Summary
VH-WMJ was tracking from 18 miles south-east of Wagga direct to Young, descending from 8000 ft to 7000 ft. A RAAF DC3, Tester 922, was tracking from over Wee Jasper to over Wagga at 8000 ft. The crew of Tester 922 called Wagga Tower at 33 miles requesting clearance to enter the control area. This position was 2 miles inside the control area and a clearance to enter had not been previously requested or given.
Although the aircraft were well clear of each other the separation standards were infringed.
Significant factors
The following factors were considered relevant to the development of the incident:
1. The crew of Tester 922 did not follow required procedures and obtain a clearance prior to entry into controlled airspace.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199400972 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/04/1994 |
| Location | 55 km east of Wagga |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 20/06/1994 |
| 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 | Douglas Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | C-47 |
| Registration | Unknown |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Military |
| Departure point | Canberra ACT |
| Destination | Edinburgh SA |
| Damage | Nil |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28R-200 |
| Registration | VH-WMJ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Benambra VIC |
| Destination | Young NSW |
| Damage | Nil |