AIR BLUE CRASH

HU-224
Presented by:
N/C KHALID (111401)
N/C SHAKIR (111407)
N/C ALI (111406)
N/C TAYYAB (111403)
SP/C FARAZ (11024003)

SEQUENCE
Back ground
Case study
Crew condition
Equipment check

the Captain was scheduled for this flight only a night before, yet the
aircrew were well rested and the prescribed rest period (FDTL)
violation did not take place.
The Captains behaviour towards the FO was harsh, snobbish and
contrary to establish norms This undesired activity of the Captain curbed
the initiative of the FO, created a tense and undesirable environment,
and a very conspicuous communication barrier in the cockpit
Contrary to ATS briefing and established procedures of Circle to Land
RWY-12, the Captain opted to fly approach on Nav mode and asked the
FO to feed 04 way points (PBD 8-11 on FMS). FO did not challenge the
captain for his incorrect actions.

 The Captain showed signs of anxiety, preoccupation,

confusion and geographical disorientation in various phases
of flight especially after commencement of descent.
The Captain had prior knowledge of the decision by two
Captains flying ahead of him. While the Captain of PK-356
managed to land (in the third attempt), the Captain of
China Southern decided to divert back to Urumchi (China).
The Captain of Mishap flight opted to follow PK-356 but with
non-standard approach procedure.
Contrary to ATS briefing and established procedures of
Circle to Land RWY-12, the Captain opted to fly approach
on Nav mode.
The protected circling airspace to fly at MDA was available
till 4.3 NM. Contrary to the recommended procedures, the
mishap aircrew took the aircraft out of the protected area to
7.3 NM from RWY-12 threshold.