Near collision involving a Cessna 172N, VH-JNY and Cessna 310J, VH-DKY, Mareeba, Queensland, on 21 December 1993

199304205

Summary

The pilot of the Cessna 172 reported that after joining the circuit on crosswind for runway 10 he observed a Cessna 310 stationary on the taxiway at the eastern end. Shortly after he turned onto final approach, the Cessna 310 became airborne and conflicted with the Cessna 172. The pilot of the Cessna 172 took evasive action and estimated that the aircraft had passed within about 100 to 200 m.

He indicated that he had made all appropriate radio broadcasts, including when joining crosswind and on base leg. However, he had not heard a response from the pilot of the Cessna 310. The pilot of the Cessna 310 said he had departed on runway 28 because of equipment located off the end of runway 10 and had not heard any broadcasts from the other aircraft.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199304205
Occurrence date 21/12/1993
Location Mareeba
State Queensland
Report release date 29/04/1996
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Near collision
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172N
Registration VH-JNY
Sector Piston
Departure point Mareeba QLD
Destination Mareeba QLD
Damage Nil

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 310J
Registration VH-DKY
Sector Piston
Departure point Mareeba QLD
Damage Nil