Operational non-compliance involving a Piper PA-30, VH-CON, Essendon, Victoria, on 20 February 1993

199300425

Summary

The pilot did not follow the correct procedure while performing a Radar One departure from Essendon. Investigation revealed that the pilot flying was doing his first flight for endorsement onto the aircraft type. The PIC was busy monitoring the pilot flying in terms of aircraft handling and as a result he did not closely monitor compliance with the departure procedure. The pilot flying was not familiar with the Standard Radar Departure procedures out of Essendon.

Significant Factors

The following factors were relevant to the development of the incident:

1. The pilot flying was not familiar with Standard Radar Departure procedures out of Essendon.

2. The PIC did not properly monitor the pilot flying.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199300425
Occurrence date 20/02/1993
Location Essendon
State Victoria
Report release date 10/06/1993
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Operational non-compliance
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-30
Registration VH-CON
Sector Piston
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Essendon
Destination Deniliquin
Damage Nil