Investigation number
199800375
Occurrence date
Location
Melbourne Aerodrome
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Warning devices
Occurrence class
Incident
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.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Model
767-238
Registration
VH-EAQ
Operation type
Air Transport High Capacity
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Perth WA
Destination
Melbourne Vic.
Damage
Nil