Incident Overview
On July 5, 2012, at approximately 1324 Japan Standard Time (0424 UTC), a runway incursion occurred at Naha Airport (OKA) in Okinawa, Japan. A China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. Airbus A319-112, registration B2332, was instructed by air traffic control to hold short of the runway. However, the flight crew taxied the aircraft onto the active runway.
Go-Around Execution
At the same time, an AirAsia Japan Co., Ltd. Airbus A320-214, registration JA01AJ, was approaching the airport. The flight crew of the A320 executed a go-around to avoid a potential conflict. No injuries were sustained by any individuals aboard either aircraft, and neither aircraft reported any damage.
Investigation
The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) is conducting the investigation into the event. As the state of manufacture of the aircraft, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All inquiries regarding the incident should be directed to the JTSB.