Mid-air separation incident near Riga International Airport

No fatalities • Riga, Latvia

A Boeing 737 and an Airbus 320 experienced a loss of minimum separation during a climb and a go-around near Riga, Latvia.

What happened

On May 19, 2012, at approximately 0819 local time, a Boeing 737-500 operated by Air Baltic was climbing from Riga International Airport. The aircraft, registration YL-BBN, had been cleared by Air Traffic Control to climb to FL230.

Simultaneously, an Airbus 320 operated by Aeroflot was performing a go-around following an unstabilized approach. During these maneuvers, the minimum separation between the two aircraft decreased to 2.2 NM.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 2012 BOEING 737 accident near Riga, Latvia?

A Boeing 737 and an Airbus 320 experienced a loss of minimum separation during a climb and a go-around near Riga, Latvia.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 2012 BOEING 737 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 2012 involved a BOEING 737, operated by Air Baltic, at Riga, Latvia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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