Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 25 July 2010
Aircraft Type: Embraer ERJ-170-100STD
Owner/operator: BA CityFlyer
Registration Number: G-LCYF
Location: Edinburgh Airport (EDI/EGPH) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Pushback / towing
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 72
Component Affected: Aircraft tailAircraft tail
Investigating Agency: AAIBAAIB
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a pushback incident where the underside of the tail struck a blast fence during the departure phase. This resulted in damage to the aircraft’s tail.An aircraft experienced a pushback incident where the underside of the tail struck a blast fence during the departure phase. This resulted in damage to the aircraft’s tail.
Description
During pushback for departure, the underside of the aircraft?s tail struck a blast fence.
Source of Information
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/542301e7e5274a1314000adf/ERJ_170-100_STD_Embraer_170__G-LCYF_01-11.pdf, https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7189346https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/542301e7e5274a1314000adf/ERJ_170-100_STD_Embraer_170__G-LCYF_01-11.pdf, https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7189346Primary Cause
Potential impact damage from the tail striking the blast fence.Potential impact damage from the tail striking the blast fence.Share on:
