Investigation number
AO-2012-144
Occurrence date
Location
Perth Airport
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Interference from the ground
Occurrence category
Incident
Highest injury level
None
On 26 October 2012, a Bombardier DHC-8-402 aircraft, registered VH-LQG, departed Perth on a scheduled passenger service to Geraldton, Western Australia. Shortly after takeoff, at about 700 ft, the captain observed a weather balloon above, in his 1 o’clock position. The captain advised the first officer, who immediately initiated a slight left turn. The balloon was observed to pass about 10-20 m laterally from the right wingtip. The captain advised air traffic control.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Bombardier Inc
Model
DHC-8
Registration
VH-LQG
Serial number
4376
Operation type
Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point
Perth, WA
Destination
Geraldton, WA
Damage
Nil