Airbus A340-313, 4R-ADG, 5 February 2012

Published 10 December 2014
From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Date of occurrence:
5 February 2012
Aircraft category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Aircraft type:
Airbus A340-313
Location:
London Heathrow Airport
Registration:
4R-ADG

Airbus A340-313, 4R-ADG

Summary:

The aircraft started its takeoff from a runway intersection for which no regulated takeoff weight chart was available in the aircraft. The pilots calculated performance using a chart for a different runway which did not consider obstacles relevant to the runway in use. The takeoff and subsequent flight were completed without further incident.

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Published 10 December 2014

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