Summary
Preliminary investigation was undertaken into a category 4 occurrence involving a rejected take-off of a Boeing 737 aircraft at Melbourne Airport. The ATSB has terminated the investigation based on evidence gathered that both air traffic control and flight crew acted in an appropriate manner to prevent an infringement of separation standards. There was no safety benefit to be gained from continuing the investigation.
Status: Downgraded the occurrence to category 5 and investigation discontinued.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 200500107 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/01/2005 |
| Location | Melbourne, Aero. |
| Report release date | 11/01/2005 |
| Report status | Discontinued |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Discontinued |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Rejected take-off |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 737 |
| Registration | VH-VOC |
| Serial number | NK |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | NK |
| Destination | NK |
| Damage | Nil |