Skywest Australia A320 at Newman on Jul 24th 2013, too low, flaps

Last Update: September 17, 2013 / 18:50:03 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 24, 2013

Classification
Incident

Flight number
XR-1

Aircraft Registration
VH-FNP

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

A Skywest Airlines Australia Airbus A320-200 on behalf of Virgin Australia Regional, registration VH-FNP performing flight XR-1 from Perth,WA to Newman,WA (Australia), was on final approach to Newman's runway 05 when the GPWS warned "Too Low, Flaps!". The last stage of flaps was selected, and the aircraft continued for a safe landing.

The ATSB reported at the time of the final approach the crew were busy communicating and acquiring separation with other aircraft. The occurrence was rated an incident, an investigation has been opened.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 24, 2013

Classification
Incident

Flight number
XR-1

Aircraft Registration
VH-FNP

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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