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Serious incident to the Airbus A320 registered VH-VFO and the Airbus A330 registered 9M-XXS on 07/21/2016 near AD Gold Coast [Investigation led by ATSB / Australia]

Perte de séparation, en approche

Responsible entity

Australia - ATSB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Australian authorities:

ATC applied an incorrect separation standard to the inbound Airbus A320 and the outbound Airbus A330 on a crossing track, resulting in a loss of separation. Both aircraft received a TCAS RA, with the crew of the A320 conducting a climb to increase separation.