AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402, G-JECK and EMB-145EP, G-SAJS

Ground collision following removal of chocks, Aberdeen International Airport, 16 June 2020.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 October 2020

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 June 2020
• Aircraft type: DHC-8-402, and EMB-145EP,
• Location: Aberdeen International Airport
• Registration: G-JECK and G-SAJS

Summary:

G-JECK was to be flown from Aberdeen Airport to Weeze Airport, Germany. The aircraft had been in storage at Aberdeen since March 2020 and was parked on a self-manoeuvring stand which had a 1° slope. During the pre-departure checks, the chocks were removed from both the mainwheels and the nosewheels. The hydraulic pressure in the park brake system subsequently reduced to the point where the brakes could no longer prevent G JECK from moving, and the aircraft rolled across a taxiway before colliding with G-SAJS, which was parked on an adjacent stand. There were no injuries.

Safety action has been taken by the CAA, operator of the aircraft, maintenance organisation, ground handling company and airport operator regarding the removal of wheel chocks during pre-flight preparation.

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Published 8 October 2020