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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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commenced their line-up checklist that consisted of 6 items, during which they detected a flash of light coming from the opposite end of the runway. They stopped the checklist to try to identify the source of the light but could
Open final report at PDF page 8Runway 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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to identify the driver's broadcast. While the pilot did not see the car, they saw a flash of light, which was likely the vehicle's headlights turning on to the runway, however, they did not question on the radio if there
Open final report at PDF page 24Runway 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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on another frequency, the pilot did not confirm the runway was clear after seeing a flash of unidentified light prior to commencing their take-off run. Finally, the airport safety officer did not scan for aircraft ground movements or keep a
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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Brisbane Centre frequency, the pilot did not confirm the runway was clear after seeing a flash of unidentified light prior to commencing their take-off run. � The airport safety officer did not scan for aircraft ground movements or keep a
Open final report at PDF page 26Runway 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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would have to be equipped with an ALS that consists of high- or medium-intensity and/or flashing lights greater than 2400 feet in length. In Canada, for a non-precision approach, the minimum visibility to carry out an approach under the OPS
Open official document at PDF page 65Aviation Investigation Report A15H0002: Collision with terrain, Air Canada, Airbus Industrie A320-211, C-FTJP, 29 March 2015