AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZBD

High speed rejected takeoff, London Luton Airport, 13 July 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 January 2022

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 July 2021
• Aircraft type: Airbus A319-111
• Location: London Luton Airport
• Registration: G-EZBD

Summary:

The aircraft carried out a high speed rejected takeoff above V1 speed due to a discrepancy between commander and co-pilot’s airspeed indications. The discrepancy occurred because of a blockage in a pitot tube following a long period on the ground.

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Published 13 January 2022