AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-436, G-POWS
Taxiway excursion, London Southend Airport, 18 June 2021.
Summary:
While turning 90° between two narrow taxiways the right main landing gear left the paved surface, causing damage to taxiway infrastructure. The commander attempted to continue by selecting a high power setting but without success. The operator has updated its briefing sheet to raise crew awareness of the threat of a taxiway excursion when taxiing on narrow taxiways. The investigation also identified shortcomings in the operator’s handling of the cockpit voice recorder, procedures for which it has now amended. Detail is provided to assist other operators in this area.
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Published 11 August 2022