Easyjet Tech Problem 14th Dec
 

Incident: Easyjet A319 near Asturias on Dec 14th 2011, technical problems
By Simon Hradecky, created Wednesday, Dec 14th 2011 19:12Z, last updated Wednesday, Dec 14th 2011 19:13Z

An Easyjet Airbus A319-100, registration G-EZIZ performing flight U2-3085 from London Stansted,EN (UK) to Asturias,SP (Spain), was on approach to Asturias Airport (runway length 7200 feet/2200 meters) about 50nm north of the aerodrome, when the crew aborted the approach at FL220 due to technical problems. The crew subsequently decided to divert to Madrid,SP (Spain), climbed back to FL300, requested emergency services on stand by in Madrid and landed safely on runway 18R (length 14,260 feet/4350 meters) of Madrid's Barajas Airport about 50 minutes after aborting the approach to Asturias.

The aircraft was able to complete the journey in the evening and reached Asturias with a total delay of 6 hours..



Any clue about the Technical Reason??

Any reports of any close calls with orpanages/schools/convents/nurseries the during the incident ?

It was a hydraulic failure.

Blue hydraulic pump failure to be exact, non despatchable item.

Yet another informative, thought provoking and helpful contribution from Topspotter. :D

We surely are honoured to have such a wise, intelligent and helpful person grace our forums. :E

Should anyone doubt this just do a search for his latest posts, and see for yourself how much he contributes to Pprune. :ugh:

Topspotter is correct- it's sarcasm! Hardly a major drama. Not even an 'aborted approach'- a simple non-dramatic diversion to a better airfield where repairs can be effected. Nobody screamed, no 'pilot avoids school', repairs made, flight continued later that day. Why such a dramatic entry here?

Notso Fantastic

I see nothing overly dramatic about the original post. It seems to me that an enthusiast was curious about the technical failure that caused the diversion.

Oh dear, blue hydraulic pump failure, hope no one in said school /orphanage/nursery /convents got skydrol in their eyes. :rolleyes:

You do not need to have a hydraulic leak for a Blue system pump failure. :=
So no worries getting Skydrol in their eyes, so that rag the Mail can use the front page for some other rubbish. :mad:

Hydraulic pump replaced on the ground in Madrid.

Good move, far easier than replacing in the air in my experiance.