During the Safety Conference on April 9th the Chief of the Investigation Commission
Dr. Edmund Kilch reported (among others) about this accident.
It was not the final report, just the description of the work in progress...
I am quoting from my memory (his presentation was not published),
so excuse any errors...
1. they approached too high over the ILS glide slope,
2. to catch the glide slope they were descending
with double the prescribed vertical speed,
3. crossed the glide slope with high vertical speed below decision height in clouds,
4. FO was flying, CPT took over when they were already below glide slope,
pulled, but it was too late
5. they started cutting the approach lights with the gear and engine cowling
6. they hit the ground 900m before threshold, jumped and hit the runway
7. they taxied to the apron without reporting to the ATC about the event
8. they were told by ground crew about the damage, but left for the hotel
without filing any report.
9. they were interviewed by police and prosecutors office next day
10. ILS was checked after the event and was OK and operational
I leave it without comment, because (as I stated before) there may be some errors...
BUT what I remember VERY well, the Chief of the Commission was using very
strong and explicit words describing the accident itself and
the behaviour of the crew, especially after the accident...
Let's wait for the official report for the conclusions.
I have my private opinion on this one.
With my best regards to:
boeingir, bradford737 and others...
Last edited by Ptkay; 9th May 2008 at 15:23.