Incident Overview
On November 27, 2024, at 10:03 local time, an Aegean Airlines Airbus A320-271N, registration SX-NET, was conducting a scheduled passenger flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (LGAV) to Geneva Airport (LSGG). The flight was operated under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft, an Airbus A320-271N, was owned by AerCap Aviation Solutions and operated by Aegean Airlines S.A., based at Athens International Airport. The flight crew consisted of 2 pilots, with 4 cabin crew members and 161 passengers on board.
Approach and Go-Around
During the approach to Runway 22 at Geneva Airport, the aircraft descended significantly below the established glide path. In response, the flight crew initiated a go-around procedure. No further details regarding the approach or the go-around were provided in the preliminary report.
Damage and Injuries
According to the preliminary report by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SESE), there were no injuries to crew, passengers, or third parties. The aircraft sustained no damage, and there was no damage to ground property.
Investigation
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SESE) opened an investigation into the serious incident. The report notes that this preliminary information is brief and provisional, and does not constitute a full analysis of the circumstances.