Summary
On final approach into Melbourne at 2,000 feet an Engine Information and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) message alerted the crew to an asymmetrical leading edge slat problem. The crew selected flaps to 20 degrees and initiated a go-around. After completing all checklist actions, another approach was commenced with the flaps set at 20 degrees. The aircraft subsequently made an uneventful landing.
The asymmetric slat fault indication is a known 767 problem. Boeing is currently working on a solution to this recurring system anomaly.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199800375 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 20/01/1998 |
| Location | Melbourne Aerodrome |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 11/05/1998 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Warning devices |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 767-238 |
| Registration | VH-EAQ |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Perth WA |
| Destination | Melbourne Vic. |
| Damage | Nil |