Aviation safety investigations & reports
Descent below minimum assigned altitude near Melbourne Airport, Victoria, involving Airbus A380, registered A6-EDD on 25 June 2016, and Airbus A380, registered A6-EDM on 14 July 2016
Investigation number:
AO-2016-076
AO-2016-076
Status: Active

Phase: Final report: Internal review
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Summary
The ATSB is investigating two occurrences involving Airbus A380 aircraft descending below minimum assigned altitude.
During both occurrences, after receiving clearance for the runway 34 RNP approach, the aircraft descended below the required altitude restriction of A030 and out of controlled airspace. In each case the controller alerted the flight crew, and the aircraft was monitored by air traffic control to ensure it remained clear of traffic until re-established inside controlled airspace.
General details
Date: | 14 July 2016 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
Time: | 18:57 EST and 19:40 EST | Investigation level: | Complex - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
Location (show map): | Melbourne Airport, S 28 km | Investigation phase: | Final report: Internal review | ||
State: | Victoria | Occurrence type: | Operational non-compliance | ||
Occurrence class: | Operational | ||||
Report status: | Pending | Occurrence category: | Incident | ||
Anticipated completion: | 1st Quarter 2019 | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft 1 details
Aircraft manufacturer | Airbus | |
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Aircraft model | A380-861 | |
Aircraft registration | A6-EDM | |
Serial number | 0042 | |
Operator | Emirates | |
Type of operation | Air Transport High Capacity | |
Sector | Jet | |
Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
Departure point | Auckland, NZ | |
Destination | Melbourne, Vic. |
Aircraft 2 details
Aircraft manufacturer | Airbus | |
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Aircraft model | A380-861 | |
Aircraft registration | A6-EDD | |
Serial number | 0020 | |
Operator | Emirates | |
Type of operation | Air Transport High Capacity | |
Sector | Jet | |
Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
Departure point | Auckland, NZ | |
Destination | Melbourne, Vic. |