Boeing 747-444, VH-NLH

200101996

Safety Action

Local safety action

As a result of the investigation, Airservices Australia reminded its Brisbane TOPS Group staff:

  1. to utilise staff appropriately to maintain safety and the integrity of the air traffic system, and
  2. to leave the operational room when not required for duty.

Brisbane Centre also reviewed refresher training with a view to incorporating controller defensive techniques.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 200101996
Occurrence date 06/05/2001
Location GUTEV, (IFR)
State International
Report release date 11/02/2002
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Incident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer The Boeing Company
Model 747
Registration VH-NLH
Sector Jet
Operation type Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point Sydney, NSW
Destination HONG KONG
Damage Nil

Aircraft details

Manufacturer The Boeing Company
Model 767
Registration ZK-NCL
Sector Jet
Operation type Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point Melbourne, VIC
Destination HONG KONG
Damage Nil