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Investigation title

Breakdown of separation - Bombadier DHC-8-202, VH-ZZI and a Pilatus PC-12/45, VH-MWO, 37 km from Broome Airport, 25 January 2012

 
Investigation Number:AO-2012-018
Investigation status:Active
Investigation in progress

Summary

During descent to 6,000 ft, the crew of the inbound Bombardier DHC-8 received a TCAS RA to descend. The crew then sighted an outbound aircraft in close proximity.

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General Details

Date: 25 Jan 2012Investigation Status: Active
Time: 1312 WSTInvestigation Type: Occurrence Investigation
Location: 37 km from Broom AirportOccurrence Type: Aircraft Separation
State: WAOccurrence Class: Airspace
Occurrence Category: Serious Incident
Report Status: PendingHighest Injury Level: None
Expected Completion: May 2012
 

Aircraft 1 Details

Aircraft Manufacturer: Bombardier
Aircraft Model: DHC-8-202
Aircraft Registration: VH-ZZI
Serial Number: 550
Type of Operation: Aerial Work
Damage to Aircraft: Nil
Departure Point:Truscott, WA
Destination:Broome, WA

Aircraft 2 Details

Aircraft Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft
Aircraft Model: PC-12/45
Aircraft Registration: VH-MWO
Serial Number: 379
Type of Operation: Aerial Work
Damage to Aircraft: Nil
Departure Point:Broome, WA
Destination:Lombadina, WA

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Last update 30 January 2012