Synopsis
On 13 May 2024 at 07:10 UTC, two Salam Air Airbus A321 aircraft experienced a TCAS Resolution Advisory while operating over Muscat Terminal Control Area (TMA). The aircraft involved were an A321-253N, registered A4O-OXD, and an A321-253NX, registered A4O-OXB. The occurrence was classified as a serious incident by the Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB), which opened an investigation.
Aircraft Information
Both aircraft were operated by Salam Air. The first aircraft was an A321-253N with registration A4O-OXD. The second aircraft was an A321-253NX with registration A4O-OXB. No damage was reported to either aircraft.
Location and Time
The event occurred at coordinates 23°35′36″N 058°17′04″E, over the Muscat TMA in the Sultanate of Oman. The date was 13 May 2024, at 07:10 UTC.
Injuries and Damage
The OTSB report explicitly states that there were no injuries to persons and no damage to the aircraft. No other damage was reported.
Investigation
The OTSB was notified of the occurrence by the operator on 14 May 2024 and by the Civil Aviation Authority of Oman on 15 May 2024. The investigation was conducted pursuant to Civil Aviation Law 76/2019 and in compliance with CAR-13 and ICAO Annex 13. The final report was published on 27 January 2025. The cause and contributing factors are detailed in the report.