The ATSB is investigating a runway incursion involving Beechcraft A36, registered VH-CKX, and Fairchild SA226, registered VH-KGX, at Geraldton Airport, Western Australia on 19 March 2024.
The crew of VH-CKX backtracked along runway 14 while the crew of VH-KGX backtracked runway 03. Both aircraft were aware of each other and were encountering communications difficulties with a third aircraft relaying calls. VH-CKX made a radio call and commenced take-off on runway 14 while VH-KGX commenced take-off on runway 03. The crew of VH-CKX observed VH-KGX on the crossing runway and delayed rotation to pass behind the aircraft.
The draft report internal review process has been completed. The draft report has been distributed to directly involved parties (DIPs) to check factual accuracy and ensure natural justice. Any submissions from those parties will be reviewed and, where considered appropriate, the draft report will be amended accordingly.
Following the external review process, any submissions and amendments to the draft report are internally reviewed. Once approved, the final report is prepared for publication and dissemination and released to DIPs prior to its public release.
The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.