Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Local and national air traffic control procedures did not prescribe the means for controllers to indicate in the air traffic control system that a parachute drop clearance had been issued. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2011-142-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Airservices Australia |
| Transport function | Airspace |
| Date issue released | 16/12/2013 |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2011-142-NSA-062 |
| Organisation | Airservices Australia |
| Action description |
Following the occurrence, on 28 June 2012, Airservices made changes to its National ATS (Air Traffic Services) Procedures Manual to include The Australian Advanced Air Traffic System human-machine interface requirements in section 5-15 titled Parachuting. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by Airservices Australia has adequately addressed the safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |