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Dash 8 captain reported executing a go-around after encountering wake turbulence on short final in trail of an E2 military aircraft.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1476229 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201708 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Light | Night |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Dash 8 Series Undifferentiated or Other Model |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Landing |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Aircraft 2 | |
| Make Model Name | Hawkeye (E2) |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Inflight Event / Encounter Wake Vortex Encounter Inflight Event / Encounter Unstabilized Approach |
Narrative:
While on a 5 mile final to runway xx in ZZZ; we noticed previously identified traffic on a left downwind leg starting what looked like a turn to a base leg. Unsure of his intentions; we asked the aircraft; at which point they informed us they would be out of our way by the time we got there. We responded by saying that would not work; and requested they do a 360 degree turn to fall in behind us. They responded by saying 'ok; you're in sight.' at this point the aircraft began a turn as we expected; however we believe they shot a low approach in the process; but it was difficult see. Once on short final; we saw them again making a climbing left crosswind turn. Our aircraft then crossed the threshold; and encountered wake turbulence just prior to the left main wheel touching the ground. This caused the aircraft to lose lift suddenly; and drift left of the centerline. The first officer initiated a go-around. After the go-around we completed required checklists; I notified the flight attendant [and] passengers; and we landed uneventfully.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: Dash 8 Captain reported executing a go-around after encountering wake turbulence on short final in trail of an E2 military aircraft.
Narrative: While on a 5 mile final to Runway XX in ZZZ; we noticed previously identified traffic on a left downwind leg starting what looked like a turn to a base leg. Unsure of his intentions; we asked the aircraft; at which point they informed us they would be out of our way by the time we got there. We responded by saying that would not work; and requested they do a 360 degree turn to fall in behind us. They responded by saying 'ok; you're in sight.' At this point the aircraft began a turn as we expected; however we believe they shot a low approach in the process; but it was difficult see. Once on short final; we saw them again making a climbing left crosswind turn. Our aircraft then crossed the threshold; and encountered wake turbulence just prior to the left main wheel touching the ground. This caused the aircraft to lose lift suddenly; and drift left of the centerline. The FO initiated a go-around. After the go-around we completed required checklists; I notified the flight attendant [and] passengers; and we landed uneventfully.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site 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.