Vueling A320 at Zurich on Sep 20th 2017, navigation problems
Last Update: July 23, 2021 / 12:07:03 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 20, 2017
Classification
Incident
Airline
Vueling
Flight number
VY-6249
Departure
Zurich, Switzerland
Destination
Barcelona, Spain
Aircraft Registration
EC-HTD
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
Switzerland's SUST reported on Sep 26th 2017, that the crew was unable to operate any of the VHF Equipment, the aircraft was provided with radar vectors for the return and a visual approach to runway 14 and landed safely. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by the SUST.
The Aviation Herald received information that apart from not being able to operate the navigation equipment additional faults occurred for IRS, EIS, GPWS, FCU and FADECs of both engines.
The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 41 hours, then positioned to Barcelona and returned to service about 7 hours after landing in Barcelona and about 50 hours after landing back in Zurich.
On Jul 23rd 2021 the SUST released their final summary report analysing and concluding:
The procedures specified by the aviation operator are in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer’s specifications. The recordings indicate that the flight crew did not consistently adhere to these requirements. This is most evident in the fact that the circuit breakers of both FMGCs were pulled virtually simultaneously, even though the relevant procedure explicitly prohibits this.
The task sharing between the two pilots for abnormal and emergency situations did not comply with the procedures. The principles of CRM9 and the standard phraseology were also followed inadequately. The commander’s decision to return to Zurich, for example, and his announcement to air traffic control was made without the involvement of the copilot.
In view of these findings, the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board does not expect the serious incident which is the subject of the investigation to yield any findings critical to the prevention of such an incident.
For this reason, the STSB has decided, based on Art. 45 of the Ordinance on the Safety Investigation of Transport Incidents (OSITI), to refrain from further investigatory activities and to conclude the investigation with the present summary report.
The definitive version of this report is the original in the German language.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 20, 2017
Classification
Incident
Airline
Vueling
Flight number
VY-6249
Departure
Zurich, Switzerland
Destination
Barcelona, Spain
Aircraft Registration
EC-HTD
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source
You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.
Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!
Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.
Send tip
Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.
Related articles
Fleet type match
Vueling A320 near Alicante on Feb 21st 2017, both air conditioning systems failed
A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-HTD performing VY-2116 from Malaga,SP to Barcelona,SP (Spain) with 179 passengers and 7 crew, was climbing…
Fleet type match
Vueling A320 at Santiago De Compostela on Apr 1st 2013, electrical problems
A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-HTD performing flight VY-1673 from Santiago De Compostela,SP to Barcelona,SP (Spain), was climbing out of…
Fleet type match
Vueling A320 near La Coruna on Sep 1st 2012, knife found in cabin
A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-HTD performing flight VY-8374 from La Coruna,SP (Spain) to Amsterdam (Netherlands), was climbing out of La…
Fleet type match
Vueling A321 at Fuerteventura on Jan 22nd 2026, dropped piece of engine cover
A Vueling Airbus A321-200, registration EC-MGZ performing flight VY-3015 from Fuerteventura,CI (Spain) to Barcelona,SP (Spain) with 204 passengers…
Fleet type match
Vueling A320 at Palma Mallorca on Oct 11th 2024, landed on occupied runway
A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-MGE performing flight VY-3154 (call sign VLG4CX) from Jerez De La Frontera,SP to Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain)…
Fleet type match
Vueling A320 near Clermont-Ferrand on Dec 23rd 2025, engine problem
A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-JTQ performing flight VY-6936 from Paris Orly (France) to Ibiza,SP (Spain) with 164 people on board, was…
Fleet type match
Volaris A21N near Las Vegas on Oct 12th 2025, loss of cabin pressure
A Volaris Airbus A321-200N, registration XA-VSB performing flight Y4-1741 from Las Vegas,NV (USA) to Guadalajara (Mexico), was climbing out of Las…
Fleet type match
Vueling A320 at Amsterdam on Jun 4th 2025, gear problem on departure
A Vueling Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration EC-KCU performing flight VY-8364 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Malaga,SP (Spain), was climbing out…
Newest articles
Fleet type match
Frontier A21N near Orlando on Apr 21st 2026, cracked windshield
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200N, registration N645FR performing flight F9-1417 from Orlando,FL to Houston Intercontinental,TX (USA), was…
Fleet type match
Westjet B38M at Vancouver on Mar 16th 2026, first officer incapacitated
A Westjet Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration C-FXWJ performing flight WS-2609 (dep Mar 15th) from Cancun (Mexico) to Vancouver,BC (Canada) with 119…
Subscribe today
Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.
Pick your plan and subscribePartner
ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.
SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today
AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American AirlinesUnited
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways