AAIB investigation to ERJ 190-100 SR Embraer 190, G-LCYZ

Incorrect engine performance mode used on takeoff from London City Airport, 11 December 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 June 2019

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 December 2018
• Aircraft type: ERJ 190-100 SR Embraer 190
• Location: On takeoff from London City Airport
• Registration: G-LCYZ

Summary:

On departure from London City Airport (LCY) the aircraft commander was Pilot Monitoring (PM). As the aircraft’s speed increased through 60 kt on takeoff they noticed that the ‘Takeoff 3’ (T/O-3) thrust indication was displayed on EICAS . The departure had been planned on the assumption that ‘Takeoff 1’ (T/O-1) thrust would be selected and available. The T/O-3 engine de-rate setting reduced maximum available engine thrust from 18,500 lbf to 15,450 lbf per engine with all engines operating. Noting the unexpected thrust setting, the commander judged that continuing, rather than rejecting, the takeoff was the safest option at that point. The subsequent climb out was flown without incident.

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Published 13 June 2019