Summary
An aircraft was approaching to land through a straight-in approach in accordance with the published procedures and criteria. At about 2 NM on final approach, another aircraft reported on base. Although an attempt to contact the aircraft on base by radio was made, it continued and joined final about 500 m in front of the aircraft conducting the straight-in approach. The pilot flying the straight-in approach conducted a go-around and landed off a normal circuit.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199702718 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/08/1997 |
| Location | 4 km west of Groote Eylandt Aerodrome |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 02/09/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Separation issue |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Aero Commander |
|---|---|
| Model | 500-S |
| Registration | VH-TFW |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 402C |
| Registration | VH-UBF |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
| Departure point | Numbulwar NT |
| Destination | Groote Eylandt NT |
| Damage | Nil |