Boeing 757-2T7, G-MONK, 13 December 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
13 December 2008
Aircraft type:
Boeing 757-2T7
Location:
On approach to London Gatwick Airport, West Sussex
Registration:
G-MONK

Boeing 757-2T7, G-MONK

Summary:

During an approach, in demanding weather conditions, the crew inadvertently left the speedbrakes deployed with the auto-throttle disengaged; the aircraft’s speed decayed until the stick shaker activated. The Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) actions for stick shaker activation were not completed properly and during the go-around the speedbrakes remained extended. Subsequently, the Flight Director Pitch Bars disappeared from the Primary Flying Displays (PFDs) and the commander became disorientated. He handed over control to the co-pilot and stowed the speedbrakes realising that they were still deployed. The crew subsequently completed an uneventful ILS and landed safely.

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Published 10 December 2014