The ATSB is investigating a descent below glideslope involving an Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW, registered VH-UZI, about 6 km north-east of Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 9 May 2024. The aircraft was operated by Alliance Airlines as QF1887, scheduled from Cairns to Brisbane, Queensland.
During an ILS approach into Brisbane, the aircraft descended below the glideslope, activating an E/GPWS alert.
The draft report internal review process has been completed. The draft report has been distributed to directly involved parties (DIPs) to check factual accuracy and ensure natural justice. Any submissions from those parties will be reviewed and, where considered appropriate, the draft report will be amended accordingly.
Following the external review process, any submissions and amendments to the draft report are internally reviewed. Once approved, the final report is prepared for publication and dissemination and released to DIPs prior to its public release.
The final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.