Investigation: 200304119 - British Aerospace Plc BAe 146-100, VH-NJV, Sydney Airport, NSW, 22 September 2003

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Summary

Preliminary investigation was undertaken into a category 4 occurrence involving a BAE 146 aircraft and a tug vehicle towing an aircraft at Sydney Airport. The ATSB has terminated the investigation based on evidence gathered that identified a misunderstanding had occurred due to poor communication. There was no safety benefit to be gained from continuing the investigation.

Status: Downgraded the occurrence to category 5 and investigation discontinued.

General details
Date:	22 September 2003	Investigation status:	Discontinued
Time:	0
Location (show map):	Sydney, Airport	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
State:	New South Wales	Occurrence type:	Runway incursion
Release date:	22 September 2003	Occurrence class:	Operational
Report status:	Discontinued	Occurrence category:	Incident
		Highest injury level:	None

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	British Aerospace PLC
Aircraft model:	BAe 146
Aircraft registration:	VH-NJV
Type of operation:	Air Transport High Capacity
Damage to aircraft:	Nil