Summary
The crew of a Boeing 767 (B767) had been cleared to taxi for departure from runway 01, intersection "A7", at Brisbane. They proceeded along taxiway "B" then, incorrectly, initiated a turn onto taxiways "B5" and "A", which was in conflict with rapid exit taxiway "A5S". A BAe146 vacating runway 01 via "A5S", was instructed by ATC to hold short of taxiway "A" in order to avoid the B767. The crew of the BAe146, although not expecting to have to hold short of that taxiway intersection, had reduced speed to an extent that they were able to comply with the instruction.
The operator of the B767 advised that they had tried a new system of printing aerodrome charts from a computer application compact disk. However, the print format was such that the pilot in command of the B767 was not able to correctly read the notes provided on the chart with respect to taxiway routes and directions.
Safety Action
As a result of the occurrence, the B767 operator immediately replaced the aerodrome charts in the applicable aircraft with charts printed in a larger format. In addition, a briefing note was issued to crews in order to highlight the problem and to minimise the likelihood of a recurrence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 200105351 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/11/2001 |
| Location | Brisbane, Aero. |
| Report release date | 04/02/2002 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | External Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 767 |
| Registration | VH-BZI |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Brisbane, QLD |
| Destination | Sydney, NSW |
| Damage | Nil |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Model | BAe 146 |
| Registration | VH-YAD |
| Serial number | E2097 |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Canberra, ACT |
| Destination | Brisbane, QLD |
| Damage | Nil |