AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZWC
Tow bar disconnected during the pushback, Belfast International Airport, 3 April 2019.
Summary:
While being pushed back from Stand 18 at Belfast International Airport, the aircraft was stopped with the tug and tow bar positioned at a significant angle to the aircraft’s nose. The tow bar disconnected from the nose landing gear, and the aircraft rolled forward and struck the tug.
The handling agent carried out an internal investigation and initiated Safety Action which is included at the end of the report.
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Published 14 November 2019