AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZAJ

Aircraft landed while winch cables were still on the grass beside the runway, Lasham Airfield, Hampshire, 26 May 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 May 2022

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 May 2021
• Aircraft type: Airbus A319-111
• Location: Lasham Airfield, Hampshire
• Registration: G-EZAJ

Summary:

An airliner landed on Runway 27 at Lasham Airfield while winch-launch cables were present on the grass abeam the southern edge. The gliding club and maintenance organisation have taken action to improve communication between relevant parties and to emphasise the importance of securing the runway area during heavy aircraft movements.

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Published 12 May 2022