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January 4, 2013 · Boeing 737 8FE · VH-VUZ
Launceston, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
January 4, 2013
Location
Launceston, AU
Aircraft
Boeing 737 8FE
Tail Number
VH-VUZ
Operator
Virgin Air
NTSB Number
DCA13WA061
On 4 January 2013, at approximately 2020 local time, a B737-800, registration VH-VUZ, operated by Virgin Australia between Launceston and Malbourne, experienced a pitch excursion. During the climb, the crew did not select the appropriate vertical mode and the aircraft pitched forward to maintain minimum speed. The investigation is continuing. There were no injuries. The incident is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia
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On 4 January 2013, at approximately 2020 local time, a B737-800, registration VH-VUZ, operated by Virgin Australia between Launceston and Malbourne, experienced a pitch excursion. During the climb, the crew did not select the appropriate vertical mode and the aircraft pitched forward to maintain minimum speed. The investigation is continuing. There were no injuries. The incident is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time20:20
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 8FE
Tail NumberVH-VUZ
OperatorVirgin Air
Operating RulePart 129
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0