Boeing 747-443, G-VROM
Report name:
Boeing 747-443, G-VROM
Boeing 747-443, G-VROM
Registration:
G-VROM
G-VROM
Type:
Boeing 747-443
Boeing 747-443
Location:
Near London (Gatwick) Airport
Near London (Gatwick) Airport
Date of occurrence:
08 October 2006
08 October 2006
Category:
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
Following an instruction to take up the hold prior to commencing approach at London (Gatwick) Airport, the commander declared an emergency to avoid landing with Final Reserve Fuel. The aircraft was given priority for the approach, and the final landing was achieved with 7 tonnes of fuel. Company Reserve Fuel was 7.4 tonnes and the Final Reserve Fuel was 3.9 tonnes.
Following an instruction to take up the hold prior to commencing approach at London (Gatwick) Airport, the commander declared an emergency to avoid landing with Final Reserve Fuel. The aircraft was given priority for the approach, and the final landing was achieved with 7 tonnes of fuel. Company Reserve Fuel was 7.4 tonnes and the Final Reserve Fuel was 3.9 tonnes.
