Crash comic – Playing the wrong card

Have you checked that your GPS or EFB is up to date?

This crash comic shows how out-of-date navigation data led a pilot to broadcast on the wrong frequency and have a close call after take-off.

Learn why it is important to check the correct CTAF in current aeronautical publications, update your GPS or EFB data and confirm your radio is set to the correct frequency before departure.

Refresh your knowledge before your next flight. Find more information in the pilot safety hub. link to the topic section of the pilot safety hub.

Close calls are contributed by readers like you. They are personal accounts of individual experiences and are not corroborated by CASA. We publish close calls so others can learn from their stories and spark discussions about safety. These stories should not be used to identify individuals or operators.