20milesout: Thanks for posting the links, a very interesting report.
I am always amazed at what we each seem to take from such reports. XP Morten says for example:
Right, no gust, it was yaw induced roll - as expected
Whereas I got: Flight to Ground Law changes with just one gear on ground; Ground Law limits surface deflection by about 50%; Crosswind limits imprecise; Contradictions in both Airbus manuals and also Company manuals; Airbus write a more precise technique for strong crosswind and much much more
It is probably correct that the approach should have been discontinued earlier (but not mandatory) but that aside this low exeperinced but able young co-pilot did a very good job but used a technique (published) which guaranteed a drift downwind and when it went awry there was insuficient aerodynamic control via ailerons/spoilers (and rudder) to correct the situation quickly.
I hope this post is elevated back to the main rumour/news page as its worthy of a read by all Airbus pilots, especially trainers.
SB