Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 1 February 2018
Aircraft Type: Airbus A330-202
Owner/operator: Qantas
Registration Number: VH-…
Location: Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Pushback / towing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft brakesAircraft brakes
Category: Accident
A pushback maneuver resulted in several cabin crew members falling due to brake application, leading to minor injuries for one crew member and a serious injury for another. This incident highlights the potential risks associated with braking during pushback operations.A pushback maneuver resulted in several cabin crew members falling due to brake application, leading to minor injuries for one crew member and a serious injury for another. This incident highlights the potential risks associated with braking during pushback operations.
Description
During pushback, the brakes were applied resulting in several cabin crew members falling and sustaining minor injuries with one cabin crew member sustaining a serious injury.
Primary Cause
Brake application during pushback maneuvers.Brake application during pushback maneuvers.Share on:
