Occurrence Details
On 10 September 2017, an Emirates Airbus A380-861, registration A6-EEZ, operated scheduled passenger flight EK131 from Dubai International Airport to Domodedovo International Airport, Moscow. The aircraft carried 448 persons: 422 passengers, two flight crew, and 24 cabin crew. No injuries were reported.
First Approach Event
During approach into Domodedovo International Airport, the aircraft was cleared for the runway 14R ILS approach while on the base leg. The aircraft descended below its cleared altitude of 500 meters QFE before establishing on the localizer. The radar controller alerted the flight crew to stop the descent. The crew executed a go-around; the minimum radio altitude reached was 395 feet above ground level. During the go-around, EGPWS "Glideslope" and "Terrain Ahead - Pull Up" alerts activated.
Second Approach and FMS Issue
During the second approach, as the aircraft was on the final leg, the flight plan disappeared from the Flight Management System (FMS), leaving a blank screen. The commander selected the UUDD14R waypoint using the DIR TO function, which resulted in the aircraft levelling off at 2,600 feet QNH. The crew performed a discontinued approach.
Final Outcome
A third approach to runway 14R was subsequently completed successfully.