GLF5 / A319, south-eastern France, 2004
GLF5 / A319, south-eastern France, 2004
Summary
On 16 September 2004, a loss of separation occurred over Geneva between Air France A319 and a Gulfstream 5 which commenced descent without clearance by ATC and with coordinated TCAS RAs not followed by either aircraft.
Flight Details
Aircraft
Operator
Type of Flight
Public Transport (Passenger)
Flight Origin
Intended Destination
Take-off Commenced
Yes
Flight Airborne
Yes
Flight Completed
Yes
Phase of Flight
Climb
Flight Details
Aircraft
Operator
Type of Flight
Private
Flight Origin
Intended Destination
Take-off Commenced
Yes
Flight Airborne
Yes
Flight Completed
Yes
Phase of Flight
Descent
Location
Approx.
near La Tour-du-Pin, France
HF
Tag(s)
Ineffective Monitoring,
Procedural non compliance,
Inappropriate crew response - skills deficiency
LB
Tag(s)
Accepted ATC Clearance not followed,
TCAS RA response
LOS
Tag(s)
TCAS RA Mis Flown,
Accepted ATC Clearance not followed,
Required Separation not maintained,
Level Bust
Outcome
Damage or injury
No
Aircraft damage
None
Non-aircraft damage
No
Non-occupant Casualties
No
Occupant Injuries
None
Occupant Fatalities
None
Off Airport Landing
No
Ditching
No
Causal Factor Group(s)
Group(s)
Aircraft Operation
Safety Recommendation(s)
Group(s)
None Made
Investigation Type
Type
Independent
Description
On 16 September 2004, a loss of separation occurred over Geneva between Air France AIRBUS A-319 and a Gulfstream 5 which commenced descent without clearance by ATC and with coordinated Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) RAs not followed by either aircraft.
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Further Reading
- For further information, see the full Swiss Report No.1905 of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau into the AIRPROX incident
