Summary
The pilot of VH-MGZ was instructed to taxi for runway 30 and to hold short of runway 35. The aircraft was later observed approaching the holding point and taxiing at a considerable speed. The pilot was instructed to stop immediately. The aircraft came to a halt just within the flight strip of runway 35. VH-CSN was sent around from short final approach. The pilot reported that he had been distracted by his preparation for a navigation exercise and by the two passengers on board his aircraft.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199901643 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/04/1999 |
| Location | Canberra Airport |
| State | Australian Capital Territory |
| Report release date | 16/04/1999 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway incursion |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172M |
| Registration | VH-MGZ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Canberra ACT |
| Destination | Tumut NSW |
| Damage | Nil |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172RG |
| Registration | VH-CSH |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Unknown |
| Destination | Canberra ACT |
| Damage | Nil |