What happened
On November 14, 2012, a Canadair CL-600 Regional Jet was involved in an aviation incident during its takeoff roll at EPPO. The aircraft was operating under conditions where the crew attempted to perform a takeoff and landing despite visibility levels being below the airport's established minimum requirements.
The investigation
The investigation conducted by the PKBWL focused on the operational decisions made by the crew regarding weather minimums. The inquiry established that the flight crew proceeded with the takeoff and landing maneuvers while the visibility was below the permissible limits defined for the aerodrome.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was the crew's failure to adhere to the established airport procedures regarding visibility minimums.
- The aircraft attempted operations during periods where visibility did not meet the necessary safety thresholds for the specific location.