AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZFA

Early flap retraction after takeoff from Bristol Airport, 16 February 2016

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 August 2016

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 February 2016
• Aircraft type: Airbus A319-111
• Location: On departure from Bristol Airport
• Registration: G-EZFA

Summary:

After lift-off, the co-pilot retracted the flap instead of the landing gear. The commander lowered the nose attitude and selected TOGA thrust but the GPWS Mode 3 aural alert (“DON’T SINK, DON’T SINK”) was triggered before the aircraft recovered to climbing flight.

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Airbus A319-111, G-EZFA 08-16

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Published 11 August 2016