AAIB investigation to Boeing 747-436, G-CIVU

Collided with a vehicle as the aircraft approached its stand, London Heathrow Airport, 20 December 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 May 2020

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 December 2019
• Aircraft type: Boeing 747-436
• Location: London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: G-CIVU

Summary:

A Boeing 747 collided with a fuel transfer vehicle (FTV) as it was approaching its final parking position on stand at Heathrow. The FTV had remained on stand after refuelling the previous aircraft. Neither the flight crew nor the ground staff responsible for the arrival saw the FTV before the collision.

The operator and airport authority have taken safety action to prevent reoccurrence.

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Published 14 May 2020