Summary
The ATSB is investigating a runway incursion and near collision involving a Cessna 402C, registered VH-HMG, and a safety vehicle, at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia, on 3 March 2026.
During take-off for an air transport operation flight with 4 passengers on board, the sole pilot of the Cessna 402 observed a safety vehicle enter the runway in front of the aircraft. The aircraft was above the maximum speed for a rejected take-off and took off above the vehicle in close proximity.
The ATSB has completed the evidence collection and analysis phases of the investigation and is drafting the final report.
The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.
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Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AO-2026-064 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 03/03/2026 |
| Occurrence time and timezone | 07:07 Western Australia Standard Time |
| Location | Jandakot Airport |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report status | Pending |
| Anticipated completion | Q3 2026 |
| Investigation level | Short |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation phase | Final report: Drafting |
| Investigation status | Active |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Near collision, Runway incursion |
| Occurrence class | Serious Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 402C |
| Registration | VH-HMG |
| Serial number | 402C1002 |
| Aircraft operator | Paul Lyons Aviation Pty Ltd |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Part 135 Air transport operations - smaller aeroplanes |
| Activity | Commercial air transport-Non-scheduled-Passenger transport charters |
| Departure point | Jandakot Airport, Western Australia |
| Destination | Bunbury Airport, Western Australia |
| Injuries | None |
| Damage | Nil |