Background
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) issued Aircraft Accident Report 5/2007, which details an incident involving an Airbus A321-231, registration G-MEDG. The incident occurred on 11 March 2005 during an approach to Khartoum Airport in Sudan. The report was published on 6 December 2007.
Investigation
The AAIB conducted an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The report includes sections on factual information such as the history of the flight, injuries to persons, damage to the aircraft, personnel information, aircraft information, meteorological information, aids to navigation, communications, aerodrome information, flight recorders, wreckage and impact information, medical and pathological information, fire, survival aspects, tests and research, and organisational and management information. The investigation also covered the operator's history of managed non-precision approaches, provision of aeronautical navigational charts and databases, terrain awareness and warning systems, and operations in sandstorms.
Findings
The report lists findings and causal factors, though the specific details are not reproduced here. The incident highlights issues related to approach procedures and terrain awareness.
Conclusion
The incident was investigated thoroughly, and the report provides a comprehensive account of the events and contributing factors as determined by the AAIB.