AAIB investigation to Airbus A321-231, G-EUXJ

Incorrect takeoff performance, Glasgow Airport, 24 November 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 May 2020

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 November 2019
• Aircraft type: Airbus A321-231
• Location: On takeoff from Glasgow Airport
• Registration: G-EUXJ

Summary:

During the takeoff roll the flight crew realised the aircraft was not accelerating as expected. Just prior to V1 the commander applied full power. The aircraft took off and continued its planned flight without further incident. The flight crew subsequently discovered they had entered an incorrect reduced thrust temperature into the flight management computer.

The investigation found the incorrect entry was probably a result of distraction during the data entry. The subsequent standard procedures and checks did not detect the error.

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Published 14 May 2020