Description

On 22 August 2019, a Boeing 737-800 (HL8052) being operated by Eastar Jet on a scheduled international passenger flight from Incheon to Hyakuri and making a visual approach from downwind lined up on the wrong parallel runway and did not commence a very low go around until a vehicle was seen on the runway and the incorrect runway threshold identification was recognised. Visual repositioning to the correct runway was then completed without further event in accordance with ATC instructions.

Investigation 

After notification of the event the day after it had occurred, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) classified it as a Serious Incident and an Investigation was carried out. It was noted that the 38 year-old Captain, who was acting as PF for the sector involved, had a total of 3,708 hours flying experience of which 1,616 hours were on type. The 32 year-old First Officer had a total of 2,942 hours flying experience of which all but 290 hours were on type. 

What Happened

Prior to commencing descent to destination, the flight crew conducted an approach briefing which confirmed the expected landing runway at Hyakuri as 03L and put the extended centreline of runway 03L into the FMC to assist in flying the expected visual approach to that runway. They then displayed this on their NDs.