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Saturday, June 29, 2024 The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has initiated a probe into a high-speed and steep nose-down pitch during a go-around maneuver by a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200. This incident, which occurred on December 4, 2023, saw the aircraft exhibit unusual flight dynamics while attempting to abort its landing. Steep Nose-Down Incident The AAIB reported that the investigation focuses on the incident involving the Ryanair aircraft, registered EI-HET, during its flight FR1269 from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

As the aircraft approached STN, the crew decided to perform a go-around. Following this decision, the aircraft, initially at an altitude of 2,300 feet, ascended but then experienced a sudden drop in altitude. According to Flightradar24, the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 climbed to 4,425 ft before quickly descending to 3,250 ft and then to 2,450 ft within a 45-second span.



During this period, the aircraft’s speed also surged, reaching a peak of 277 knots. Temporary Grounding Post-incident, the aircraft was withdrawn from service for two days, resuming operations on December 6, 2023, with a flight from STN to Palanga Airport (PLQ). The aircraft continued to operate multiple flights, primarily within Ireland.

MCAS and Other Factors The incident raises questions about the activation of the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), notorious for its role in two previous fatal crashes involving the same aircraft mo.

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