ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 197287
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| Date: | Sunday 26 March 2017 |
| Time: | 14:00 UTC |
| Type: |  Airbus A320-214 |
| Owner/operator: | easyJet |
| Registration: | G-EZTM |
| MSN: | 4014 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2009 |
| Engine model: | CFM56-5B4/3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 168 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK) -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Passenger |
| Departure airport: | London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK) |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Whilst parked on stand and following maintenance action to resolve a brake system indication fault, the aircraft moved backwards and struck ground equipment, damaging the fuselage and Door 1L.
The aircraft was able to move as a result of:
1. Maintenance activity which had left the parking brake off after the flight crew had previously confirmed it as being on as part of their cockpit preparation checks, and
2. Ground handling staff had removed the chocks before the ground equipment was clear of the aircraft, contrary to the operator’s procedures.
When the tug was disconnected from the aircraft, there was nothing to prevent the aircraft from moving and colliding with the steps.
The aircraft was repaired and was back in service on March 30, 2017.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
AAIB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Aug-2017 14:43 | harro | Added |
| 11-Aug-2017 18:24 | harro | Updated [Nature] |
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