NASA · Aviation Safety Reporting System
ERJ-175 First Officer reported extending final flaps below 1000 ft. on approach into LAX after a distraction related to turbulence.
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On ILS [Runway] 24R into LAX right at 1000 ft., we put flap 5 in instead of before 1000 ft. We were stabilized on the localizer and glideslopes. I was following a heavy for [Runway] 24R. I configured early up into the final approach fix. After the final approach fix, it got a little turbulent so my mind shifted to the possibility of flying above the glide slope for wake turbulence. Due to this, I was distracted. Right at 1000 ft. the Captain put flap 5 in. I'm not sure if it was right before or right after. I asked if we should go around; he said we were fine. Being unsure, I probably should have just called for the go around. I decided to write this safety report in recognition of possible pilot error Suggestions include more focused CRM. We both missed it early.
NASA classification — Anomalies
- Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
- Inflight Event / Encounter
NASA classification — Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Human Factors · Weather
- Primary Problem
- Human Factors
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