Summary
Preliminary investigation was undertaken into a category 4 occurrence involving a Metroliner aircraft and a Bell 47 helicopter at Brisbane Airport. The ATSB has terminated the investigation based on information from Airservices Australia, following that organisation's investigation into the circumstances of the occurrence.
Status: Downgraded the occurrence to category 5 and investigation discontinued.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 200304220 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/10/2003 |
| Location | Brisbane airport |
| Report release date | 09/10/2003 |
| Report status | Discontinued |
| Investigation status | Discontinued |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of separation |
| Occurrence class | Serious Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Industries Inc |
|---|---|
| Model | SA227 |
| Registration | VH-SEF |
| Serial number | AC-641 |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
| Damage | Nil |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter Co |
|---|---|
| Model | 47 |
| Registration | VH-SON |
| Serial number | 3135 |
| Sector | Helicopter |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Damage | Nil |