ATSB - Aviation Occurrence Investigation AO-2007-044 - А320 go around event, Melbourne, 21 Ju

ATSB - Aviation Occurrence Investigation AO-2007-044 - А320 go around event, Melbourne, 21 Ju

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Author
ATSB (Australia)
Category
Accident Reports Loss of Control

On 21 July 2007, an Airbus A320-232 being operated by Australian Operator Jetstar Airways and on final approach to Melbourne after a passenger flight from Christchurch, New Zealand intended to make a go around after the required visual reference at Decision Altitude was not available, but the intended action was mis-managed such that safe control of the aircraft was temporarily lost. Recovery was achieved and there were no further abnormalities of flight during a second missed approach at Melbourne or the subsequent diversion to Avalon.

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