Near-collision involving CEA DR400/2+2 at RNAS Culdrose

Casualties unknown • Runway 12, RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall, GB

A CEA DR400/2+2 aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with another aircraft during taxiing operations at RNAS Culdrose in September 2008.

What happened

On 19 September 2008, at approximately 0740 hrs, a CEA DR400/2+2, registration G-GAOM, was involved in a near-miss incident on Runway 12 at RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall. Following a landing, the pilot began approaching the first runway exit. During this maneuver, the pilot did not receive taxi instructions, noting that the tower frequency was occupied and preventing any requests for guidance.

As the aircraft came to a halt on the runway, the pilot observed another aircraft stopping behind them. This second aircraft had performed extreme braking to avoid a collision, ultimately coming to a standstill within five yards of G-GAOM.

Probable cause

The pilot of the first aircraft was unable to request taxi instructions due to a busy tower frequency, leading to a situation where a second aircraft had to perform emergency braking to avoid a collision.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-09-19 CEA DR400/2+2 Dauphin accident near Runway 12, RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall, GB?

A CEA DR400/2+2 aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with another aircraft during taxiing operations at RNAS Culdrose in September 2008.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-09-19 involved a CEA DR400/2+2 Dauphin, registration G-GAOM, at Runway 12, RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall, GB.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot of the first aircraft was unable to request taxi instructions due to a busy tower frequency, leading to a situation where a second aircraft had to perform emergency braking to avoid a collision.

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