It looks like a routine ILS approach as the crew of a Boeing Business Jet descends through 500 feet toward the runway on a gray, rainy day. On reaching minimums at around 200 feet, the airplane is on glidepath and a landing appears certain as the rabbit lights and runway are clearly visible straight ahead. Then something unexpected happens. Have a look:
Video: Runway Disappears after Minimums
Key Takeaways:
- A Boeing Business Jet crew executed a go-around during a Cat I ILS approach when the runway vanished due to sudden heavy rain moments after reaching decision height at a very low altitude (around 100 feet).
- Despite being past decision height, the captain made the correct decision to initiate a "textbook" missed approach due to complete loss of visual contact with the runway.
- The incident underscores the importance of visual requirements for Cat I ILS landings and the limitations of systems like EVS in severe weather, though regulations regarding EVS use are being proposed to change.
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