EMB-175 flight crew reported a communications breakdown between flight crew; who planned to fly the approach without the procedure turn; and ATC who expected the flight crew to fly the approach with the procedure. ATC ultimately cancelled the approach and assigned the procedure turn which landed safely.
Synopsis
EMB-175 flight crew reported a communications breakdown between flight crew; who planned to fly the approach without the procedure turn; and ATC who expected the flight crew to fly the approach with the procedure. ATC ultimately cancelled the approach and assigned the procedure turn which landed safely.
Narrative
Aircraft X Flight ZZZ to ZZZ1. Uneventful departure; climb and en route phase of flight. We were in contact with ZZZ Center when cleared direct ZZZZZ for RNAV GPS Runway XX into ZZZ1. We had already setup; reviewed and briefed the RNAV GPS XX approach into ZZZ1 when we received clearance to cross ZZZZZ at or above 11000 ft; cleared RNAV GPS Runway XX into ZZZ1. First Officer (FO) had the terrain feature selected so we could monitor our position in relation with the rising terrain that was soon to be off of our left; east side; of the aircraft to ensure we maintained high situational awareness during the turn. Everything in the 'box' looked correct and was depicting a smart turn to cross ZZZZZ and then proceed inbound on course to ZZZZZ1. Just prior to ZZZZZ we entered IMC; 11000 and 210 KIAS; as the plane began its right turn. We encountered moderate chop to light turbulence in the turn along with a gusting tailwind. This caused us to overshoot the turn and we were unable to stay on course to ZZZZZ1. At this time I was looking at the potential of reversing our turn to then complete the full approach with procedure turn.This was not remotely feasible and I requested to continue our turn direct to ZZZZZ1. ZZZ Center came over the radio; informed us of the minimum VFR terrain clearance altitude; cancelled our approach clearance and instructed us to continue our right turn back to ZZZZZ; climb and maintain 14000 ft. with which we complied. We then proceeded direct ZZZZZ for RNAV GPS Runway XX with full procedure turn. We successfully executed the approach; landing and taxi to the gate without issue. Automation limitations given current weather and meteorological conditions coupled with unfamiliarity with the arrival/approach. Expectations of ATC and our own with conducting the approach. ATC expected us to do the full approach with procedure turn and we were setup and briefed to conduct the approach without it. The clearance received was cross ZZZZZ at or above 11000 ft; cleared RNAV GPS Runway XX to ZZZ1.
Second reporter narrative
Arrivals from the south; landing Runway XX should conduct the approach with procedure turn to ensure they remain clear of terrain on both sides of the arrival corridor.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.