AAIB investigation to BAe Avro RJ85, EI-RJH

Landing with low fuel quantity, Belfast International Airport, 12 November 2015

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 April 2016

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 November 2015
• Aircraft type: BAe Avro RJ85
• Location: Belfast International Airport
• Registration: EI-RJH

Summary:

The flight crew were unable to land at their destination, Dublin, due to high winds. They initiated a diversion to Belfast International, but their approach there was delayed due to an area of poor weather affecting the airport. Once this cleared, the aircraft was able to land at Belfast, although it did so with less that the required Final Reserve fuel remaining.

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Published 14 April 2016