AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-131, G-DBCD

Maintenance error caused a control anomaly, en route London Gatwick Airport to Palma De Mallorca Airport, Spain, 2 April 2019.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 January 2020
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
2 April 2019
Aircraft type:
Airbus A319-131
Location:
En route London Gatwick Airport to Palma De Mallorca Airport, Spain
Registration:
G-DBCD

Summary:

During pre-departure maintenance activity to resolve a flight control status message, the No 1 spoiler was unintentionally left in the MAINTENANCE position with the maintenance key installed. During the flight, the spoiler was able to 鈥榝loat鈥� up resulting in uncommanded left roll and vibration. The crew landed the aircraft without further incident.

The operator鈥檚 internal investigation identified a number of factors which contributed to the maintenance error and it made 11 internal recommendations.

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