Preliminary report is out: http://www.dephub.go.id/knkt/ntsc_aviation/baru/pre/Preliminary_Report_PK-LKS_Lion_Air.pdf

Avherald update: http://avherald.com/h?article=460aeabb/0006&opt=0

 

looks like they busted minimums. FO was pilot flying. at 900ft agl he stated he could not see the runway. at 550ft agl the "minimum" callout. the report does not mention any comment being made by the crew at this point (for example: "continue" or "runway in sight") so they probably did not say anything. the autopilot was disengaged and the crew continued to descend. at 150ft agl the captain took over, FO acknowledged and stated again he did not have the runway in sight. some seconds later the EGPWS called out "twenty" and the captain initiated the go around but it was too late apparently.

 

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Preliminary report is out: http://www.dephub.go.id/knkt/ntsc_aviation/baru/pre/Preliminary_Report_PK-LKS_Lion_Air.pdf

Avherald update: http://avherald.com/h?article=460aeabb/0006&opt=0

 

looks like they busted minimums. FO was pilot flying. at 900ft agl he stated he could not see the runway. at 550ft agl the "minimum" callout. the report does not mention any comment being made by the crew at this point (for example: "continue" or "runway in sight") so they probably did not say anything. the autopilot was disengaged and the crew continued to descend. at 150ft agl the captain took over, FO acknowledged and stated again he did not have the runway in sight. some seconds later the EGPWS called out "twenty" and the captain initiated the go around but it was too late apparently.

 

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

So busted minimums, no communication, no visual confirmation, too late on the G/A and basically looks like they flew a good A/C into the drink...  

 

Just poor airmanship all around?  I hate to armchair pilot but not a lot pointing in their favor right now.

I wonder how much they want for that cockpit?.....;-)

I wonder how much they want for that cockpit?.....;-)

 Ah you beat me to it. I am sending email to Lion Air right now:

 

Dear LIon Air,

 

$50 for flight deck of that 737 ye smashed up.

Shipped.

Let me know

 

 

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Not so unbelievable if you look at the safety record of most Indonesian low cost carriers... Runway overruns and smaller incidents are regular stuff, thankfully this time no fatalities. 

So much for talk of windshear, birdstrikes, and dual engine flameouts.  :rolleyes: