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ASRS 2104210

ACN 2104210 · 2024-04 · Commercial Fixed Wing

Air carrier pilot reported receiving a terrain warning while on an ATC vector for RNAV Y 24 at ROA.

Controlled Flight Toward Terrain Initial ApproachPart 121

Pilot narratives

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

Reporter 1

While being vectored by ATC on the RNAV Y 24, crew was established level at 4000 ft. Position 1 mile left base halfway between Prose and Carus. ATC cleared crew for the approach via a left turn. In the left turn, GPWS "Terrain, terrain." Altitude level at 4000 ft. and intercepting, crew monitored and adjusted flight path not to descend. Warning cleared immediately, and crew was established. Continued for normal approach and landing. Suggestion: ATC should Vector at a higher altitude for RNAV Y 24.

Reporter 2

[Report narrative contained no additional information.]

NASA classification · Anomalies

  • Aircraft Equipment Problem
  • ATC Issue
  • Inflight Event / Encounter

NASA classification · Assessments

Contributing Factors / Situations
Aircraft · Airspace Structure · ATC Equipment / Nav Facility / Buildings · Software and Automation · Human Factors · Procedure · Environment - Non Weather Related
Primary Problem
Ambiguous

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