AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZTM

Moved and struck ground equipment whilst parked, Stand 559, London Gatwick Airport, 26 March 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 August 2017

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 March 2017
• Aircraft type: Airbus A320-214
• Location: Stand 559, London Gatwick Airport
• Registration: G-EZTM

Summary:

Whilst parked on stand and following maintenance action to resolve a brake system indication fault, the aircraft moved backwards and struck ground equipment, damaging the fuselage and Door 1L.

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Airbus A320-214, G-EZTM 08-17

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Published 10 August 2017