Summary
The Sydney Sector One controller observed VH-OXD pass Singleton without deviating to avoid the restricted airspace R546B which was notammed active up to flight level 135. Headings were passed through Flight Service to the aircraft to avoid the restricted area. The pilot stated that he was aware of the activated restricted airspace and was intending to track clear of it. He accepted the heading provided by Flight Service which took him east of the boundary.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199302500 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 12/08/1993 |
| Location | near Singleton |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 08/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Airspace related - Other |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | C99 |
| Registration | VH-OXD |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Departure point | Kempsey NSW |
| Destination | Sydney NSW |
| Damage | Nil |