ATR 42-300 approach error at Glasgow Airport

Casualties unknown • On approach to Glasgow Airport, GB

An investigation into an ATR 42-300 approach to Glasgow Airport revealed that the crew utilized incorrect weather information during their descent.

What happened

On 22 February 2012, an ATR 42-300, registration EI-FXA, was performing an approach to Glasgow Airport. During the descent phase of the flight, the crew was operating under specific weather conditions provided by the local automated terminal information service.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the information available to the flight crew during the approach. It was established that the co-pilot obtained the Glasgow ATIS report to inform the crew of the current meteorological conditions at the destination. The investigation clarified that the crew was utilizing the correct airport's information, correcting previous records that suggested a different location's data had been used.

Findings

  • The crew had access to the Glasgow ATIS report during the approach.
  • The investigation corrected an error in previous documentation regarding which airport's weather information was being monitored by the co-pilot.

Probable cause

The investigation clarified that the crew was monitoring the correct Glasgow ATIS information, correcting a previous error in the report regarding the source of the weather data.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2012-02-22 ATR42-300 accident near On approach to Glasgow Airport, GB?

An investigation into an ATR 42-300 approach to Glasgow Airport revealed that the crew utilized incorrect weather information during their descent.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-02-22 involved a ATR42-300, registration EI-FXA, at On approach to Glasgow Airport, GB.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation clarified that the crew was monitoring the correct Glasgow ATIS information, correcting a previous error in the report regarding the source of the weather data.

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