Regional Jet 200 ER/LR (CRJ200)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Workload; Distraction
Conflict Airborne Conflict; Deviation - Altitude Excursion From Assigned Altitude; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue; Inflight Event / Encounter Weather / Turbulence; Inflight Event / Encounter Unstabilized Approach
Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew Returned To Clearance
Weather; Human Factors
While on approach we were dealing with very strong winds on the surface; with gusts up to 48kts and a windshear report of loss/gain +/- 15 kts from another aircraft ahead. Our first approach resulted in a go around. After executing the go around we determined we did not have enough fuel to attempt to divert. All of the airports we could have diverted to were just as windy; so we decided the best course of action was to stay in the area instead of diverting; and then only having enough fuel for ONE approach at our alternate airport.We heard another plane get in so we set up for our second approach. While intercepting the localizer; we received clearance for the approach and were told to maintain 4000 until established. Because of the stress of the wind; aircraft configuration; decreasing fuel supply and running checklists; we lost track of our clearance and proceeded to descend to 3500 (the altitude listed for the initial approach fix) before we were established. This caused an RA with another aircraft; which was below us. The CA complied with the RA and it was a nonevent. We climbed back to 4000 and proceeded with the approach; this time resulting in a landing. We taxied to the gate with no issues. In the future we will slow down our decision making and will better deal with the distractions.
CRJ-200 First Officer reported a go-around due to windy conditions. The crew decided to try another approach during which they descended below their assigned altitude which caused a TCAS RA. The second approach resulted in a landing.