Aviation safety investigations & reports
Loss of separation involving Boeing 737 aircraft, VH-YFW and VH-VZD, near Amberley, Queensland, on 11 October 2018
Investigation number:
AO-2018-070
AO-2018-070
Status: Active
Phase: Final report: Approval
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Summary
The ATSB is investigating a loss of separation involving a Virgin Australia Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft, registered VH-YFW, and a Qantas Airways Boeing 737 aircraft, registered VH-VZD, near Amberley, Queensland, on 11 October 2018.
The controller issued a weather diversion and approach clearance to the inbound Boeing 737, which resulted in a loss of separation with the departing Boeing 737.
As part of the investigation the ATSB will conduct interviews and gather additional information.
A report will be published at the completion of the investigation. However, should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties.
General details
| Date: | 11 October 2018 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||||
| Location (show map): | near Amberley Airport | Investigation phase: | Final report: Approval | ||
| State: | Queensland | Occurrence type: | Loss of separation | ||
| Occurrence category: | Incident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | None | ||
| Anticipated completion: | 4th Quarter 2019 |
Aircraft 1 details
| Aircraft manufacturer | The Boeing Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 737-8FE | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-YFW | |
| Serial number | 41037 | |
| Operator | Virgin Australia Airlines | |
| Type of operation | Air Transport High Capacity | |
| Sector | Jet | |
| Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
| Departure point | Brisbane, Qld | |
| Destination | Proserpine, Qld |
Aircraft 2 details
| Aircraft manufacturer | The Boeing Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 737-838 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-VZD | |
| Serial number | 34198 | |
| Operator | Qantas Airways | |
| Type of operation | Air Transport High Capacity | |
| Sector | Jet | |
| Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
| Departure point | Melbourne, Vic. | |
| Destination | Brisbane, Qld |