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Written question asked by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 20 October 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 October 2015 (named day). It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Friday, 23 October 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Military Aircraft: Air Misses

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps have been taken by Air Command in response to the UK Airprox Board's recommendation that flying procedures be reviewed in the Machynlleth loop following a near-miss incident involving five aircraft on 27 August 2015.

Answer

I believe the hon. Member is referring to an incident that took place on 27 August 2014, in response to which the UK Airprox Board assessed no risk of collision existed.

Following the UK Airprox Board's recommendation, a review of entry and exit procedures has been completed. No changes have been made as the RAF considered that changing the procedures would adversely affect flight safety. However, the UK Military Low Flying Handbook was updated to highlight to military aircrews that they should exercise caution when entering and exiting the Machynlleth Loop.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12630
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Air traffic control Military aircraft Air misses
Link
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