Review of Midair Collisions Involving General Aviation Aircraft in Australia between 1961 and 2003

Following three midair collisions at major general aviation airports in Australia between February and July 2002, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) conducted a review of midair collisions in Australia between 1961 and 2003. The objectives of the review were to identify common characteristics and contributing factors, assess whether there had been a change in the midair collision rate in recent years, and to compare the characteristics and rate of midair collisions with those of other countries.