A message from Christopher McGregor - ATR’s Flight Safety Officer
The ATR fleet is operating and serving communities in every region of the world, serving hubs and remote communities alike. The industry is adapting to very new circumstances. In this new context ATR remains committed to flight safety, supporting our customers and the aviation community.
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In Service Feedback – Abnormal Runway Contact Prevention
The ATR72 operated a commercial flight from Kannur to Hubli airport.
During the first approach runway 26, the aircraft touched down on the runway and bounced consecutively four times. The crew initiated a “Go-Around”. During the second approach, the aircraft bounced consecutively three times, before coming to rest on the runway. The crew switched off the engines on the runway and requested assistance from the ground staff.
In Service Feedback – Runway Excursion Prevention
An operator encountered a lateral runway excursion. In this particular event the aircraft sustained minor landing gear damage but the contributing factors are in common with more serious incidents associated with adverse weather conditions (heavy precipitation, reduced visibility and a wet runway). This highlights the benefit of threat and error management training.
In Service Feedback – Lateral Runway Excursion
Lateral Runway Excursion: report and ATR recommendations
