Investigation number
199302155
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Near collision
Occurrence category
Incident

An unidentified Beechcraft Bonanza passed within 50 feet overhead Piper PA28, VH-JIO. At the time the PA28 was flying in a north westerly direction at 3500 feet and the Bonanza was flying in a north easterly direction. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The two pilots in the PA28 did not see the other aircraft until it was too late for evasive action. It is possible that the Bonanza pilot did not see the PA28 because there was no obvious attempt to evade. Significant Factors The following factors were considered relevant to the development of the incident: 1. The pilots in the PA28 did not see the other aircraft until it was too late for evasive action. 2. It is possible that the pilot in the Bonanza did not see the PA28. 3. It is probable that pilot lookout was inadequate.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
A35
Registration
UNKNOWN
Sector
Other
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
VH-JIO
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Shepparton VIC
Destination
Moorabbin VIC
Damage
Nil