Flight Safety Australia - A bump in the night

An incredibly close call—technically an accident—happened 47 years ago at Sydney Airport when a TAA Boeing 727 struck the tail fin of a Canadian Pacific Airlines DC-8 as it was taking off. So how were both aeroplanes on the same runway at the same time? Doug Spiers, the first officer of the TAA aircraft, talks to Flight Safety Australia about what happened on that dark and rainy night. Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) -- 'Safe skies for all' CASA regulates civil aviation safety in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft outside Australian territory. We license pilots, register aircraft, oversee safety and promote safety awareness. CASA is also responsible for ensuring Australian airspace is administered and used safely. Follow CASA on Facebook:   / civilaviationsafetyauthority   Follow CASA on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CASABriefing Connect with CASA on LinkedIn:   / civil-aviation-safety-authority-casa-   Experience the world of Flight Safety Australia: http://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/ Visit the CASA Online Store: http://shop.casa.gov.au/