Summary
VH-SAI departed Sydney Airport for aerial work east of the coast in the Victor 1 transit lane. The helicopter was later observed following the coastline contours, within the Sydney Control Zone. The pilot subsequently reported that the flight path of the helicopter had been affected by the southeasterly wind, resulting in the aircraft inadvertently straying into controlled airspace.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300619 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/03/1993 |
| Location | 9 km north-east of Sydney Aerodrome |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 06/05/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Airspace infringement |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | 206B |
| Registration | VH-SAI |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Departure point | Sydney NSW |
| Destination | Sydney NSW |
| Damage | Nil |