Flight History
The aircraft, an Airbus A319-115 with registration PR-AVC, operated by OCEANAIR Airlines S/A, was conducting a scheduled passenger transport flight from Congonhas Aerodrome (SBSP), São Paulo, to Antônio Carlos Jobim Aerodrome (SBGL), Rio de Janeiro. On board were 6 crew members and 118 passengers.
During an instrument approach (RNAV Y) to runway 28 at SBGL, the crew performed a missed approach procedure below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA). Almost simultaneously with the initiation of the go-around, the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) issued two "Too Low, Terrain" warnings related to proximity to terrain.
Following the go-around, the crew conducted a new instrument approach to runway 15 (ILS T) of the same aerodrome, and the landing was carried out successfully.
Aircraft and Personnel
The aircraft was an Airbus A319-115, serial number not specified. It sustained no damage. All occupants left unharmed, with no injuries reported among the 6 crew or 118 passengers.
Crew flight experience details were recorded in the investigation but are not summarized here as they are not directly relevant to the incident narrative.
Investigation Findings
The serious incident was classified as Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT). The investigation was conducted by the Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) with participation from an Accredited Representative of the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la Sécurité de l'Aviation Civile (BEA) of France, the state of design.
The report noted that the go-around was initiated at low altitude, and the EGPWS warnings occurred soon after the missed approach procedure began.
Contributing Factors
According to the final report, contributing factors were identified and are detailed in the original document. No single probable cause was stated. The factors included aspects related to crew performance and operational procedures, as per the investigation analysis.
The report emphasized that its objective is prevention and not determination of liability.