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Nct controller reported an aircraft reported climbing to 5000 feet but leveled at 4000 feet which is below the minimum vectoring altitude.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1553133 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201806 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | NCT.TRACON |
| State Reference | CA |
| Environment | |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Route In Use | Vectors |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Approach |
| Qualification | Air Traffic Control Fully Certified |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | ATC Issue All Types Deviation - Altitude Undershoot Deviation - Procedural Clearance Inflight Event / Encounter CFTT / CFIT |
Narrative:
Sector coordinated a 020 heading instead of a 050 heading; which I approved. They made a comment about 'when I'm good with mvas during coordination.' aircraft initial check-on was unreadable. [During] second check-on; aircraft stated call sign; 4000 feet. The aircraft's altitude readout indicated 4000; then 4100; then 4300; [and] then 4300. Each time I scanned [the] data block; I assumed they were climbing to 5000 feet; the standard operating procedure altitude and correct altitude for MVA (minimum vectoring altitude). When I shipped [the] aircraft to the next sector; they checked-on level at 4000 feet. Upon review of tapes; the previous controller had issued 5000 feet several times. A brasher warning was issued for the pilot deviation.I have been working at nct with excessive distractions; including a co-worker's stalking and intimidating behavior while I work a control position. This same person interrupts my break time and my ability to recoup. I am constantly aware of this person being present or becoming present. Management has been well aware of my fear of this individual and the fact that this situation is a major distraction for me. I should have verified climbing to 5000 feet when pilot did not check on with that information. It was a student pilot; and there was a language barrier.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: NCT Controller reported an aircraft reported climbing to 5000 feet but leveled at 4000 feet which is below the Minimum Vectoring Altitude.
Narrative: Sector coordinated a 020 heading instead of a 050 heading; which I approved. They made a comment about 'when I'm good with MVAs during coordination.' Aircraft initial check-on was unreadable. [During] second check-on; aircraft stated call sign; 4000 feet. The aircraft's altitude readout indicated 4000; then 4100; then 4300; [and] then 4300. Each time I scanned [the] data block; I assumed they were climbing to 5000 feet; the Standard Operating Procedure altitude and correct altitude for MVA (Minimum Vectoring Altitude). When I shipped [the] aircraft to the next sector; they checked-on level at 4000 feet. Upon review of tapes; the previous controller had issued 5000 feet several times. A Brasher Warning was issued for the pilot deviation.I have been working at NCT with excessive distractions; including a co-worker's stalking and intimidating behavior while I work a control position. This same person interrupts my break time and my ability to recoup. I am constantly aware of this person being present or becoming present. Management has been well aware of my fear of this individual and the fact that this situation is a major distraction for me. I should have verified climbing to 5000 feet when pilot did not check on with that information. It was a student pilot; and there was a language barrier.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.