Airbus A340-642, G-VSHY, 23 April 2005

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 April 2005
• Aircraft type: Airbus A340-642
• Location: London Heathrow Airport, London
• Registration: G-VSHY

Airbus A340-642, G-VSHY

Summary:

The aircraft departed with the CG (Centre of Gravity) forward of the operator’s allowable limits. The error was detected whilst the aircraft was still airborne. The aircraft crew was contacted and some passengers moved to bring the CG back to within limits. A review of statistics indicated that the operating company had recently experienced an abnormally high frequency of loading errors. The company is reviewing its procedures and its loading operations are being monitored by the CAA.

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Published 10 December 2014