AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-4Q8, G-JMCY
Hard landing, Exeter Airport, Devon, 19 January 2021.
Summary:
During an ILS approach at Exeter Airport, the aircraft became unstable after the point where the crew had declared it stable and continued with the approach. During the final 500 ft the rate of descent exceeded the required 500 ft stable approach maximum on four occasions. All bar the first of these excursions were accompanied by GPWS “SINK RATE” alert. The subsequent hard landing resulted in extensive damage to the aircraft. There were no injuries.
The operator has taken safety action to reinforce its operating procedures with regards to the criteria for a stable approach.
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