[Philip Argy]

I departed off 34R at about 07:30 on 15 June on QF803 to Canberra. As I looked out after our right turn I saw the aircraft that had been on approach to land behind us suddenly turn right at low altitude and continue east crossing the coast still at low altitude - I would estimate at less than 2,000 feet. Instead of us continuing east, we made a sudden left turn and flew north to gain more height before executing a 200 degree turn to the right to set course for Canberra.

I haven't seen any mention of the incident on the board - does anyone know what happened? I know go arounds are not uncommon, but usually they don't involve such a severe low altitude 90 degree turn, or at least what looked like that from my viewing location while we were in a steep banking climb.

I figure there'll be someone on the Board who knows something!