Investigation number
199302500
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Airspace related - Other
Occurrence category
Incident

The Sydney Sector One controller observed VH-OXD pass Singleton without deviating to avoid the restricted airspace R546B which was notammed active up to flight level 135. Headings were passed through Flight Service to the aircraft to avoid the restricted area. The pilot stated that he was aware of the activated restricted airspace and was intending to track clear of it. He accepted the heading provided by Flight Service which took him east of the boundary.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
C99
Registration
VH-OXD
Sector
Turboprop
Departure point
Kempsey NSW
Destination
Sydney NSW
Damage
Nil