Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 June 2013
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Owner/operator: Air Berlin
Registration Number: D-ABDB
Location: Dsseldorf International Airport (DUS/EDDL) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 145
Component Affected: Loading vehicleLoading vehicle
Category: Accident

A loader became trapped between a loading vehicle and an aircraft during baggage loading, resulting in a situation where he was unable to safely ascend to secure the luggage.A loader became trapped between a loading vehicle and an aircraft during baggage loading, resulting in a situation where he was unable to safely ascend to secure the luggage.
Description
After loading the luggage, a loader wanted to climb into the luggage compartment to secure the baggage. He got trapped between the loading vehicle and the aircraft.
Primary Cause
Loading vehicle and aircraft interaction during baggage loading.Loading vehicle and aircraft interaction during baggage loading.Share on: