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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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pilot's radio selection at non-controlled aerodromes, with detail incorporated into its risk register. Safety message This investigation reiterates how important it is for pilots and drivers operating at non-controlled airports to actively listen to the CTAF and always mai
Open final report at PDF page 4Runway 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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it. However, this assessment had not been internally documented in safety meetings, risk registers or the operator's internal investigation. Sharp Airlines advised that it also conducted a review of possible alternate antennas and/or alternate antenna location on its a
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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minutes, it was not possible to identify any detail of the discussion, including outcomes. Risk register For routine operations at non-controlled aerodromes, the operator's risk register had identified the following hazards and their assessed risk: � CTAF communications affec
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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antenna. After the incident, they conducted an internal investigation and updated the risk register. However, this did not include the potential risks associated with ground shielding, although they did risk assess communication issues at the CTAF. Following receipt of t
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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not formally assess known hazards for operations at non-controlled aerodromes in its risk register to ensure that the associated risks were adequately managed. (Safety issue) � Mackay Airport provided its airport safety officers with iPads for operational benefits but d
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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not formally assess known hazards for operations at non-controlled aerodromes in its risk register to ensure that the associated risks were adequately managed. Issue number: AO-2025-067-SI-01 Issue owner: Sharp Airlines Transport function: Aviation: Air transport Curren
Open final report at PDF page 27Runway incursion and near collision involving Fairchild SA227-DC, VH-HPE, and an airport safety vehicle, at Mackay Airport, Queensland, on 12 November 2025