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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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161', was preparing to conduct a scheduled freight operation from Mackay Airport to Brisbane Airport, Queensland. Mackay Airport was operating on a common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) at the time. As the aircraft was taxiing, backtracking and lining up on
Open final report at PDF page 3Runway incursion and near collision involving Fairchild SA227-DC, VH-HPE, and an airport safety vehicle, at Mackay Airport, Queensland, on 12 November 2025

Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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`Sharp 161', was preparing to conduct a scheduled freight flight from Mackay Airport to Brisbane Airport, Queensland. The pilot was the sole occupant. The aircraft was scheduled to depart at 1955 local time, as it did 3-4 times per week.
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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Persons on board: Scheduled freight Injuries: Aircraft damage: Mackay Airport, Queensland Brisbane Airport, Queensland Crew - 1 Passengers - nil Crew - nil Passengers - nil None > 23 <
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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(Figure 1) and the Mackay Airport receiver. ATC recordings were also obtained for the Brisbane Centre frequency. For comparison, the ATSB also obtained CTAF and ATC recordings for the same aircraft during operation (by different pilots) on other days and
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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Normally, and on this occasion, COM 2 was tuned to Coral Approach (retransmitting the Brisbane Centre frequency) and was used to monitor for aircraft approaching the airport. Both receivers were active, and the driver would monitor transmissions on both frequencies.
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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Aircraft intending to operate within controlled airspace were required to contact ATC (Brisbane Centre) on the ground prior to take-off, to receive an airways clearance for the overlying airspace. Procedures at non-controlled airports Pilot positional broadcasts Tradition
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