Investigation number
200304119
Occurrence date
Location
Sydney, Airport
Report release date
Report status
Discontinued
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Discontinued
Aviation occurrence type
Runway incursion
Occurrence category
Incident
Highest injury level
None
Preliminary investigation was undertaken into a category 4
occurrence involving a BAE 146 aircraft and a tug vehicle towing an
aircraft at Sydney Airport. The ATSB has terminated the
investigation based on evidence gathered that identified a
misunderstanding had occurred due to poor communication. There was
no safety benefit to be gained from continuing the
investigation.
Status: Downgraded the occurrence to category 5
and investigation discontinued.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
British Aerospace PLC
Model
BAe 146
Registration
VH-NJV
Operation type
Air Transport High Capacity
Damage
Nil