Investigation number
199401507
Occurrence date
State
South Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Incident

The pilot of VH-TJL reported ready at the holding point for runway 23, and was cleared for take-off. He had noticed the landing lights of Singapore Airlines SIA227 on a 7 mile final and queried the clearance. The air traffic controller confirmed that he was cleared for an immediate take-off. As VH-TJL commenced to roll, SIA227, which was now on a 2.5 mile final at approximately 600 feet, was cleared to land, but the pilot elected to make a missed approach and commenced a go-around. In the air traffic controller's opinion an unsafe situation could develop if VH-TJL climbed up towards the overflying Boeing 747, so cancelled its take-off clearance. The take-off was rejected from below V1 speed, and after completing checklist procedures the aircraft taxied from the runway. Garuda Airlines GIA227 on a 3 mile final was cleared to land, but also went around. Pre-dawn conditions existed at the airport with light and variable winds on the ground, but aircraft reported strong south-easterly winds with moderate to severe turbulence above 500 feet which may have allowed a faster than normal final approach. A CAA investigation with supporting information, found that a breakdown in separation standards had not occurred, and runway separation standards would have been maintained if either aircraft had continued its approach for landing.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Model
737-476
Registration
VH-TJL
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Adelaide SA
Destination
Sydney NSW
Damage
Nil
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Model
747
Registration
UNKNOWN
Sector
Jet
Destination
Adelaide SA