Popinjay to investigate a Virgin long landing -
Three and a half months after the incident, PJ decides to investigate?? Via PJ HQ:
Via aeroinside.com :
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Three and a half months after the incident, PJ decides to investigate?? Via PJ HQ:
Quote:Initial summary
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has commenced an investigation into a long landing involving a Boeing 737-800 aircraft at Gold Coast Airport, Queensland on 24 January 2023.
At about 1839 local time, while landing on runway 32 in poor weather conditions, the flight crew was unable to sight the touchdown markers. The aircraft was subsequently landed beyond the touchdown zone.
In early April, the operator provided the ATSB with a copy of their safety investigation report, which provided additional information regarding the incident. After obtaining this information, the ATSB decided to investigate the incident.
As part of the investigation, the ATSB will examine the circumstances leading to the long landing and determine contributing factors. The investigation will include interviewing the flight crew and other relevant persons, examining available recorded data, obtain weather information, reviewing relevant procedures and collecting other evidence as required.
A final report will be published at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified at any time during the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify operators and regulators so appropriate and timely safety action can be taken.
Ref: https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/inv...o-2023-018
Via aeroinside.com :
Quote:Virgin Australia B738 at Coolangatta on Jan 24th 2023, long landing
Last Update: April 13, 2023 / 09:35:09 GMT/Zulu time
Virgin Australia VH-YQM, Boeing 737-800 (Photo modified based on photo from Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons / License: CC by-sa 4.0)
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800, registration VH-YQM performing flight VA-539 from Sydney,NS to Coolangatta,QL (Australia), landed on Coolangatta's runway 32 in poor weather conditions, the crew was unable to see the touch down zone markers. The aircraft touched down without further incident and taxied to the apron.
On Apr 13th 2023 Australia's TSB (ATSB) reported they have opened an investigation into the occurrence rated a serious incident stating the aircraft touched down beyond the touch down zone. The ATSB wrote:
Quote:At about 1839 local time, while landing on runway 32 in poor weather conditions, the flight crew was unable to sight the touchdown markers. The aircraft was subsequently landed beyond the touchdown zone.
In early April, the operator provided the ATSB with a copy of their safety investigation report, which provided additional information regarding the incident. After obtaining this information, the ATSB decided to investigate the incident.
As part of the investigation, the ATSB will examine the circumstances leading to the long landing and determine contributing factors. The investigation will include interviewing the flight crew and other relevant persons, examining available recorded data, obtain weather information, reviewing relevant procedures and collecting other evidence as required.
Metars:
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YBCG 240930Z AUTO 02007KT 9999 -RA SCT009 SCT078 OVC110 23/21 Q1012 RERA=
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