Airbus A319-131, G-EUOA, 23 February 2013

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 February 2013
• Aircraft type: Airbus A319-131
• Location: London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: G-EUOA

Airbus A319-131, G-EUOA

Summary:

A mobile steps vehicle was parked in the inter-stand clearance area with the front of the vehicle protruding part-way into the stand area. As the aircraft taxied onto stand following the electronic guidance system, its left wingtip struck the steps, knocking them over. A number of safety actions were taken by the aircraft operator to prevent recurrence.

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Airbus A319-131 G-EUOA 08-13.pdf (98.98 kb)

Published 10 December 2014