Raytheon Hawker 800XP, CS-DRQ
Report name:
Raytheon Hawker 800XP, CS-DRQ
Raytheon Hawker 800XP, CS-DRQ
Registration:
CS-DRQ
CS-DRQ
Type:
Raytheon Hawker 800XP
Raytheon Hawker 800XP
Location:
London City Airport
London City Airport
Date of occurrence:
31 October 2006
31 October 2006
Category:
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
This aircraft experienced significant navigation problems after taking off from London City Airport (LCY) and was unable to comply with the Standard Instrument Departure (SID). The crew were able to recover heading information after approximately 10 minutes and landed back at LCY without incident. It transpired that several similar incidents had previously occurred with other aircraft and there have been similar incidents subsequent to this one. The cause of the problem was identified as strong magnetic anomalies in the holding area for Runway 28. Six safety recommendations have been made.
This aircraft experienced significant navigation problems after taking off from London City Airport (LCY) and was unable to comply with the Standard Instrument Departure (SID). The crew were able to recover heading information after approximately 10 minutes and landed back at LCY without incident. It transpired that several similar incidents had previously occurred with other aircraft and there have been similar incidents subsequent to this one. The cause of the problem was identified as strong magnetic anomalies in the holding area for Runway 28. Six safety recommendations have been made.
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