AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, EI-EZV (Correction)

Hard landing, London Heathrow Airport, 16 January 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 January 2014
• Aircraft type: Airbus A320-214
• Location: London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: EI-EZV

Summary:

The aircraft was in the final stages of an ILS approach to land. The thrust was reduced at the normal flare height but there was no reduction in the rate of descent and the aircraft landed heavily. The FDR data showed evidence of over-controlling in pitch with a late increase in pitch attitude which had no effect on the rate of descent.

Download report:

Airbus A320-214 EI-EZV Correction 07-14.pdf (169.09 kb)

Published 10 December 2014