AAIB investigation to Boeing 737, 9H-BBJ and Embraer 145LR, G-CISK

Ground collision during taxiing, Bristol Airport, 10 January 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 June 2018

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 January 2018
• Aircraft type: Boeing 737 and Embraer 145LR
• Location: Bristol Airport
• Registration: 9H-BBJ and G-CISK

Summary:

Whilst taxiing under guidance from a marshaller and wingman, the winglet of a Boeing 737 struck the tail of a parked Embraer 145. The airport authority and operator conducted separate investigations which identified several contributory factors that had combined to cause the accident.

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Published 14 June 2018