Airbus A340-642, G-VYOU, 12 December 2009

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

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 December 2009
• Aircraft type: Airbus A340-642
• Location: London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: G-VYOU

Airbus A340-642, G-VYOU

Summary:

During pre-flight preparations, the estimated landing weight was used to calculate takeoff performance rather than the takeoff weight. The error was not detected and the aircraft took off using values for VR and V2 that were significantly lower than those required for the actual takeoff weight. The aircraft was slow to rotate and initial climb performance was degraded but the aircraft continued to destination without further incident.

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Published 10 December 2014