Serious incident Saab 340 , Friday 23 March 2012
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Date:Friday 23 March 2012
Time:14:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic SF34 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Saab 340
Owner/operator:
Registration:
MSN:
Engine model:GE CT7
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: None
Category:Serious incident
Location:Taree Aerodrome (YTRE) -   Australia
Phase: Taxi
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:Taree Aerodrome (YTRE)
Destination airport:Grafton Aerodrome (YGFN)
Investigating agency: ATSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
During the take-off run on runway 22 at Taree NSW, the pilot of a Van's Aircraft RV10 reported a SAAB 340 entered the runway. The RV10 passed 300 ft above the other aircraft. The pilots of both aircraft reported making all required broadcasts but did not hear each other. Following the incident, neither pilot experienced difficulties communicating with the other.

Sources:

ATSB AO-2012-043

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