CAA Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR)

The text of the MOR quoted below was enclosed with a reply dated May 10, 2007, from Sarah Doherty, Head of Safety Data Unit, CAA, responsive to an inquiry dated April 26, 2007. (Courtesy of Kim Efishoff, NARCAP)

A/C Type : BN2a Trislander
Flight Phase : Cruise
Classification : Occurrences
Occurrence Number : 200703486
Occurrence Date : 23 Apr 2007
Location : Alderney
Location Info : 10NNE
Events : Miscellaneous Non-AD Occurrence

Pretitle :
BN2T crew observed a stationary bright light ahead, thought to be a reflection from the ground. However, crew viewed the light through binoculars and observed a shape, similar to a B737 fuselage.

Precis :
The crew contacted ATC, who originally stated that there wasn't anything showing on radar. However, they then observed a primary contact. The crew and some passengers observed the bright lights again later in the flight. The shape was said to be bright yellow with a dark area nearer to one end.

Number of Records : 1

CAA refused direct requests for access to other pilot or ATC documents forming part of the MOR submission. These were pursued instead via the route of Freedom of Information Requests to the Ministry of Defence.