Loss of separation involving a Cessna 172P, VH-AUC and Piper PA-34-200T, VH-DIG, 6 km south of Perth, Western Australia, on 2 December 1993

199304051

Summary

The two aircraft were vectored by Perth Approach and given appropriate clearances to facilitate their relative arrivals at Jandakot from Perth. VH-AUC climbed to a higher altitude than cleared and caused a separation breakdown. The pilot in command of this aircraft was an instructor and had the other aircraft sighted but allowed her concentration to lapse and did not detect that her student had climbed in contravention of their airways clearance.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199304051
Occurrence date 02/12/1993
Location 6 km south of Perth
State Western Australia
Report release date 14/06/1994
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of separation
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172P
Registration VH-AUC
Sector Piston
Departure point Perth WA
Destination Jandakot WA
Damage Nil

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-34-200T
Registration VH-DIG
Sector Piston
Departure point Perth WA
Destination Jandakot WA
Damage Nil