FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law
Preliminary investigators’ information says a South African Airways Airbus A320 suffered multiple flight-control problems after a windshear encounter during approach to Cape Town. The aircraft ultimately landed under direct law, underscoring how severe weather can rapidly drive degraded flight-control behavior and safety-critical decision-making.
