Vueling A320 at La Coruna on May 28th 2013, hard landing on autoland

Last Update: June 3, 2013 / 15:48:49 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 28, 2013

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hard landing

Airline
Vueling

Flight number
VY-7101

Departure
London Heathrow, United Kingdom

Destination
La Coruna, Spain

Aircraft Registration
EC-LML

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

Airport
A Coruña Airport, Culleredo

Airport ICAO Code
LECO

A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-LML performing flight VY-7101 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to La Coruna,SP (Spain), was on final approach to La Coruna's runway 21 when the aircraft touched down hard and went around at 20:16L (18:16Z). The crew reported they were practising autolands, the autopilot had disconnected at 30 feet AGL and they went around. The aircraft climbed to 3000 feet, positioned for another approach and landed safely on runway 21 about 12 minutes after going around.

The aircraft resumed service on May 30th.

The airline reported the captain chose to discontinue the approach due to a gust of wind.

Metars:
LECO 282000Z 31011KT 260V010 9999 -SHRA SCT024TCU BKN030 13/09 Q1018
LECO 281930Z 30009G19KT 220V010 9999 FEW025TCU SCT030 14/09 Q1018
LECO 281900Z 32007KT 290V010 9999 SCT030 BKN048 14/11 Q1018 RERA
LECO 281830Z 31009G19KT 250V340 9999 SCT030TCU SCT040 14/10 Q1018 RERA
LECO 281800Z 31008KT 270V020 9999 SHRA SCT030TCU BKN048 14/10 Q1018
LECO 281730Z 30009KT 260V340 9999 SCT030TCU BKN048 14/11 Q1018 RERA
LECO 281700Z 30008KT 260V360 9999 -SHRA SCT030TCU BKN048 13/11 Q1018
LECO 281638Z 33010G21KT 280V020 5000 R21/1100VP2000D R03/2000N SHRA BKN030TCU BKN048 13/11 Q1018
LECO 281630Z 30011KT 270V360 9000 SHRA BKN030TCU BKN048 13/10 Q1018
LECO 281600Z 29010KT 250V340 9999 FEW020 BKN048 15/09 Q1018
LECO 281530Z 29012KT 9999 SCT030TCU BKN048 15/09 Q1018
LECO 281500Z 32012KT 250V010 9999 SCT030TCU SCT040 16/09 Q1017
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 28, 2013

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hard landing

Airline
Vueling

Flight number
VY-7101

Departure
London Heathrow, United Kingdom

Destination
La Coruna, Spain

Aircraft Registration
EC-LML

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

Airport
A Coruña Airport, Culleredo

Airport ICAO Code
LECO

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!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

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.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways