Lateral Runway Excursion: report and ATR recommendations
FLIGHT OPS
By European regulation (CAT.OP.MPA.260), the captain is responsible to verify before each flight that the aircraft carries at least the planned amount of usable fuel to complete the flight safely, considering the expected operating conditions. This article provides guidance on the recommended fuel policy utilising the aircraft fuel quantity indication system and the fuel uplift calculation.
An ATR72-600 performed a go-around on its approach to runway 21 at Nangan Airport. During the go-around, the left and right main wheels and tail skid of the aircraft collided with the top outer edge of the pre-threshold area of runway 21. We have captured the key points from the final investigation report and provided our recommendations to prevent re-occurrence.
Updated in Dec 2021. In the current context, you may need to temporarily switch to cargo operations, using the cabin to transport freight. While this may require the formal authorization from your local authorities, you will find in this article useful advice for establishing these operations in a safe manner.
Actualizado diciembre 2021. En el contexto actual, es posible que deba adaptar temporalmente su operación al transporte de carga usando la cabina de pasajeros. Si bien esto puede requerir la autorización de la Autoridad Nacional competente, encontrará en este artículo consejos útiles para establecer estas operaciones de una manera segura.
The ATR fleet has encountered serious events of intentional continuous descent below the published glide path and without confirming the visual reference. This article provides a pilot’s perspective of the challenges our flight crews face on a daily basis and emphasizes the key safety barriers identified in our industry.