On September 13th, an Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Airbus A320neo was on its way from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. However, it had to abandon landing due to an indication that the runway was too short.
Two attempts
The Aviation Heralds reports that registration PR-YRJ was conducting flight AD-4403 with 175 passengers and six crew members on board. When it was on its final approach to Santos Dumont’s runway 20L crew went around from low height.
The Azul aircraft the positioned to another approach to the runway but needed to go around once again from approximately 200 feet AGL. Eventually, the plane changed course and headed to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Subsequently, it landed at the hub’s runway 15 approximately half an hour later. This attempt was successful on the first attempt, and everyone on board landed safely.
Recent update
Today, Brazil’s Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) shared that the crew received a “Runway too short” indication on the first approach. Subsequently, it flew around, conducted the relevant checklist processed, and positioned for another approach.
However, there was another “Runway too short” indication. Therefore the A320neo went around again before diverting.
Azul’s A320neos
PR-YRJ was delivered to Azul in November 2017. The Barueri, São Paulo-based outfit currently leases the unit.
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This is not the only recent incident involving an Azul Airbus A320neo. Last month, a unit was descending into Porto Velho, but the crew soon received an engine fire indication notification from the left-hand engine. Subsequently, the engine was immediately shut down, and the fire suppression system discharged. The actions of the crew allowed the situation to be resolved and the aircraft to land safely at the airport.
Simple Flying reached out to Azul for comment on this incident but did not hear back before publication. We will update the article with any further announcements.
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