Boeing 767-304, G-OBYJ, 16 February 2005

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

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 February 2005
• Aircraft type: Boeing 767-304
• Location: Luton Airport
• Registration: G-OBYJ

Boeing 767-304, G-OBYJ

Summary:

The aircraft had been pushed back, with engines running, and the ground handling crew was then asked to tow it forward. During the manoeuvre the towbar shear pins failed, the tug was braked to a stop and the aircraft ran into the tug. Ownership of the towbar was not clear and consequently it had not been maintained and was unserviceable. The ground crew’s training had not prepared them for towing an aircraft forwards. One Safety Recommendation has been made.

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Published 10 December 2014