Air carrier flight crew reported landing just as airport vehicles were exiting the runway. Tower had previously issued a go-around which the flight crew had not heard.
Synopsis
Air carrier flight crew reported landing just as airport vehicles were exiting the runway. Tower had previously issued a go-around which the flight crew had not heard.
Narrative
The snow removal crews were cleaning the runway . We were given a landing clearance on short final. In the flare; we saw the snow removal vehicles just clear of the runway. Upon rollout; ATC had advised us they issued a go around and asked us if we heard it. The captain and I both looked at each other and asked if we heard the controller tell us to go around and we both said we did not hear anything. If the controller issues a go around with no response; a second or third go around call should be made. The landing clearance should not have been issued if the snow removal vehicle was still on the runway.
Second reporter narrative
Upon approach in to ZZZ we were told to expect landing clearance on short final to allow airport vehicles to exit the rwy as they were clearing snow. We did receive the landing clearance before reaching minimums. In the flare just before touch down; in the flare airport vehicles that were just exiting the rwy came in to view (it was low visibility). By both of our estimations they were indeed clear of the rwy. We landed without incident. Tower then queried us and stated he issued a go around call; which neither of us heard. Even listening back to recording we heard no go around call. We informed tower that the vehicles in question were indeed clear of the rwy as far as we could perceive. If tower issues a go around call and no response given then a second attempt should be made; and no landing clearance should be issued with equipment on the rwy.
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