to their vehicle.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAE2696FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-260
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:23
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-261

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Page 755
Location of incident:
Maungapohatu, Te Urewera Ranges, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was notified of a person suffering a medical event in Maungapohatu, Te Urewera Ranges. The person was a
member of a SAR team assisting Police in a SAROP in the area. A Police ground team was preparing for a 2.5-hour
journey through dense bush with medication and requested assistance in the form of a helicopter medevac. A PLB was
activated in support of the incident with a position at 38 33.40S 177 06.67E. The Taupo Rescue Helicopter was tasked
and flew to the area. They diverted to Murapara due to heavy rain and was grounded while waiting for a clearing in the
weather. About 3.5 hours later, the weather had cleared sufficiently to allow the helicopter an opportunity to fly to the
location. On arrival, the crew were able to winch the patient and transported them to Waikato Hospital in a serious
condition.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8A706AFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:00
Location of incident:
40 NM north of Key West, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDE7360
Vehicle name:
FOO BIRD
Beacon hex:
2DCC5EA512FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-341
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 756
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel FOO BIRD, with 2 people on board, lost propulsion because its
propeller became entangled in fishing line. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert, which correlated with a distress call
received by Sector Key West (SKW), and launched an aircraft from Air Station Clearwater and a rescue boat from SKW
to the coordinates. The aircraft assessed the situation and the rescue boat arrived and placed the FOO BIRD in tow.
Commercial towing rendezvoused with SKW and completed the tow to port in Key West.
12:42
Location of incident:
14 miles southeast of Chickasha Municipal Airport in Chickasha, OK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a student pilot who was feeling sick. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received
the alert and called airport authorities, who reported that the pilot successfully landed at the airport after activating the
ELT. No assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3990U
Vehicle name:
PIPER WARRIOR II
Beacon hex:
2DC89EA870FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-342
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:44
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-227
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 757
Location of incident:
Off Port Stewart, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a registered EPIRB in the vicinity of Breakfast Creek, FNQ. The registered beacon owner
advised his boat and beacon had been lent to a party of 5 men who were on a camping and fishing trip in the Port Stewart.
Via a Ranger near the camp ground, the JRCC discovered 1 of the 2 small vessel returned the day before separating from
the vessel in distress. The Cairns Rescue Helicopter Rescue 510 located the 3 men on the beach and later flew them all
back to their camp uninjured.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
WG238Q
Vehicle name:
BLUE BIRD
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
08:04
Location of incident:
6 miles south of Hanalei, HI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEA49A92FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-343
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 758
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who became disorientated. Coast Guard District 14 (CGD14) received the alert, left
messages for registration contacts, and requested assistance from the Kauai Fire Department. Due to the dangerous
terrain, Fire Department officials planned to search the area at first light, but in the meantime, CGD14 received a return
call from a contact relaying that the lost hiker was found and assisted by a fellow hiker and the PLB was secured. No
assistance was required.
08:13
Location of incident:
Abia de las Torres, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A Tecnam P2008JC MK II crashed into open terrain 600 metres north of Abia de las Torres, Palencia, Castilla-en-Leon
The student pilot perished, and the instructor received serious injuries and the aircraft was written off. (Source
flightsafety.net)
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-OJB
Vehicle name:
TECNAM P2008 JC
Beacon hex:
9C064C2E623EB31
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-030
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:12
Location of incident:
Carboneras, Almería, Spain
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-031
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 759
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The vessel half-sank after a collision with an unknown floating object. The crew was assisted by other vessels in the area.
The beacon was activated one day after the incident.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MANUEL Y GERO
Beacon hex:
1C0497C980FFBFF
MHz
21:45
Location of incident:
7 miles southeast of Tusayan, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented utility task vehicle, with 4 people on board, flipped over in the Kaibab National
Forest. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and notified the rental company, which dispatched
emergency medical services to the coordinates and assisted the riders.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
2DCEB9026CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-344
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-345

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 760
07:44
Location of incident:
8 miles southeast of Nuiqsut, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a riverboat, with 2 people on board, became disabled. The Alaska Rescue Coordination
Center received the alert and notified North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which dispatched a rescue boat to the
coordinates. After the disabled vessel was located, the crew opted to return to shore with the rescue team and leave their
vessel afloat.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
River boat
Beacon hex:
2DCEAC7B48FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:52
Location of incident:
47 NM southeast of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ATLANTIC SEA CLIPPE
Beacon hex:
278C6F656AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-052
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 761
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The Canadian Mission Control Centre received a MEOSAR initial alert followed by a GEOSAR alert regarding an active
EPIRB registered to the Canadian fishing vessel ATLANTIC SEA CLIPPER south of Sambro, Nova Scotia. RCC Halifax
was informed and eventually contacted the crew of the vessel when they entered cellular coverage. It was confirmed that
the vessel had lost electrical and hydraulic power and activated their beacon to show they needed help. As a result, search
assets in the form of CCGS HARE BAY were assigned to locate the vessel and render aid. The vessel with five persons
on board was located and towed back to the harbour safely. CMCC was the sole alerting agency for this case.
10:30
Location of incident:
42 NM east of Fiji
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The emergency beacon was activated for the fishing vessel DE CHAN 44 after it ran aground and began taking on water.
The National Rescue Coordination Center (NRCC) and the Fisheries Agency Monitoring Center were immediately
notified and mobilized to assist with the investigation. Reports confirmed that all 15 crew members were safeguarded and
rescued by nearby allied vessels. The crew was later safely transferred to Suva Port, Fiji.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TAI
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei
Vehicle Call Sign:
BJ5128
Vehicle name:
DE CHAN NO.44
Beacon hex:
34040262E0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
TAMCC
Event ID:
TA-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:13
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-348

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 762
Location of incident:
9 miles west of Yorkville, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when helicopter, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing in a field. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported that he made an emergency landing due to
engine trouble and had self-recovered without injury. No assistance was necessary.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N6522Z
Vehicle name:
CESSNA U206G
Beacon hex:
ADCC409EA8002F1
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:03
Location of incident:
McElroy Airfield in Kremmling, CO, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC86B4A48FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-346
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 763
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing while practicing takeoffs and
landings. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that
emergency medical services were already on scene assisting the pilot with minor injuries. No additional assistance was
required.
19:45
Location of incident:
20 NM south of Atlantic Beach, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 5
received the alert and launched a rescue boat from Sector Fort Macon to the coordinates. The rescue boat arrived and
placed the disabled vessel in tow, then rendezvoused with commercial towing, which completed the transport to Atlantic
Beach. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MAKO
Beacon hex:
2DDAAF84423FDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-347
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:45
Location of incident:
Finisterre, Spain
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-032
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 764
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank due to a leak. The crew members were rescued safe and sound.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EA9672
Vehicle name:
VALENCIA FILGUEIRA
Beacon hex:
1C0406CAC0FFBFF
MHz
15:12
Location of incident:
Aspen Grove, UT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who encountered another hiker experiencing a medical emergency. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that emergency medical services
responded to a phone call for help and no further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE6822A0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-349
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-053

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 765
05:33
Location of incident:
17 NM southwest of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received GEOSAR encoded as well as MEOSAR alerts for a USA-coded PLB near Parry Sound, Ontario,
Canada. The PLB was onboard the Sailing Vessel TORNADO which had begun to take on water. A PAN PAN was
issued by the vessel at the same time where local vessels of opportunity, local fire and Canadian Coast Guard vessels
responded. The two persons on board were taken ashore without injury and the vessel towed to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TORNADO
Beacon hex:
2DCEB055FAFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:31
Location of incident:
5 miles southwest of Bakersfield, CA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N56TA
Vehicle name:
AVIAT A-1B
Beacon hex:
2DC88AABFCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-350
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 766
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a rural area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and notified the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, which dispatched emergency
medical services to the coordinates. The pilot was rescued from the wreckage and transported to a hospital.
15:09
Location of incident:
Lyme Bay, Dorset UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Due to an engine fire on board fishing vessel OUR HEATHER with 6 persons on board, the beacon was activated.
Beacon data assisted in locating the vessel. One person recovered to shore with significant burns.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MXGC5
Vehicle name:
OUR HEATHER
Beacon hex:
1D1AADA775BFDFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-027
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:34
Location of incident:
3.5 NM southwest of Hamilton Island, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-228
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 767
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The JRCC received a single position from an EPIRB registered to an 7.3m recreational aluminium catamaran known to be
returning from Thomas Island in the Whitsundays enroute to Airlie Beach. Intelligence revealed there were a family of 4
onboard, 2 adults and 2 young children. The commercial vessel SEAFLIGHT was diverted to the distress position and
rescued the family of 4 from their upturned hull and returned them safely to Airlie Beach.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
21:41
Location of incident:
1 NM west of HIllary's, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received alerts from a PLB registered to a kite surfer. Whitfords Sea Rescue were tasked via Fremantle
Water Police and they rescued from the sea the kite surfer who was drifting out to sea.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
kite surf
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-229
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 768
00:16
Location of incident:
Cabell City, OR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by an injured hiker. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and notified
the Grant County Sheriff's Office, which dispatched emergency medical services to the coordinates. The hiker was
located and transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE703482FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-351
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:37
Location of incident:
Bursa Yenişehir, Tukiye
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TUR
Turkey
Turkey
Vehicle Call Sign:
TC-UDI
Vehicle name:
AQUILA A211
Beacon hex:
A1E64921BBCCAC1
Reporting MCC:
TRMCC
Event ID:
TR-004
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 769
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The training aircraft belonging to FENIX Aviation skidded off the airport runway while returning after taking off from
Bursa Yenişehir and crashed. 2 pilots lost their lives.
09:46
Location of incident:
58.3 NM northeast of Zhoushan Island, Zhejiang, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (ZHE XIANG YU 21058) due to a collision with another fishing vessel.
All crew members were safely transferred. No casualties.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ZHE XIANG YU 21058
Beacon hex:
3384D5A280FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-019
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:44
Location of incident:
Mutchilba area, QLD, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-230
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 770
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an Australian registered PLB on Collins Weir Road, Mutchilba, QLD. The beacon owner
investigated, confirmed one of his workers with the beacon had experienced a motor vehicle accident (car into ditch) and
an ambulance was called. No requirements from JRCC.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
23:08
Location of incident:
Gloucestershire Airport, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The ELT was activated after the front wheel collapsed after landing; no persons were injured. Gloucstershire Police
attended and no other services were required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N250MD
Vehicle name:
PIPER NAVARRO
Beacon hex:
ADCDE8962540511
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-028
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-262

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 771
05:36
Location of incident:
Orongorongo Track, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received on a registered PLB with positions in from the Orongorongo River (41 20.47S 174 57.47E).
The emergency contact was able to advise a party of two. Westpac Wellington was tasked by RCCNZ to respond. The
helicopter located the party, provided initial assessment before airlifting one person to Wellington Hospital for further
treatment. The second tramper continued the walk out back to the Catchpool carpark.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7029EAFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:09
Location of incident:
8 NM west of Raymond, WA, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
PACIFIC BAY
Beacon hex:
2DCC90530AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-353
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 772
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel PACIFIC BAY, with 3 people and 2 dogs on board, ran
aground and began taking on water in Willapa Bay. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a 911 relay call about
the distress and instructed the captain to activate the vessel's EPIRB. Coast Guard District 13 received the alert and
passed the coordinates to Air Station Astoria, which launched a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter's rescue swimmer
hoisted up the crew and dogs, who were then transported to awaiting emergency medical services at Willapa Harbor
Airport in Raymond.
08:15
Location of incident:
Atlantic Ocean, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The French sailing vessel sank due to a leak. The one person on board was evacuated before the beacon activation.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAE2619
Vehicle name:
TADORNE
Beacon hex:
1C7AFE1F263FDFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-033
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:50
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-231
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 773
Location of incident:
Gamboola area, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected by satellite with a GNSS position on the Burke Development Road, 9 km west of Gamboola Station
in Cape Yorke, QLD. Queensland Ambulance had confirmed the incident was related to a motorcycle crash and they have
tasked helicopter Rescue 510 to respond. Rescue 510 requested the beacon activation. JRCC passed the position to
RESCUE 510 and QLD Ambulance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
15:03
Location of incident:
Carapicuíba, SP, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
During the flight, the pilot lost control and crashed into a building. The 2 people on board were rescued by Local Fire
Department, alive.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PR-ZAD
Vehicle name:
ADS 3-3
Beacon hex:
D8C64B6A631E325
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-014
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 774
22:36
Location of incident:
65 NM south of Mobile, AL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 8
received the alert and launched an aircraft and a rescue boat to the coordinates. The aircraft arrived on scene, located the
disabled vessel, and guided the rescue boat to it. The disabled vessel could not be towed, so the captain embarked the
rescue boat and was transported to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WCT8066
Vehicle name:
EDELWEISS
Beacon hex:
ADCE0162A040C01
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-352
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:24
Location of incident:
Te Werahi Beach, Cape Reinga, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EB3ED4EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-263
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 775
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for an unregistered NZ PLB near Cape Reinga (34 26.40S 172 40.73E). A local
commercial helicopter was operating close by and was tasked to the scene alongside the Whangarei Rescue Helicopter.
While the Whangarei Helicopter was enroute, the local operator located a person who had suffered a medical event. The
person was subsequently uplifted by the rescue helicopter and transported back to Whangarei Hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
01:02
Location of incident:
2 NM south of Sullivan's Island, SC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, began to take on water after striking a jetty at
the entrance to Charleston Harbor. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert, which correlated with a MAYDAY call
received by Sector Charleston (SECCHA). SECCHA launched a rescue boat to the coordinates, located the disabled
vessel, embarked its crew, and transported them safely to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
WELLCRAFT
Beacon hex:
2DCCA57D88FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-354
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:05
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-355

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 776
Location of incident:
Alafia River, southwest of East Tampa, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a jet ski, with 1 person on board, hit a submerged wall. Coast Guard District 7 received
the alert and notified Sector St. Petersburg, which passed the coordinates to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
(HCSO). HCSO's Marine Section arrived on scene, dislodged the jet ski, and transported the rider to safety.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Jet ski
Beacon hex:
2DCEC62424FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:23
Location of incident:
Cuiabá, MT, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PP-JON
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
D8CC402488004F5
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-015
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 777
Details of Incident:
The aircraft reported an engine failure and made a forced landing near Cuiabá city, all 4 people on board were rescued
alive by Local Emergency Service.
06:08
Location of incident:
97 NM Penmarch point, Bay of Biscay
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Aircraft crashed on runway during landing at LPPM, the airframe was damaged.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POL
Poland
Poland
Vehicle Call Sign:
SPS3555
Vehicle name:
KILIKI
Beacon hex:
A0A8D40C54134D1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-086
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:11
Location of incident:
İzmir, Selçuk Airport, Tukiye
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Turkey
Beacon hex:
A1E61B9887395D1
Reporting MCC:
TRMCC
Event ID:
TR-005
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 778
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The training aircraft, call sign TCBH, belonging to the Turkish Airlines Training Academy, skidded off the airport
runway at Izmir Selcuk Airport and crashed. There were no deaths or injuries in the incident.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TUR
Turkey
Vehicle Call Sign:
TC-TBH
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
MHz
14:42
Location of incident:
Curacaví, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
During a training flight, the aircraft had an accident on landing. The student was injured and brought to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHI
Chile
Chile
Vehicle Call Sign:
CC-ARE
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
DAA64BAE638AB01
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-010
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:00
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-029

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 779
Location of incident:
Port Edgar Marina, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A PLB activation following a man overboard from sailing vessel FLYAWAY(MVOY) whilst mooring at Port Edgar
Marina was received. No medical attention was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MVOY
Vehicle name:
FLYAWAY
Beacon hex:
1D1B2DC260BFDFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:48
Location of incident:
45 NM northwest of Cape Reinga, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
WAREFREE
Beacon hex:
400CC0CCBEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-264
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 780
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received information from JRCC Australia that a yacht had encountered equipment issues and was struggling to
make way approximately 45 NM northwest of Cape Reinga. Further communication during the day established the sailing
vessel was unable to steer due to a rudder failure and was running low on fuel. Options were explored to tow or assist the
vessel; however, none were feasible due to a lack of resources in the area. Overnight Saturday, the crew of the vessel
managed to affect some temporary steering repairs and were able to close their distance to North Cape. Coastguard
Houhora were tasked on Sunday and rendezvoused with the vessel to the north-northwest of North Cape and delivered
additional fuel to help them return for repairs. One crew member from the yacht who was suffering from seasickness was
brought back to shore by the Coastguard vessel. RCCNZ continued to monitor the yachts progress until she berthed in
Opua, Bay of Islands late Monday morning.
17:19
Location of incident:
Bragança Paulista, SP, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft made a forced landing and ended up exceeding the limits of the runway. The 2 people on board were rescued
alive by Local Emergency Service.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PT-RKO
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA28B
Beacon hex:
D8CC4FB6880029D
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-016
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:45
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
UK-030
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 781
Location of incident:
97 NM west of Bergen, Norway
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
A Norwegian EPIRB from the fishing vessel HAVFJORD (C/S LGOO) with 5 persons on board, was activated due to a
fire on board with the crew abandoning to life raft, 100 NM east of Lerwick, Shetland. It was received at UKMCC due to
25 km SRR boundary tolerance between two MCC service areas.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NOR
Norway
Norway
Vehicle Call Sign:
LGOO
Vehicle name:
HAVFJORD
Beacon hex:
A068D35C70D35D1
MHz
20:23
Location of incident:
North Sea, Norway
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The 36m - 499 gt fishing vessel Havfjord (IMO: 9897860) caught fire in the North Sea near Bergen, Norway. Authorities
received a distress call that the vessel was ablaze and in danger. The vessel reported the five person crew on board were
unable to extinguish the blaze and were abandoning ship into the life raft. Helicopters from the nearby oil platforms along
with patrol vessels launched a search and rescue for the crew. Within an hour, a helicopter found the five crew and was
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NOR
Norway
Norway
Vehicle Call Sign:
LGOO 9897860
Vehicle name:
HAVFJORD
Beacon hex:
A068D35C70D35D1
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-021
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 782
able to lift them to safety. Two crew had sustained smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for treatment.
04:05
Location of incident:
Gibbons Track West Auckland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a PLB on the Gibbons Track, west Auckland (37 02.40S 174 30.13E). A call to
Air Desk confirmed they were responding to school group with a 14-year-old child having seizures. Ambulance continued
to co-ordinate and no action was required by RCCNZ.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D207EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-265
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:53
Location of incident:
Tararua Ranges, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EC4BAD6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-266
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ registered PLB in the Tararua Ranges near east Peak (40 41.67S 175
29.47E). Enquiries revealed a solo trail runner was making a one-day journey through the Tararuas. RCCNZ tasked the
Wellington Rescue Helicopter to assist which arrived in the vicinity but was unable to approach the beacon position due
to cloud cover. The helicopter made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the position from different directions. After
sunrise on Sunday, another helicopter took two Land SAR team members who managed to reach the man, He was flown
to Palmerston North Hospital with hypothermia and a knee injury.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
21:01
Location of incident:
Taipo River, 22 NM inland from Hokitika, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for PLB near the Taipo River 22 NM east of Hokitia. EMS Helicopter from
Greymouth tasked to location. Three persons were uplifted and taken back to Greymouth Helicopter base.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAA7FE2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-267
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:19
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Sep-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-356

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Page 784
Location of incident:
First Flight Airport in Kill Devil Hills, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 5 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted National Park Service officials at the airfield's Wright Brothers Memorial, who reported
that the aircraft veered off course when attempting to land and crashed into the woods nearby. Emergency services were
dispatched to the site and found the aircraft on fire and all aboard deceased.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1281F
Vehicle name:
N1281F
Beacon hex:
2DC740E7D6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:57
Location of incident:
Telegraph Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GPMX
Vehicle name:
MAULE M-5-235
Beacon hex:
278780DB28FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-054
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 785
Details of Incident:
CMCC detected a Canadian registered ELT associated with MAULE M-5-235 bush plane C-GPMX near Telegraph
Creek, a remote community in northern British Columbia, Canada. The JRCC Victoria, British Columbia was alerted.
When attempts were made to contact the owner, it was noted that the aircraft had been sold several months ago and the
Transport Canada aircraft registry and Canadian Beacon Registry were both out of date. JRCC Victoria dispatched SAR
aircraft to the site. Several hours later, prior to the arrival of SAR aircraft on-scene, JRCC Victoria was able to make
contact with the current owner who stated that he did crash, but was able to self-extricate and walk 10 miles back to his
camp.
08:31
Location of incident:
Pucol, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The helicopter suffered an accident due to collision with power lines, in the municipality of Pucol (Valencia) with the
result of three people dead.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EC-EXE
Vehicle name:
BELL 206B
Beacon hex:
9C064930BB0DF01
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-034
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:12
Location of incident:
23 miles east of Page, AZ, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-358
degrees
minutes

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Page 786
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, which dispatched a rescue team from the Arizona
Department of Public Safety to the coordinates. The wreckage was located, and the uninjured pilot and passenger were
transported to Page Municipal Airport.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3444R
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR22
Beacon hex:
ADC6499028A2AA1
MHz
21:44
Location of incident:
65 NM north of Kenora, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A Canadian registered PLB was detected by MEOSAR as well as GEOSAR with encoded location. The position was 65
nm North of Kenora, Ontario, Canada. The information and position were passed to JRCC Trenton. The Ontario
Provincial Police then assumed the case and launched a helicopter to assist. One member was found with a broken ankle
and evacuated to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
278E98C358FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-055
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 787
22:36
Location of incident:
Fullerton Municipal Airport in Fullerton, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport authorities, who reported that the pilot self-recovered
without injury; no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N20496
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
2DC8A40550FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-359
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:57
Location of incident:
2 NM west of San Francisco, CA, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADCE02321144001
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-357
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 788
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a fishing vessel, with 5 people on board, began taking on water in rough seas near Ocean
Beach. Prior to Coast Guard District 11 receiving the alert, Sector San Francisco and the San Francisco Police
Department Marine Unit were working the case from phone reports and dispatched a helicopter and jet skis to the scene.
The uninjured crew was successfully rescued and transported to shore.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
GINA B
10:02
Location of incident:
3.4 NM northwest of Levitha Island, Aegean Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The sailing vessel sank due to water inflow. The eight persons on bord abandoned the above vessel with a dinghy, and all
were rescued by a Hellenic air force asset in good health. The EPIRB device was left inside the dinghy.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAF4289
Vehicle name:
FEROE
Beacon hex:
9C68C05540135D1
Reporting MCC:
GRMCC
Event ID:
GR-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:07
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Sep-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-360
minutes

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Page 789
Location of incident:
6 miles west of Las Vegas, NV in Red Rock Canyon National Park, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by 2 hikers who were stranded on a cliff after their climbing rope broke. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, which dispatched a ground
team and a helicopter to the coordinates. The helicopter located the stranded hikers, hoisted them up, and transported
them to safety.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE96B7EEFFBFF
degrees
MHz
18:22
Location of incident:
4 miles west of Pierz, MN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N2032M
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-32
Beacon hex:
ADC649993506671
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-361
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 790
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Morrison County Sherriff’s Office, which reported that an officer witnessed the crash
and was already at the scene. The pilot self-recovered and no additional assistance was required.
20:16
Location of incident:
Cedar Flat Hut, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location at Cedar Flat Hut, Diedrichs
Range (42 57.80S 171 08.67E). The distress contact provided information that the beacon was held by a tramping party of
four. Precision Helicopters were tasked to the position who located one member of the party with a mild injury. The
injured member of the party was transferred to the carpark, no medical assistance required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Sep-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C2A74FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-268
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:57
Location of incident:
Masala Airstrip, Zambia
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-011
degrees
minutes

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Page 791
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
Zambian C206 aircraft crash-landed at Masala Airstrip due to engine failure, with three people onboard in stable
condition, prompting a distress beacon activation and subsequent suppression request.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ZAM
Zambia
Zambia
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
CESSNA C206
Beacon hex:
54C88AAA78FFBFF
MHz
17:01
Location of incident:
20 NM east of Melbourne, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel OUTTA LINE, with 3 people on board, became disabled. Coast Guard
District 7 received the alert and launched a rescue boat from Station Canaveral to the coordinates. The rescue boat
located the OUTTA LINE, placed it in tow, and later rendezvoused with commercial towing, which completed the
journey to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
OUTTA LINE
Beacon hex:
2DCC873870FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-362
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 792
19:41
Location of incident:
Crystal River, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a wooded area near Fort Island Trail Park.
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and notified the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, which was
already on scene. The plane caught fire and the pilot was deceased; no one on the ground was injured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC88AB554FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-363
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:58
Location of incident:
Unreported
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IND
India
India
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
AUGUSTA 109
Beacon hex:
3467001AB4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-008
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 793
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Aircraft crashed near Pune. 2 pilots and an engineer died.
06:55
Location of incident:
Halfway between Fiji and New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a NZ registered PLB located on a yacht sailing from Fiji to NZ (24 34.13S 176
33.67E). A satellite call to the vessel confirmed that it was an accidental activation.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
400EABC458FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-269
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:35
Location of incident:
Unreported
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-009
degrees
minutes

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Page 794
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
IAF DHRUV crashed under unknown circumstances. 4 crew members were rescued.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
IND
India
India
Vehicle Call Sign:
DHRUV
Vehicle name:
Indian Air Force
Beacon hex:
34700EDE3F81FE0
MHz
18:04
Location of incident:
Hamilton Hut, Waimakariri River, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located at Hamilton Hut, Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury (43
07.00S 171 58.00E). A father and two boys were known to have jet boated to the Hut for an overnight stay and some
fishing. An EMS helicopter from Christchurch was tasked to the location and advised that all three persons were OK,
however they had genuine concerns about the rising river levels overnight and their ability to safely traverse the
Waimakariri River gorges for the return trip. In view of the helicopter being on scene, it was decided for safety reasons to
lift the party back to their vehicle and to leave the jet boat at the Hut.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D16C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-270
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 795
20:51
Location of incident:
2 miles south of Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in a field. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and called the airport manager, who confirmed the crash, and the Kern County
Sheriff’s Office, which reported that emergency services were on site, transporting the pilot to a local hospital. No
additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADCC407C0000315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-364
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:58
Location of incident:
6 NM north-northwest of Neiafu, Tonga
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DCEB473F8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-271
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 796
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a report from Vavaú Volunteer Maritime Response Association (VVMRA) advising of a MAYDAY
from a sailing vessel, 6 NM northwest of Neiafu, Tonga (18 37.87S 174 06.93W) with a solo sailor who had a medical
incident due to being hit by the boom of his vessel. VVMRA tasked the local fast boat to the location of the vessel, with a
doctor and a nurse onboard. Once they arrived at the vessel the solo sailor was transferred to the fast boat and taken to the
medical facility in Neiafu. The yacht was sailed to a mooring in Neiafu by two local sailors.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SONGBIRD
03:51
Location of incident:
19 miles southeast of Noatak, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hunter whose boat got stuck in shallow water. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and notified the Alaska State Troopers, who monitored the hunter until he arrived safely at his camp.
Arctic Search and Rescue then sent a team to the camp coordinates to help the hunter navigate out of the area when he
leaves for home.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCE933F9EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-365
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-367

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 797
13:11
Location of incident:
9 miles north of Okeechobee , FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, made an emergency landing in a pond. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that all aboard self-recovered and
no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N8091R
Vehicle name:
PIPER WARRIOR II
Beacon hex:
ADC6498C34376A1
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:03
Location of incident:
Antoine-Simon Airport in Les Cayes, Haiti, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC87D81E8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-368
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 798
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed shortly after takeoff. The Joint Rescue
Coordination Centre Port-au-Prince received the alert and passed coordinates to the local authorities, who arrived on
scene and reported there were no survivors. No further assistance was required.
17:10
Location of incident:
Moore Haven, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a field. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and passed coordinates to Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, which
notified local emergency services. The Glades County Sheriff’s Office reported that both individuals were rescued from
the aircraft with minor injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N12RD
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-24
Beacon hex:
2DC89EADB6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-366
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:14
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-232
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 799
Location of incident:
East Sale, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a beacon alert registered to Defence. East Sale Air Base called to advise that a PC21 aircraft had
ran off the end of the runway. All persons safe. The base was responding to the incident. ATS East Sale subsequently
advised the beacon was deactivated.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
21:06
Location of incident:
SH2, Waioeka Gorge, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert from a registered PLB with a position near SH2 in the Waioeka Gorge (38 13.00S
177 18.67E). A rescue helicopter from Tauranga was tasked, shortly after the St John’s Air Desk informed RCCNZ that
they had received notification of a motor vehicle accident at the location. NZ Police confirmed that they were in
attendance and co-ordinating the search for the missing person, incident transferred to CAT I.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Vehicle
Beacon hex:
400E9338BAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-272
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 800
17:06
Location of incident:
3 miles southeast of Klukwan, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a hunter fell down a mountain and sustained multiple injuries. Coast Guard District 17
(CGD17) received the alert, which correlated with a call received by Air Station Sitka from the hunting party describing
the situation. Because CGD17 had no air assets available, they contacted the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, which
deployed a helicopter to the coordinates, safely hoisted the injured hunter, and transported him to a hospital in
Anchorage, AK.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE98C51CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-370
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:02
Location of incident:
22 miles west of Petersville, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADCC408C6800315
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-369
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 801
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an amphibious aircraft, with 1 person on board, rolled over while landing on Chelatna
Lake. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) received the alert and a call from the pilot, who reported he
self-recovered but was stranded. Before AKRCC deployed a rescue team, the pilot reported that a Good Samaritan
aircraft arrived and provided assistance.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3495L
Vehicle name:
CESSNA U206
01:28
Location of incident:
East Butterfly Lake in Big Lake, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. Prior to the Alaska Rescue Coordination
Center receiving the alert, a nearby pilot witnessed the crash and reported it to the Alaska State Troopers, who arrived at
the scene and found the pilot deceased and the passenger injured. Emergency medical services transported the injured
survivor to Providence Hospital in Anchorage, AK.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4631U
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 180
Beacon hex:
2DC88A952CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-371
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-273

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 802
06:19
Location of incident:
South Coast Upolo, Samoa.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
A vessel with 75 crew on board grounded on a reef on the south coast of Upolo, Samoa (14 01.53S 171 49.60W). RCCNZ
coordinated with Samoan authorities to affect a rescue of the crew. Two commercial vessels were diverted to assist, and
the Samoan patrol boat and a local boat also assisted in the rescue. An RNZAF P8 was tasked to provide a
communication overwatch during the rescue. All personnel were transported by vessel and vehicle to Apia.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
HMNZS MANAW
Vehicle name:
HMNZS MANAWANUI
Beacon hex:
401AADB058BFDFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:06
Location of incident:
202 NM northeast of Zhoushan Island, Zhejiang, China
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ZHE LING YU 21686
Beacon hex:
3384CBBF60FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-020
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 803
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated due to water ingress for the fishing vessel (ZHE LING YU 21686). All nine crew members
were safely transferred. There were no casualties. This event was also reported by JAMCC.
15:23
Location of incident:
Brussels, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received GEOSAR and MEOSAR alerts for an ELT registered to a PIPER PA-28-151, tail mark C-GPJN, located
near Brussels, Ontario. JRCC Trenton was provided alert and registration data. Local emergency services responded, no
assistance required from JRCC Trenton. there were four persons on board, three were uninjured, and one had minor
injuries. The injured person was taken to hospital via ambulance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GPJN
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
278780DA78FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-056
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:55
Location of incident:
Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-017
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 804
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The pilot reported a MAYDAY and landed at SBJU, all 2 people on board were rescued by Local Fire Department alive.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PR-SRR
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 50
Beacon hex:
D8C64B6A634AAA1
MHz
21:46
Location of incident:
Maori Gully Road, 7 NM Inland Greymouth, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with position Maori Gully Road 7 NM inland of
Greymouth (42 30.53S 171 21.53E). Air Desk informed RCCNZ that they had received notification of a motorcycle
accident in the same location. As the position was accessible by road, Ambulance managed the incident no SAR action
was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
400E77A162FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-274
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 805
10:47
Location of incident:
Baragwanath Airfield (FASY), South Africa
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
South African aircraft ZS-OBD was involved in a crash, initially reported as a hard landing, but later confirmed as a
crash, with all students onboard safe.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAF
South Africa
South Africa
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZS-OBD
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
CB264C74623CF21
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-012
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:19
Location of incident:
Blue Mud Bay, Arnhem Land, NT, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-233
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 806
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an unregistered EPIRB in Blue Mud Bay approximately 35 NM northwest of Groote Eylandt,
NT. JRCC requested assistance from the nearby fishing vessel SOUTH PASSAGE and requested Police assist with a
surface response. There were limited aviation assets available due to the remote location so JRCC requested an airborne
commercial aircraft divert to investigate. The aircraft sighted 2 people in a dinghy at anchor and the SOUTH PASSAGE
established communications with the vessel. Very soon after the Police Vessel BORROLOOLA arrived on scene and
took the broken down vessel in tow.
14:37
Location of incident:
8 NM southwest Leeman, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA an incorrectly registered EPIRB was detected 8 NM south of Leeman, WA. JRCC Australia liaised with
Fremantle Water Police who confirmed that they had an active incident involving a vessel who had run out of fuel that
correlated. JRCC left coordination for the response with Police who had already tasked Marine Rescue to respond. JRCC
Australia provided an encoded EPIRB position to Fremantle Water Police who subsequently advised that the position was
50 km from that passed by the Master of the broken down vessel. The encoded position provided was accurate and the
rescue would not have been successful without the activation of the EPIRB. Rescue was affected and vessel was towed to
safety by Jurien Bay VMR .
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-234
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NIMCC
Event ID:
NO-022

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Page 807
16:39
Location of incident:
Poland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Report from ARCC Poland, during landing, the nose landing gear was damaged. The two persons on board were not
injured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POL
Poland
Poland
Vehicle Call Sign:
SP-CFB
Vehicle name:
CRUISER PS-28N
Beacon hex:
A0A64D2D62EDB31
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:06
Location of incident:
Tanami Road, 45 NM northwest Alice Springs, NT, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-235
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 808
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a beacon alert registered to a white Ford Ranger. This vehicle was associated with Outback
Stores. Yuelamu location. The vehicle had GNSS tracking. The beacon point of contact later advised that the vehicle had
a wheel separated causing the vehicle to stop. No injuries were received and the PLB was deactivated.
03:31
Location of incident:
The sea 14 nautical miles southeast of Yokji Island in Tongyeong City, Gyeongsangna
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A distress signal was reported due to flooding in waters 5 NM south of Gukdo, Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnamdo.  The
Korea Coast Guard was dispatched and successfully rescued all 8 crew members.  Floodwater was pumped out using
dewatering pumps, and the damaged area was sealed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
TOG
Togo
Togo
Vehicle Call Sign:
unknown
Vehicle name:
HC WAND
Beacon hex:
53E497E780FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
KOMCC
Event ID:
KO-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:05
Location of incident:
Little Homer Saddle Hollyford track, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-275
degrees
minutes

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Page 809
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received several alerts on Monday evening for a PLB with a position at the little Homer saddle on the Hollyford
track (44 34.00S 168 07.47E). It was established that the PLB was with a party of six trampers that had flown into
Martins Bay and were tramping the Hollyford Track back to the Milford Road. The rescue helicopter from Queenstown
was tasked to try and fly to the area. Despite trying several routes, it was unable to do so due to low cloud and visibility.
On Tuesday morning, the group were able to advise that a member of their party was missing. This person had the active
PLB. Police were requested to stand up a Land SAR team to commence walking in the location while a Southern Lakes
Helicopter with Doctor and additional Land SAR personnel was tasked out of Te Anau. In addition, the Martins Bay
Lodge sent their jet boat up Lake McKerrow to the Pyke Lodge. The missing tramper was located by the jet boat driver.
Southern Lakes uplifted the individual and brought them out to Te Anau. The rest of the tramping party will make their
way out the following day.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E77A5FCFFBFF
MHz
16:14
Location of incident:
Tailwinds Airpark in Jupiter, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADC6499C3418721
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-372
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 810
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made an emergency landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center (AFRCC) received the alert and contacted the North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport
operational center, which relayed the information to a local flight academy. Flight academy personnel called the AFRCC,
reporting that the plane landed safely, and emergency services were en route. No additional assistance was required.
01:01
Location of incident:
Saco, ME, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a fishing vessel, with 1 person on board, struck a jetty. Coast Guard Sector Northern New
England (SNNE) received a MAYDAY call from the vessel's captain and notified York County emergency medical
services, who met the captain on shore and provided assistance. The EPIRB activated after it dislodged from the vessel
and SNNE informed Coast Guard District 1 that the distress situation was already resolved; no additional assistance was
required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
AT EASE
Beacon hex:
2DCCA53364FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-373
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:35
Location of incident:
Covey Trails Airport in Richmond, TX, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-374
degrees
minutes

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Page 811
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, lost power while performing touch-and-go
maneuvers. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Bend County Sheriff’s
Office personnel, who were nearby and spoke with the pilot after the plane came to a stop. The pilot and co-pilot were
unharmed and required no assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N9151V
Vehicle name:
MOONEY M20
Beacon hex:
2DC86B39ECFFBFF
MHz
19:11
Location of incident:
Farm Land, Wharekopae Road, Wharekopae, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered New Zealand coded PLB on farm land near Wharekopae, in land
from Gisborne (38 32.60S 177 31.13E). Contact was made with the scene, and it was established that a person was
suffering a medical event. People at the scene were already in contact with the Ambulance service who had subsequently
tasked the Gisborne Rescue Helicopter. No further action was required from RCCNZ.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E820B8EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-276
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 812
19:51
Location of incident:
38 miles south of Montrose, CO, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who injured their ankle. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the
alert and contacted the Colorado Search and Rescue Association, which passed the coordinates to the Ouray Mountain
Rescue Team. The team found the injured hiker and transported them to a hospital in Montrose.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE74B454FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-375
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:48
Location of incident:
Jizan, Alkhoba, Saudi Arabia
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC8A42A74FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-009
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 813
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress signal alert message SIT145 via SPMCC detected by CHMEOLUT and SIT146/147 detected
by FRMEOLUT, from a ELT beacon. Based on the information received from Jeddah ATC, it was reported that the
aircraft had crashed due to hitting high-voltage electrical wires, and the pilot was injured and evacuated to General
Hospital still in good health. The aircraft information was N149SH, for a single-engine propeller aircraft.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N149SH
Vehicle name:
AIR TRACTOR AT-504
13:45
Location of incident:
Ces Clarke Hut, Paparoa Track, 13 NM northeast of Greymouth, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for an NZ registered PLB with a position at Ces Clarke Hut, Paparoa Track, 13 NM
northeast of Greymouth (42 17.60S 171 23.53E). The PLB had been activated at the request of Police to confirm the
position of the specific hut where an occupant had sustained an injury from a fall out of a top bunk. This was an
ambulance run incident who tasked a rescue helicopter out of Greymouth.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E96AB94FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-277
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:30
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Oct-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-236

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Page 814
Location of incident:
Pitt Water, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a EPIRB in vicinity of Scotland Island Pittwater . The EPIRB was registered to a British flagged
yacht. Via Sydney Water Police, JRCC Australia tasked Broken Bay Water Police to attend the vessel. On arrival, police
advised that an intoxicated individual onboard had intentionally activated the EPIRB. A medevac was arranged by police
for the now grievously injured person onboard.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:56
Location of incident:
23 NM west of Madeira Beach, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CAPT DAVE
Beacon hex:
2DCCB880E4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-376
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 815
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel CAPTAIN DAVE, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast
Guard District 7 received the alert and correlated it with a case being worked by Sector St. Petersburg, which had lost
communications with the CAPTAIN DAVE. After Hurricane Milton weather conditions eased, assets from Air Station
Clearwater and Air Station Miami were launched to the coordinates. The CAPTAIN DAVE master was found wearing a
personal flotation device and clinging to a cooler, safely hoisted up, and flown to a hospital in Tampa, FL.
01:59
Location of incident:
Elizabethtown, NY, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by 4 hikers who were injured. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and
notified the New York State Office of Emergency Management, which dispatched a rescue team to the coordinates. The
injured hikers were located and transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEA5D4F2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-377
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:18
Location of incident:
Near Newcastle, South Africa
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-013
degrees
minutes

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Page 816
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
a distress alert for aircraft ZU-KFJ was detected. The aircraft had an accident on landing, and the pilot was taken to the
hospital, with arrangements made to switch off the ELT.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAF
South Africa
South Africa
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZU-FKJ
Vehicle name:
SLING D6
Beacon hex:
CB264C7C63EDBA1
MHz
19:10
Location of incident:
89 NM northeast of Shanghai, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (ZHE LING YU 23337). All ten crew members were safely transferred.
There were no casualties. The vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ZHE LIN YU 23337
Beacon hex:
B388A75528140D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-021
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-018

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Page 817
20:50
Location of incident:
Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The helicopter crashed when was trying to assist another flight crash, all 6 people on board died in the accident.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PR-UEA
Vehicle name:
AIRBUS EC-145
Beacon hex:
58C86B002CFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:37
Location of incident:
Mt Taranaki, Northern Summit Route, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D1FB2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-278
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 818
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location on the Northern Summit Route of
Mt Taranaki (39 17.53S 174 04.00E). Due to an earlier incident the Taranaki ACR team were unavailable, and the
Ruapehu ACR team were tasked to respond. On reaching the scene, a party of two were located with one person being
transferred to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter for transfer to Taranaki Hospital for further medical assessment.
02:04
Location of incident:
Andratx, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank. The persons on board jumped to a life raft and were picked up by vessel AVENTURA, which took them
to Valencia port.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MFTS3
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
1D040B7E80FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-035
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:15
Location of incident:
Mount Hutt Forrest, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-279
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 819
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a New Zealand-registered PLB, with the position located in Mount Hutt
Forest (43 32.80S, 171 31.13E). Initially, Greymouth EMS was tasked as Christchurch EMS was unavailable. Greymouth
were unable to reach the location due to poor weather. Christchurch EMS became available and were tasked to the
location. The helicopter crew located and uplifted a party of three, with one male suffering from a dislocated shoulder.
The group was flown to their vehicle, and they proceeded to drive themselves to a medical centre for further treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EC48ACEFFBFF
MHz
04:42
Location of incident:
30 NM north of Gove, Truant Island, NT, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a detection on a EPIRB in vicinity of Truant Island, NT (30 NM north of Gove) . JRCC Australia made
initial enquiries and was subsequently advised that the vessel was under tow but the tow vessel had capsized. Float free
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-237
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 820
EPIRB was activated. EPIRB recovered and everyone was safe and well. No assistance required.
17:39
Location of incident:
Sawtooth City, ID, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Idaho Division of Aeronautics, which reported that emergency medical services were
already at the scene. The 2 individuals were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A207B6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-378
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:41
Location of incident:
26.6 NM southwest of Dalian, Liaoning, China
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

China
Beacon hex:
33846281C2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-022
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 821
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated due to collision for the fishing vessel (LIAO DA GAO YU 25288). All crew members were
safely transferred to another vessel. There were no casualties. The vessel sank.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
LIAO DA GAO YU 25288
20:44
Location of incident:
3 NM southeast of Ocracoke, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the crew on the fishing vessel RIGGED N READY when a crewmember suffered a heart
attack and the vessel was having difficulty navigating to shore due to weather conditions. Prior to Coast Guard District 5
receiving the alert, Sector North Carolina received a MAYDAY call and phone call from the vessel and coordinated
emergency medical services on shore. The ill crewmember was transferred to a Good Samaritan vessel that was able to
navigate to Ocracoke. Upon arrival, the crewmember was transported to a hospital, where they were pronounced
deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
RIGGED N
Beacon hex:
2DDB2DE592BFDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-379
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:22
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Oct-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-380

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 822
Location of incident:
17 miles southeast of Springer, NM, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and spoke with a registration emergency contact, who was en route to picking up the uninjured pilot and
passenger. No additional assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N46ST
Vehicle name:
RANS S-21
Beacon hex:
2DC89EFEF4FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:43
Location of incident:
Savannah, GA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N3876U
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 336
Beacon hex:
2DC88A90FCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-381
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 823
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a residential area. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, which was already en route to
the scene. The individuals were transported to a medical facility for treatment, where the pilot was pronounced deceased
and the passenger treated for minor injuries. No one on the ground was injured.
14:14
Location of incident:
8 NM south of Yanbu Albahar, Saudi Arabia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT142 with a GNSS position available, SAMEOLUT detected as the first
distress signal alert from an EPIRB. According to the information provided by JMRCC (Coast Guard), they found the
boat had an electrical failure and 1 person on board was in good health.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAU
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ALRAQI
Beacon hex:
32648B8940FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-010
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:03
Location of incident:
Kommetjie, South Africa
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-014
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 824
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The PLB distress alert was received from kayak. The person was rescued in Kommetjie area with no injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
1D0EAB02F2FFBFF
MHz
12:15
Location of incident:
Nina River Lewis pass, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert from a registered NZ-coded PLB with a location on the Sylvia Flats in the Lewis
Pass area. Over night, only a single alert with a large error was received; however, in the morning, additional alerts with
GNSS positions were received. The rescue helicopter from Christchurch was tasked to the location. On arrival, they
located a solo tramper who was stuck in a steep gully. She was able to be winched out and returned to Christchurch
uninjured.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAE44D4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-280
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 825
20:26
Location of incident:
39 NM east of Bimini, Bahamas
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 28-ft pleasure craft EXPRESSO, with 2 people on board, became disabled. Coast
Guard District 7 (CGD07) received the alert and called the owner, who confirmed that the EXPRESSO was en route to
Nassau. CGD07 launched a helicopter from Station Miami to the coordinates, located the vessel, and learned it needed a
tow. CGD07 notified the Coast Guard Liaison Office and the Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association, which passed the
coordinates to Good Samaritan vessel BIG ED, which was in the vicinity. BIG ED diverted to the scene and towed the
EXPRESSO to Chub Cay, Bahamas.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
THE EXPRESSO
Beacon hex:
2DCCAA8360FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-382
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:14
Location of incident:
78 NM southeast of Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

China
Beacon hex:
B388A29C28171D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-023
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 826
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (MIN ZHAO YU 60681). All eleven crew members were safely
transferred to nearby fishing vessels. There were no casualties. The vessel sank.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MIN ZHAO YU 60681
00:12
Location of incident:
Matapo Road, New Plymouth , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered New Zealand coded PLB in the New Plymouth area. (39 03.20S
174 22.70E) Enquiries established the beacon holder was with a local tramping club. The rescue helicopter from New
Plymouth was tasked to the area. Police subsequently received information from within the tramping group that two
people were suffering from two separate medical incidents and required help. The rescue helicopter arrived at their
location and was able to transport both people to hospital for medical treatment
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
C00F481BC8002C1
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-281
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:43
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Oct-24
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-087

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 827
Location of incident:
Egelsbach Airfield (EDFE), Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A Boeing-Stearman E75 (PT-13D) Kaydet biplane impacted the ground near Nettersheim, Kreis Euskirchen, North Rhine
Westphalia. One occupant perished and the other was seriously injured and biplane was written off.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EFEF
Vehicle name:
AT01
Beacon hex:
9B4C5A8ABC0029D
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:05
Location of incident:
Kawhia Bar, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ILLEGAL WEAPO
Vehicle name:
ILLEGAL WEAPON 2
Beacon hex:
400C8F636AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-282
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 828
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded EPIRB in the Kawhia Bar Area. (38 04.40S 174
48.87E). RCCNZ initiated distress broadcast action. New Zealand Coastguard was contacted and advised that a vessel
had capsized on the Kawhia Bar with seven people on board. Coastguard also reported all people were safely ashore.
RCCNZ contacted NZ Police who also confirmed all persons ashore and safe. No further SAR action required.
21:05
Location of incident:
Lower Nevis Road, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a registered, NZ-coded PLB with a location in the Lower Nevis Pass (45
23.07S 168 49.47E). The Queenstown Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the position and located a motorcycle rider who
had sustained a broken leg. The patient was transferred to Lakes Hospital for further medical assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
400E581B34FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-283
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:44
Location of incident:
The waters near Gageodo in Sinan County, Jeollanamdo, South Korea
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
KOMCC
Event ID:
KO-007
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 829
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
After drifting due to engine failure, the vessel ran aground on a reef and sank.  The captain, the sole occupant, was
rescued successfully.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KOR
Korea (Republic of)
Korea (Republic of)
Vehicle Call Sign:
unknown
Vehicle name:
NEWKYUNGJINHO
Beacon hex:
3704A1A7C0FFBFF
MHz
01:07
Location of incident:
White Bluffs, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded PLB on the White Bluffs, Marlborough (41 33.93S 174
08.80E). Enquires established a DOC crew were working in the area conducting weed control and member of the party
become bluffed. The rescue helicopter from Wellington was tasked to the location. The persons were able to winch the
bluffed person out and confirmed the others in the party were safe. No further SAR action was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F91E8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-284
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 830
09:40
Location of incident:
2 miles west of Altadena, CA in the Angeles National Forest, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by an injured hiker. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted
the California Office of Emergency Services, which dispatched a rescue team to the coordinates. The hiker was located
and transported to a nearby hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE9B395AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-384
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:53
Location of incident:
Durban Virginia Airport (FAVG), KZN, South Africa
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAF
South Africa
South Africa
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZU-IDV
Vehicle name:
SLING 2
Beacon hex:
4B288ADA68FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-015
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 831
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
Aircraft with beacon ZU-IDV crash-landed in Virginia, KZN
11:54
Location of incident:
Dundee Beach, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB registered and associated with a 6m Polycraft. Registration states vessel was a hire
vessel, white with blue canopy. A Border Force aircraft detected the distress beacon and homed it to a semi submerged
vessel with 4 people in the water all wearing lifejackets. The owner of the company arranged for another vessel to locate
the sinking vessel under the guidance of the Border Force aircraft. The Dundee 3 recovered all survivors with no injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-238
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:17
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-057
degrees
minutes

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Page 832
Location of incident:
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
CMCC received an alert for Canadian ROBINSON R44 helicopter tail mark C-FLAD and advised JRCC Trenton. JRCC
Trenton contacted the owner, who confirmed the helicopter's tail rotor had contacted the hangar on landing and
subsequently crashed. EMS was already on scene. Two persons on board with no injuries were transported to hospital as
a precaution. No assistance from JRCC Trenton was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FLAD
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
A78DF007440029D
MHz
18:42
Location of incident:
Tri-Cities Airport in Blountville, TN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed after takeoff. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub personnel, who reported that all aboard self-
recovered without injury and emergency medical services were already on site. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
ADC6492498C0F41
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-383
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 833
22:37
Location of incident:
7 NM south west of Alqunfidhah, Saudi Arabia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT145 detected by SAMEOLUT as the first distress signal alert. According to
the information provided by JMRCC (Coast Guard), they found that the excursion boat had 7 people on board, and that
they were all in good health.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAU
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MUSALIAH
Beacon hex:
326491D200FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-011
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:37
Location of incident:
Entrance to the Korsakov seaport, Russia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Russian Federation
Beacon hex:
A229004335D34D1
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-021
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 834
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The ship capsized while en route to the entrance to the port of Korsakov with 123 tons of deck general cargo on board.
The crew consisted of 7 people. 3 crew members were brought aboard the rescue vessel, the rest of the crew died.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
UBNG2
Vehicle name:
GRIGORY LOVTSOV
07:43
Location of incident:
33.8 NM southeast of Zhoushan Island, Zhejiang, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated due to water ingress for the fishing vessel (ZHE LING YU 96059). All seven crew members
were safely transferred. There were no casualties. The vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ZHE LING YU 96059
Beacon hex:
B388A75C75C74D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-024
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:07
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-023
degrees
minutes

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Page 835
Location of incident:
Bydgoszcz, Poland
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
Aircraft out of runway, nobody was injured.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POL
Poland
Poland
Vehicle Call Sign:
SP-ADI
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
A0A64D2D638CAC1
MHz
20:42
Location of incident:
Clutha River, Roxburgh Gorge, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with position near the Clutha River (45 19.87S
169 20.73E). RCCNZ made enquires with Clutha river cruises who were aware that a person had fallen on the track and
injured their leg. RCCNZ tasked Queenstown EMS, but before the helicopter departed, Airdesk advised that the patient
had been transported by boat to Alexandra, where a road ambulance was dispatched. The helicopter was stood down, and
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F94B4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-285
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 836
the incident was then managed by ambulance.
15:34
Location of incident:
17 NM abeam of Capo Passero, Sicilia Canale, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The sailing vessel HAGAR V was participating in a regatta.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
IK5678
Vehicle name:
HAGAR V
Beacon hex:
1EE4737580FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-024
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:58
Location of incident:
4 miles southeast of Rexburg, ID, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC86A3F12FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-385
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 837
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a field. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and spoke with the registered owner’s emergency contact, who reported that the
plane's landing gear struck a power line while participating in a pumpkin drop. Emergency medical services were already
on scene; no additional assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4846M
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-11
20:55
Location of incident:
3.7 NM east of Xiapu, Ningde, Fujian, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel (BAI CHUAN 158). China SAR dispatched 11 rescue vessels and 2 rescue
helicopters to the scene. Five crew members were rescued and sent to the hospital with stable vital signs. There were no
casualties. The vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
BAI CHUAN 158
Beacon hex:
33A4794280FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-025
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:58
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Oct-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-239

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Page 838
Location of incident:
Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an EPIRB alert from a device associated with a Victorian recreational vessel from Lakes
entrance. Location of the alert was offshore Lakes entrance. VICPOL advised vessel was taking on water and close to
sinking. JRCC Australia remained on the call until rescue had been affected.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:51
Location of incident:
Falls International Airport in International Falls, MN, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC885FA74FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-386
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 839
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub personnel, who reported that the pilot self-
recovered and did not require assistance.
19:42
Location of incident:
Dirk Hartdog Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a distress beacon associated with a small recreational craft with seven people on board requiring
assistance in Shark Bay, WA, due to a mechanical malfunction. JRCC Australia tasked the volunteer rescue unit from
Denham as well as the Perth Challenger rescue aircraft. Prio to the aircraft departure, Fremantle Water Police advised that
the volunteer vessel had located the broken down vessel and proceed to escort it back to Denham.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-240
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:22
Location of incident:
52.44 NM from Djalaludin Airport, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-010
degrees
minutes

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Page 840
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
An alert was sent to RSC Gorontalo. According to information from ATC Djalaludin Airport, the aircraft was flying from
Gorontalo to Bumi Panua Airport Pohuwato with  4 people on board and experienced lost contact and crashed. All people
on board were found dead.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:
PK-SMH
Vehicle name:
PK-SMH
Beacon hex:
C1A64B7E6349E51
MHz
05:27
Location of incident:
5 NM east of Yushan Island, Ningde, Fujian, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (ZHE PING YU 82588) due to collision with another cargo vessel. China
SAR dispatched rescue vessels "HAI XUN 0809" and "HAIXUN 08319", 1 rescue helicopter, and nearby merchant and
fishing ships to the scene. Four crew members were rescued by nearby fishing vessels, with one seriously injured, and
four remain missing. The vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ZHE PING YU 82588
Beacon hex:
3384D3B8A0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-026
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 841
05:45
Location of incident:
Lyme Bay, Dorset, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel GIRL RONA (MMSI: 235053561) declared MAYDAY and activated her EPIRB following taking on
water off Brixham, UK. The vessel was located and crew were extracted.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
MCAK6
Vehicle name:
GIRL RONA
Beacon hex:
1D0C90DFEAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-031
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:33
Location of incident:
Poulter Hut, Arthurs Pass National Park, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7F0B18FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-286
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 842
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered, NZ-coded PLB near the Poulter Hut in the Arthur’s Pass region
(42 14.13S 171 48.40E). The Christchurch Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the location and located one person with a
broken arm. The patient was transported to Christchurch Hospital for further medical treatment.
21:08
Location of incident:
16 NM north of Havana, Cuba, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a jet ski, with 1 person on board, became disabled. Coast Guard District 7 received the
alert and launched an aircraft from Air Station Miami to the coordinates. The aircraft found the jet skier and dropped a
radio to him that was lost in the rough seas. Cargo vessel BARBOUNI was in the vicinity and embarked the uninjured jet
skier, leaving the jet ski adrift. Coast Guard Cutter VIGILANT diverted to the scene, embarked the jet skier from the
BARBOUNI, then rendezvoused with a rescue boat from Station Key West that transported him safely to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCEC62C8AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-387
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:42
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-022
degrees
minutes

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Page 843
Location of incident:
Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The helicopter ANSAT made a hard landing in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The helicopter was upside down and
damaged. 5 people were injured. They were evacuated to a medical facility in Nizhny Novgorod.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-20101
Vehicle name:
ANSAT
Beacon hex:
A22C44D10800209
MHz
10:49
Location of incident:
6.8 NM northwest of Kithira Island, Greece
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank around Kithira Island, Peloponnese in southern Greece due to water in flow. Eight (08) persons on board
were rescued by a Greek Navy helicopter and two (02) persons were rescued by a nearby M/V Africana, a St. Kitts and
Nevis flag.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GRE
Greece
Greece
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LEWISSA
Beacon hex:
1E04C38202FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
GRMCC
Event ID:
GR-007
degrees
minutes
MHz

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12:47
Location of incident:
Champain Pools, Kgari, Fraser Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB alert on Kgari (Fraser Island). Intel from the emergency contact
confirmed owner was currently camping on the island. Coordination was transferred to QLD Police who mounted a
response. Police subsequently confirmed that a person suffered injuries due to falling down rocks. QLD Ambulance
responded and provided medical assistance. Distress Beacon was activated due to no other means of communication in
that part of the Kgari.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-241
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:32
Location of incident:
Lazarini Spur Track, Gaffneys Creek, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-242
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
RCC Australia had received a distress alert from an Australian registered PLB. The encoded position was on the Lazarini
Spur Track, Gaffneys Creek within the Yarra Ranges National Park. The coordination was transferred and HM2 was
tasked for conducting a winch rescue of one injured motorcyclist.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
18:18
Location of incident:
Wellington Discovery Forest, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected the registered PLB . The encoded beacon location was in the Wellington Discovery Forest, WA,
belonging to a 73-year-old solo male on a mountain bike. He had camping gear. The yclist was retrieved by Police, with
no injuries, but tired and lost.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-243
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:42
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Oct-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-009
minutes

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Location of incident:
260 miles west of Nagasaki, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
JAMCC received distress alerts transmitted by the Chinese fishing boat MIN FU DING YU 07917. The ship later
capsized and was rescued by the Korean Coast Guard.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MIN FU DING YU 07917
Beacon hex:
3384DBBC22FFBFF
degrees
MHz
20:10
Location of incident:
Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR location alert for a Canadian registered ELT, a ZENAIR aircraft C-GFSR. MEOSAR
location and registration data was passed to JRCC Halifax. The one person on board survived a crash landing in the
water. Local emergency services were called on scene shortly after the initial notification from CMCC. MEOSAR system
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GFSR
Vehicle name:
ZENAIR
Beacon hex:
A78DF014F08042D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-058
degrees
minutes
MHz

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provided first alert and first location.
22:14
Location of incident:
Takitimu Forest, Waterloo Burn, Te Araroa trail, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded and registered PLB, registered PLB with position near Takitimu
Forest Southland on the Te Araroa Trail (45 40.07S 167 59.00E). RCCNZ tasked Southern Lakes EMS to the location.
The helicopter crew uplifted a party of two who were uninjured but had become stranded due to a rising stream. The
group was safely transported back to their vehicle at Lower Princhester Hut.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9B6D26FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-287
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Unreported
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Beacon hex:
40EBC3B3CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-010
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Individual was rescued.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
MHz
02:42
Location of incident:
Barbate, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The trimaran capsized and sent a MAYDAY before the beacon activation. The three persons on board were rescued by
the rescue vessel SALVAMAR ENIF.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FAH4568
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
1C840A6CC0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-036
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:00
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Oct-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-288

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Location of incident:
Kullu, Pichlihar, Himachal Pradesh, Northern India
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB in the Indian SRR. Enquiries were made with
the emergency contacts and information provided to RCC Delhi who took coordination of the incident. The alert is for a
New Zealand paraglider that reportedly had an emergency in flight and is located in steep mountain terrain in 4,800 m
elevation. One of the emergency contacts facilitated communication with the local paraglider community that organised a
local response in cooperation with the Indian Authorities. Due to time of day the helicopter response was delayed to the
next day. RCCNZ was then informed of a successful recovery of the paraglider.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EBC3B3CFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:57
Location of incident:
Imbil State Forest, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-244
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a registered PLB alert in the Imbil State Forrest, QLD. JRCC established phone communication with the
owner who was off-road motorcycle riding and had fallen and unable to recover his motorcycle no injuries. Coordination
was transferred to QLD Police who tasked a police vehicle from Kenilworth. The rider was provided assistance to
continue his journey.
20:40
Location of incident:
18 NM east of Heishi Island, Shandong, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated due to a collision for the fishing vessel (JI LE YU 01058) and another vessel. All six crew
members were safely transferred. There were no casualties. The vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
JI LE YU 01058
Beacon hex:
3384894600FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-027
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:15
Location of incident:
Bush Stream, Mesopotamia, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-289
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded PLB, with a position near Mesopotamia (43 37.40S 170
52.53E). RCCNZ made enquires with staff at Station Air, who went by road to investigate. They located two people who
had sustained minor injuries. They were transported back to Station Air at Mesopotamia. Their condition was discussed
with the Ambulance service who arranged for their transport for further medical treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B00767C3FDFF
MHz
02:50
Location of incident:
8 NM south of Atlantic City, NJ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a sailing vessel, with 1 person on board, damaged its sail. Coast Guard District 5 received
the alert and contacted Sector Delaware Bay (SEC.DB), which correlated it with a radio alert they were working.
SEC.DB launched a rescue boat and aircraft to the coordinates and used the vessel's maritime mobile service identity
number to contact its owner. The owner stated that they had not authorized anyone to use the vessel and found it missing
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCCB1B916FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-389
degrees
minutes
MHz

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from its port. The rescue boat located the sailboat and escorted it to Atlantic City, where it was moored and will be
retrieved by its owner. The juvenile sailor was arrested.
09:27
Location of incident:
Botany Bay, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a PLB registered and associated with an orange surf ski. Botany Bay Water Police and Surf
Rescue responded to the beacon location and recovered one person from the water and the beacon owner who remained
on his surf ski (he had attempted to rescue the person in water). Both were returned to shore, unharmed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
surf ski
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-245
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:58
Location of incident:
Hamilton Island, Australia
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-246
degrees
minutes

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
AMSA was advised by Hamilton Island Radio that an aircraft incident had occurred with an aircraft observed inverted in
the water near Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Island Group, QLD. Two Rescue Helicopters and an AMSA
Challenger were tasked; however, a yacht successfully located and rescued the five occupants of the aircraft. No injuries
were reported with all survivors returned to Hamilton Island Marina to be medically assessed on arrival.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
OHU
MHz
13:11
Location of incident:
19 NM southwest of Nanwalek, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel DAHAB, with 1 person and a cat on board, became disabled in severe
weather. Coast Guard District 17 received a MAYDAY call from the captain and directed him to activate the vessel's
beacon. A rescue helicopter was deployed to the coordinates, located the DAHAB, hoisted up the sailor and the cat, and
transported them safely to Air Station Kodiak.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
DAHAB
Beacon hex:
ADCE022DFD40401
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-388
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-247

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14:22
Location of incident:
Centipede reed, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA detected an EPIRB registered and associated with a 6.1m Haines Signature with 1 people on board. Townsville
Water Police confirmed VMR had received a call from a vessel requesting a tow in the same vicinity, but
communications were subsequently lost. It was determined the registered owner of the beacon and the owner of the vessel
requesting assistance were the same, and Townsville Water Police subsequently confirmed the vessel was towed back to
Townsville.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:04
Location of incident:
Breaksea Island, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-248
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a beacon registered a 6.5m Kevlacat 2400. JRCC was unable to contact the owner; however,
WA Police advise they received a call from him direct reporting he had run aground on Breaksea Island. He was safe and
uninjured. Police were arranging VMR to provide assistance.
16:57
Location of incident:
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a MEOSAR alert for a PIPER PA-28 aircraft C-GJUN in Joliette, Quebec, Canada. JRCC Trenton was
informed of the alert and provided registration and location data. JRCC Trenton contacted the owner who confirmed they
had crashed the aircraft into some power lines. The one person on board was okay, but the aircraft was severely damaged.
Local emergency services were already aware of the crash and were able to quickly access the location.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GJUN
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
A78DF017A08029D
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-059
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:25
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-249
degrees
minutes

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Location of incident:
Malcolm Patch, Bee Reef, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
MEOSAR detection of an EPIRB registered to a 6m Baysport Offshore Half Cabin, 15 NM southeast of Cooktown, QLD.
QLD Police Water Police Cairns advised Cooktown VMR were responding to a broken down recreational vessel in the
same location. Coordination was transferred to Police. VMR observed proceeding to the location and returning. The
EPIRB was also switched off.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
09:18
Location of incident:
Pérouges-Meximieux Airfield (LFHC), France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
There was a water leak on board. The survivor was found safe and taken to land from its liferaft.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
F-GREP
Vehicle name:
ROBIN DR400
Beacon hex:
9C676AEAC2D5DD1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-088
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 857
13:14
Location of incident:
Colo Heights, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a satellite detection of a PLB registered to a hiker near Colo Heights, NSW. Coordination was
transferred to New South Wales Police who later advised she was rescued by helicopter and taken to Hospital for further
treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-250
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:37
Location of incident:
Flinders Reef, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-251
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 858
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB off Flinders Reef 3 NM north-east of Cape Moreton, QLD. The beacon was registered
to a recreational vessel; however, contact could not be established. JRCC issued a broadcast to shipping and contacted a
nearby vessel to investigate the distress location. The vessel of opportunity confirmed that the beacon was activated after
a diver had been struck by a vessel propeller and that immediate medical assistance was required. JRCC tasked the
Sunshine Coast Rescue Helicopter to rendezvous with the injured person who had been transported ashore to Tangalooma
on Moreton Island by another commercial vessel. The Rescue Helicopter transferred the patient to Royal Brisbane and
Women's Hospital for treatment.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
19:28
Location of incident:
Homer Airport in Homer, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed after sliding off the runway. The Alaska
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and made contact with the on-board flight Instructor, who reported that the
accident occurred during landing and all aboard self-recovered. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N733JP
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172N
Beacon hex:
2DC89EA740FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-390
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-089

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 859
10:39
Location of incident:
Near Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel Airport, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel dismasted and one man went overboard. He was recovered by crew member in medical emergency situation.
Six people wer winched included one man over board, and evacuated by Fench navy helicopter to Quimper hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N38CM
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 340
Beacon hex:
ADC6492640CBA71
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:14
Location of incident:
Wendover, NV, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A22828FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-393
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 860
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, made an emergency landing near a highway. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and called the Nevada Highway Patrol, which was already on scene.
The pilot self-recovered and no additional assistance was needed.
15:35
Location of incident:
Fairmont Airport in Fairmont, WV, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed on the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that he self-recovered without injury and
that airport authorities were on scene. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N926MK
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
Beacon hex:
2DC885AD32FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-392
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:59
Location of incident:
Pearland Regional Airport in Pearland, TX, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-391
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 861
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed into a ditch while landing. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub personnel, who reported that the pilot self-
recovered and did not require assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC88A9EF2FFBFF
MHz
21:30
Location of incident:
1.2 NM south of Dajin Island, Guangdong, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel (HAI YANG 918) due to water ingress. China SAR dispatched rescue
helicopters, tugboats, and nearby merchant ships to the scene. All ten crew members were safely transferred by a rescue
helicopter. The rescue operation concluded. The vessel remains stable.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
HAI YANG 918
Beacon hex:
33A5103B40FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-028
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 862
21:33
Location of incident:
Moreton Bay, Peel Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a phone call from Brisbane VTS advising they received a phone call from a vessel with 1 person on
board and 1 dog advising that the vessel had struck a whale and lost either its keel or rudder, resulting in the vessel being
beached. JRCC Australia subsequently received an EPIRB activation associated with the vessel. Brisbane Water Police
confirmed they were coordinating a response to the vessel. The Redland Bay Coast Guard eventually rescued
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
ALJ815N
Vehicle name:
MADMANS WOODYAR
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-252
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:04
Location of incident:
Montague Island, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC86B3342FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-394
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 863
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed and flipped over on a beach. Coast Guard
District 17 (CGD17) received the alert and contacted Federal Aviation Administration Anchorage and Sector Western
Alaska and U.S. Arctic (SEC WRNAK), which issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast. CGD17 received a relay
message from a Good Samaritan pilot stating that all aboard the crashed plane were uninjured and waiting for a friend to
pick them up. SEC WRNAK later confirmed that the friend's plane was successful in rescuing the stranded party. No
further assistance was needed.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N307AM
Vehicle name:
AVIAT A-1B
00:13
Location of incident:
2 miles south of Saint George Regional Airport in Saint George, UT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that the Saint George Police Department was on scene
and that all aboard self-recovered.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N27WF
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR20
Beacon hex:
2DC7454C3AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-395
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-060

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 864
18:44
Location of incident:
Gilford Island, British Columbia, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received both a MEOSAR alert as well as a GEOSAR alert for the crash of a BELL 206L helicopter on Gilford
Island in British Columbia, Canada. A company helicopter responded to pick up the three persons on board and transport
them back to base. The three persons survived with no major injuries but were taken to hospital for precautionary reasons.
JRCC Victoria was alerted by CMCC but did not task any SAR assets.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GMJS
Vehicle name:
BELL 206L
Beacon hex:
278780CAAAFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:28
Location of incident:
164 NM north-northeast Edinburgh, North Sea, UK
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
2USD
Vehicle name:
ODYSSEY
Beacon hex:
1D0C6F36E8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-032
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 865
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The fishing vessel ODYSSEY capsized and sank. All 6 persons on board were recovered with UK and Norwegian SAR
assets
06:28
Location of incident:
6 NM northeast Maketu, BOP
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from an unregistered NZ-coded EPIRB approximately 6 NM offshore Maketu, Bay of
Plenty (37 43.13S 176 34.33E). MAYDAY relay broadcasts were promulgated, and both the Tauranga Rescue Helicopter
and Maketu Coastguard Rescue Vessel were tasked. While these assets were transiting, the casualty was able to notify
authorities via mobile phone that he had activated his EPIRB due to his yacht's engine breaking down, and that he
required a tow. The rescue helicopter was stood down, and due to the size of the stricken vessel an additional Coastguard
rescue vessel from Tauranga was tasked. The two Coastguard vessels towed the yacht to Tauranga Harbour.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
SV KARU
Vehicle name:
SV KARU
Beacon hex:
400CC0F09AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-290
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:14
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Oct-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-090
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 866
Location of incident:
30 NM west Asilah Coast, Morocco
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
An Aquila AT01 (A210) experienced a nose wheel collapse after landing at runway 08 at Egelsbach Airfield (EDFE). On
board was a 28-year-old student pilot. She was uninjured, and the aircraft received fuselage and propeller damage.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
UNKNOWN
Vehicle name:
BOOMERANG
Beacon hex:
1C7A7865CC3FDFF
degrees
MHz
13:56
Location of incident:
Cabrera Island, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The charter sailing vessel MAAT had a fire on board, 5 miles south of Mallorca Island. The rescue helicopter HELIMER
221 picked up the eight persons on board. Some of them suffered smoke inhalation and minor injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EA6546
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
1C3A7F9F433FDFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-037
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 867
22:34
Location of incident:
Ralph Wenz Field Airport in Pinedale, WY, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed during takeoff. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency crews were en
route. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N885CA
Vehicle name:
TBM 700
Beacon hex:
2DC7586136FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-396
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:56
Location of incident:
Van Buren County, AR, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADCC40F294002F1
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-398
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 868
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, which reported that the wreckage was found and
the pilot was deceased.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N811PB
Vehicle name:
BEECH 58 BARON
04:03
Location of incident:
8 miles north of Okinawa, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the Japanese fishing boat TOMIMARU No.8 aground on a reef. Japan Coast Guard rescued
all 2 crew members before the beacon was activated.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
DAIHACHI TOMI MARU
Beacon hex:
B5E9535941940D1
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-010
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:16
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Oct-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-029
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 869
Location of incident:
2.5 NM from the shore in Jiaxing waters, Hangzhou Bay, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the construction vessel (SHUN FA QI HANG). China SAR dispatched six rescue vessels,
including maritime law enforcement vessels, tugboats, and crane ships, to the scene. All four crew members were safely
transferred to a nearby tugboat. There were no casualties.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
BORP8
Vehicle name:
SHUN FA QI HANG
Beacon hex:
33A48CD5C0FFBFF
degrees
MHz
16:08
Location of incident:
1 km from the runway of Giessen-Lützellinden airport, Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
As the Robin DR 400/160 Major rotated during takeoff from the grass runway at Pérouges-Meximieux Airfield (LFHC) ,
it began to vibrate. The pilot continued the initial climb, the aircraft descended, touched down on the runway, bounced
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EFZC
Vehicle name:
S208
Beacon hex:
1B48A44BCAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-091
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 870
and overran. The pilot and three passengers exited the aircraft uninjured on their own.
20:29
Location of incident:
Seligman, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, had mechanical issues mid-flight. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the registered beacon owner, a flight school. The flight
supervisor reported that the aircraft landed safely and the pilot self-recovered; no assistance was necessary.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Oct-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N667ER
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
ADCDEA33AB803C9
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-397
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:48
Location of incident:
Niangala, NSW, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-253
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a PLB 60 km southeast of Tamworth. Coordination of the incident was transferred to the NSW
Police. A motorcycle accident had occurred in a large group of 50. Two Rescue Helicopters and ground parties were
involved in the response. One death was reported and four others were taken to Hospital for treatment.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
03:58
Location of incident:
3406 Whakarau Road, Motu, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position at a residential address in rural
Gisborne. RCCNZ contacted the beacon owner, who reported a motorcycle accident and advised was already in contact
with Ambulance. Airdesk confirmed that they were aware of the incident and that it was being managed by ambulance.
No further action was required from RCCNZ.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
400E933A56FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-291
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:39
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Nov-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-292

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Location of incident:
Turimawiwi River Beach, South of Anatori, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB located near Turimawiwi River, south of Anatori in North-west Nelson
Forest Park (40 44.13S 172 18.87E). On contacting St John Air Desk, RCCNZ was advised a call had been received for a
quad bike accident at the same location with a rider suffering possible spinal injuries, and the PLB had been activated to
assist with location. Air Desk responded to the incident with the Nelson EMS helicopter. The casualty was uplifted and
flown to Nelson Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Quad bike
Beacon hex:
400EB3D1DEFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:35
Location of incident:
Unreported
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
POL
Poland
Poland
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CATAMARAN
Beacon hex:
20A4223D00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
INMCC
Event ID:
IN-011
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Details of Incident:
Catamaran vessel informing that the captain onboard has an eye injury and that there is a complete power failure onboard,
and the vessel is proceeding back to port Victoria, coast guard vessel on Patrol proceeding to assist the distress vessel.
15:21
Location of incident:
Whitsunday Airport, Airline Beach, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an Australian registered ELT by MEOSAR at Whitsunday Airport, QLD. Aircraft had overrun
runway. No injuries. No requirement for emergency services. ELT was turned off.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-254
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:40
Location of incident:
Crayfish Creek, Blue Mountains, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-255
degrees
minutes

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Page 874
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected an Australian PLB registered and polling in the vicinity of Crayfish Creek and Hanging Rock, in the Blue
Mountains, NSW. Beacon registration details mention previous hiking and abseiling trips in a similar location. NSW
Police tasked the Bankstown Toll Rescue Helicopter Rescue 206 and several ground parties to the scene. The injured
abseiler was abseiling in a party of 5 when he fell 10m.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
MHz
22:36
Location of incident:
Lake Hood Airport in Anchorage, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a seaplane, with 1 person on board, rapidly lost altitude and crashed on the runway. The
Alaska Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that emergency medical
services were on scene and the pilot was transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N55PK
Vehicle name:
CUB CRAFTERS CC18
Beacon hex:
2DC86B2612FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-399
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-061

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Page 875
00:59
Location of incident:
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The Cessna 172M with tail mark C-GPTW experienced an engine failure while flying near the Smiths Falls airport. The
pilot and aircraft attempted a forced landing at the the airport but crashed 1/2 mile short of the thresh hold coming to rest
upside down. The pilot received minor injuries. A passing air ambulance heard the radio traffic and contacted EMS on
behalf of the pilot. CMCC Trenton received a GEOSAR unlocated alert followed by a MEOSAR message at 00:59 and
notified RCC Trenton. It was discovered by RCC Trenton that EMS and Police had already been dispatched.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GPTW
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172M
Beacon hex:
A78DF01B9240315
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:23
Location of incident:
, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-256
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 876
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The registered owner was phoned and confirmed 2 people were on board, both in one yellow kayak been struggling in the
wind and tide for past 3 hours. Attempting to paddle to Yanakie.- Coordination was transferred to VICPOL. Both people
on board recovered by Port Welshpool VMR.
22:01
Location of incident:
Richmond Range, Mt Richmond Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ PLB near the Richmond Range in the Mt. Richmond Forest
Park (41 35.13S 173 06.87E). The Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the location, and uplifted one person with an
ankle injury, transporting them to Nelson Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B0066A63FDFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-293
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:20
Location of incident:
Nunniong Plain Scenic Reserve, 50km west of Omeo, VIC, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-257
degrees
minutes

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Page 877
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite alert of a PLB active in the Nunniong Reserve, 40 km east of Omeo Victoria. The
emergency contact advised there was a party of four camping and hunting in the area. Coordination of the incident was
transferred to the Victorian Police. An ambulance arrived on scene to assist a person who was suffering chest pains and
was taken to Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
00:55
Location of incident:
18 miles southeast of Utqiagvik, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a snowmobile, with 1 person on board, had engine trouble. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, who reported
that the rider was eventually able to start the snowmobile and no longer required assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCEAC7C2AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-400
degrees
minutes
MHz

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21:36
Location of incident:
Nepean River, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received multiple detection from a registered EPIRB on the Nepean River, 7 NM southwest of Penrith.
Checks with the beacon owner indicated his son had suffered propeller damage and required assistance to return to the
boat ramp and via Sydney Water Police the SES were tasked to assist.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-258
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:45
Location of incident:
Square Top, Haast River, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E95FCAAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-294
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a registered NZ-coded PLB near the Haast River (43 58.40S 169 15.07E). It was
established through emergency contacts that a person had suffered head and leg injuries during a fall. The Queenstown
Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the location; however, due to cloud, they were unable to perform a rescue. A medical
assessment was conducted with the casualty via radio, and the Haast Land SAR team was tasked and flown in by Heli
Services-NZ. Land SAR located the casualty, by which time the cloud had cleared. The rescue helicopter then uplifted the
person and transported them to Lakes District Hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
12:07
Location of incident:
Aurukun, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A beacon detected on 406.04 MHz for a 5.1m Billfisher Seapro, (blue colour, center console) with an encoded position
offshore (10 NM NW off Aurukun, 5 NM off nearest land) registered for Machans Beach, QLD. EMPOC confirmed the
owner was out with a friend and they had departed Weipa on Monday and were supposed to return on Thursday or
Friday. TI Water Police confirmed FV AQUATAUR was with the broken down vessel, vessel was having engine troubles
but all were safe. They will remain together to await VMR. Requested the beacon be switched off.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-259
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-401

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Page 880
17:48
Location of incident:
Waycross, GA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 1 person on board, made a hard landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who was already aware of the crash and reported that the
uninjured pilot self-recovered. No assistance was needed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N11AS
Vehicle name:
HUGUES 369D
Beacon hex:
ADC6492675DE341
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:13
Location of incident:
16 NM west of Egmont Key, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MARITZA
Beacon hex:
ADCD021DD944801
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-402
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 881
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel MARITZA, with 3 people on board, lost steering and
communications. Coast Guard Sector Saint Petersburg (SECSTP) received a call from the vessel owner reporting that the
MARITZA was overdue and its crew could not be reached. SECSTP briefed Coast Guard District 7, which diverted an
aircraft to the MARITZA's last known position. The aircraft located the vessel and requested the EPIRB activation to
maintain position information. The owner dispatched sister ship SOUTHERN PRIDE to the scene to tow the MARITZA
to shore. No further assistance was required.
10:51
Location of incident:
Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 5 people on board, crashed during takeoff. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that the aircraft went through a
fence at the end of the runway, crashed into a vehicle on a nearby road, and burst into flames. Four of the 5 people aboard
the aircraft and the driver of the vehicle perished. One passenger survived the crash and was transported to a medical
facility.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N684ST
Vehicle name:
HONDA HA-420
Beacon hex:
2DC752276AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-404
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:47
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Nov-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-260

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Page 882
Location of incident:
Cole Reef, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an encoded distress alert in the vicinity of Cole Reef. The registered owner confirmed by
satellite phone that the vessel had capsized, and the two occupants required urgent assistance. JRCC tasked Mackay
volunteer rescue the Townsville Rescue Helicopter and the Cairns Rescue aircraft. The Marine Parks vessel Tamoya
identified in the vicinity was also tasked to assist. On arrival, the Tamoya rescued the uninjured survivors and transferred
them on board the Mackay rescue vessel which returned to Mackay.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:57
Location of incident:
Mid Goulter Hut, Mt Richmond Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D2370FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-295
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 883
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position near Mid Goutly Hutt
Richmond Forrest Park (41 34.60S 173 14.67E). RCCNZ established through emergency contacts that this was a solo
tramper. The Nelson EMS Helicopter was tasked but could not locate the patient in the dense bush. The helicopter
dropped a medic nearby, who found the tramper with a broken hip in a position unsuitable for winching. Blenheim Land
SAR and a commercial helicopter were tasked to assist. Land SAR estimated a four-hour stretcher evacuation to the
helicopter due to the terrain but moved the patient to a spot where a winch was possible. Since the Nelson EMS
helicopter winch was inoperable, Wellington EMS completed the winch operation and transferred the patient to the
Nelson EMS, who then transported patient to Nelson Hospital.
18:06
Location of incident:
Black Range Campground, Jenolan State Forest, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB in the Jenolan State Forest. Coordination was
transferred to NSW Police who responded with an ambulance and transported one person with chest pain to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-261
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:02
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-403
degrees
minutes

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Page 884
Location of incident:
5 NM southeast of Kodiak, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the 110-ft cargo vessel CAPE DOUGLAS, with 2 people on board, began taking on water.
Prior to Coast Guard District 17 receiving the alert, Sector Western Alaska and Arctic received a call from Good
Samaritan vessel RED SKY reporting that they embarked the crew of the CAPE DOUGLAS, who had abandoned ship to
a dinghy, and were transporting them to shore. The EPIRB activated when the CAPE DOUGLAS sank.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CAPE DOUGLAS
Beacon hex:
ADCD416F400028D
MHz
02:10
Location of incident:
Maude Road Taranaki, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for a PLB with a position on Farmland adjacent to Maude road Taranaki. Information was received
that the Ambulance service had a job in that area for a medical event and coordination was left with them.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EC1F884FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-296
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 885
11:23
Location of incident:
279 NM southeast of Nantucket Island, MA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel LOU LOU, with 1 person on board, became de-masted, lost engine
power, and was adrift. Coast Guard District 1 received the alert, launched Coast Guard Cutter WILLIAM CHADWICK to
the scene, and requested assistance from marine vessel SOUTHPORT EAGLE, which was in the vicinity of the
coordinates. The SOUTHPORT EAGLE embarked the sailor and rendezvoused with an Air Station Cape Cod helicopter,
which transported the sailor to Cape Cod. The WILLIAM CHADWICK is en route to tow the disabled sailboat.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LOU LOU
Beacon hex:
2DCEB03ACCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-406
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:37
Location of incident:
25 miles southeast of Baker City, OR, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC8A45C08FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-405
degrees
minutes

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Page 886
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 2 people on board, made a hard landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Oregon Emergency Response System, which was already aware
of the incident. Personnel from the Baker County Sheriff's Office and Baker City Airport arrived on scene and reported
that all aboard were uninjured and did not require assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4361R
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
MHz
21:33
Location of incident:
Overland Track, 7 km North of Alke St Clair, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a Tasmania Parks hire PLB detection on the Overland Track Tasmania, 7 km north of
Lake St Clair. Coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police who tasked their Rescue Helicopter who was having
issues accessing the scene due to weather. Whilst enroute information was received that National Parks Staff had been
able to locate the hikers with one suffering a sore ankle. Assistance was provided to walk the remaining 7 km to Lake St
Clair.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-262
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-263

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Page 887
05:31
Location of incident:
South Barren Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a distress beacon associated with a person on board a 12m trimaran in the vicinity of South
Barren Island, QLD. Yeppoon Water Police activated the volunteer rescue unit from Stanage Bay, and the JRCC tasked
the Rockhampton Rescue Helicopter to respond. The helicopter recovered the sole occupant with minor injuries and
transported to Mackay Hospital for treatment. All other assets were stood down.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
TIGA III
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:06
Location of incident:
15 NM west of Changxing Island, Dalian, China.
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
LIAO PAN YU 35219
Beacon hex:
3384682D22FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-030
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 888
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the steel fishing vessel (LIAO PAN YU 35219). China SAR dispatched 1 rescue helicopter,
1 rescue vessel, 2 maritime law enforcement vessels, and 3 coast guard ships to the scene. The rescue operation has
concluded with two fatalities and seven missing. The vessel capsized.
17:47
Location of incident:
Mansfield, OH, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 2 people on board, made a hard landing when its landing gear
collapsed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted personnel at nearby Mansfield
Lahm Regional Airport, who reported that the Mansfield Police Department was already on scene, all aboard had self-
recovered, and no further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A46F8CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-407
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:07
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-264
degrees
minutes

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Page 889
Location of incident:
South Stradbroke Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected a distress beacon registered to a jet ski confirmed being operated by two males in South Stradbroke Island.
Gold Coast Water Police and the local Rescue Helicopter were tasked to respond. Both assets located the missing people
uninjured after hitting a sand bank and taking on water. The informant advised that the individuals had been drinking and
were intoxicated at the time.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
jet ski
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
02:13
Location of incident:
Kinleith Forest, Taupo, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a New Zealand coded and registered PLB with a position in the Kinleith
Forest, Taupo (38 16.87S 176 01.87E). Contact was made with the beacon holder who had fallen from a horse and
required medical attention. The rescue helicopter from Taupo was tasked to the location. They uplifted the subject and
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B006CCA3FDFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-297
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 890
transported her to Rotorua Hospital for medical treatment.
03:03
Location of incident:
Kaiwara Road, 7 NM east of Culverden, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB on Kaiwara Road 7 NM east of Culverden (42
49.07S 173 00.60E). The emergency contact advised that three males were out on motorbikes in the back country. The
Christchurch Rescue Helicopter was tasked to investigate and assist as appropriate. They arrived on scene within the hour
and found a person had suffered a broken leg from a motorbike accident. After being treated on scene, the patient was
successfully uplifted and taken to Christchurch Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
400E72CF7EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-298
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:11
Location of incident:
20.8 NM southeast of Quanzhou, Fujian, China
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

China
Beacon hex:
B388A05D29528D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-031
degrees
minutes

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Page 891
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (MIN HUI YU 00159) due to sinking during operation. All six people on
board were safely transferred to nearby vessels. There were no casualties.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MIN HUI YU 00159
MHz
06:20
Location of incident:
Bathurst Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected an unregistered distress beacon active in the vicinity of Cape Fourcroy Bathurst Island, NT. The Darwin
Rescue Helicopter and the Cairns Challenger aircraft to were tasked to respond. as well as the Darwin Water police
surface craft. A vessel with one person on board was located and reported one person missing. Shortly afterwards the
helicopter located a person on Bathurst Island waving. The helicopter landed and confirmed it was the missing person
who was then airlifted to Darwin Hospital for medical assessment. The vessel was met by Water Police and returned
safely to Darwin.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-265
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-023

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Page 892
06:30
Location of incident:
Martuk districtMartuk district, Aktobe region, Kazakhstan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
There was a helicopter crash, no additional information was provided.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KAZ
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MI-8MD
Beacon hex:
B68C44D1A000209
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:08
Location of incident:
Lennox Head, NSW, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-266
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 893
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
An Australian coded EPIRB registered and associated with the 16m FV was detected. The owner was contacted and
reported that the FV had sunk at around 0300 LT near float free EPIRB position. All on board returned to shore SAFE.
The owner asked for GNSS position. Police have now recovered the EPIRB and disabled it.
18:44
Location of incident:
Mareeba, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an Australian registered ELT by satellite in the vicinity of Mareeba Airport. The aircraft was
discovered to be upside down north of the Mareeba Airfield (outside of gable markers). One people was on board.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and no further requirement was for JRCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-267
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:43
Location of incident:
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-062
degrees
minutes

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Page 894
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
CMCC detected the ELT associated with CESSNA 182T C-GMMN near Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. The JRCC Trenton
was alerted. Shortly thereafter, the JRCC received a call from police reporting a crash in the Strathroy area with four
people on board.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GMMN
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182T
Beacon hex:
A78DF019678029D
MHz
22:57
Location of incident:
Morikau Road, Jerusalem, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
PLB activated on behalf of a patient that had received an accidental hunting injury. On contacting the Air Desk for a
helicopter tasking, they advised they were already responding. RCCNZ confirmed the location as provided by the PLB
and left management of the response with Ambulance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C233EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-299
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 895
23:19
Location of incident:
Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a fishing vessel, with 1 person on board, capsized. Coast Guard District 11 received the
alert and contacted the owner, who reported that a Good Samaritan ship rescued him and towed the disabled vessel back
to its home port before the beacon activated. No additional assistance was necessary.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
AIR2
Vehicle name:
AIR2
Beacon hex:
2DCC87770AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-408
degrees
minutes
MHz
07:47
Location of incident:
Moonlight Ridge Track, TAS, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-268
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 896
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a satellite detection of a PLB registered to a hiker in southern Tasmania. Tasmania Police advised they
were responding to a medical incident with all details confirmed. Police later advised that a person was rescued and
received medical treatment.
09:30
Location of incident:
Fukuoka, Japan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the Japanese ship UKUSHIMA who caught fire. 40 crew were rescued by Japan Coast
Guard vessel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Other
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
UKUSHIMA
Beacon hex:
B5E830C355564D1
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-011
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:49
Location of incident:
10 miles south of Utqiagvik, AK, USA
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-409
degrees
minutes

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Page 897
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a stranded snowmobiler. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and
contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which dispatched a rescue team to the coordinates and provided
necessary assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEAC7C2AFFBFF
MHz
15:00
Location of incident:
Oamaru Hut (Private Hut), Kaimanawa Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a PLB located at Oamaru Hut in the Kaimanawa Forest Park (39 04.73S 176
16.13E) for a party of five hunters. RCCNZ tasked the Taupo Rescue Helicopter who headed to scene and ascertained
one of the party members was separated and missing. The Taupo Rescue Helicopter undertook a search and located the
missing hunter shortly after and brought them safely back to Oamaru Hut.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E98F44AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-300
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 898
12:58
Location of incident:
Shihezi, Xinjiang, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for a general aviation training aircraft due to unconventional landing. There were no casualties.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
B38C40A40400315
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-033
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:13
Location of incident:
Carenac Islans, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-269
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 899
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
Fremantle Water Police contact the JRCC to advise they had instructed a recreational vessel in the vicinity of Garden
Island, Western Australia to switch their EPIRB to assist with locating. SAR Assistance was provided to the vessel via
Fremantle Water Police.
22:34
Location of incident:
20 NM east of Pishan Island, Zhejiang, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (YONG FA18) due to water ingress, posing a risk of sinking. China SAR
dispatched rescue vessels, rescue helicopters, and nearby fishing vessels to the scene. All 31 people on board were safely
rescued. The vessel was adrift and did not obstruct navigation.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
BZ9UV
Vehicle name:
YONG FA 18
Beacon hex:
B388A64D41C70D1
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-032
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:45
Location of incident:
Camp Saddle, Craigieburn Range, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-301
degrees
minutes

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Page 900
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ registered PLB in the Craigieburn Range (43 07.47S 171 42.33E).
Enquiries revealed a tramping club were undertaking a day trip in the area. RCCNZ tasked a rescue helicopter from
Christchurch to investigate further. One person in the group was uninjured but required assistance and was transported to
the carpark by the helicopter.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E6C8790FFBFF
MHz
18:57
Location of incident:
Bells Beach, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A registered beacon detected for a downwind sup foil in vicinity of Bells Beach, VIC. The registered owners’ friend
advised owner suffered a head injury and VMR estimated time of arrival 4 min off to assist.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-270
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 901
22:01
Location of incident:
Perth River, West Coast, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Early Thursday morning IERCC advised of an SOS activation from a SEND located at the Perth River inland from
Whataroa, west Coast (43 21.47S 170 36.27E). This was followed shortly after by a PLB activation. Messaging the
device, RCCNZ were advised of four trampers stuck as the Perth River was too high to cross, the track had slipped away
significantly, a three day storm coming early morning, nowhere safe to camp but no medical emergency. RCCNZ
assessed the trampers were experienced having come over the Garden of Eden Ice Glacier and were trying to make their
way out due to the forecast weather situation. RCCNZ tasked the GCH Greymouth Rescue Helicopter to the location for a
night winch of the party from a steep area. The extraction was straight forward having been able to overload the trampers
on board. They were transported back to Greymouth.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B0065FF3FDFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-302
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:05
Location of incident:
Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, CA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADC6498A54D64C5
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-411
degrees
minutes

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Page 902
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, flipped over while landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that all aboard walked away with
minor injuries. No assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N46028
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
MHz
19:17
Location of incident:
22 miles northwest of Roundup, MT, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division, which located the
wreckage and reported that the pilot self-recovered. No assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC87D8044FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-410
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:04
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Nov-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-271

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 903
Location of incident:
Mt Wilson, Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a GNSS accurate detection for a registered PLB in the Mt Wilson Area of the Blue Mountains National
Park. Coordination was transferred to NSW police who tasked a ground team and Rescue Helicopter that retrieved a
woman with significant injuries from a fall and transported the patient to Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:15
Location of incident:
Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
57AE87A0B6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ARMCC
Event ID:
CH-012
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 904
Details of Incident:
There was no information provided.
18:46
Location of incident:
Decker Field Airport in Meno, OK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, made an emergency landing at a rural airstrip. The
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert in addition to a phone call from the registered owner, who
reported that emergency medical services were on the scene and all aboard were uninjured; no additional assistance was
required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N8035H
Vehicle name:
AIR TRACTOR OA-1K
Beacon hex:
2DC8A45A84FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-412
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:11
Location of incident:
Grasstree Beach, QLD, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-272
degrees
minutes

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Page 905
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a detection of an EPIRB registered to a 12m recreational vessel with 2 people on board in
vicinity of Hay Point. Mackay Rescue Helicopter Rescue 401 and Hay Point VMR were tasked to assist. On arrival,
Rescue 401 reported the vessel aground with both occupants indicating that they were otherwise safe. Prior to the arrival
of Hay Point VMR the vessel refloated and continued its intended transit towards Hervey Bay. Rescue 401 was unable to
communicate with the vessel and repeated attempts by both JRCC Australia and Hay Point VTS could not establish
communications with the vessel. Hay Point VMR were tasked to continue closing the vessel as it transited south. On
arrival, Hay Point VMR established that the vessel was unsure of its current location and the skipper had sustained a leg
injury. The vessel was escorted back to Hay Point to receive medical attention.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
15:03
Location of incident:
Yerba Buena, Tucuman, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
LV-S148
Vehicle name:
TECNAM
Beacon hex:
57A86B00F2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
AR-009
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 906
Details of Incident:
During the landing phase, the aircraft went off the runway and capsized. Both crew members, the instructor and the
student, abandoned the aircraft with no assistance. This incident was also reported by the CHMM assuring the backup of
the ARMCC.
17:19
Location of incident:
Mowbray National Park, approximately 16 km south of Port Douglas, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected in the Mowbray National Park approximately 16km South of Port Douglas, QLD. Coordination was
transferred to QLD Police who responded and confirmed one person was retrieved and transferred to Hospital and was
subsequently declared deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-273
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:05
Location of incident:
240 km west of Alice Springs, NT, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-274
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 907
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a PLB detected on Larapinta Drive, 240 km west of Alice Springs. Coordination was transferred
to NT police who dispatched a vehicle from Hermensberg. The Police arrived on scene and assisted a Hungarian couple
who had a flat tyre.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
21:52
Location of incident:
140 NM east of Yancheng, Jiangsu, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (SU SHE YU 06381). China SAR dispatched rescue vessels "HAI XUN
0611" and "DONG HAI JIU 111", rescue helicopters, and nearby merchant ships to the scene. Eight people on board were
rescued, and six are missing. The vessel flipped.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
SU SHE YU 06381
Beacon hex:
3384AC0A40FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-034
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 908
02:48
Location of incident:
1 NM northwest of Kawaihae, HI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a canoer who was unable to paddle back to shore due to harsh sea conditions. Coast Guard
District 14 (CGD14) received the alert and a phone call from the canoer describing the situation. CGD14 contacted the
Honolulu Fire Department, which dispatched two jet skis to the coordinates. The uninjured canoer was located and
transported safely to shore.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Canoe
Beacon hex:
2DCE96E60AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-414
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:46
Location of incident:
Las Brujas AIrport, Salamanca (SCXB), Chile
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Chile
Beacon hex:
DAA64BAE6348EE1
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-011
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 909
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The plane nosed over when landing during an airshow. The pilot was not injured.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHI
Chile
Vehicle Call Sign:
CC-SOC
Vehicle name:
CESSNA
16:19
Location of incident:
Beltinci, Slovenia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A CESSNA 172 crashed due to thick fog. The three people on board died.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SVN
Slovenia
Slovenia
Vehicle Call Sign:
S5-DLM
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172M
Beacon hex:
A2C64934072A671
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-025
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:11
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-063
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 910
Location of incident:
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The ELT from Robinson R44 Helicopter C-FIPY was detected near Quebec City, Canada. The aircraft experienced a
mechanical malfunction and auto-rotated to a successful, but hard landing. Both people on board were able to egress the
aircraft with no injuries. No assistance from SAR services were required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FIPY
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
A78DF005AFC129D
MHz
20:13
Location of incident:
Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed while landing. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who confirmed the incident and reported that he was
uninjured and emergency medical services were on scene; no further assistance was needed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N828PS
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR22
Beacon hex:
2DC7569FD2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-413
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 911
21:04
Location of incident:
3 miles northwest of Chiefland, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Dixie County Sheriff, who reported that the pilot called the Sheriff’s Office after self-
recovering and stated he did not require any assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC885BE16FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-415
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:00
Location of incident:
Quail Flat, Clarence, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
C00C4084E000261
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-303
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 912
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded ELT with a position in Quail Flat, Clarence (42 12.30S 173
26.10E). Airways contacted RCCNZ and confirmed that the aircraft had a forced landing and that there were no injuries.
An overflying aircraft relayed the emergency message from the aircraft and a nearby helicopter responded. No further
SAR action taken.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-MIF
Vehicle name:
CESSNA U206G
06:54
Location of incident:
1.5 NM South of Jazan Port, Saudi Arabia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT145 detected by SAMEOLUT as initial distress signal alert. Based on the
information provided by JMRCC (Coast Guard), they found the boat was out of fuel and the two people on board were
assisted and in good health.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAU
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Z4490V
Vehicle name:
AROS AL BAHR
Beacon hex:
3264462440FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-012
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:28
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Nov-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-275

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 913
Location of incident:
Bairnsdale-Dargo Road, Moornapa, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB with an encoded GNSS position on a Victorian High Country Road.
No contact was able to be made with device owner. Coordination was transferred to Victoria Police who attended and
reported one vehicle and gone off the road at an embankment. No reported injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:43
Location of incident:
Laurens County, SC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N102FX
Vehicle name:
AS350B
Beacon hex:
2DC885ADACFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-416
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 914
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crash-landed landing after flying too low and clipping
trees. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert along with a phone call from the pilot, who reported
that he had no injuries, but his aircraft was torn apart; no assistance was required.
07:21
Location of incident:
Tasman Bay, Nelson, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was alerted to an aircraft crashed in Tasman Bay by the local EMS Helicopter crew. Shortly afterwards Cospas-
Sarsat alerts were received for an ELT off the coast of Kaiteriteri, Nelson (40 53.01S 173 10.96E). Multiple assets were
deployed including two rescue helicopters, local coast guard, and an air force aircraft which was flying north at the time.
The pilot (only person on board) was successfully rescued from the water via winch by Nelson Rescue Helicopter and
taken to Nelson Hospital for further care. The aircraft has reportedly sunk.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
ZK-ZTH
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-22-150
Beacon hex:
40086B0114FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-304
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:33
Location of incident:
Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-064
degrees
minutes

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Page 915
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
CMCC detected the ELT for a cargo BOEING 767 at the Vancouver International airport (CYVR). The Joint Rescue
Coordination Centre in Victoria, British Columbia was alerted. The RCC was already aware of an active ELT at CYVR
having previously received reports of a 121.5 signal moments earlier. CYVR tower later stated that a cargo aircraft had
gone off the runway, and that all three crew were safe. Local emergency services responded. No assistance required from
JRCC Victoria.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GAZI
Vehicle name:
BOEING 767-338ER
Beacon hex:
2787808E76FFBFF
MHz
12:36
Location of incident:
Puerto Mott, Chile
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The event occurred when the pilot in command, accompanied by the maintenance mechanic, was on board the AS350 B3
helicopter and prior to landing, there was a sudden contact with the ground.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHI
Chile
Chile
Vehicle Call Sign:
CC-ABU
Vehicle name:
AS350 B3 ECUREUIL
Beacon hex:
DAA64BAE638CFC1
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-013
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 916
02:13
Location of incident:
Stuart Highway, Mataranka, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a PLB alert registered to a company in NT. Initial checks with beacon contacts
identified new operational numbers. This person provided invaluable intelligence which was provided to NT Police when
Coordination was transferred. NT Police advised they were concurrently responding to an incident in a similar location.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-276
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:48
Location of incident:
Cootamundra Airport (YCTM), Australia
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-277
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 917
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Center received a registered ELT at Cootamundra Airport, NSW. Inquiries eventually confirmed an
aircraft crash of a Recreational Aviation Australia registered Technam aircraft with no injuries. No AMSA assistance was
required. ATSB was notified.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
19:37
Location of incident:
3 Mile Camp Site, Gnaraloo, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An unregistered emergency beacon was detected 1 km off the coast of 3 Mile Camp in Gnaraloo Station, WA. The station
and camp were unable to be contacted and a resource sector helicopter out of Exmouth was tasked to investigate. As the
helicopter arrived on scene a staff member at 3 Mile camp was able to confirm a vessel had broken down and was
approaching the surf zone then activated their EPIRB. The vessel made it safely ashore turned off their EPIRB but did not
advise anyone of their safe return. The helicopter was stood down once safety was confirmed.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-278
degrees
minutes
MHz
09:44
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Nov-24
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-092

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 918
Location of incident:
Ben Slimane Airport (GMMD), Morocco
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
During the cruise, the pilot noticed faults in the left engine. On final approach to Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel Airport
(ORE/LFOZ), the aircraft collided with trees in a wood a few kilometres from the runway threshold.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
MOR
Morocco
Morocco
Vehicle Call Sign:
CN-PLO
Vehicle name:
DA42
Beacon hex:
9E464BA662DA631
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:01
Location of incident:
22 NM north-west of Hay, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
N368EV
Vehicle name:
AS332 Super Puma
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-279
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 919
Details of Incident:
JRCC received an alert for a US coded ELT with coding indicating N368EV for a Super Puma helicopter. The position
associated with the alert was north-west of Hay, NSW. Enquiries revealed the aircraft was on a ferry flight from Broken
Hill to Albury, NSW, with two people on board. Tracking information included a descent profile in remote scrubby
country. The JRCC tasked an ambulance helicopter from Bendigo and the AMSA Rescue Jet from Melbourne. An aircraft
of opportunity was also diverted to the beacon location and confirmed a crash site. Ground support was provided by
Police and Rural Fire Service. The helicopter pilot was treated on scene and evacuated to medical care in Melbourne. The
passenger was declared deceased at the scene. Incident coordination was transferred to NSW Police for ongoing
investigation.
19:09
Location of incident:
Lake Daniell, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB near Lake Daniell on the west coast (42 18.27S 172 17.40E).
It was ascertained the PLB was with a school group camping in the area. The Greymouth Rescue Helicopter was tasked
and flew to the scene where they located a girl who had a minor ankle injury, she and an accompanying adult were flown
to the nearby road end carpark for them to seek medical assessment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
401B0066A03FDFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-305
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:34
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Nov-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-026
minutes

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Page 920
Location of incident:
Suiyian, Kenya
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
A CESSNA 172 crashed near Wilson Airport, Nairobi. The two people on board suffered injuries and were rescued.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KEN
Kenya
Kenya
Vehicle Call Sign:
5Y-FSA
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
CF464075636D381
degrees
MHz
19:07
Location of incident:
Pullen Spit, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a PLB registered in the Goolwa Area. The encoded position was in the coastal waves at Pullen Spit. SA
Police Comms report they were responding with a helicopter, jet ski and the JRCC tasked a work boat. Work boat contact
advised PLB located safe on the beach, Police advised the same and beacon switched off.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-280
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 921
20:25
Location of incident:
Christmas Creek Hutt, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position at the Christmas Creek Hutt,
Silver Peaks Otago (45 42.33S 170 26.07E). RCCNZ established through emergency contacts that this was a pig-hunting
party of four. EMS Helicopter from Dunedin was tasked. Helicopter located party and transported one patient with minor
medical issue to Dunedin Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D1F7AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-306
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:35
Location of incident:
Wangaloa, Kaitangata, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E77A00EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-307
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 922
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, unregistered PLB position on a forest track near Wongaloa
south Otago (46 16.13S 169 54.67E). Dunedin EMS Helicopter was tasked to the scene and transported one male to
hospital with lower leg injuries following a motorcycle accident.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
02:30
Location of incident:
St James Walkway, North Canterbury, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PB active on the Waiau River, near the muddy lakes
(42 21.47S 172 36.47E). A local helicopter was tasked from Hamner Springs who found a kayaker with a dislocated
shoulder who they extracted back to Hamner Springs for medical attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
400EAC33D0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-308
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:01
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Nov-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-281
minutes

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Page 923
Location of incident:
Snake Island, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB registered and, associated with kayaks or a Savage Snupe Runabout UN602. Contact
made with VIC Water Police who were aware of incident and had Coastguard Welshpool responding to a breakdown of
same registered vessel. People were safe on beach after drifting in.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
MHz
18:11
Location of incident:
2 miles northeast of Drake, CO, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 3 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted Colorado State Search and Rescue personnel, who reported that the pilot dialed 911 and
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N434CP
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 182
Beacon hex:
2DC843BB7AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-417
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 924
emergency personnel were already assisting. The pilot survived, but the two passengers were deceased.
19:28
Location of incident:
Hogs Back Track, Arthurs Pass, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position on the Hogs Back Track, Arthurs
Pass.( 43 11.13S 171 40.60E) RCCNZ successfully contacted the party via cellphone and confirmed that the party leader
was unwell. Given the good cellphone coverage, no life risk and the proximity to a road, RCCNZ contacted air desk, and
it was decided that the incident would be managed by Ambulance services as a medical event at a known location. No
further SAR action was required by RCCNZ. Following medical advised Patient self-transported to medical care.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAE05DCFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-309
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:03
Location of incident:
28 NM from Quz, Saudi Arabia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-013
degrees
minutes

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Page 925
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT142 with GNSS position available detected by SAMEOLUT followed by
SIT145/147 from FRMEOLUT as initial distress signal alert. Based on the information received from JMRCC (Coast
Guard), it was reported that they found the boat had a battery failure and were able to assist three people on board, and
they were in good health.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SAU
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Vehicle Call Sign:
HZ1440
Vehicle name:
ANEED ALBAHR
Beacon hex:
3264661E80FFBFF
MHz
08:29
Location of incident:
near Wonderboom Airport (PRY/FAWB), Pretoria, South Africa
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Alert was for a CESSNA 172 (N441AG) crash near Wonderboom airport on24 November 2024; all three passengers were
transported to hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N441AG
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
2DC86A792AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ASMCC
Event ID:
AS-016
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 926
16:33
Location of incident:
Macquarie River, northwest of Dubbo, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The JRCC received a distress beacon alert with a position showing on the Macquarie River near Narromine, NSW.
Beacon registration details indicated the owner may be kayaking. Incident coordination was transferred to NSW Police.
The Police later advised they were responding to a “000” call at the same location for a kayaker who had suffered a head
injury. Emergency services attended and transported the injured person to Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
kayak
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-282
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:33
Location of incident:
East of Long Island, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-283
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 927
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB in Middle Passage east of Long Island approximately 75 NM northwest of Yeppoon,
QLD. The beacon was associated with a 4.4m recreational vessel with 3 people on board. Contact was not able to be
made with the owner. JRCC tasked a Rescue Helicopter from Rockhampton and Police tasked a Coastguard associated
vessel from nearby Thirsty Sound. JRCC made contact with a friend of the owner in another on water vessel and tasked
them to the location. This vessel located the 3 uninjured occupants in the water due to their vessel sinking. They were
retrieved from the water and later transferred to the Coastguard associated vessel. The Rescue Helicopter was stood down
prior to arrival. The 2 responding vessels and all occupants returned to the Stanage Bay boat ramp.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
20:52
Location of incident:
17 NM southeast of Cape Lookout, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel, with 4 people on board, began taking on water. Coast Guard District 5
received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and launched a rescue boat from Station Fort
Macon (SFM) to the coordinates. Good Samaritan vessel YNOT responded to the UMIB, located the distressed vessel,
and remained on scene until SFM and commercial towing arrived. Commercial towing transported the disabled vessel
safely to Radio Island, NC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEA5E790FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-418
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-310

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Page 928
00:08
Location of incident:
John Tait Hut, Nelson Lakes, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ receive Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active at the John Tait Hut, Nelson Lakes (41
58.47S 172 46.13E). A local helicopter operator based in Murchison was tasked and retrieved an unwell 16-year-old and
her mother back to the Murchison Medical Centre for further medical assessment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EAB0F5AFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:18
Location of incident:
17 NM southeast of Georgetown, SC, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDP8510
Vehicle name:
PURRFECT SEAS
Beacon hex:
ADCD020D5943801
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-419
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 929
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a sailing vessel, with 2 people on board, became stranded in the water due to engine
failure. Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and launched a rescue boat from Station Tybee Island to the coordinates.
The rescue boat located the distressed vessel and towed it safely to shore.
00:48
Location of incident:
About 30 km south of Marsa Alam in the Red Sea, Egypt
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
north
east
Details of Incident:
The EPIRB activated after the tourist yacht, with 44 people onboard, hit a rogue wave and capsized. The JRCC Cairo
Egypt received the alert and coordinated the rescue operation. 33 people were rescued, and four bodies were recovered.
Seven people remained missing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
EGY
Egypt
Egypt
Vehicle Call Sign:
SEA STORY
Vehicle name:
SEA STORY
Beacon hex:
4DC435EBA0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
ALMCC
Event ID:
AL-003
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:20
Location of incident:
Howard Valley near Lake Rotoroa, New Zealand
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-311
degrees
minutes

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Page 930
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a registered PLB in the Nelson Lakes Area, to assist with location data for an
Ambulance tasking for a hunter who had collapsed while shooting deer on a private property. The elderly hunter was
transported to Nelson Hospital in serious condition.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E585A60FFBFF
MHz
14:43
Location of incident:
Cedeira, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank due to a leak close to Punta Candieira (Coruna). The persons on board were rescued safe from the life
raft by another fishing vessel in the area.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SPA
Spain
Spain
Vehicle Call Sign:
EA7526
Vehicle name:
EL CANAVERA
Beacon hex:
1C0440C540FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-038
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-093

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Page 931
15:48
Location of incident:
Near Hettstadt Airfield (EDGH), Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank and the skipper was rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EOMG
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172N
Beacon hex:
9B4C40C9F8002F1
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:17
Location of incident:
Christopher Hut, St James Walkway, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E84E986FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-312
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 932
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a New Zealand coded and registered PLB active at the Christopher Hut, along
the St James Walkway North Canterbury (42 17.33S 172 33.93E). A Christchurch EMS Helicopter was tasked and
extracted a solo tramper back to Christchurch ED with a medical issue.
20:34
Location of incident:
Mason Jewett Airport in Mason, MI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, flipped over on the runway while landing. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and called the beacon owner, who reported that all aboard self-
recovered and emergency medical services were on scene. No further assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N10439
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 150
Beacon hex:
2DC8A43B5AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-420
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:11
Location of incident:
150 miles west-northwest of Okinamwa, JAPAN
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-012
degrees
minutes

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Page 933
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
JAMCC received distress alerts transmitted by the Chinese fishing boat ZHE PU YU 71167. Japan Coast Guard relayed
the alerts to MRCC CHINA and received the report that she was sank, and 8 crew were rescued by a ship in the vicinity.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
ZHE PU YU 71167
Beacon hex:
B388A64D75974D1
MHz
11:55
Location of incident:
29 NM northeast of Port Isabel, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the 65-ft commercial fishing vessel LA PACHA, with 2 people on board, caught fire.
Coast Guard District 8 (CGD08) received the alert and simultaneously Sector Corpus Christi (SCC) received a
MAYDAY call from the vessel's captain describing the distress before losing communications. CGD08 launched a rescue
boat from Station South Padre Island and a helicopter from Air Station Corpus Christi to the coordinates. Upon arrival,
they found that the fire had been extinguished. Coast Guard Cutter EDGAR CULBERTSON was then diverted to the
scene to safely escort LA PACHA to Port Isabel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDD5568
Vehicle name:
LA PACHA
Beacon hex:
2DCC90ABA0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-421
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 934
18:26
Location of incident:
Apache Junction, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who was experiencing cardiac distress. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Arizona Search and Rescue Coordinator, which dispatched a rescue helicopter to the
coordinates. The hiker was hoisted up, but refused medical treatment because he felt better. He was then transported to
the trail head.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCEA4ACD2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-423
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:51
Location of incident:
Eagle Creek Airpark in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
2DC74A9464FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-422
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 935
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed on the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the registered owner, who reported that the pilot self-recovered and
emergency medical services were on scene. No additional assistance was required.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N44VU
Vehicle name:
CIRRUS SR20
23:23
Location of incident:
Borden, Saskatchewan, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC detected the ELT registered to aircraft C-GEHM, a PIPER PA-28-180, near Borden, Saskatchewan, Canada. The
alert was passed to the JRCC Trenton. The JRCC called the owner of the aircraft and reached him on his cell phone. The
owner stated that he had just executed a forced landing on a road after a loss of power and that the aircraft came to rest in
a ditch. Both the pilot and single passenger were unharmed. SAR services were not required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GEHM
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28-180
Beacon hex:
2787809FF6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-065
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:33
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Nov-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-284

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Page 936
Location of incident:
Bunbury, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB with encoded positions approximately 4 NM north of Point Casuarina Bunbury, WA.
JRCC established contact with the registered beacon owner who confirmed he was on board his recreational vessel and
needed immediate assistance after locating his diving companion unconscious and unresponsive on the seafloor. JRCC
tasked the Bunbury Rescue Helicopter and requested the Fremantle Water Police assist with a surface response. The
helicopter located the vessel and winched down the paramedic just as the Bunbury VMR was arriving on scene. The
vessel was escorted back to Bunbury as paramedics attempted to revive the patient; however, these attempts were
unsuccessful and the patient was declared deceased on scene.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:11
Location of incident:
Worsley, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
27-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-285
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 937
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a PLB in the vicinity of Worsley Mine south of Perth, WA. Coordination
of the incident was transferred to the WA Police. It was later confirmed that a vehicle had rolled over with one occupant
who was taken to Bunbury Hospital.
13:25
Location of incident:
Battle Creek, MI, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, experienced nosewheel failure upon landing. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and called the owner’s emergency contact, who reported that the
pilot self-recovered and did not require assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N45PB
Vehicle name:
CESSNA T-17
Beacon hex:
2DC89EE058FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-425
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:04
Location of incident:
Breaksea Spit to the north of Fraser Island, QLD, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-286
degrees
minutes

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Page 938
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a beacon registered to a 4.5m dinghy with 4 people on board north of K'gari (Fraser Island) in
the Breaksea Spit. JRCC Australia tasked Bundaberg helicopter Rescue 522 to the scene, and Queensland Police tasked
the Urangan and Bundaberg VMR units to the scene. On arrival, to the scene Rescue 522 located and recovered 4 people
on board from the water after their vessel had capsized. They were safely returned to Hervey Bay for medical assessment.
All other search and rescue assets were subsequently released from tasking.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Dinghy
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
20:04
Location of incident:
19 NM southwest of Southampton Parish, Bermuda
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel BLACK FISH, with 3 people on board, experienced a transmission
failure. The Bermuda SPOC received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and dispatched a
rescue boat to the coordinates. Good Samaritan vessel REEL ADDICTION responded to the UMIB, arrived on scene, and
safely towed BLACK FISH to its home port in Jews Bay, Bermuda, while the rescue boat shadowed. No further
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BER
Bermuda
Bermuda
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
BLACK FISH
Beacon hex:
26C5E4F620FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-424
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 939
assistance was required.
21:26
Location of incident:
Baltic Sea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A MAYDAY was sent because of the fire onboard. Maritime Search and Rescue Gdynia reported that the entire crew of
the SOFIA ship (5 persons) was safely evacuated by a Swedish SAR helicopter.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWE
Sweden
Sweden
Vehicle Call Sign:
SBEN
Vehicle name:
SOFIA
Beacon hex:
A128D75D34D34D1
Reporting MCC:
NMCC
Event ID:
NO-024
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:03
Location of incident:
Kawakawa Station, Cape Palliser, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
4016E1E7BF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-313
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 940
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for a PLB with a position at Kawakawa station near Cape Palliser, the Palmerston North helicopter
was tasked they flew to the area they located a tramper who had suffered an ankle injury, that person was subsequently
flown to Wellington Hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
00:59
Location of incident:
Specimen Point Hut, Old Ghost Road, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB located at Specimen Point Hut on the Old Ghost Road (41
32.67S 172 08.93E). Enquiries revealed a group of three were cycling the trail. The rescue helicopter from Nelson was
tasked to respond. On arrival, they found one of the party had sustained serious back injuries. They were transported to
Christchurch Hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8DA48AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-314
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:49
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Nov-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-426

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Page 941
Location of incident:
16 NM southwest of Homosassa, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel MISS PIERCE, with 2 people on board, became disabled.
Coast Guard District 7 received the alert, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB), and launched a
helicopter from Air Station Clearwater to the coordinates. The helicopter arrived on scene and dropped a radio to the
MISS PIERCE crew to establish communications. The owner of MISS PIERCE was on board a vessel in the vicinity,
CAPTAIN HERB, and responded to the UMIB. The CAPTAIN HERB diverted to the scene and towed MISS PIERCE to
port in Homosassa.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MISS PIERCE
Beacon hex:
2DCC870A70FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:36
Location of incident:
Information not reported
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FGLDN / FJESC
Vehicle name:
DR400 / ULM
Beacon hex:
1C667258DAFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-094
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 942
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The aircraft collided with deer during approach. There was no injuries, and the aircraft was damaged.
22:58
Location of incident:
Cartagena, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The vessel was adrift and dismasted with a broken rudder. The person on board was rescued in a drunken state. The
vessel was towed to Cartagena port.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CRO
Croatia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
LILADELIS
Beacon hex:
9DC8370331D35D1
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-039
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:28
Location of incident:
Barrington Tops National Parks, NSW, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-287
degrees
minutes

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Page 943
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A detection was gained for a registered PLB in the Barrington Tops National Park of NSW. Emergency contacts advised
that a group of five were out canyoning. Coordination was transferred to NSW Police who tasked a Rescue Helicopter
and SES ground party. The helicopter was unable to locate the party due to weather. Daylight allowed them to safely exit
the canyon and meet with the SES team shortly after daybreak.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
11:49
Location of incident:
Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the helicopter (B-70ZL). The Robinson R44 Raven II was destroyed when it crashed into
Lake Ge in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Footage captured by a witness showed that the aircraft steadily lost
altitude while flying above the lake at dusk and eventually struck the water. There was one person on board with no
casualties.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:
B-70ZL
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R44
Beacon hex:
B3864CD870DC691
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-035
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 944
15:26
Location of incident:
Penbwchdy, Wales, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
A group of 7 kayakers activated their beacons after getting stuck in poor weather and abandoning their kayaks, ending up
ashore. All persons recovered to shore. The other PLB Hex ID were 1D0E8D9B64FFBFF and 1D0E8DF2D8FFBFF.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
Beacon hex:
1D0EBC1C88FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-034
degrees
minutes
MHz
18:17
Location of incident:
Old Harry Rocks, Swanage, Dorset, UK
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United Kingdom
Beacon hex:
1D0EA0B544FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-033
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 945
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A kayak capsized off Old Harry Rocks, Swanage. A fellow kayaker rafted alongside and activated his PLB for assistance.
The persons were recovered to shore by Lifeboat and taken into Ambulance care.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Kayak
22:02
Location of incident:
Red Sucker Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC received a beacon notification for a Piper PA-31-350, tail mark C-GJQI, with MEOSAR locations plotting inland
near the northeast shore of Red Sucker Lake, Ontario. No beacon registry information was available. JRCC Trenton was
informed, and the Transport Canada registration information was provided. JRCC investigation revealed that the aircraft
suffered a nose gear collapse after landing. There were nine persons aboard and all were able to exit the aircraft safely.
No assistance was provided by JRCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-FJQI
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-31-350
Beacon hex:
A78DF0065B404F5
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-066
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:22
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Nov-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-315

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 946
Location of incident:
Barker Hut, Arthurs Pass, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a Canadian coded PLB at Barker Hut, Arthur's Pass (42 59.33S 171 23.87E).
Enquiries revealed one person was climbing/tramping in the area. RCCNZ tasked a rescue helicopter from Christchurch
as the closest available asset, which recovered one person from the location with a leg injury and transported them to
Christchurch Hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
278E646F40FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:37
Location of incident:
Hawkswood, Cheviot, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E5F2890FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-316
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 947
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position at a farm station in Cheviot,
Canterbury. The beacon owner was contacted via cell phone and advised of a horse-riding accident involving one person
with an ankle injury. RCCNZ informed Air desk, who then managed the incident. No further action was required from
RCCNZ.
23:48
Location of incident:
Fortescue Bay, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a beacon alert from two adult males aboard a 6.45m cuddy cabin vessel that had run out of fuel
east of Cape Hauy Tasmania. Tasmania Police were already responding to the incident and retained coordination with
AMSA providing assistance. The police requested the pair activate their beacon to help a VMR (VMR) vessel locate
them. The first rescue vessel was forced to turn back due to severe weather conditions. Tasmania Police subsequently
requested support from the Melbourne-based Challenger Rescue 440 while the patrol vessel PV DAUNTLESS rushed to
the scene in atrocious conditions as the distressed vessel drifted dangerously close to the cliffs. The Challenger
established communication with the distressed vessel around 1:30 AM providing updates to DAUNTLESS which arrived
on scene about an hour and a half later. DAUNTLESS successfully maneuvered under the cliffs and rescued the two crew
members from the stranded vessel.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Nov-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-288
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:05
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Dec-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-289
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 948
Location of incident:
Peel Island, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a beacon registered to a yacht with 2 people on board anchored near Peel Island Moreton Bay.
Attempts to contact vessel were unsuccessful, so JRCC requested Police attendance. JRCC eventually established
communication with the yacht master who confirmed their partner was badly injured after a fall. Raby Bay VMR unit
with ambulance officers attended and rendered assistance.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
MHz
04:33
Location of incident:
Tararua Ranges near Dracophyllum Hut, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB3EDC8FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-317
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 949
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ registered PLB in the Tararua Ranges (40 47.13S 175 22.87E) on
Sunday evening. Enquiries revealed a party of two trampers on a journey in the area. RCCNZ tasked a rescue helicopter
from Palmerston North to investigate; however, the search was limited by cloud, a heavy tree canopy and fuel reserves.
The aircraft departed the search area without success to refuel and pick up Wairarapa Land SAR members to continue the
search before nightfall. A team of two persons were flown to the area and made their way overnight to the beacon
position where the trampers were located. One of the trampers had sustained severe injuries after falling 10 metres down
a steep bluff. On Tuesday morning, the Wellington Rescue Helicopter was tasked to winch retrieve the patient and admit
to Wellington Hospital, while the NZDF NH90 helicopter was tasked to the location to winch the Land SAR members
and remaining tramper from the steep terrain and return to the Land SAR/Police base at Masterton.
09:10
Location of incident:
13 NM west of Hoonah, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel WIND WALKER, with 5 people on board, overturned in
severe weather. Coast Guard District 17 received the alert, which correlated with a MAYDAY call received by Sector
Southeast Alaska (SEC SEAK) reporting that the crew was abandoning ship. SEC SEAK issued an Urgent Marine
Information Broadcast (UMIB), launched multiple rescue boats, and diverted Coast Guard Cutters HEALY and
DOUGLAS DENMAN to the location. Marine vessel HUBBARD responded to the UMIB and assisted Coast Guard
vessels in search efforts. Empty survival suits, a self-locating datum marker buoy, and the vessel's EPIRB were found.
Search efforts continued overnight and into the next morning in extreme weather conditions with negative results and
have been suspended.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
WINDWALKER
Beacon hex:
2DCCAAD5C0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-427
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-290

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 950
09:41
Location of incident:
65 NM northwest of New Caledonia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received EPIRB and SEND device alerts from an 11m Australian yacht with 1 person onboard within the
Australian/Noumea shared SAR area. MRCC Noumea coordinated the rescue as the request of the JRCC and tasked a
French Navy Guardian search aircraft a French army helicopter and diverted a merchant vessel to assist. As the yacht had
struck a submerged object, the yachtsman was rescue by the ship then winched onboard the helicopter and flown back to
New Caledonia. A light aircraft then flew him to La Tontouta International Airport to awaiting consular staff.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:29
Location of incident:
Predigtstuhl, near Wienings, Austria
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Germany
Beacon hex:
9B4C40387000261
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-095
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 951
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
A Diamond DA42 crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 32 at Ben Slimane Airport (GMD/GMMB). Both pilots died
in the crash
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-ETCT
Vehicle name:
CTLS ELA FLIGHT DESI
15:47
Location of incident:
29 NM west of Hobart Airport, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a satellite detection of a registered PLB 29 NM west of Hobart. Coordination was transferred to
Tasmania Police who later advised the beacon holder was involved in a motorcycle accident and retrieved for medical
assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
motorcycle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-291
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:18
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
01-Dec-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-318
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 952
Location of incident:
Kahunui Hut, Te Urewera National Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position at the Kahunui Hutt , Te
Urewera National Park. (38 28.80S 177 16.60E). Gisborne EMS Helicopter was tasked to the location and located a
hunting party of two. One hunter had suffered a medical event and was transported to Gisborne Hospital for further
medical treatment.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E78C28EFFBFF
degrees
MHz
03:21
Location of incident:
Atlantic Ocean
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
SWE
Sweden
Sweden
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
KAROLINA VICKING
Beacon hex:
213AAD401FBFDFF
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-040
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 953
Details of Incident:
A catamaran participating in the ARC race started sinking due to a leak 300 NM away from Cape Verde Islands. The
persons on board could not control the water ingress and sent a MAYDAY call. Another ARC catamaran, CINDERELLA
di SANREMO, diverted to their position and rescued them safe.
13:59
Location of incident:
Magny-lès-Villers, near Pernand-Vergelesses, France
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
Aircraft has hit an powerline and crashed about 300m from Hettstadt Airfield (EDGH) Hettstadt, Würzburg, Bavaria, at
the side of a road and overturned.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N340GJ
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 340A
Beacon hex:
ADC6661028DAFA1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-096
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:02
Location of incident:
Colo River, Colo Heights, NSW, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-292
degrees
minutes

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Page 954
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection for a registered PLB on the Colo river north of Richmond Sydney, NSW.
Coordination was transferred to NSW Police who commenced a response. Sometime later detections of a further two
devices were received and JRCC notified Police. JRCC suggested to Police more than one activation was unusual enough
to indicate a significant emergency requiring a medical helicopter. Police tasked helicopter Rescue 209 in company with
POLAIR30 to the scene who located two people performing CPR. The person was pronounced deceased on scene by the
Rescue 209 medial team. The distress beacons were deactivated.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
16:08
Location of incident:
332 miles south-southeast of Kochi , JAPAN
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated from a crew aboard the Japanese fishing ship SHOWAMARU that caught fire. The Japan
Coast Guard dispatched patrol vessels and a aircraft. All three crew were rescued by a ship sailing nearby. A second
beacon 35EE9D0A4CFFBFF was activated during this SAR event.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
JPN
Japan
Japan
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SHOWA MARU
Beacon hex:
35EE9D0A52FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
JAMCC
Event ID:
JA-013
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-428

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 955
16:30
Location of incident:
Houston Southwest Airport in Arcola, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, overshot the runway during landing and crashed in a
ditch. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the pilot, who reported that he self-
recovered and emergency medical services were already on scene. No additional assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N939AB
Vehicle name:
CHAMPION 7ECA
Beacon hex:
2DC89EB2D6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:24
Location of incident:
0.7 NM west of Mindarie Marina, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
02-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-293
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 956
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC detected an EPIRB associated with a recreational vessel with 3 occupants approximately 1 km west of the Mindarie
Marina, WA. JRCC tasked a Rescue Helicopter from Jandakot and the AMSA Challenger aircraft which was in flight.
WA water police tasked a police vessel and released a radio broadcast. It was later established via a '000" call that the
vessel had capsized with the 3 occupants holding on to the hull. The occupants were retrieved uninjured by a passing
vessel and taken to shore where they were met by police. JRCC released the aviation assets from tasking.
18:48
Location of incident:
Campo de los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The aircraft performed a forced landing due to the loss of the engine power. This incident was also reported by the
CHMCC assuring the backup of the ARMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
03-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
AE-390
Vehicle name:
SA-315B LAMA
Beacon hex:
D7AC400D6800315
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
AR-010
degrees
minutes
MHz
08:39
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-319
degrees
minutes

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Page 957
Location of incident:
Kaimai Range, North South Track, 500 m north Motutapere Hut, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for an unregistered NZ-coded PLB in the Kaimai Ranges near the Motutapere Hut
(37 37.07S 175 50.47E). The Tauranga Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the location and found a solo tramper who had
underestimated the track and exhausted themselves. They were transported back to the helicopter base; no further SAR
action was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E8BBD8CFFBFF
MHz
19:35
Location of incident:
HoneyMah Station, 58 km southwest of St George, QLD, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB in vicinity of St George, QLD. JRCC contacted the
emergency contact who provided details of a station manager where the device owner was working. Rather than
transferring coordination, the station was contacted and they dispatched a member of staff to the scene where the workers
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-294
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 958
were recovered after becoming bogged. A regular smartphone satellite emergency message was also sent to Police from
one of the distress persons. JRCC monitored the situation and confirmed all were safe and the device was deactivated.
20:15
Location of incident:
Thredbo, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection for a registered PLB in vicinity of Dead Horse Gap Snowy Mountains
Region of NSW. Coordination was transferred to NSW police who activated a ground team finding a 77-year-old male
and walking partner exhausted. The ground team spent the night at the incident site and walked the two people out the
following morning no medical treatment was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-295
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:26
Location of incident:
Fazenda Vale Eldorado, Bragança Paulista, SP, Brazil
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Brazil
Beacon hex:
58C89EA812FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
BRMCC
Event ID:
BR-019
degrees
minutes

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Page 959
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The aircraft left the runway during landing. The pilot had no injuries.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BRA
Brazil
Vehicle Call Sign:
PU-SGA
Vehicle name:
PELICAN
MHz
21:55
Location of incident:
9 miles southeast of Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a snowmobile, with 1 person on board, had mechanical issues. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which dispatched a
ground team to the coordinates. The snowmobiler was located and transported to safety.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE9BC236FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-430
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:58
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Dec-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-429

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Page 960
Location of incident:
Glen Avon, OR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
(AFRCC) received the alert and contacted the registered owner, who spoke to the pilot and reported that all aboard were
uninjured but needed to be picked up from the crash site. The AFRCC notified the Oregon Office of Emergency
Management, and the Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center issued an Alert Notice. An Air National Guard helicopter
located the wreckage, recovered the pilot and passenger, and transported them to Mulino State Airport in Mulino, OR.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N5330Q
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 150
Beacon hex:
2DC86A20D0FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:41
Location of incident:
Cape Conway, Approximately 80 km north of Mackay, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-296
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 961
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received alerts from a PLB onboard a 6.1m recreational vessel in Genesta Bay Whitsundays. The
Townsville Rescue Helicopter Rescue 521 and Whitsunday VMR via Whitsunday Water Police to respond. Once on
scene, the boat owner was safe, and he activated his PLB because his vessel had ground on the out going tide.
23:11
Location of incident:
88 NM east of Yuhuan, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (MIN FU DING YU YUN 09955) due to a collision with the bulk carrier,
resulting in the sinking of the fishing vessel. All ten people on board were safely transferred to (Yuxiao1). No casualties.
The vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
04-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MIN FU DING YU YUN 0
Beacon hex:
3384D87B80FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CYMCC
Event ID:
CN-036
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:57
Location of incident:
Palmdale, CA, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
05-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-431
degrees
minutes

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Page 962
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed in the desert due to engine failure. The Air
Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the registered owner, who was flying the plane. He
reported that he called 911 and emergency medical services were already on scene; no further assistance was needed.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N144SD
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV-14
Beacon hex:
2DC88ABB78FFBFF
MHz
01:32
Location of incident:
6 NM southwest of Perdido Key, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel GULF QUEEN, with 3 people on board, began taking on
water. Coast Guard District 8 received the alert, which correlated with a MAYDAY call received by Sector Mobile (SM).
SM launched a rescue boat and a helicopter to the coordinates, where they found the capsized vessel and its crew on a life
raft. The rescue boat embarked the GULF QUEEN crew and safely transported them to Perdido Key.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
WDG9317
Vehicle name:
GULF QUEEN
Beacon hex:
2DCCA64F6CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-433
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 963
07:50
Location of incident:
425 NM northeast of San Juan, PR, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the sailing vessel POESTERD, with 1 person on board, caught fire. Coast Guard Rescue
Sub-Center San Juan received the alert and issued an Enhanced Group Call and an Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel
Rescue (AMVER) callout. Tanker ship ORANGE OCEAN responded to the AMVER request, diverted to the sailboat's
coordinates, and launched its rescue boat to retrieve the uninjured captain. ORANGE OCEAN will transport the sailor to
safety as it continues its journey to Santos, Brazil. This event was also reported by NMCC.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
BER
Poland
Bermuda
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
POESTERD
Beacon hex:
20A401CE00FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-434
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:14
Location of incident:
New Pelion Hut, TAS, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-297
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 964
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a personal locator beacon alert within the Cradle Mountain area of Tasmania. The registration
details advise trip details as follows: Overland Track Bushwalking route. Tasmania. Camp 1. 3/12-9/12. 10 students.
average age 15-year-old and 2 staff. AM77H was tasked and recovered and transported some of them back to the
Lanceston General Hospital.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
18:12
Location of incident:
Kia Hora Hut, Overland Track, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB alert at the Kia Ora Hut on the Overland Track in Tasmania.
Coordination was transferred to TAS Police who tasked the Police Rescue Helicopter who evacuated a 14-year-old male
to Hobart Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-298
degrees
minutes
MHz
19:36
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
06-Dec-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-432

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Page 965
Location of incident:
2 miles southwest of Meridian Regional Airport in Meridian, MS, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed during a training flight. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the registered owner, who was already aware of the incident
and reported that emergency medical services were en route to transport both pilots to a local hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N5321Q
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 150
Beacon hex:
ADCC518F480029D
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:27
Location of incident:
4 NM east of Rottnest Island, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-299
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 966
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB with encoded positions at Gage Roads approximately 4 NM east of Rottnest
Island .JRCC contacted Western Australia Police who confirmed that the VMR received a broken call from a vessel with
4 persons on board taking on water and requiring assistance. JRCC attempted to task Rescue Helicopters from Perth and
Bunbury; however, these were all either unavailable or on other jobs. JRCC also requested Water Police provide a surface
response and Fremantle VMR as well as Water Police Vessel CYGNET were tasked. The vessel in distress was
intercepted by the VMR vessel and shadowed back to Fremantle where they arrived safely without further incident.
01:05
Location of incident:
Homosassa Springs, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the Citrus County Sherriff’s Office, which arrived at the coordinates and found that
Florida Highway Patrol and State Troopers were already on scene and the pilot was deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A43D6EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-436
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:36
Location of incident:
7 NM west of Mindarie Keys, WA, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-300
degrees
minutes

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Page 967
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a 5m recreational vessel was detected 5 NM west of Quinns Rocks, WA. The Perth
Rescue Helicopter Rescue 651 was tasked to home the beacon and WA Water Police tasked Hillarys Marine Rescue as a
surface response. The Marine Rescue arrived on scene and was hailed by a recreational vessel who had located a capsized
vessel with 2 people in the water. Both were rescued and all assets then stood down.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
19:24
Location of incident:
U Pass Fiordland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Alerts were received for a PLB near U Pass (44 52.20S 168 00.53E) Fiordland. Inquires with the beacon owner showed it
had been loaned to a party of two ladies who were to tramp in the U Pass area, Southern Lakes Helicopters were tasked
and flew to the scene. They located the two ladies very wet and cold, hey were flown to TeAnau they did not require
medical assistance.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA84E0CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-320
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 968
20:04
Location of incident:
Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
CMCC detected the ELT registered to C-GVCO, a CESSNA 172, near Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada. The alert and
registration data was passed to JRCC Halifax. In response to inquiries, the JRCC was informed by Riviere-du-Loup tower
that the owner of the aircraft had called in to report an ELT activation, and that the ELT was now secure. Attempts to
contact the owner directly by phone were hindered by out of date registration information (the aircraft had recently sold).
Once the owner was reached by phone, he stated to the JRCC that he had executed a forced landing in a field and that the
aircraft was likely a total loss due to the impact with some trees. The owner was the sole occupant of the aircraft and
egressed without injury. No SAR services were required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
C-GVCO
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172F
Beacon hex:
A78DF01F17C04F5
Reporting MCC:
CMCC
Event ID:
CA-067
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:06
Location of incident:
3 miles east of Savannah International Airport in Savannah, GA, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

United States
Beacon hex:
ADC6498C65C8761
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-435
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 969
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a flight school aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a marshy area. Coast Guard
District 7 received the alert shortly after receiving notification from the airport’s Air Traffic Controller of the crash and
dispatched a rescue helicopter to the coordinates. The helicopter hoisted the uninjured pilot and co-pilot from the aircraft
and transported them to Air Station Savannah.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N708TF
Vehicle name:
PIPER PA-28
MHz
23:24
Location of incident:
Pisgah Rock , Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection for a PLB in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Coordination was passed to NSW
police who tasked a Rescue Helicopter from Bankstown to investigate the nature of distress. The helicopter winched
down a paramedic who located a person that had injuries to his arms. The police were planning a ground team to recover
the injured person during daylight hours.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
07-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-301
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-321

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 970
01:19
Location of incident:
Belltown Manunui Hut, Wangapeka track , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position near the Belltown Manunui Hut
on the Wangapeka track (41 20.80S 172 13.60E). A local helicopter from Karamea was tasked to the position and located
the party. One member of the party had sustained a suspected broken wrist and was transferred to Karamea for medical
treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9C13F8FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:52
Location of incident:
28 miles south of Nuiqsut, AK, USA
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Snowmobile
Beacon hex:
2DCE7484EEFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-438
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 971
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a snowmobiler when his vehicle got stuck in a remote area. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which dispatched a
ground team to the coordinates to assist the rider. No additional assistance was required.
09:21
Location of incident:
Marchant Ridge Track, Tararua Ranges, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-registered PLB on Marchant Ridge in the Tararua Ranges. A tramping
party of three reported fatigue and mild hypothermia. An RNZAF NH90 was initially tasked but turned back due to poor
weather, with a second attempt planned for the next day. Overnight, Land SAR teams reached the group and stayed with
them until the NH90 successfully airlifted them to Masterton the following morning.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E9D17B6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-322
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:15
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-302
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 972
Location of incident:
North of Kangaroo Island, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a beacon registered to a 6.8m Barcrusher vessel with 2 elderly gentlemen onboard north of
Kangaroo Island. Attempts to contact the vessel were unsuccessful, so JRCC Australia tasked Melbourne Challenger
Rescue 550 and Adelaide helicopter Rescue 55 whilst SA Police arranged a surface response and diverted POLAIR53.
The POLAIR helicopter was the first on scene and located the vessel broken down with the two gentlemen in good health.
Police arranged for a tow of the disabled vessel.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
BEEE5C5224003DD
MHz
14:28
Location of incident:
64 NM North of Muscat, Saudi Arabia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
PAL
Palau
Palau
Vehicle Call Sign:
T8A3338
Vehicle name:
JANNEKE
Beacon hex:
BFE9D34D65030D1
Reporting MCC:
SAMCC
Event ID:
SA-014
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 973
Details of Incident:
SAMCC received a distress alert message SIT145 detected by SAMEOLUT as initial distress signal alert. Based on the
information received from Oman (Coast Guard), it was reported that they found the boat had sunk, and the 6 people crew
had been rescued in good health.
19:34
Location of incident:
28 NM southeast of Oak Island, NC, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after the 46-ft sailing vessel PIED A MER, with 6 people on board, began taking on water.
Prior to Coast Guard District 5 receiving the alert, Sector North Carolina received a MAYDAY call that described the
situation and reported that the crew was abandoning ship to a life raft, taking the EPIRB with them and activating it.
Rescue boats were launched from Station Oak Island to the coordinates, embarked the PIED A MER crew, and
transported them to awaiting emergency medical services at Station Oak Island. No injuries were reported.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
PIED A MER
Beacon hex:
2DDAAF20EDBFDFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-437
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:10
Location of incident:
6 miles southeast of Estes Park, CO, USA
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
08-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-439
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 974
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a hiker who was stranded with a broken leg. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and notified Colorado Search and Rescue authorities, who provided the coordinates to the Larimer
County Sheriff's Department. A ground team was deployed to the scene, located the hiker, and transported him to a
hospital.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE78EA92FFBFF
MHz
14:48
Location of incident:
187.86 NM From Surabaya, Indonesia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
The Bahtera Mega ship sank in Masalembo waters. According to information from the coastal radio station, 20 crew
members had been rescued by ships passing around the location of the incident in a safe condition and 1 crew member
was declared missing.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
INO
Indonesia
Indonesia
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
MV BAHETERA MEGA
Beacon hex:
41A407D6010A9CF
Reporting MCC:
IDMCC
Event ID:
ID-011
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 975
18:35
Location of incident:
Craddle Mountain, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered to the TAS Parks Hire PLB with a 2 NM error and shortly after a SEND
SOS from the USA alerting post at the Pine Valley Hut. Coordination was transferred to TAS Police who tasked their
Police Rescue Helicopter who recovered a patient from the Pine Valley Hut confirming they were the same incident.
Patient transported them to Royal Hobart Hospital suffering hypothermia.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
09-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-303
degrees
minutes
MHz
01:32
Location of incident:
Shark Bay, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-304
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 976
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
Fremantle Water Police advised they requested a broken down vessel with 2 people on board activated their beacon to
assist in determining the vessel location. As the JRCC's systems were down, the JRCC liaised with Kordia and requested
the GNSS position. The JRCC passed the position to Police and the Denham VMR vessel proceeded to the location and
took the vessel under tow. The beacon was only active for a short period to determine the vessel's location.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
17:22
Location of incident:
at Smithville Municipal Airport in Smithville, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, crashed on the runway during takeoff. The Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the airport manager, who reported that the pilot self-
recovered without injury; no assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
10-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N42CS
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV-8
Beacon hex:
ADCC09C4B440801
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-440
degrees
minutes
MHz
06:20
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Dec-24
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-441

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 977
Location of incident:
26 NM west of Sand Point, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the commercial fishing vessel MYSTERY, with 3 people on board, was taking on water
after running aground. Coast Guard District 17 received the alert while Sector Puget Sound received a phone call from a
crewmember relaying that the vessel was close to shore, but visibility was poor and the engine room was flooded. Assets
were launched from Air Station Kodiak to the coordinates, hoisted up the crewmembers, and transported them to awaiting
emergency medical services in Sand Point.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
MYSTERY
Beacon hex:
2DDAAF895D3FDFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:13
Location of incident:
at Pearland Regional Airport in Pearland, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
11-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A464A2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-442
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 978
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when two planes collided on the runway. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received
the alert and contacted Fort Worth Hub personnel, who relayed that emergency services were already at the scene and
there were no injuries to the 4 people on board. No additional assistance was required.
21:31
Location of incident:
6 NM southwest of Muisne, Ecuador
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel CORSARIO V, with 4 people on board, began taking on water and
sank. The Ecuador Search and Rescue Point of Contact received the alert and contacted the Ecuadorian Navy, which
launched a rescue boat to the coordinates. The CORSARIO V was located and its crew was safely transported to Muisne
Navy Retention Station.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ECU
Ecuador
Ecuador
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
5BE41D48E0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-443
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:46
Location of incident:
Harrison, NY, USA
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
12-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-444
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 979
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed on a highway median strip while attempting
to make an emergency landing at Westchester County Airport. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the
alert and contacted airport personnel, who reported that emergency services were already at the scene. The pilot was
pronounced deceased and the passenger critically injured.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC86B3C08FFBFF
MHz
12:20
Location of incident:
Waterfall Valley Hut, Cradle Mountain National Park, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB in Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania.
Coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police who later reported extracting one patient to Hospital via Rescue
Helicopter. No further action was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-305
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 980
12:49
Location of incident:
Nugget Point, Southland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ was informed by Airdesk of a vessel with a person on board suffering from severe sea sickness at Nugget Point
(46 27.46S 169 48.73E). Based on weather, vessel size and darkness the helicopter operator declined a winch operation.
A plan was made in cooperation with the vessel master to head for the nearest safe port (Port Chalmers) with regular
scheds via Maritime Radio set-up for monitoring vessel progress and patient status and an ambulance arranged to meet on
arrival. The patient's condition gradually improved over the 7-hour journey, and it was deemed that an ambulance was no
longer required. The vessel safely arrived in Port Chalmers where family and friends met them on arrival.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
CLOUD BREAK
Beacon hex:
400C96051EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-323
degrees
minutes
MHz
12:56
Location of incident:
Huechun Reservoir, near Tiltil, Chacabuco, Chile
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Chile
Beacon hex:
DAA64BAE632EBA1
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-014
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 981
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
A Christen Eagle II, CC-DJJ, was destroyed when it crashed into Huechún Reservoir, near Tiltil, Chile. The sole pilot
onboard sustained fatal injuries.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHI
Chile
Vehicle Call Sign:
CC-DJJ
Vehicle name:
Christen Eagle II
17:26
Location of incident:
Cradle Mountain, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered PLB in the Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania.
Coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police who later reported extracting in injured walker by helicopter to
Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-306
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:36
Type of incident:

Latitude:
South
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
13-Dec-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-324
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 982
Location of incident:
Aotea Harbour Entrance, Kawhia , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded unregistered PLB located in the water near Kawhia harbour (38
01.73S 174 47.33E). The Auckland Rescue Helicopter was tasked, and it was confirmed that Police were already
coordinating an incident in this location where there were two swimmers in the water in distress. Police coordinated this
response as a Category I SAR, RCCNZ assisted Police by managing the helicopter tasking on their behalf, while Police
tasked Coastguard Raglan. Before any assets reached the scene the swimmers were reported to have made it ashore
safely.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA9F664FFBFF
degrees
MHz
00:09
Location of incident:
Mid Wairoa Hut, Richmond Ranges, Nelson, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
3EF6DE14BF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-325
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 983
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered Australian PLB near Mid Wairoa Hut in the Richmond Ranges.
The Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked and uplifted one person with minor injuries to Nelson Hospital.
16:02
Location of incident:
near Llanada Grande, Los Lagos Region, Chile
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
A Robinson R44 Clipper II suffered an emergency landing near Llanada Grande, Traidor river, Región de Los Lagos.The
four occupants were not injured and rescued by a Bell 412.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHI
Chile
Chile
Vehicle Call Sign:
CC-AHA
Vehicle name:
ROBINSON R-44
Beacon hex:
DAA64BAE6389781
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
CH-015
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:31
Location of incident:
4 NM north of The Cut, Mandurah, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-307
degrees
minutes

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Page 984
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected a distress beacon registered to a 7m recreational catamaran, west of Mandurah, WA. Initial
enquiries with the registered owner revealed that one diver did not resurface from a dive; however, diving gear was
located adrift. WA Police confirmed responding to a request of assistance, retaining coordination of the incident, and
Mandurah VMR and a Police helicopter already tasked to respond. JRCC Australia provided drift modelling and distress
beacon registration. Police later advised the deceased diver was located in the drifted area.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
MHz
18:11
Location of incident:
Denton Enterprise Airport in Denton, TX, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 1 person on board, ran off the runway. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the registered owner, who was aware of the incident and reported
that the pilot self-recovered. No assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
14-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N789FA
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172
Beacon hex:
2DC75564E6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-445
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-326

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 985
09:13
Location of incident:
Cannibal Gorge Hut, St James Walkway, North Canterbury, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position at the Cannibal George Hut on the
St James Walkway (42 19.60S 172 25.80E). A tramping party of three with one member suffering leg injuries and unable
to walk. The Christchurch Rescue Helicopter was initially tasked but turned back due to poor weather, with the intention
to make another attempt in the morning. Overnight, Land SAR teams reached the group. The Christchurch Rescue
Helicopter made it to the hut in the morning and airlifted the injured tramper to Christchurch Hospital for further medical
treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EABD994FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
10:31
Location of incident:
South Coas Track, TAS, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-308
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 986
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection for a PLB on the South Coast track in Tasmania. Coordination of the
incident was transferred to Tasmanian police who tasked the Rescue Helicopter from Hobart POL71 to the position. One
person was recovered and flown to Rotorlift helicopter base in Hobart with suspected broken ribs.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
10:45
Location of incident:
Kerch Strait, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
In the waters of the Kerch Strait, a hull fracture occurred on the Volgoneft-212 tanker. One person died from
hypothermia; the remaining 12 crew members were rescued.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
UBQB2
Vehicle name:
Volgoneft-212
Beacon hex:
A22904100D034D1
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-024
degrees
minutes
MHz
16:20
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Dec-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-446
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 987
Location of incident:
St Lucie Inlet, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by the operator of a personal watercraft who was stranded on a jetty. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and spoke to registration emergency contacts, who provided details about the
watercraft and its location, then notified Coast Guard Sector Miami, which issued an Urgent Marine Information
Broadcast (UMIB) and launched a rescue boat from Station Fort Pierce and a helicopter from Air Station Miami to the
vicinity of St Lucie Inlet. Although commercial towing and other marine assets responded to the UMIB, sea state and
water depth prohibited their retrieval of the watercraft. The helicopter arrived on scene, hoisted the uninjured rider, and
transported him to Witham Field Airport in Stuart, FL.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Watercraft
Beacon hex:
2DDB007F0B3FDFF
degrees
MHz
23:35
Location of incident:
0.9 km west of Nardoo Hut, Nelson Lakes , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EC4D472FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-327
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 988
Details of Incident:
Bacon alerts were received for with a position near the Nardoo Hut (42 06.00S 172 25.13E) south of Murchison. It was
known that the PLB was with a father and daughter on a two day tramp, a local helicopter that was working nearby was
tasked along with the Nelson EMS Helicopter, the party were located on a steep face where they had set up a tent, The
EMS Helicopter arrived and was able to land close by. The young girl had a knee injury. The father was flown to the road
end and the girl was flown to Nelson Hospital.
23:37
Location of incident:
Pascagoula Naval Complex in Pascagoula, MS, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a fishing vessel began to sink and the 2 people on board abandoned ship and swam to
shore. Coast Guard District 8 received the alert and launched a helicopter from Air Station New Orleans that arrived at
the coordinates and picked up the beacon frequency but was unable to locate the vessel. As a rescue boat from Station
Pascagoula was preparing to launch, the uninjured boaters arrived on shore and were debriefed by Coast Guard officials.
The rescue boat was cancelled and a safety broadcast was issued for the sunken vessel. No additional assistance was
required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
15-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEA6827EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-447
degrees
minutes
MHz
02:32
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-328
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 989
Location of incident:
Green stone track, Livingstone Mountains , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position on the Greenstone and Caples track
(44 57.07S 168 11.93E). The Queenstown Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the position and located a tramper with an
ankle injury. The tramper was transferred to Lakes Hospital for further medical attention.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E824AE0FFBFF
MHz
06:09
Location of incident:
Knuckle Reef, 52 NM northeast of Airlie Beach (Whitsundays), Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
MEOSAR detection of an unregistered EPIRB at Knuckle Reef, 52 NM northeast of Airlie Beach (Whitsundays). JRCC
Australia noted a commercial fishing vessel DIAMOND REIGN in vicinity of the beacon position and attempted to
establish communication via Reef VTS and a pilot transfer helicopter. The Essendon CL60 was tasked, but Townsville
VTS confirmed they had communications with DIAMOND REIGN, who had assisted a recreational fisher who had been
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-309
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 990
caught in a storm cell.
18:30
Location of incident:
3 miles northwest of Potrero, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when a helicopter, with 1 person on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and contacted the beacon owner, who was aware of the crash and reported that the pilot did not survive.
No assistance was required.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Helicopter
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N617GC
Vehicle name:
AS 350 B2
Beacon hex:
2DC75012B0FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-448
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:57
Location of incident:
Whanganui River, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
16-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EB9512CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-329
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 991
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ-coded PLB with a position on the Whanganui River. Enquiries
with the beacon owner revealed a family of three canoeing in the area. The beacon owner located the family, who had
fallen into the water. They were uninjured but cold and wet and were transported back to their accommodation. No
further SAR action was required.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Canoe
05:12
Location of incident:
Red Hills Track, Richmond Ranges, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts from a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position on the Red Hills Track,
Richmond Ranges (41 41.80S 172 59.07E). The Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the position and located a solo
tramper with a medical issue. The tramper was transferred to Nelson Hospital for further medical attention.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EABB250FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-330
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:28
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Dec-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-331

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Page 992
Location of incident:
Hooker Lake, Mt Cook National Park , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded, registered PLB with a position near Hooker Lake, Mount Cook
National Park (43 40.20S 170 07.47E). A local helicopter and Mt Cook ACR team were tasked to the position and located
a solo tramper who had taken a fall. The tramper was transported back to the Mt Cook SAR base.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E74A87EFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
20:51
Location of incident:
15 NM west of Egmont Key, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
17-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DCEC6525AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-449
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 993
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated after a rented fishing vessel, with 2 people on board, became disabled due to a dead battery.
Coast Guard District 7 received the alert and directed Sector St Petersburg to conduct callouts, issue an Urgent Marine
Information Broadcast, and launch a rescue boat from Station Cortez to the coordinates. The rescue boat located the
uninjured crew and transported them to shore.
12:08
Location of incident:
Gmunden-Laakirchen Airfield (LOLU), Austria
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The 76 year old pilot was not injured and the aircraft received substantial damage.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUT
Austria
Austria
Vehicle Call Sign:
OE-CTR
Vehicle name:
DV20
Beacon hex:
996648F062E86A1
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-097
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:14
Location of incident:
Cockermouth Island, Cumberland Channel, Australia
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-310
degrees
minutes

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Page 994
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
An encoded EPIRB was detected on 406.040MHz registered to 4.75m vessel BLUEFIN/ND997Q. The registered owner
was not contactable. The owner further confirmed he had set off the EPIRB as he couldn't locate his mate who was
snorkelling nearby but had since found him. No assistance required. Advised the same to Whitsundays WP.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
ND997Q
Vehicle name:
BLUEFIN
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
16:23
Location of incident:
Aeropuerto San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
West
Details of Incident:
The airplane overtook the runway and could not stop. It ended up going off the road and crashed into houses next to the
airport taking on fire. The two occupants were killed in the accident.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ARG
Argentina
Argentina
Vehicle Call Sign:
LV-GOK
Vehicle name:
BORBARDIER CHALLE
Beacon hex:
D7AC4062100021D
Reporting MCC:
CHMCC
Event ID:
AR-011
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-332

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 995
20:00
Location of incident:
260 Motere Road, Oueroa, Waipukurau, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active on farmland southeast of Waipukurau
(40 06.47S 176 42.13E). Concurrently, RCCNZ was contacted by the ambulance service who were managing an incident
involving a farm bike rollover at the same location. RCCNZ provided supporting data to the ambulance service.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FCFFAFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:42
Location of incident:
3 miles southwest Bruce Bay, West Coast South Island, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
18-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E83A0B6FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-333
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 996
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB southeast of Bruce Bay, west Coast south
Island (43 40.00S 169 32.07E). Enquiries showed a single male out possum trapping. A rescue helicopter and, due to the
long transit time, a local helicopter was tasked. The local helicopter discovered the person that had fallen into a river and
was suspected mildly hypothermic. They transported the person to Fox Airfield where they were met by the rescue
helicopter who assed the person.
00:43
Location of incident:
Ust-Kamchatsky Municipal District, Kamchatka Territory, Russia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The aircraft was carrying commercial cargo, and was forced to make an emergency landing, after which communication
with the aircraft was lost. On 22 December 2024, three people who were on the plane - two pilots and a passenger - were
found alive. They were being evacuated from the scene. The plane was upside down.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
RA-33555
Vehicle name:
AN-2
Beacon hex:
A22C435900001F51
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-025
degrees
minutes
MHz
11:41
Type of incident:
Maritime


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-041
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 997
Location of incident:
Palma, Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Beacon Frequency: 406.031
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The vessel sank due to a leak. The two persons on board were rescued from an auxiliary boat by SAR helicopter HS 221.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
ITA
Italy
Italy
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SUERTE 70
Beacon hex:
1EFA7B48053FDFF
MHz
13:12
Location of incident:
Tagliacozzo, Aquila, Italy
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The aircraft crashed. The two persons on board were safe.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUT
Austria
Austria
Vehicle Call Sign:
440D88
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
996DD103620050D
Reporting MCC:
ITMCC
Event ID:
IT-027
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 998
13:39
Location of incident:
Mt Roland, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a personal locator beacon alert, with a position near the summit of Mount Roland, roughly 9 km
to the east of Gowrie Park, TAS. JRCC later confirmed with Police that two people were rescued with injuries and taken
to Devonport for medical treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-311
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:29
Location of incident:
10 NM east of Miami Beach, FL, USA
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
SOCKITTOEM IV
Beacon hex:
2DCC56E174FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-450
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 999
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when the fishing vessel SOCKITTOEM IV, with 2 people on board, began taking on water.
Coast Guard District 7 received the alert, which correlated with a MAYDAY call received by Sector Miami (SECMIA).
SECMIA issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and launched a rescue boat to the coordinates. A Good
Samaritan vessel responded to the UMIB, found the SOCKITTOEM IV fully submerged, and rescued its uninjured crew
from the water. The rescue boat arrived, embarked the crew from the Good Samaritan vessel, and transported them to
shore.
19:09
Location of incident:
36.6 NM east of Hengsha Island, Shanghai, China
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (ZHE XIA YU YUN 80588). China SAR dispatched a maritime law
enforcement vessel, a fisheries administration vessel, a tugboat, and nearby fishing vessels to the scene. All ten people on
board were finally been rescued by two nearby fishing vessel, with normal vital signs. The vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
19-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
ZHE XIA YU YUN 80588
Beacon hex:
3384C871A2FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-037
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:50
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Dec-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
VNMCC
Event ID:
VN-010
minutes

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Page 1000
Location of incident:
30-40 km east of Khanh Hoa, Nha Trang, Viet Nam
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.025
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the cargo vessel HOA LU 02. The vessel sank; all 14 people on board were rescued by
another vessel.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
VIE
Vietnam
Vietnam
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
HOA LU 02
Beacon hex:
C7C8D75954C70D1
degrees
MHz
15:59
Location of incident:
Bremer Bay, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA received a distress beacon activation registered to a small recreational craft in Bremer Bay, WA. The local
caravan park operator confirmed a small vessel in the position which initially appeared at anchor and later started making
way possibly with two people on board. WA Police tasked the Bremer Bay volunteer rescue unit. Volunteers confirmed
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-312
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 1001
beacon was activated after vessel drifted away from divers and later turned off once reunited.
16:46
Location of incident:
30 NM north of Chengshantou, Weihai, Shandong, China.
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated for the fishing vessel (JI BEI XIN YU 07110). China SAR dispatched the rescue vessel Beihai
Jiu111, rescue helicopters, coast guard ships, and nearby merchant ships to the scene. All six people on board were
missing. The vessel sank.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
20-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -fishing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
JI BEI XIN YU 07110
Beacon hex:
3384894802FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-038
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:14
Location of incident:
2 km west-northwest of Lognes-Emerainville Airfield (LFPL), France
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

France
Beacon hex:
9C664936AF6B301
Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-098
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 1002
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
There was a mid-air collision between the CESSNA and the ultralight aircraft. The Ultra light aircraft crashed.
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
FRA
France
Vehicle Call Sign:
FGFIE
Vehicle name:
PA28
15:44
Location of incident:
Inner Harbour, Fremantle, WA, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
An EPIRB (3EECB21792FFBFF) was detected with encoded position at inner Harbour Fremantle, registered to a 9.6m
Randell ex crayboat. Fremantle WP advised the vessel had suffered a fire on board vessel which was now extinguished
and that they were no injuries. Pilot vessel assisting
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
21-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-313
degrees
minutes
MHz
23:46
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Dec-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-452
minutes

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Page 1003
Location of incident:
Carson, CA, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR

Longitude:
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed while making an emergency landing at
Victoria Golf Course. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted authorities at the flight
school that owns the beacon, who reported that all aboard self-recovered and emergency responders were on scene. No
one on the ground was injured.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N519CV
Vehicle name:
SLING LSA
Beacon hex:
ADCC40CB04004F5
degrees
MHz
23:59
Location of incident:
11 miles northwest of Gila Bend, AZ, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
22-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N1FB
Vehicle name:
VAN'S RV-7
Beacon hex:
2DC89E8040FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-451
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 1004
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed in a field. The Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the owner, who reported that Air Route Traffic Control Center
Albuquerque personnel contacted the Yuma County Sheriff's Office, which dispatched emergency services to the scene.
The pilot and passenger were transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
12:17
Location of incident:
Mediterranean Sea, near Spain
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
Due to the explosion in the engine room, the vessel sank. Two persons on board were missing, and 14 others were picked
up from life raft by other vessels in the area. They were taken to Cartagena port by Spanish rescue services.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
RUS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vehicle Call Sign:
UFUZ
Vehicle name:
URSA MAJOR
Beacon hex:
A22900D575035D1
Reporting MCC:
SPMCC
Event ID:
SP-042
degrees
minutes
MHz
17:50
Location of incident:
Bicester Aerodrome, Oxfordshire, UK
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-036
degrees
minutes

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Page 1005
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The alert was received from an ELT aboard G-SHRU with 2 crew members in the vicinity of Bicester Aerodrome
following enging failure on board. The aircraft was able to land immediately, and both passengers were uninjured.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
UKM
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Vehicle Call Sign:
G-SHRU
Vehicle name:
CABRI G2
Beacon hex:
9D064AD8D25ABC5
MHz
19:20
Location of incident:
Wairarapa Coast, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Maritime Radio were contacted by a skipper of a yacht he had recently purchased who was on a voyage from Wellington
to Napier, then to the Bay of Islands. While transiting the Wairarapa Coast, the yacht sustained an electrical failure, and
the Skipper was unsure of his location having only a hand held VHF radio with limited battery. Eventually he was asked
to activate his EPIRB which put him along way further south than he thought he was. Radio scheds were then set-up and
he requested the assistance of Coastguard Hawkes Bay once he was closer to Hawke Bay.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
THE MACK
Beacon hex:
400C5D2710FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-334
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1006
20:25
Location of incident:
Fife Airport, Scotland, UK
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The alert was received from an ELT aboard N4698W southwest of Fife Airport who had crashed shortly after take-off. 1
person was on board and confirmed deceased.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N4698W
Vehicle name:
ROCKWELL 112TCA
Beacon hex:
ADC6498A5433391
Reporting MCC:
UKMCC
Event ID:
UK-035
degrees
minutes
MHz
21:14
Location of incident:
Waimea, HI, USA
Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
2DC8A4306CFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-453
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1007
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, made an emergency landing on the side of a highway
while en route to Waimea-Kohala Airport. Coast Guard District 14 received the alert and contacted Hawaii Island Fire
Dispatch, which sent a ground team to the coordinates. Upon arrival, they found an empty plane and learned that the
uninjured pilot and passenger had self-recovered and were driven to safety by a Good Samaritan motorist. No additional
assistance was required.
21:59
Location of incident:
İstanbul Ambarli Port, Tukiye
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The Comoros-flagged container ship named AMNAH sank due to a shift in cargo while loading at the Port of Ambarlı. 15
personnel survived the incident.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -cargo
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
COM
Turkey
Comoros
Vehicle Call Sign:
D6A3660
Vehicle name:
AMNAH
Beacon hex:
CD8830C355574D1
Reporting MCC:
TRMCC
Event ID:
TR-006
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:02
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
23-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-314
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1008
Location of incident:
Arthurs Ranges, Federation Peak, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB at Federation Hut in the remote Tasmanian Wilderness. Intel
confirmed hikers. Coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police who tasked their Rescue Helicopter. The Helicopter
was unable to access the scene due to bad weather on the first day. The following morning, the Rescue Helicopter
recovered the hikers and transported them to Hobart slightly hypothermic.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
05:20
Location of incident:
9 miles north of Atqasuk, AK, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency:
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated by a snowmobiler who was stranded after their vehicle broke down. The Alaska Rescue
Coordination Center received the alert and contacted North Slope Borough Search and Rescue, which dispatched a rescue
team to the coordinates. The vehicle was recovered and the driver was transported to a local clinic for evaluation.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
2DCE9BC270FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-454
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1009
17:32
Location of incident:
Hillston area, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received an unregistered maritime distress beacon alert in western NSW near Hilston with a
GNSS position on the Lachlan Valley Highway. Coordination was transferred to NSW Police who mounted a response of
Police and road Ambulance. The activation was due to a motor vehicle accident involving 2 persons who were
transported to Hay Hospital with serious injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
24-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
vehicle
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-315
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:44
Location of incident:
Prices Point, Fiordland, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.037


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400E96C444FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-335
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1010
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active a short distance off the coast of
Fiordland (46 14.33S 166 56.20E). A rescue helicopter from Te Anau crewed with a rescue swimmer along with the
Riverton Coastguard were tasked to investigate. Upon arrival they found two persons on top of the hull of their
overturned 4 meters aluminium dinghy, with the two persons winched to safety by the rescue helicopter and the dinghy
righted and towed back to Riverton by the Coastguard.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -sailing
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
06:29
Location of incident:
Near Aktau airport, Kazakhstan
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
The passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near the airport of Aktau, in western Kazakhstan. Due to
the emergency, his commander decided to go to an alternate airfield in Aktau, the plane crashed before reaching the
runway.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AZR
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Vehicle Call Sign:
4KAZ65
Vehicle name:
Embraer E190AR
Beacon hex:
B4E642BEE315411
Reporting MCC:
CMC
Event ID:
RU-026
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:14
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Dec-24
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-316

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1011
Location of incident:
Twisted Lakes, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
supporting data


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB alert near Cradle Mountain, TAS. Coordination was transferred to
TAS Police who mounted a response tasking the Police Rescue Helicopter and ground party. Police subsequently advised
the alert was related to a sudden death and was alerted by a distress beacon from someone who came across the incident.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
degrees
minutes
MHz
14:26
Location of incident:
Torrington State Park, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-317
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1012
Details of Incident:
AMSA Response Centre received a registered PLB alert in the Torrington State Forrest 110 km southwest of Tenterfield,
NSW. Coordination was transferred to NSW Police who mounted a response. A “000” call was also later received
relating to this incident. NSW Police confirmed a hiker had suffered a broken leg, and NSW Police and Ambulance were
responding. Before emergency services arrived on scene, the injured hiker was transported to Hospital by a friend (self
rescued).
23:14
Location of incident:
Te Araroa Trail, Wanaka, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received a Cospas-Sarsat alert for a Danish coded PLB located on the Te Araroa Trail east of Lake Hawea.
RCCNZ tasked a local helicopter from Aspiring Helicopters in Wanaka to head to scene with an Alpine Cliff Rescue
Land SAR team. The rescue team located the person who had fractured their ankle and was then extracted out via
longline back to Wanaka.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
25-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
DEN
Denmark
Denmark
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
1B6EC4BF9AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-336
degrees
minutes
MHz
05:09
Location of incident:
50 NM east of Eden, NSW, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-318
degrees
minutes

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Page 1013
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a crew member onboard a yacht was detected 50 NM east of Eden. Race control for
the Sydney to Hobart confirmed the vessel had a person overboard and turning back to recover them. The Melbourne
based AMSA rescue jet and the Canberra Rescue Helicopter were tasked to respond. Prior to the search assets departing
the yacht confirmed they had managed to recover the crew member back onboard and was being treated for mild
exposure. No further assistance was required.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
12:13
Location of incident:
Rocky Creek Walking Track, NSW, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received an Australian coded PLB detection in the Blue Mountains for an Adventure company. JRCC
was advised a person had fallen and had suffered a broken leg. Coordination was on passed to NSW Police who tasked a
Rescue Helicopter to the position. The injured person was winched out of the location and transported to Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-319
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 1014
21:50
Location of incident:
Woodhill Forest, South Head, Kaipara Harbour, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB with a position in the Woodhill Forest, Te Rau
Point Regional Park (36 32.60S 174 13.00E). Emergency contacts advised the owner was out motorbike riding in the
area. The EMS Helicopter from Auckland was tasked to the location. The bike rider, a friend of the PLB owner, with
serious injuries was winched from the forest and airlifted to Middlemore hospital for further treatment.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Motorbike
Beacon hex:
400EB3D126FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-337
degrees
minutes
MHz
22:41
Location of incident:
Trigg Island, WA, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-320
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 1015
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
An emergency beacon registered to a 7m recreational vessel was detected in vicinity of Trigg Beach, WA. WA Water
Police had reports of an upturned vessel in a similar location with 2 people in the water. Both people were safely
recovered by surf live savers and confirmed they had activated their EPIRB.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
23:58
Location of incident:
Melbourne, FL, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, hit a power line while making an emergency landing
in a parking lot. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received the alert and contacted the Florida Division of
Emergency Management, which was already aware of the incident and reported that emergency medical services were on
scene. All aboard self-recovered and were being transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
26-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CAN
Canada
Canada
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
A78DF0170880261
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-455
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:24
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Dec-24
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-338

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Page 1016
Location of incident:
Speargrass Hut, Nelson Lakes, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a NZ-coded and registered PLB active at the Speargrass Hutt in the Nelson
Lakes area (41 51.13S 172 45.13E). The Nelson EMS Helicopter was tasked and located a person with a dislocated
shoulder, who they subsequently transported to Nelson ED for further medical care.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E7FD4CCFFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
04:04
Location of incident:
Gallup, NM, USA
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
West
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
USA
United States
United States
Vehicle Call Sign:
N505SW
Vehicle name:
CESSNA T210
Beacon hex:
ADCDE9938A004F5
Reporting MCC:
USMCC
Event ID:
US-456
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 1017
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated when an aircraft, with 2 people on board, crashed. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
received the alert and spoke with the owner’s emergency contact, who reported that the pilot made an emergency landing
short of Gallup Municipal Airport. All aboard self-recovered without injury and Gallup Police Department and
emergency services were already on scene. No additional assistance was required.
09:51
Location of incident:
MacKenzie Bivouac, Lake Sumner Forest Park, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received for a PLB located near MacKenzie Bivouac, Lake Sumner Forest Park. The PLB was
registered to a Tramping Club whose officers were able to confirm a party of nine persons were undertaking a multi-day
tramp. A text message had been received advising the PLB had been activated for a person who had fallen ill. A rescue
helicopter from Christchurch was tasked to the location and uplifted a tramper and transported them to Christchurch
Hospital.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E585582FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-339
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:04
Location of incident:
Haven Lake Track, TAS, Australia
Type of incident:
Land


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-321
degrees
minutes

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Page 1018
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia received a satellite detection of a registered beacon in the Arthur Ranges in Tasmania. Coordination was
transferred to Tasmania Police who later advised the device was activated by the registered owner who had come across a
deceased person in the wilderness. Police later advised the deceased person had activated the SEND but the alert was not
received by the monitoring agency or forwarded to JRCC Australia due to the deceased person not renewed their
subscription. No further SAR action was taken by JRCC Australia.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
MHz
16:16
Location of incident:
Styx River, Westland, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts received from a registered PLB located along the Styx River, Westland. The PLB owner advised a
party of two were completing a traverse of the Southern Alps and were due out next day. The Greymouth Rescue
Helicopter was tasked to the location. The crew uplifted two persons who had become disorientated in the dark and were
taken to Hokitika.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EB449E4FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-340
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 1019
17:55
Location of incident:
Motueka River, Right Branch , New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered NZ PLB near the Motueka River (41 40.47S 173 02.40E). The
Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the location and located a party of two, one with minor back injuries. The party
was uplifted and taken back to Nelson Airport.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
28-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E6C9602FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-341
degrees
minutes
MHz
00:53
Location of incident:
Mount Rintoul, Richmond Ranges, New Zealand
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

New Zealand
Beacon hex:
400EC1CA32FFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-342
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1020
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for a registered PLB near Mt. Rintoul, in the Richmond Ranges (41 31.33S 173
14.20E). The Nelson Rescue Helicopter was tasked and located a solo tramper who had become unwell. The person was
airlifted to Nelson Hospital for further medical treatment.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
09:06
Location of incident:
Muan Airport in Muan County, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Type of incident:
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
data not used in SAR


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A Jeju Air passenger plane attempting to land at Muan International Airport in Jeollanam-do experienced landing gear
failure, colliding with the runway barrier and catching fire. Out of 181 people onboard, 2 were rescued, and 179 lost their
lives.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -commercial
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
KOR
Korea (Republic of)
Korea (Republic of)
Vehicle Call Sign:
unknown
Vehicle name:
HL8808
Beacon hex:
B706496930D30C1
Reporting MCC:
KOMCC
Event ID:
KO-008
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:22
Type of incident:

Latitude:
North
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Dec-24
degrees

Reporting MCC:
FMCC
Event ID:
FR-099
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1021
Location of incident:
Stuttgart Airport (EDDS), Germany
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Aviation
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert

Longitude:
East
Details of Incident:
A Flight Design CTLS crashed in a forest in the vicinity of Predigtstuhl, near Wienings, Groß-Siegharts, Waidhofen an
der Thaya, Lower Austria.
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
minutes

Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
GER
Germany
Germany
Vehicle Call Sign:
D-EAKS
Vehicle name:
CESSNA 172S
Beacon hex:
9B4DCF416F80261
degrees
MHz
23:08
Location of incident:
Hokitika Saddle, Southern Alps, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received for a NZ registered PLB with a position in the Upper Griffith Stream, 0.3 NM west of
Hokitika Saddle (43 00.67S 171 14.80E). A rescue helicopter from Greymouth was tasked, but unable to reach the
location due to weather conditions on scene. A Land SAR team from Hokitika as well as an ACR team from Christchurch
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
29-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400EA7AF0AFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-343
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1022
were tasked. The Christchurch ACR team located the solo tramper who was overwhelmed by the conditions. He was
guided to a location where a helicopter from Christchurch could extract them. The Greymouth Helicopter then was re-
tasked to extract the Hokitika based Land SAR team.
01:59
Location of incident:
Pinnacles Hut, Mt Somers, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
Cospas-Sarsat alerts were received from a NZ registered PLB with positions on the Mt Somers Track, inland from
Methven (43 36.60S 171 23.00E), Canterbury. The emergency contact was able to provide information on a tramping
party of three people. A rescue helicopter from Christchurch made an initial attempt to reach the party but was unable to
reach the location due to the weather conditions. Through Police, a Land SAR team were stood up and requested to make
their way to the tramping party. Later in the afternoon, RCCNZ tasked a second helicopter, returning from another
tasking, to make another attempt to reach the tramping party. The helicopter was able to reach the tramping party and
extract them to Staveley to be met by family.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E98A41EFFBFF
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-344
degrees
minutes
MHz
03:35
Location of incident:
Bijie, Guizhou, China.
Type of incident:
Aviation


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Reporting MCC:
CNMCC
Event ID:
CN-039
degrees
minutes

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1023
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
ELT
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
The beacon was activated due to the crash of the trainer aircraft (DA-40NG, tail number B-12FY). There were two people
on board: one person died and one person was missing.
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Vehicle type:
Aircraft -private
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
CHN
China
China
Vehicle Call Sign:

Vehicle name:
B-12Y
Beacon hex:
B38C408E4C003C9
MHz
07:02
Location of incident:
Five Mile Bluff, TAS, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406.04
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
JRCC contacted Tasmanian Police Operations, they were responding to a vessel in distress 2 NM north of 2 mile reef.
appears to be the same incident. Tasmanian Police took the coordination of the incident. It was confirmed that the beacon
was associated with a 35ft Bertrim with 6 people on board. The vessel apparently ran out of fuel but had no anchor or
tender and drifted onto rocks. Tasmania Police had a VMR asset at the incident and air asset inbound to incident. 6
people on board had made it to the beach and started a fire. The Police confirmed all people were accounted for.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? No
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-322
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1024
11:03
Location of incident:
Grey Hills Walking Track, Mount Bogong, VIC, Australia
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
A PLB was detected with a position showing on a walking trail near Mount Bogong, VIC. Direct contact was established
with the beacon holder by mobile telephone and advice was received the man had likely dislocated his knee and was
incapacitated. Incident coordination as transferred to Victoria Police as Land SAR. Under Police tasking an ambulance
helicopter from Latrobe Valley was dispatched to retrieve the injured person.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-323
degrees
minutes
MHz
15:32
Location of incident:
Federation Peak, Southwest National Park, TAS, Australia
Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.031


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-324
degrees
minutes
MHz

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C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1025
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC received a detection for a PLB with a GNSS encoded position showing close to Federation Peak in the South west
National Park TAS. Incident coordination was transferred to Tasmania Police as Land SAR and a Police helicopter was
dispatched from Hobart as the initial response. Advice was subsequently received from Police that a male walker in a
party of three had fallen from the peak. A protracted and complex operation took place resulting in the deceased male
being recovered on the morning of 31 December. The other members of the walking party were uninjured and were taken
to safety by Police.
Vehicle type:
Person
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
unavailable
Vehicle name:
unavailable
21:50
Location of incident:
Karaheh Wildlife Reserve, Iran
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.028
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
North
East
Details of Incident:
A Cospas-Sarsat alert was received for a NZ-coded, registered PLB located in Iran. Several SAR centres were contacted
with RCCNZ unable to confirm if action was being taken. MFAT were informed and coordinated with local authorities
and the NZ embassy in Iran to locate the beacon holder.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
30-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
40161A3BBF81FE0
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-345
degrees
minutes
MHz
Reporting MCC:
NZRCC
Event ID:
NZ-346

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Page 1026
06:19
Location of incident:
Te Ureweras between Ruatahuna and Maungapohatu, New Zealand
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of beacon:
PLB
Type of incident:
Land
Beacon Frequency: 406.037
Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
only alert


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Details of Incident:
RCCNZ received Cospas-Sarsat alerts for two NZ-coded registered PLBs, located close together in the Te Urewera
National Park (38 34.67S 177 01.53E). The emergency contacts advised that there was a party of two hunting in the area.
The Hastings Rescue Helicopter attempted to get to the location; however, they were unable due to bad weather. A Land
SAR team was tasked to the position and located the party in the early hours of Wednesday morning, with one member
regrettably deceased after suffering a medical event. The Taupo Rescue Helicopter was tasked at first light to the location
and uplifted the two hunters and the Land SAR team.
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Vehicle type:
Person
Beacon Country Code:

Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
NZL
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unavailable
Vehicle name:
Unavailable
Beacon hex:
400E79A6F6FFBFF
degrees
minutes
MHz
13:49
Location of incident:
8 NM southeast of Great Keppel Island, QLD, Australia
Type of beacon:
EPIRB
Type of incident:
Maritime
Beacon Frequency: 406


Latitude:
Longitude:
South
East
Alert time in GMT (HH:MM):
Were valid beacon registration data available? Yes
Date of Incident (YYYY-MM-DD):
31-Dec-24
degrees

minutes

Beacon Country Code:

Australia
Beacon hex:
Unreported
Reporting MCC:
AUMCC
Event ID:
AU-325
degrees
minutes
MHz

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Page 1027
Number Persons Involved:

Cospas-Sarsat Assisted Saves:

Type of assistance provided by Cospas-Sarsat:
first alert
Details of Incident:
JRCC Australia detected an EPIRB approximately 8 NM southeast of Great Keppel Island associated with a 6.8m
recreational vessel. JRCC were in the process of diverting the in flight Cairns based AMSA search aircraft when they
were advised the vessel had sunk and the 3 occupants were retrieved from the water by a passing vessel. JRCC passed
coordination to Yeppoon Police who tasked the Yeppoon Coastguard vessel to transfer the 3 occupants to their vessel and
return them to Port Alma.
Vehicle type:
Vessel -yacht
Vessel/Aircraft/Mobile flag:
AUS
Australia
Vehicle Call Sign:
Unreported
Vehicle name:
Unreported

C/S Report on System Status and Operations No.41, January-December 2024, Annex C
Page 1028
- END OF ANNEX C -
- END OF DOCUMENT -

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