AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZWC

Tow bar disconnected during the pushback, Belfast International Airport, 3 April 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 November 2019

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 April 2019
• Aircraft type: Airbus A320-214
• Location: Belfast International Airport
• Registration: G-EZWC

Summary:

While being pushed back from Stand 18 at Belfast International Airport, the aircraft was stopped with the tug and tow bar positioned at a significant angle to the aircraft’s nose. The tow bar disconnected from the nose landing gear, and the aircraft rolled forward and struck the tug.

The handling agent carried out an internal investigation and initiated Safety Action which is included at the end of the report.

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Airbus A320-214, G-EZWC 11-19

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Published 14 November 2019