Mystere Falcon 50, G-KPTN, 21 January 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 January 2010
Aircraft type:
Mystere Falcon 50
Location:
Approximately 4 nm south-west of London City Airport
Registration:
G-KPTN

Mystere Falcon 50, G-KPTN

Summary:

The aircraft was on a short positioning flight to London City Airport when it descended below its cleared level of 2,000 ft amsl. The commander believed the aircraft was on final approach for Runway 27 when in fact it was downwind for Runway 09. Following an ATC instruction the aircraft climbed to its cleared level and landed on Runway 09 without further incident. The operator took safety action aimed at preventing a recurrence.

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