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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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car entered the runway to complete their runway inspection, the aircraft commenced its take-off run. When the car approached the midway point of the runway, the driver observed the approaching aircraft. In response, the driver manoeuvred the vehicle to the
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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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. They only realised
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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unaware that a Piper PA-28, operating on a training flight, had already commenced its take-off run from the opposite end of the runway. The instructor of the PA-28 was aware of the Dash 8 taxiing and assumed that the Dash
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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runway was clear after seeing a flash of unidentified light prior to commencing their take-off run. Unidentified aircraft While the airport safety officer (ASO) was holding on Bravo for an extended period, they did not observe aircraft 2 depart or
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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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 constant radio listening watch prior to entering the occupied
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Sharp Airlines 161: runway near collision at Mackay

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recommended pilot broadcasts to alert other traffic to their location and intentions: � before take-off � inbound to land at, or if intending to overfly a non-controlled aerodrome. Included in the recommended broadcasts was when the pilot taxied with the
Open final report at PDF page 15Runway incursion and near collision involving Fairchild SA227-DC, VH-HPE, and an airport safety vehicle, at Mackay Airport, Queensland, on 12 November 2025