Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 1 September 2009
Aircraft Type: Embraer ERJ-190
Location: Bremen –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Tow vehicle undercarriageTow vehicle undercarriage
Category: Accident
A tow vehicle undercarriage slipped beneath the outer skin of an aircraft during a pushback maneuver, resulting in damage to the aircraft’s skin.A tow vehicle undercarriage slipped beneath the outer skin of an aircraft during a pushback maneuver, resulting in damage to the aircraft’s skin.
Description
During pushback, the tow vehicle slipped under the fuselage of the aircraft, damaging the outer skin.
Primary Cause
Potential instability in the tow vehicle’s undercarriage caused by a shift in weight or uneven terrain.Potential instability in the tow vehicle’s undercarriage caused by a shift in weight or uneven terrain.Share on:
