A320 flight crew experiences a green hydraulic system failure due to fluid loss climbing through FL1...

Narrative:

On climb out we experienced a complete loss of green hydraulic fluid passing through FL180. We completed the ECAM for green hydraulic system low level and then referenced the QRH. We then reviewed the alternate gear ext procedure. We discussed the loss of nose wheel steering; reverser one and no green brakes. We contacted dispatch and coordinated a divert. We then reviewed the landing distance procedure and decided it was safe to land. Although I was the pilot flying at the time of the hydraulic loss; the captain decided that he should land the aircraft. I then became the pilot not flying and reviewed the overweight landing checklist since we weighed about 149;000 pounds. After we declared an emergency with ATC; we were given vectors direct to the field. We ran all appropriated checklists and alt extended the gear about 7 miles out from the FAF. The captain made a very smooth touchdown and decided to exit the runway via the high speed. We then stopped the aircraft on the high speed; set the brakes and ran the tow in checklist. We were then towed in.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A320 flight crew experiences a Green Hydraulic System failure due to fluid loss climbing through FL180. Crew elects to divert to a suitable airport and lands normally after gravity extending the landing gear.

Narrative: On climb out we experienced a complete loss of green hydraulic fluid passing through FL180. We completed the ECAM for Green Hydraulic System low level and then referenced the QRH. We then reviewed the alternate gear ext procedure. We discussed the loss of nose wheel steering; reverser one and no green brakes. We contacted Dispatch and coordinated a divert. We then reviewed the landing distance procedure and decided it was safe to land. Although I was the pilot flying at the time of the hydraulic loss; the Captain decided that he should land the aircraft. I then became the pilot not flying and reviewed the Overweight Landing Checklist since we weighed about 149;000 LBS. After we declared an emergency with ATC; we were given vectors direct to the field. We ran all appropriated checklists and alt extended the gear about 7 miles out from the FAF. The Captain made a very smooth touchdown and decided to exit the runway via the high speed. We then stopped the aircraft on the high speed; set the brakes and ran the tow in checklist. We were then towed in.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.

Attributes
ACN	1089672
Time
Date	201305
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.ARTCC
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	A320
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Climb
Component
Aircraft Component	Hydraulic System Lines Connectors Fittings
Person 1
Function	First Officer Pilot Flying
Experience	Flight Crew Last 90 Days 200 Flight Crew Total 14500 Flight Crew Type 9500
Person 2
Function	Captain Pilot Not Flying
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe

A320 flight crew experiences a green hydraulic system failure due to fluid loss climbing through FL180. Crew elects to divert to a suitable airport and lands normally after gravity extending the landing gear.