AAIB investigation to EMB-145EP, G-SAJK and Cessna P210N, G-CDMH

Ran over a towbar on landing dropped by Cessna P210N, London Southend Airport, 7 August 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 23 January 2020

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing and General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 August 2019
• Aircraft type: EMB-145EP and Cessna P210N
• Location: London Southend Airport
• Registration: G-SAJK and G-CDMH

Summary:

An Embraer 145 landing at London Southend Airport ran over a general aviation towbar which had been dropped on the runway. No damage was caused to the aircraft. The investigation found that the towbar had fallen from a Cessna 210 which departed Southend Airport 30 minutes before. The Cessna pilot had likely been distracted during his pre-flight checks by an earlier road traffic incident in which he was involved, and had inadvertently left the towbar attached.

One Safety Recommendation has been made to the CAA to improve the visibility of general aviation ground equipment.

Download report:

EMB-145EP, G-SAJK and Cessna P120N, G-CDMH 02-20

Safety Recommendation document:

G-SAJK and G-CDMH Safety Recommendation Document

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Glossary of abbreviations

Published 23 January 2020