Summary
The pilot of VH-FZV contacted Avalon Tower, reporting his position as five miles north-east and requesting an airways clearance. This position placed the aircraft inside the control zone and a clearance had not been issued.
VH-ANF, operating in the Avalon circuit, had just departed from runway 36 and was turning onto a right crosswind when the controller advised the crew of the reported position of VH-FZV. In response the crew of VH-ANF said they had VH-FZV in sight and were taking avoiding action.
Significant Factors
The following factors were considered relevant to the development of the accident:
1 The pilot of VH-FZV did not contact Avalon Tower for a clearance before entering the control zone.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199600928 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 24/03/1996 |
| Location | 8 km north-east of Avalon |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 07/05/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Near collision |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28-151 |
| Registration | VH-FZV |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Moorabbin Vic |
| Destination | Moorabbin Vic |
| Damage | Nil |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 727-277 |
| Registration | VH-ANF |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Avalon Vic |
| Destination | Avalon Vic |
| Damage | Nil |