Rejected take-off involving a Boeing 737-476, VH-TJZ and Saab SF-340B, VH-EKN, Sydney, New South Wales, on 2 October 1999

199904718

Summary

VH-TJZ was cleared for a rolling take-off from runway 16 right (16R). During the take-off roll at approximately 40 knots IAS, the Tower controller cancelled TJZ's take-off clearance and instructed TJZ to hold position. TJZ was brought to rest abeam taxiway F with light braking. During this sequence of events, VH-EKN was on short final approach to runway 07 when the Tower controller instructed the crew to execute a go-around manoeuvre.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199904718
Occurrence date 02/10/1999
Location Sydney
State New South Wales
Report release date 15/11/1999
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Rejected take-off
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Saab Aircraft Co.
Model SF-340B
Registration VH-EKN
Sector Turboprop
Departure point Canberra ACT
Destination Sydney NSW
Damage Nil

Aircraft details

Manufacturer The Boeing Company
Model 737-476
Registration VH-TJZ
Sector Jet
Departure point Sydney NSW
Destination Unknown
Damage Nil