Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 13 November 1984
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-2U5 Adv.
Owner/operator: Jordanian Government
Registration Number: JY-HNH
Location: Genve Aroport (LSGG) –
ÿ Switzerland
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Construction scaffoldConstruction scaffold
Investigating Agency: BFU Switz.BFU Switz.
Category: Accident
A construction scaffold was struck by a jet blast from an aircraft taxiing away from its parking position, resulting in a serious injury to a person standing on it. The accident was likely caused by a combination of factors including the increased power of the jet blast, inadequate protection for the worker, and insufficient safety measures by airport personnel.A construction scaffold was struck by a jet blast from an aircraft taxiing away from its parking position, resulting in a serious injury to a person standing on it. The accident was likely caused by a combination of factors including the increased power of the jet blast, inadequate protection for the worker, and insufficient safety measures by airport personnel.
Description
A construction scaffold in front of the cargo hangar was struck by the jet blast of an aircraft taxiing away from its parking position and toppled over. A person standing on the scaffold was seriously injured. Causes The accident is due to a combination of the following factors: – Jet blast from an aircraft leaving the parking position with increased power. – Lack of protection for a workplace exposed to the jet blast. – Failure by responsible airport personnel to provide instructions regarding hazards and safety measures to the personnel working in this area. – Inadequate supervision by the aircraft chief and his assistants (ground personnel).
Primary Cause
Jet blast from an aircraft leaving the parking position with increased power.Jet blast from an aircraft leaving the parking position with increased power.Share on:
