Flight History
On 25 March 2019, a Boeing 737-800 registration G-TAWA operated by TUI Airways conducted a scheduled international passenger flight from London Gatwick Airport (EGKK) to Lanzarote Airport (GCRR). The aircraft carried seven crew members and 181 passengers. The captain was the pilot flying. At 13:36:54 local time, the flight was cleared for a direct VOR A approach to runway 21. After passing the TUXAM intermediate fix, the crew proceeded towards the final approach fix. At 13:45:00, at 11.75 NM DME LTE, the aircraft was configured for landing with landing gear extended and flaps set to 30 degrees. The autopilot and flight director were then disengaged, and the approach continued in manual mode under visual meteorological conditions.
EGPWS Warning
At approximately 13:47, while on the final approach segment at 4.75 NM DME LTE and 1,280 feet altitude, the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) issued a "PULL UP" alert. The flight crew did not initiate the standard escape maneuver but instead continued the descent in manual flight. The aircraft landed on runway 21 without further incident. No occupants were injured, and the aircraft sustained no damage.
Investigation and Conclusions
The Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) investigated the incident. The investigation determined that the event was caused by an incorrectly executed approach to Lanzarote Airport. No safety recommendations were issued in the report.