Summary
The pilot of VH-CVG contacted Darwin Approach for an Airways Clearance, but due to other traffic in the CTA the clearance was not issued at that time.
A short time later the pilot again contacted approach for a clearance, and the aircraft was then identified at 5,500 ft within the CTA causing a procedural breakdown in separation with the other aircraft. The pilot was not aware that he had entered the CTA steps.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199602228 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/06/1996 |
| Location | 52 km south-south-west of Darwin Aerodrome |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 26/07/1996 |
| 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 | 177RG |
| Registration | VH-CVG |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Unknown |
| Destination | Unknown |
| Damage | Nil |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 737-376 |
| Registration | VH-TAW |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Unknown |
| Destination | Unknown |
| Damage | Nil |