Created Thursday, Apr 13th 2023 09:35Z, last updated Thursday, Apr 13th 2023 09:35Z
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800, registration VH-YQM performing flight
VA-539 from Sydney,NS to Coolangatta,QL (Australia), landed on Coolangatta's runway 32 in poor weather conditions, the crew was unable to see the touch down zone markers. The aircraft touched down without further incident and taxied to the apron.
On Apr 13th 2023 Australia's TSB (ATSB) reported they have opened an investigation into the occurrence rated a serious incident stating the aircraft touched down beyond the touch down zone. The ATSB wrote:
At about 1839 local time, while landing on runway 32 in poor weather conditions, the flight crew was unable to sight the touchdown markers. The aircraft was subsequently landed beyond the touchdown zone.
In early April, the operator provided the ATSB with a copy of their safety investigation report, which provided additional information regarding the incident. After obtaining this information, the ATSB decided to investigate the incident.
As part of the investigation, the ATSB will examine the circumstances leading to the long landing and determine contributing factors. The investigation will include interviewing the flight crew and other relevant persons, examining available recorded data, obtain weather information, reviewing relevant procedures and collecting other evidence as required.
