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Crash fears after 10 near misses a year in NSW
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I can't see anything too big landing in BK!
Crash fears after 10 near misses a year in NSW
October 27, 2009 - 2:44PM
There are fears of an aviation catastrophe over Sydney after it was revealed an average of 10 near misses occur between aircraft using NSW air space every year.
Increasingly crowded skies and a possible second international airport for Sydney have added to concerns of major airlines, safety groups and campaigners, who say significant extra investment is needed to manage air-traffic safely.
Since January 2007, there have been 32 near misses between civil aircraft over Sydney, the worst of which involved a twin-engined Saab passenger plane coming close to hitting a helicopter over the city.
Also, a Boeing 737 came close to hitting an Airbus and another Saab came close to hitting a Boeing 767.
The latter two incidents involved air-traffic controllers becoming distracted or making mistakes, Australian Transport Safety Bureau reports said.
Since 2004 there have been 22 near misses involving military aircraft using NSW air space, three of which came in areas used by civilian aircraft, figures obtained by AAP from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and Defence Department show.
The increasing number of flights to and from Sydney Airport is one reason that some experts believe a major crash could occur.
Virgin Blue said recently in its submission to the Federal Government's forthcoming White Paper review of the aviation industry that it had underlying concerns about air space management across Australia.
The review, due to be published this year, is expected to outline detailed plans, including potential locations for a second major international airport near the city to relieve pressure on Sydney Airport.
The number of aircraft movements at the airport has increased by 10 per cent since 1999 and airport chief executive Russell Balding has said they are expected to continue rising, from just under 300,000 in 2009 to more than 425,000 in 2029.
"There is a continuing fear that sooner or later we will have a major air crash in Sydney," Allan Rees, president of the No Aircraft Noise lobby group, said.
"Flight paths are increasingly complicated and the expansion of a nearby second airport increases that risk."
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has also recognised the increasing number of near misses and collisions between aircraft at smaller general aviation airports in NSW.
A report commissioned by CASA and published in July highlighted the need for immediate action to improve air space management at smaller airports.
In the 35 years to 2003, there was an average of one mid-air collision at such airports a year but, since December 2007, there have been seven, killing nine people.
Of the 32 near misses between civil aircraft in NSW since 2007, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigated only the three it considered most serious.
A Defence Department spokeswoman said military pilots were bound by strict rules to report incidents when they had flown close to other aircraft.
She said many of the incidents involving military aircraft occurred out at sea during manoeuvre exercises.
Issues surrounding a second major airport for Sydney:
- Plans for a second major airport servicing Sydney have been on the agenda since the 1970s but were revived by the Rudd Government lasy year.
- Sydney Airport is expected to reach operational capacity by 2029.
- Camden, in Sydney's south-west, or the conversion of part of RAAF Richmond, are thought to be among the possible options expected to be outlined in the Government's White Paper review of aviation this year.
- Bankstown Airport managers say they do not want it to become Sydney's second airport but residents still fear it could get the role.
Makes for interesting reading.
- Bankstown Airport managers say they do not want it to become Sydney's second airport but residents still fear it could get the role.
Crash fears after 10 near misses a year in NSW
October 27, 2009 - 2:44PM
There are fears of an aviation catastrophe over Sydney after it was revealed an average of 10 near misses occur between aircraft using NSW air space every year.
Increasingly crowded skies and a possible second international airport for Sydney have added to concerns of major airlines, safety groups and campaigners, who say significant extra investment is needed to manage air-traffic safely.
Since January 2007, there have been 32 near misses between civil aircraft over Sydney, the worst of which involved a twin-engined Saab passenger plane coming close to hitting a helicopter over the city.
Also, a Boeing 737 came close to hitting an Airbus and another Saab came close to hitting a Boeing 767.
The latter two incidents involved air-traffic controllers becoming distracted or making mistakes, Australian Transport Safety Bureau reports said.
Since 2004 there have been 22 near misses involving military aircraft using NSW air space, three of which came in areas used by civilian aircraft, figures obtained by AAP from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and Defence Department show.
The increasing number of flights to and from Sydney Airport is one reason that some experts believe a major crash could occur.
Virgin Blue said recently in its submission to the Federal Government's forthcoming White Paper review of the aviation industry that it had underlying concerns about air space management across Australia.
The review, due to be published this year, is expected to outline detailed plans, including potential locations for a second major international airport near the city to relieve pressure on Sydney Airport.
The number of aircraft movements at the airport has increased by 10 per cent since 1999 and airport chief executive Russell Balding has said they are expected to continue rising, from just under 300,000 in 2009 to more than 425,000 in 2029.
"There is a continuing fear that sooner or later we will have a major air crash in Sydney," Allan Rees, president of the No Aircraft Noise lobby group, said.
"Flight paths are increasingly complicated and the expansion of a nearby second airport increases that risk."
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has also recognised the increasing number of near misses and collisions between aircraft at smaller general aviation airports in NSW.
A report commissioned by CASA and published in July highlighted the need for immediate action to improve air space management at smaller airports.
In the 35 years to 2003, there was an average of one mid-air collision at such airports a year but, since December 2007, there have been seven, killing nine people.
Of the 32 near misses between civil aircraft in NSW since 2007, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigated only the three it considered most serious.
A Defence Department spokeswoman said military pilots were bound by strict rules to report incidents when they had flown close to other aircraft.
She said many of the incidents involving military aircraft occurred out at sea during manoeuvre exercises.
Issues surrounding a second major airport for Sydney:
- Plans for a second major airport servicing Sydney have been on the agenda since the 1970s but were revived by the Rudd Government lasy year.
- Sydney Airport is expected to reach operational capacity by 2029.
- Camden, in Sydney's south-west, or the conversion of part of RAAF Richmond, are thought to be among the possible options expected to be outlined in the Government's White Paper review of aviation this year.
- Bankstown Airport managers say they do not want it to become Sydney's second airport but residents still fear it could get the role.
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Umm to quote George Carlin, they were "Near hits"
A near miss is a collision..."Look they nearly missed...but not quite!"
The report sounds like a good handle to get the populace to demand that all airports get moved.
However, it really should point towards putting some infrastructure back into ATC, like getting people who are competent (Yes, I know many are) rather than the current view that ATC is a necessary evil and the overhead should be reduced until it hurts.
A near miss is a collision..."Look they nearly missed...but not quite!"
The report sounds like a good handle to get the populace to demand that all airports get moved.
However, it really should point towards putting some infrastructure back into ATC, like getting people who are competent (Yes, I know many are) rather than the current view that ATC is a necessary evil and the overhead should be reduced until it hurts.
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I think you'll find it is a 'near' miss, as opposed to a 'far' miss...
Those SAAB's appear to be causing a bit of trouble!
Those SAAB's appear to be causing a bit of trouble!
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I'll start worrying about near misses and mid airs when they figure out how to stop cars, trucks etc being parked in lounge and bed rooms, and the recent on the house roof effort.
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Agreed, but it doesn't have same PF (paranoia factor) to the great unwashed.
I'll start worrying about near misses and mid airs when they figure out how to stop cars, trucks etc being parked in lounge and bed rooms, and the recent on the house roof effort.
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They better hurry up with a second airport. With the latest government report on climate change, KSA will be under water in just a few short years.
Coastal homes in Australia at risk from rising sea levels - Australasia, World - The Independent
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Climate change a threat to coastal development - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Coastal homes in Australia at risk from rising sea levels - Australasia, World - The Independent
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Climate change a threat to coastal development - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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With the latest government report on climate change, KSA will be under water in just a few short years.
No more second airport problem, just pull in at the ferry terminal.
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At least it would be easier to get out, no waiting for seperation!
