Summary
VH-UPS was doing circuits and landings on runway 17 left. VH-APF was departing from runway 17 right for local flying. Both aircraft had just taken off and were climbing out to the south. As the student pilot of VH-UPS was about to commence the turn onto the crosswind leg, the instructor noted that VH-APF was above them with only 20 to 30 feet of vertical separation. He took appropriate avoiding action.
The investigation revealed that the pilot of VH-APF had allowed his aircraft to drift into the runway 17 left circuit during the climb after take-off. The pilot of VH-APF did not see the other aircraft.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199500077 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 14/01/1995 |
| Location | Moorabbin |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 15/02/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Near collision |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172P |
| Registration | VH-APF |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Moorabbin VIC |
| Destination | Moorabbin VIC |
| Damage | Nil |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | A150L |
| Registration | VH-UPS |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Moorabbin VIC |
| Destination | Moorabbin VIC |
| Damage | Nil |