Reason for scary aborted landing at Gatwick Wednesday 22.6.16. Flight ZB263

Linda D'Arcy made this Freedom of Information request to Civil Aviation Authority This request has been closed to new correspondence. Contact us if you think it should be reopened.

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Linda D'Arcy
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Dear Civil Aviation Authority,

I would appreciate knowledge of why the Monarch flight ZB263 aborted landing at Gatwick when only 8 metres or so above the runway at approx. 13.40 on 22.6.16. The plane suddenly climbed at great speed with dramatically racing engines. From a passenger perspective, there did not appear to be a crosswinds issue.

As this was the day of major security issues at Gatwick with 2 guns being found with a potential passenger in the morning and the live grenade being found in the afternoon, I would like to know if there was a connection. I am also mindful of the safety issues involved.

I do not believe the spiel we were given by the pilot, some 15 mins plus later and think he was probably taking that time to slow his probably racing heart. I do, however, understand the need to use such spiel in order to prevent panic.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Linda D'Arcy

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Dear Ms D'Arcy

 

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