Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 January 1999
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-2K2
Owner/operator: Ryanair
Registration Number: EI-CKP
Location: Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) –
ÿ Ireland
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 136
Component Affected: Front-right wheel of the tugFront-right wheel of the tug
Investigating Agency: AAIUAAIU
Category: Accident
An aviation incident occurred at Dublin Airport on June 7th, 2024, at approximately 16:07. An aircraft, EI-CKP, initiated a push-back procedure. A tug driver, wing-man, and headset-man were present. The tug executed a right-hand turn at the taxi line, during which the front-right wheel of the tug passed over the headsetman?s feet. The headsetman attempted to continue the push-back but collapsed on the ramp, prompting the Airport Police Ambulance crew to be called. The headsetman was subsequently taken to Beaumont Hospital, suffering a broken left leg and several broken bones in his right foot.An aviation incident occurred at Dublin Airport on June 7th, 2024, at approximately 16:07. An aircraft, EI-CKP, initiated a push-back procedure. A tug driver, wing-man, and headset-man were present. The tug executed a right-hand turn at the taxi line, during which the front-right wheel of the tug passed over the headsetman?s feet. The headsetman attempted to continue the push-back but collapsed on the ramp, prompting the Airport Police Ambulance crew to be called. The headsetman was subsequently taken to Beaumont Hospital, suffering a broken left leg and several broken bones in his right foot.
Description
At approximately 16.07, EI-CKP commenced push-back from Stand 9 at Dublin Airport. The push-back crew consisted of a tug driver, a wing-man and a headset-man. The push-back proceeded normally until the tug made a right-hand turn at the taxi-line. At this point the front-right wheel of the tug passed over the headsetman’s feet. The Headsetman attempted to continue the pushback, but collapsed on to the ramp and the Airport Police Ambulance crew were called. He was taken to Beaumont Hospital. He had sustained a broken left leg and several broken bones in his right foot and was detained for 4 days.
Primary Cause
Tug driver?s error ? incorrect turn at the taxi line.Tug driver?s error ? incorrect turn at the taxi line.Share on:
