AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZGY
Rejected baulked landing go-around, Kerkira Airport, Corfu, 19 June 2024
Following a stable approach flown by the co-pilot, the aircraft drifted high on short finals leading to a deeper than expected landing. The commander took control and applied full power to initiate a baulked landing go-around before realising the co-pilot had engaged reverse thrust when the mainwheels touched down. The Airbus A320 Flight Crew Techniques Manual (FCTM) directs pilots ‘must not initiate a go-around after the selection of thrust reversers.’ Having unwittingly commenced a go-around after reverse thrust selection, the commander experienced startle and surprise. This led to hesitation in deciding whether to continue or reject the go-around. During this period of startle and surprise the commander cycled the thrust levers between full power (toga), maximum reverse thrust (rev max) and back to toga before finally reselecting rev max and maximum manual braking to reject the go-around.
The aircraft came to a halt approximately 340 m before the end of the runway.
After precautionary maintenance action for a possible heavy landing, the aircraft was released back to service. The Hellenic State Investigation Authority (HARSIA) later delegated the Serious Incident investigation to the AAIB.
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