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