DH8D, Belagavi India, 2021

DH8D, Belagavi India, 2021

Summary

On 24 October 2021, a Bombardier DHC8-400 inbound to Belagavi initially advised to expect a non-precision approach to runway 08 was subsequently cleared for an equivalent approach to runway 26. An approach to runway 08 was then flown without ATC intervention or pilot error recognition, but with no actual consequences. The error was attributed to pilot expectation bias and distraction and controller failure to order a go-around after eventually realising what was happening. The context that had facilitated the errors was considered to be procedure and performance inadequacy at both the aircraft operator and ATC.

Description

On 24 October 2021, a Bombardier DHC8-400 (VT-SQC) being operated by SpiceJet on a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Hyderabad to Belagavi as SEJ3734 was initially advised by Belagavi ATC to expect a VOR approach to runway 08. However, the clearance subsequently changed to a VOR approach to runway 26. This change was not noticed by the crew. The controller became aware that the approach was being made to the wrong runway only when he saw the aircraft on short final and decided that in the absence of any conflicting traffic, it was not necessary to require a go-around or inform the crew of their error. Required ATC and airline procedures subsequent to the runway incursion were not followed.

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