Ultralight Crash in Chonburi Kills Pilot Due to Wing Fabric Failure
An X-AIR HAWK ultralight crashed in Chonburi, Thailand, killing the pilot and injuring a passenger. The accident was caused by deteriorated wing fabric and…
On July 28, 2018, an aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near VN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft departed the runway during landing due to a combination of heavy rain causing sudden visibility reduction, a crosswind that pushed the aircraft left, and hydroplaning on the wet runway surface. This summary draws on records from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
On July 28, 2018, an Airbus A321 (VN-A336) operated by Vietnam Airlines departed the runway during landing at Noi Bai International Airport due to heavy rain, crosswind, and hydroplaning. The aircraft returned to the runway and taxied to a stand without injuries.
The aircraft departed the runway during landing due to a combination of heavy rain causing sudden visibility reduction, a crosswind that pushed the aircraft left, and hydroplaning on the wet runway surface. Contributing factors included the flight crew's delayed go-around decision, the captain's late intervention without announcing "I have control" (resulting in dual control input), and inadequate situation awareness.
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