History of the Flight
On March 20, 2012, an Airbus A320-214, registration VQ-BDJ, operated by Ural Airlines, was arriving at Dubai International Airport from Krasnodar/Pashkovskiy Airport, Russia. The aircraft landed on runway 12L. The air traffic controller (ATC) for runway 12L advised the crew to expect to vacate the runway via high-speed turn-off M9 and then turn left onto taxiway Mike. The crew correctly read back this instruction.
After landing, the ATC cleared the A320 to vacate via M9 and turn left on taxiway Mike. While the A320 was decelerating, the controller for runway 12R issued a takeoff clearance to a Boeing 777, registration A6-EBN, departing from runway 12R for Hamburg, Germany.
Instead of turning left onto taxiway Mike, the A320 continued straight ahead, entered taxiway M11, crossed the stop bar of runway 12R/30L, and stopped. The B777 crew continued their takeoff. According to ground movement radar data, the closest point between the two aircraft (nose to wingtip) was approximately 61.615 meters.
Injuries to Persons
No injuries were reported.
Damage to Aircraft
No damage to either aircraft was reported.
Other Damage
No other damage was reported.
Aircraft Information
The A320-214 was registered in Bermuda (VQ-BDJ) and operated by Ural Airlines. The B777 was registered in the United Arab Emirates (A6-EBN).
Aerodrome Information
Dubai International Airport has two parallel runways, controlled by different air traffic controllers. Taxiway M11 connects to runway 12R/30L and is equipped with stop bar lighting.
Communications
The A320 crew correctly read back the taxi instruction. The 12R ATC issued takeoff clearance to the B777 before the incursion occurred.
Flight Recorders
Flight data and cockpit voice recorders were available for the investigation.
Analysis and Conclusions
The investigation identified that the A320 crew failed to follow the ATC instruction to turn left onto taxiway Mike, leading to the runway incursion. The probable cause will be determined in the final report.
Probable Cause
Not yet determined; the investigation is ongoing.