Incident Details
On 17 May 2013, at approximately 0703 UTC, a Boeing 757-200, registration G-OOBE, operated by Thomson Airways, was on approach to Reus Airport (LERS) in Spain. The flight crew had received clearance to land. However, during the approach, a Diamond DA20, registration EC-IIT, was observed on the runway, prompting the crew to execute a go-around. The go-around was completed without incident, and the aircraft subsequently landed normally.
Investigation
The incident is under investigation by the Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) of Spain. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative, as the United States is the state of manufacture of the Boeing 757-200. All inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to the CIAIAC.