Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The Williamtown air traffic control procedures did not clearly define the separation responsibilities and coordination requirements between the Approach sectors for departing aircraft. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2011-011-SI-03 |
| Issue owner | Department of Defence |
| Transport function | Airspace |
| Date issue released | 07/03/2012 |
| Issue status justification |
Safety Action addressed the identified issue |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2011-011-NSA-009 |
| Organisation | Department of Defence |
| Action date | 07/03/2012 |
| Action description |
Post incident, local procedures were reviewed at Williamtown with the following pertinent changes made: • The entry of silent coordination in label data to be differentiated between intended tracking and actual tracking; • Handoffs to be defined as 'clean handoffs' unless otherwise coordinated; and • Mandated voice coordination of crossing-track conflictions prior to the relaxation of vertical separation. Local procedures at Williamtown continue to be under constant and regular review. |
| ATSB response |
DoD's safety action is appropriate, in amending the issues with the local procedures that were identified in this investigation. |
| Action status | Closed |