AAIB investigation to Airbus A320, EI-CVB

Vehicle incursion of runway occupied by aircraft, London Gatwick Airport, 3 February 2018.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
22 August 2019
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
3 February 2018
Aircraft type:
Airbus A320
Location:
Gatwick Airport
Registration:
EI-CVB

Summary:

A vehicle carrying out a runway inspection was cleared onto the active runway ahead of an aircraft decelerating after landing. The investigation identified shortcomings in runway inspection procedures and the management of the internal review conducted after the incident. One Safety Recommendation is made.

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Airbus A320, EI-CVB 09-19

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Safety Recommendation Document:

EI-CVB Safety Recommendation Document

Published 22 August 2019