Central European budget carrier Wizz Air’s first Airbus A321XLR has been involved in a hard landing and tail-strike at Prague.
The incident occurred on 11 September, according to French investigation authority BEA.
BEA has not given any further details regarding the circumstances of the event.
But it confirms the identity of the airframe as G-XLRA, which was only delivered to the Wizz Air UK division of the airline in mid-May.
The aircraft had been arriving from London Gatwick and conducted its approach to runway 24.
Meteorological data from Prague indicates good visibility and no significant weather conditions, other than variable winds, at the time.
None of the occupants was injured but BEA, citing Czech counterparts, describes the event as serious.
The aircraft was the first example of the Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered variant of the long-range A321XLR to be delivered to an operator, following certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in February this year.
Prague was the scene of another A321neo tail-strike, on 11 May, involving a Turkish Airlines aircraft which made a hard landing on runway 12.
Source link
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air’s first Airbus A321XLR has been involved in a hard landing and tail-strike at Prague.
The incident occurred on 11 September, according to French investigation authority BEA.
BEA has not given any further details regarding the circumstances of the event.
But it confirms the identity of the airframe as G-XLRA, which was only delivered to the Wizz Air UK division of the airline in mid-May.
The aircraft had been arriving from London Gatwick and conducted its approach to runway 24.
Meteorological data from Prague indicates good visibility and no significant weather conditions, other than variable winds, at the time.
None of the occupants was injured but BEA, citing Czech counterparts, describes the event as serious.
The aircraft was the first example of the Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered variant of the long-range A321XLR to be delivered to an operator, following certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in February this year.
Prague was the scene of another A321neo tail-strike, on 11 May, involving a Turkish Airlines aircraft which made a hard landing on runway 12.
Source link
Share This:
skylinesmecher
Plan the perfect NYC Memorial Day weekend
Pack only what you need and avoid overpacking to streamline the check-in and security screening…
LA’s worst traffic areas and how to avoid them
Consider using alternative routes, such as Sepulveda Boulevard, which runs parallel to the 405 in…
KLM objects to Schiphol night closure as coalition plans to open Lelystad
Dutch carrier KLM is objecting to a proposed night closure of Amsterdam Schiphol, after the…
KLM chief operating officer steps down as carrier plans faster transformation
KLM is to recruit a new chief operating officer after Maarten Stienen opted to step…
French navy to field new VTOL version of Aliaca surveillance drone
The French navy will field its first vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) example of the…
Pilot of crippled skydiving 750XL did not carry own rescue parachute
Swiss investigators have highlighted a prior recommendation that pilots of skydiving aircraft should also wear…
Speed-data entry error preceded 747-400F’s undetected tail-strike
German investigators have disclosed that an Air Atlanta Icelandic Boeing 747-400 freighter captain entered an…
Leonardo’s M-346 demonstrates FITS4TOP networked training technology for EU
Leonardo has led a demonstration of live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training involving its M-346…
USAF debuts EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare jet in Europe
The US Air Force’s (USAF’s) new electronic warfare aircraft has made its inaugural appearance in…
Wizz Air discussing transfer of upcoming A321XLRs to ‘another operator’
Wizz Air is discussing transfer of five remaining Airbus A321XLR deliveries to another operator ahead…
Moscow Domodedovo airport to be acquired by rival Sheremetyevo following auction
Moscow Domodedovo airport is to be acquired by an entity linked to the Russian capital’s…
Wizz Air not forced to deploy A321XLR exclusively on long-haul routes: chief
Budget carrier Wizz Air’s chief, Jozsef Varadi, insists that the carrier does not feel compelled…