Breakdown of co-ordination involving Boeing 737-377, VH-CZG and Boeing 737-376, VH-TJD, Mount Isa, Queensland, on 1 March 1991

199102639

Summary

Two aircraft were operating on reciprocal routes between Brisbane and Darwin when the crew of one aircraft became aware that both aircraft were flying at the same level near Mount Isa. The crew initiated avoidance action and clearance for operation at a lower level was given. Each crew saw the other aircraft pass less than 1 min later.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199102639
Occurrence date 01/03/1991
Location Mount Isa
State Queensland
Report release date 20/09/1993
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Breakdown of co-ordination
Occurrence class Incident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer The Boeing Company
Model 737
Registration VH-CZG
Serial number 23659
Sector Jet
Operation type Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point Darwin, NT
Destination Brisbane, QLD
Damage Nil

Aircraft details

Manufacturer The Boeing Company
Model 737
Registration VH-TJD
Serial number 19254
Sector Jet
Operation type Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point Brisbane, QLD
Destination Darwin, NT
Damage Nil