Incident Overview
The Institute for the Prevention and Investigation of Aeronautical and Maritime Accidents (IPIAAM) of Cabo Verde issued a final report regarding an incident that occurred on September 14 involving a Boeing 757-200 aircraft, registration G-OOBA, operated by TUI Airways Limited. The flight was designated TOM579 and was scheduled from Boa Vista (BVC) to London Gatwick (LGW).
Factual Information
The report includes flight history based on statements from the pilot in command, first officer, and air traffic controllers. Maintenance records, aircraft fueling data, weight and balance information, and meteorological conditions are documented. The aircraft was equipped with a cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR); the latter was downloaded and analyzed by TUI's internal air safety department.
Personnel and Aircraft Data
Personnel information for both pilots and air traffic controllers is provided. The aircraft information includes basic data for the Boeing 757-200, with a specific model designation of B757-236. The report also details the pitot-static system components and electronic attitude direction indicators (EADIs).
Analysis and Conclusions
Chapter 2 of the report presents an analysis of operational and material aspects. Chapter 3 lists preliminary findings, probable causes, and contributing factors. The report concludes with safety recommendations in Chapter 4.
Report Content
The document includes appendices such as the incident notification form completed by the captain, flight logs, work orders, and a communication transcript. No injuries to persons or damage to the aircraft are explicitly stated in the report summary provided.