Airbus A320 crash, Aug 23, 2000 (143 killed), Bahrain
Airbus A320 accident on August 23, 2000 near Bahrain with 143 fatalities. Cause: A combination of individual and systemic factors: SOP deviations and...
- Date: August 23, 2000
- Aircraft: Airbus A320
- Location: Bahrain
- Fatalities: 143
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: A combination of individual and systemic factors: SOP deviations and spatial disorientation during the go-around, failure to respond to repeated GPWS warnings, and deficiencies in the airline's training, flight safety and regulatory oversight.
Gulf Air flight GF072, an A320 from Cairo, flew a missed approach to Bahrain after a left-hand orbit near the runway. During the go-around the aircraft descended into the shallow sea while repeated GPWS warnings sounded. All 143 people on board were killed.