Airbus A320-232, G-EUUR, 26 November 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
26 November 2008
Aircraft type:
Airbus A320-232
Location:
Approx 10 miles northeast of Glasgow Airport
Registration:
G-EUUR

Airbus A320-232, G-EUUR

Summary:

During a day IMC approach to Runway 23 at Glasgow the aircraft was given, and the flight crew accepted and actioned, a ‘terrain unsafe’ clearance. The flight crew then climbed the aircraft upon receipt of a GPWS warning. The minimum terrain clearance was 959 feet. During vectors for a second approach the aircraft was again descended below the permitted altitude, though in a location where there was no risk of terrain collision.

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Airbus A320-232, G-EUUR 03-10.pdf (698.06 kb)

Published 10 December 2014