Investigation number
AO-2024-061
Occurrence date
Location
Adelaide Airport
State
South Australia
Report status
Pending
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation phase
Final report: External review
Investigation status
Active
Aviation occurrence category
Taxiing collision/near collision
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
None
Anticipated completion

The ATSB is investigating a taxiing incident involving a Pilatus PC-12/47E, VH-FXJ at Adelaide Airport, South Australia on 4 November 2024.

The pilot received a taxi clearance via a closed section of the airport resulting in the aircraft striking a temporary light used to identify an unserviceable area. The pilot was unaware they struck the light and continued to depart.

The draft report internal review process has been completed. The draft report has been distributed to directly involved parties (DIPs) to check factual accuracy and ensure natural justice. Any submissions from those parties will be reviewed and, where considered appropriate, the draft report will be amended accordingly.

Following the external review process, any submissions and amendments to the draft report are internally reviewed. Once approved, the final report is prepared for publication and dissemination and released to DIPs prior to its public release.

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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Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
Model
PC-12/47E
Registration
VH-FXJ
Aircraft Operator
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations
Serial number
1541
Operation type
Part 135 Air transport operations - smaller aeroplanes
Sector
Turboprop
Departure point
Adelaide Airport
Destination
Pinnaroo
Damage
Nil