I have to say I’m having trouble understanding the transcript without a trace of their flightpath. Flightradar24 unfortunately stops after the hold which is to the South (extended centreline of 02). So why did ATC think they were approaching 20? Solely on the RT transmissions or from their radar (if they have it)? I wonder if they were intending to break off and fly a circle to land on 20 to avoid the tailwind but it’s a big runway and shouldn't be an issue for a turboprop. And the vis is reasonable at 7km. (Edited to say I crossed with the post above which seems to confirm they circled for 20). Why do a complicated circling approach with a 6-7kt tailwind on 02 which is 3000m? You could do that on a 747.
Last edited by Propellerhead; 12th Mar 2018 at 15:15.