AAIB investigation to British Aerospace ATP, G-BTPC

Ground collision with airport equipment, Coventry Airport, 15 January 2015

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 May 2015

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 January 2015
• Aircraft type: British Aerospace ATP
• Location: Coventry Airport
• Registration: G-BTPC

Summary:

After engine start, the flight crew gave the ground crew the signal to remove wheel chocks. As the chocks were removed, the aircraft moved forward and collided with a ground power unit. The aircraft’s parking brake was subsequently found not to have been set. A number of procedural factors were identified as contributing to the accident, as well as time pressure arising from the need to depart ahead of an airport closure.

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British Aerospace ATP, G-BTPC

Published 14 May 2015