Final Report B738 (G-FDZS), Bristol UK, 4 March 2024

Final Report B738 (G-FDZS), Bristol UK, 4 March 2024

Publication info
Author
UK AAIB
Category
Accident Reports Controlled Flight Into Terrain Airworthiness Human Factors
Date of publication
05/12/2024

On 4 March 2024, a Boeing 737-800 departing Bristol took longer than expected to become airborne and passed over the end of the runway at approximately 10 feet. It was then initially unable to climb at a speed much above V2 until it was recognised that the thrust set was significantly below that intended. Despite the flight being used for new Captain line training, a check at 80 knots that correct thrust was set did not occur and the fact that the autothrottle had not been successfully re-engaged after it dropped out when takeoff thrust was being set went unrecognised.

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