BOEING 737
Launceston — January 4, 2013
Event Information
| Date | January 4, 2013 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | DCA13WA061 |
| Event ID | 20130301X32618 |
| Location | Launceston |
| Country | AS |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 737 |
| FAR Part | 129 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
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
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.