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 unexpectedly vanished due to heavy rain at a very low altitude, estimated around 100 feet above the ground.
- Despite being past decision height, the captain made the immediate and correct decision to initiate a "textbook" missed approach.
- The incident highlights the critical importance of maintaining visual contact with the runway environment for Cat I ILS landings in adverse weather conditions.
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