Summary
When about to turn base for runway 31, the crew of VH-TJQ sighted two light aircraft heading in the opposite direction on the active side of the circuit. From prior communication, the crew of TJQ believed the two aircraft were joining the circuit on the dead side. The pilots of the two light aircraft spoke with American accents and were part of a group visiting Australia. Separation was maintained but it appeared to the crew of TJQ that the pilots of the light aircraft were not familiar with local procedures.
The following factors were considered relevant to the development of the occurrence:
- Foreign aircrew apparently unfamiliar with local procedures.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301558 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/05/1993 |
| Location | Ayers Rock |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 18/10/1993 |
| 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 | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 737-476 |
| Registration | VH-TJQ |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Alice Springs NT |
| Destination | Ayers Rock NT |
| Damage | Nil |