Boeing 737-8AS, EI-DLR, 13 November 2008

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

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 November 2008
• Aircraft type: Boeing 737-8AS
• Location: Stand D 61, London Stansted Airport, Essex
• Registration: EI-DLR

Boeing 737-8AS, EI-DLR

Summary:

A cross-bleed engine start procedure was initiated prior to the completion of the aircraft pushback. As the power was increased on the No 1 engine in preparation for the No 2 engine start, the resulting increase in thrust was greater than the counter-force provided by the tug and the aircraft started to move forwards. The towbar attachment failed and subsequently the aircraft’s No 1 engine impacted the side of the tug, prior to the aircraft brakes being applied.

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A correction was published concerning this report in the February 2010 Bulletin.

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Published 10 December 2014