Incident Overview
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
Aircraft Type: Boeing 757-330 (WL)
Owner/operator: Condor
Registration Number: D-ABOB
Location: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA/EDDF) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 278
Component Affected: Aircraft braking system and taxiing equipment.Aircraft braking system and taxiing equipment.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 757-300 aircraft experienced a braking incident during taxiing due to an approaching baggage tug. This resulted in a flight attendant falling, causing serious injuries.A Boeing 757-300 aircraft experienced a braking incident during taxiing due to an approaching baggage tug. This resulted in a flight attendant falling, causing serious injuries.
Description
A Boeing 757-300 was taxiing away from the parking position when the aircraft had to brake sharply due to an approaching baggage tug. This caused a flight attendant in the cabin to fall. They sustained serious injuries.
Source of Information
https://www.bfu-web.de/DE/Publikationen/Bulletins/2024/Bulletin2024-05.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2https://www.bfu-web.de/DE/Publikationen/Bulletins/2024/Bulletin2024-05.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2Primary Cause
Baggage tug proximity and braking action during taxiing.Baggage tug proximity and braking action during taxiing.Share on:
