Investigation number
199301970
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Incident

The crew of VH-FNB flew the aircraft into the circuit area intending to land on runway 06. They then sighted another aircraft on final for runway 24. Calls were made to the other aircraft on the area frequency and the Mandatory Traffic Advisory Frequency (MTAF). No reply was received. The crew of VH-FNB changed their approach to land on runway 24. The other aircraft made a touch and go landing on runway 24 and then made a radio call. A call from the crew of VH-FNB advised that they were on final approach for runway 24. Radio contact was established with VH-MUF, the other aircraft, and the pilot of VH-MUF advised he had previously had the volume on his radio turned down. Significant Factor The following factor was considered relevant to the development of the incident: 1. The pilot of VH-MUF was operating with the radio volume turned down.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Fokker B.V.
Model
F27 MK 50
Registration
VH-FNB
Sector
Turboprop
Departure point
Sydney NSW
Destination
Ballina NSW
Damage
Nil
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Victa Ltd
Model
AIRTOURER 115
Registration
VH-MUF
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Ballina NSW
Destination
Ballina NSW