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ASRS 2052120

ACN 2052120 · 2023-11 · B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model

B737 Captain reported encountering wake turbulence departing LAX in trail of an A320.

Wake Turbulence Encounters Takeoff / LaunchInitial ClimbPart 121

Pilot narrative

Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ, X, Y.

On departure behind an A320 we encountered moderate wake turbulence, causing rolls right and left of about 25 degrees. This lasted for about 10 - 15 seconds. ATC cleared us for takeoff as the A320 was rotating.

NASA classification · Anomalies

  • Inflight Event / Encounter

NASA classification · Assessments

Contributing Factors / Situations
Environment - Non Weather Related · Procedure
Primary Problem
Procedure

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