AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8JP(WL), LN-DYS

Fuselage damaged by toilet servicing truck at London Gatwick Airport on 23 December 2014

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 March 2015

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 December 2014
• Aircraft type: Boeing 737-8JP(WL)
• Location: London Gatwick Airport
• Registration: LN-DYS

Summary:

Whilst the passengers were boarding, a toilet servicing truck reversed up to the rear left side of the aircraft but failed to stop and ran underneath the fuselage, causing a tear in the skin. Another ground crewman was badly hurt after being crushed between the toilet truck and a baggage conveyor vehicle on the right side.

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Boeing 737-8JP(WL) LN-DYS 03-15

Published 12 March 2015