ANSP info/procedural error involving a Boeing 737-377, VH-CZP, Hobart, Tasmania, on 29 January 1993

199300346

Summary

The pilot of the first aircraft in the sequence, from Australian Airlines, requested direct track from over Devonport to Hobart on the 320 radial. On co-ord with Hobart Air Traffic Control approval given for this and a second aircraft, this one from Ansett Airlines, to also track direct. The Sector 3 controller passed the clearance to the first aircraft but forgot to pass it to the second one. The second aircraft arrived in the Hobart area on the 301 radial, which was the original planned route, instead of the 320 radial as expected. No loss of separation occurred.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199300346
Occurrence date 29/01/1993
Location Hobart
State Tasmania
Report release date 29/06/1993
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category ANSP info/procedural error
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer The Boeing Company
Model 737-377
Registration VH-CZP
Sector Jet
Operation type Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point Melbourne VIC
Destination Hobart TAS
Damage Nil