Serious incident at Nantes on 21 March 2004 to the MD-83 registered SU-BMF operated by Luxor Air
REPORT su-f040321a

 

 

F O R E W O R D

This report presents the conclusions reached by the BEA on the circumstances and causes of this incident.

In accordance with Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, with Directive 94/56/EC and with Civil Aviation Code (Book VII), the investigation is intended neither to apportion blame, nor to assess individual or collective liability. Its sole objective is to draw lessons from the occurrence which may help to prevent future accidents.

Consequently, the use of this report for any purpose other than for the prevention of future accidents could lead to erroneous interpretations.

SPECIAL FOREWORD TO ENGLISH EDITION

This report has been translated and published by the BEA to make its reading easier for English-speaking people. As accurate as the translation may be, please refer to the original text in French.

SYNOPSIS

Date and time Airplane
21 March 2004 at 1 h 20 min MD-83 registered SU-BMF
   
Site of incident Owner
On final approach to runway 21
at Nantes Atlantique		 Airplane Finance Trust
   
Type of flight Operator
Public transport of passengers Luxor Air (Egypt)
International charter flight number LXO615  
  Persons on board
  2 flight crew, 6 cabin crew

and 104 passengers

Summary:

At night under IMC conditions, the crew performed a non-stabilized approach to runway 21 at Nantes Atlantique airport, deliberately exited the protection envelope in the published procedure then performed a go-around while they were over-flying a built-up area at a height of around four hundred feet.

Injuries Crew members Passengers Others
Fatal - - -
Serious - - -
Slight/None 8 104  

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