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Old 9th Dec 2003, 22:22
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A landing is an approach without a go around.
Whatever human error there may have been in communication during the event or even any that may have precipitated the situation, crews such as this deserve our full support. Their flight handling action is perfect example (role model) of the behavior that the industry promotes and requires to maintain the excellent safety record. This crew appeared to be vigilant to the hazards of flight, detected an error, and then took action to mitigate any further hazard to the operation; well done.
When you conclude that pilot error was the cause then start the investigation again.
I hope that any investigation will follow the advice above and seek an understanding of the issues that led to the unstable approach; ATC, weather, birds, distraction, pressure of time, or just a bad day. We have all been there, but did we take the same positive action that this crew did?

Our industry strives for a ‘no blame’ culture within a ‘just’ and ‘fair’ organisation; so look to ourselves before judging others, then join with those who are attempting to educate the traveling public about our good aviation safety record.
Please bear in mind that a missed approach on any of the runways at LGAV IS NOT separated with departures on the other runway(s).
This appears to be the first safety lesson to be learnt from this normal operation go around, I hope that ATC and their management continue to investigate and review procedures.
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