Aviation safety investigations & reports
Airspace related event between Cessna 172, VH EPB and Piper Warrior, VH BZE, Moorabbin Airport, Vic. 27 August 2012
AO-2012-111
Summary
On 27 August 2012, at about 1330 Eastern Standard Time a Piper PA-28 aircraft, registered VH-BZE, departed Moorabbin Airport on a private flight to Colac, Victoria. The pilot was the only person on board. The pilot decided to return to Moorabbin due to the severity of the turbulence being experienced.
While turning onto final for runway 35L at Moorabbin, VH-BZE drifted through the runway centreline. The pilot was having difficulty controlling the aircraft and requested a late change in runway to 35R. At the same time, a Cessna 172 aircraft, registered VH-EPB with an instructor and student on board, was established on finals for runway 35R. The two aircraft came within close proximity of each other.
This investigation is a reminder that personal minimums, when set, provide a safety buffer between the skills required for a flight and the skills available through training, experience, currency, and proficiency.
General details
| Date: | 30 August 2012 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Time: | 1330 EST | Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location (show map): | Moorabbin Airport | ||||
| State: | Victoria | Occurrence type: | Near collision | ||
| Release date: | 20 December 2012 | Occurrence class: | Airspace | ||
| Report status: | Final | Occurrence category: | Serious Incident | ||
| Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 172 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-EPB | |
| Serial number | 172S9986 | |
| Type of operation | Flying Training | |
| Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
| Departure point | Moorabbin, VIC | |
| Destination | Moorabbin, VIC |