Incident Overview
On 15 March 2011, a serious incident classified as an airprox occurred at Zurich airport involving two Airbus A320-214 aircraft operated by Swiss International Airlines. The aircraft, registered HB-IJH (callsign SWR 1326) and HB-IJW (callsign SWR 202W), were both on departure. The incident involved a loss of separation between the two aircraft during take-off operations.
Aircraft and Crew Information
Both aircraft were Airbus A320-214 models. The investigation report provides details on the flight crew of each aircraft, including their flying experience and duty times, as well as information on the air traffic control personnel involved.
Operational Context
The incident took place during simultaneous departures from intersecting runways. SWR 1326 conducted a take-off roll on runway 16, while SWR 202W initiated a take-off roll on runway 28, which was subsequently aborted. The report includes meteorological information for the time of the incident, such as general weather conditions and aerodrome reports.
Investigation and Findings
The Swiss Accident Investigation Board (SAIB) conducted the investigation. The report covers factual information including the history of the incident, communications, take-off procedures, and the application of systems such as the RIMCAS collision warning system and the TACO coordination system. The causes of the incident are stated in the report.