AAIB investigation to Embraer E55P Phenom, D-COLT

Aircraft commenced takeoff on runway side stripe, Runway 23R, Manchester Airport, 12 March 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 April 2020

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 March 2019
• Aircraft type: Embraer E55P Phenom
• Location: Runway 23R, Manchester Airport
• Registration: D-COLT

Summary:

While the aircraft was lining up on Runway 23R from intersection J1 at Manchester Airport, the sun’s glare on the wet runway made it difficult for the pilot to see the runway markings. He aligned the aircraft with the runway edge stripe, rather than the centreline and, as instructed by ATC, commenced a rolling takeoff.

The ATCO noticed the misalignment and instructed the aircraft to abandon its takeoff, which it did without damage or injuries to those onboard. Several safety actions have been undertaken by the airport authority and the air traffic service unit.

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Published 9 April 2020