Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay
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taxiway Juliet to exit the runway. The pilot advised that as they passed approximately 100 kt in the take-off run, they observed 2 lights. However, as they blended in with the runway edge lights, they were difficult to distinguish. TheyOpen final report at PDF page 9Runway incursion and near collision involving Fairchild SA227-DC, VH-HPE, and an airport safety vehicle, at Mackay Airport, Queensland, on 12 November 2025