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R90 controller described a class C infraction/conflict when VFR traffic departing cbf awaiting an IFR clearance climbed into class C and caused the event; the reporter suggested an rco be installed at cbf for improved ATC planning.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 997929 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201203 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0001-0600 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | CBF.Airport |
| State Reference | NE |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | PA-31 Navajo/Chieftan/Mojave/T1040 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Flight Plan | VFR |
| Aircraft 2 | |
| Make Model Name | PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior |
| Flight Phase | Descent |
| Route In Use | Vectors |
| Flight Plan | VFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Approach Departure |
| Qualification | Air Traffic Control Fully Certified |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | ATC Issue All Types Conflict Airborne Conflict |
Narrative:
A navajo departed cbf northbound; opposite direction to a VFR cherokee being vectored for sequencing to oma. The navajo climbed into the class C airspace and became a collision hazard for the cherokee. The cherokee was issued traffic and got the navajo in sight just prior to the ca going off. The navajo called to pick up his IFR at which point he was climbing out of 039 and still inside class C airspace. I informed him of the dimensions of the airspace. The pilot said he didn't fly into cbf very often and was sorry. Cbf is a very busy GA airport with a growing pilot education program. It is only about 7 miles from oma which at times can be very busy. Knowledge of aircraft planning to depart would allow controllers to plan and control accordingly. To this end a 'remote control communications equipment' (rco) on the airport would allow timely IFR clearances and cancellations.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: R90 Controller described a Class C infraction/conflict when VFR traffic departing CBF awaiting an IFR clearance climbed into Class C and caused the event; the reporter suggested an RCO be installed at CBF for improved ATC planning.
Narrative: A Navajo departed CBF northbound; opposite direction to a VFR Cherokee being vectored for sequencing to OMA. The Navajo climbed into the Class C airspace and became a collision hazard for the Cherokee. The Cherokee was issued traffic and got the Navajo in sight just prior to the CA going off. The Navajo called to pick up his IFR at which point he was climbing out of 039 and still inside Class C airspace. I informed him of the dimensions of the airspace. The pilot said he didn't fly into CBF very often and was sorry. CBF is a very busy GA airport with a growing pilot education program. It is only about 7 miles from OMA which at times can be very busy. Knowledge of aircraft planning to depart would allow controllers to plan and control accordingly. To this end a 'Remote Control Communications Equipment' (RCO) on the airport would allow timely IFR clearances and cancellations.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 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.