Avro RJ85, D-AVRJ, 21 April 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 April 2008
Aircraft type:
Avro RJ85
Location:
London City Airport
Registration:
D-AVRJ

Avro RJ85, D-AVRJ

Summary:

An Avro RJ85 aircraft was parked on Stand 10 at London City Airport, with an Avro RJ100 parked to its left, on the adjacent Stand 11. Prior to taxiing, the RJ85 had been repositioned by a tug to gain sufficient wingtip clearance with the RJ100. This had the effect of reducing the tail clearance between the two aircraft, which was not identified. As the RJ85 taxied forward and to the right, its tail contacted the tail of the RJ100, causing minor damage to the RJ100’s right elevator. The airport operator has taken safety actions to prevent such collisions in the future.

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