Summary
The ATSB is investigating a near collision involving a Tecnam P2002 Sierra, registration 24-7996, and a Diamond Aircraft Industries DA40 NG, registration VH-YPH, at Port Macquarie Airport, New South Wales, on 29 April 2026.
During final approach, the crew of the Diamond DA 40 observed the Tecnam P-2002 enter active runway 21 and line up for take-off. The DA40 conducted a missed approach and subsequently overflew the P-2002 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-2026-077 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/04/2026 |
| Occurrence time and timezone | 15:55 Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Location | Port Macquarie Airport |
| State | New South Wales |
| 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 | Missed approach, Near collision, Runway incursion |
| Occurrence class | Serious Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Tecnam - C. Aeronautiche SRL |
|---|---|
| Model | P2002 Sierra |
| Registration | 24-7996 |
| Serial number | 23 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Part 103 Sport and recreational aircraft |
| Activity | General aviation / Recreational-Instructional flying-Instructional flying - dual |
| Departure point | Port Macquarie Airport, New South Wales |
| Destination | Port Macquarie Airport, New South Wales |
| Injuries | None |
| Damage | Nil |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft Industries |
|---|---|
| Model | DA40 NG |
| Registration | VH-YPH |
| Serial number | 40.N289 |
| Aircraft operator | Australian International Aviation College Pty Ltd |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Part 141 Recreational, private and commercial pilot flight training |
| Activity | General aviation / Recreational-Instructional flying-Instructional flying - dual |
| Departure point | Port Macquarie Airport, New South Wales |
| Destination | Port Macquarie Airport, New South Wales |
| Injuries | None |
| Damage | Nil |