What happened
During cruise near Melbourne, the crew of a Cessna 172S detected the Cirrus SR-22T in close proximity on a crossing track. The Cirrus pilot descended to increase separation.
- Occupants Not stated No fatalities recorded
- Aircraft None Damage to the aircraft
- Phase Manoeuvring Private flight
- Investigation Status not stated ATSB / NTSB
Flight path
Schematic, not to scale
- Departed Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN)
- Phase of flight Manoeuvring Private flight
- Accident site Near Melbourne, VIC
- Destination Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN)
Occurrence data
| Date | Thursday 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Cirrus SR-22T GTS G6 Carbon |
| Registration | VH-XC5 |
| Operator | Reserve Corporation Pty Ltd |
| Flight | Private |
| Departed | Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN) |
| Destination | Melbourne-Essendon Fields Airport, VIC (MEB/YMEN) |
| Phase of flight | Manoeuvring |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Melbourne, VIC |
| Damage | None |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Investigation | ATSB / NTSB |
| Published | 22 January 2026 |
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