The following information provides an awareness of problems in the hope that they can be avoided in the future. The information is based on final reports by official investigative authorities on aircraft accidents and incidents.
Jets
Tail Wind, Excess Thrust Were Factors
Airbus A320-211. Substantial damage. Four minor injuries.
As the A320 neared Denver International Airport with 147 passengers and seven crewmembers the afternoon of May 4, 2009, the automatic terminal information service (ATIS) reported winds from 240 degrees at 4 kt and 10 mi (16 km) visibility. The flight crew planned for a visual approach to Runway 16L, using the instrument landing system (ILS) as a backup, and an approach speed of 139 kt.
The first officer, 48, was the pilot flying. He had 5,901 flight hours, including 200 hours as second-in-command of A320s, and held type ratings for the Boeing 707 an…
