Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 2 December 2010
Aircraft Type: Airbus A321-200
Location: Berlin-Schnefeld Airport (SXF) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Pushback / towing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Tow vehicleTow vehicle
Category: Accident
A tow vehicle experienced a skid during a pushback maneuver, resulting in a collision with the aircraft’s left side near the avionics compartment.A tow vehicle experienced a skid during a pushback maneuver, resulting in a collision with the aircraft’s left side near the avionics compartment.
Description
During the pushback of the aircraft, the tow vehicle started to skid. The tow bar bent, and the tow vehicle collided with the left side of the aircraft near the avionics compartment with the cabin roof.
Primary Cause
Skid during pushback maneuver; Bent tow bar and vehicle collision.Skid during pushback maneuver; Bent tow bar and vehicle collision.Share on:
