ASRS 1957273
ACN 1957273 · 2022-12 · S-76/S-76 Mark II
S76 Medevac Captain reported aborting takeoff from taxiway after observing NORDO traffic on take-off which resulted in a NMAC.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
X, Y.
Departing from taxi-way at ZZZ call was made on CTAF "Aircraft X Departing ZZZ, is there any departing traffic ZZZ" With nothing heard climb was initiated to 100 ft. for takeoff in the NE direction. Crewman in left seat alerted Pilot Flying to fixed wing aircraft departing Runway XX now at same height. At that time departing aircraft made radio call to indicate departure from YY. Aircraft X was lowered back to taxi way without incident. Closest approach was 200 ft. horizontal and Aircraft X was not in the flight path of departing aircraft (Aircraft X remained over taxi-way) land back was a precautionary measure to insure separation.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- Conflict
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Airport · Procedure
- Primary Problem
- Airport
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