A320
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Training / Qualification; Confusion; Communication Breakdown
Deviation - Track / Heading All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
ATC cleared us for a visual approach to Runway 16R into Denver after turning us on to a right base approximately 5 miles from MERYN intersection on the ILS 16R. After being cleared for the visual approach the First Officer (FO) selected the approach mode and a selected a slower speed. The FO was slow to turn towards MERYN and over shot the final approach course. I instructed to FO to turn immediately toward the runway and then back to the final approach course. The approach controller asked if we need a vector and I declined. The FO had previously briefed the ILS to 35R. During the approach briefing we discussed threats that included high elevation; an MEL that restricted RNAV approaches; and that we were tired. The flight was cleared to descend via the TBARR 1 RNAV Arrival with the Runway 16R transition. The transition ends at CLFFF intersection at 11;000' with a speed of 210 knots. ATC was informed that we could not accept an RNAV approach and we were told to expect a visual approach; which we backed up with the ILS approach. The flight was turned to a right base heading at 210 knots. While turning the FO requested a slower speed which ATC approved. ATC asked if we had the airport insight. When I replied that we had the runway insight we were cleared for the visual approach. The FO selected the approach mode. As the FO was selecting a slower speed I mentioned that she should turn toward MERYN intersection. She slowly selected a heading toward MERYN and over shot the final approach course. I think this was due to the angle in which the course was intercepted. I would suggest adding a discussion about accepting visual approaches to the approach briefing; as a possible threat.
Captain reported overshooting final approach course on a visual approach into Denver.