Aviation safety investigations & reports
Near collision between an ATR 72, VH-FVR, and a Piper PA-28, VH-XDI, near Albury, New South Wales, on 19 October 2019
AO-2019-066
Summary
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a separation issue involving a Virgin Australia ATR 72, VH-FVR, and an Australian Airline Pilot Academy Piper Aircraft PA-28, VH-XDI, near Albury Airport, on 19 October 2019.
Passing 1,300 ft on a straight in approach to runway 25 at Albury Airport in visual meteorological conditions, the flight crew of the ATR 72 received a traffic collision avoidance system alert on the PA-28, which was turning final for runway 25. The flight crew of the ATR 72 conducted a missed approach to increase separation between the two aircraft.
As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview directly involved parties and obtain other relevant information, including recorded data.
A report will be released at the end of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant stakeholders so appropriate and timely safety action can be taken.
General details
| Date: | 19 October 2019 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Investigation level: | Short - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||||
| Location (show map): | Albury | Investigation phase: | Evidence collection | ||
| State: | New South Wales | Occurrence type: | Near collision | ||
| Occurrence category: | Serious Incident | ||||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | None | ||
| Anticipated completion: | 2nd Quarter 2020 |
Aircraft 1 details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | PA-28-161 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-XDI | |
| Serial number | 2842301 | |
| Operator | Australian Airline Pilots Academy | |
| Type of operation | Flying Training | |
| Sector | Piston | |
| Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
| Departure point | Wagga, Wagga, NSW | |
| Destination | Albury, NSW |
Aircraft 2 details
| Aircraft manufacturer | ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | ATR72-212A | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-FVR | |
| Serial number | 1058 | |
| Operator | Virgin Australia | |
| Type of operation | Air Transport High Capacity | |
| Sector | Turboprop | |
| Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
| Departure point | Sydney, NSW | |
| Destination | Albury, NSW |