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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Airbus A340-313 4R-ADG 12-12.pdf (359.91 kb)

Published 10 December 2014