Boeing 747-41R, G-VWOW
Report name:
Boeing 747-41R, G-VWOW
Boeing 747-41R, G-VWOW
Registration:
G-VWOW
G-VWOW
Type:
Boeing 747-41R
Boeing 747-41R
Location:
Runway 27R London (Heathrow) Airport
Runway 27R London (Heathrow) Airport
Date of occurrence:
03 November 2005
03 November 2005
Category:
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
This aircraft flew an approach to Runway 27R at London (Heathrow) Airport, whilst subjected to a crosswind component of approximately 30 kt from the left. A roll to the left immediately after touchdown was not detected by the handling pilot who was concentrating on selecting reverse thrust on the engines. This roll resulted in the left hand (No 1) engine striking the ground. It subsequently transpired that the crosswind component had reduced from 32 kt to 8 kt in the last 25 ft of descent prior to touchdown.
This aircraft flew an approach to Runway 27R at London (Heathrow) Airport, whilst subjected to a crosswind component of approximately 30 kt from the left. A roll to the left immediately after touchdown was not detected by the handling pilot who was concentrating on selecting reverse thrust on the engines. This roll resulted in the left hand (No 1) engine striking the ground. It subsequently transpired that the crosswind component had reduced from 32 kt to 8 kt in the last 25 ft of descent prior to touchdown.
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