AAIB investigation to Airbus A330-323, N273AY

Aircraft collided with airbridge, Stand 325 at London Heathrow Airport, 5 February 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 August 2015

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 February 2015
• Aircraft type: Airbus A330-323
• Location: Stand 325, London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: N273AY

Summary:

Having parked on stand the commander observed an ok message on the stand guidance system and, believing chocks were in place, released the parking brake. The aircraft then rolled forward and its left engine cowling struck the airbridge.

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Published 13 August 2015