Gol 737-800 excursion crew should have gone around as weather deteriorated: inquiry

A Brazilian investigation has determined that the Gol Boeing 737-800 flight crew’s handling of a runway excursion at Recife International Airport was suboptimal, specifically during short final. The probe revealed that the aircraft had been conducting an approach to runway 18 when it drifted beyond the runway edge due to night-time crosswind and rain conditions. Investigators assert that the crew should have initiated a go-around procedure as weather deteriorated significantly. This decision would have prevented the near-miss incident involving the jet. The inquiry highlights the critical importance of adhering to established procedures in adverse meteorological circumstances for aviation safety.