AAIB investigation to Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, G-CKWB

Aircraft tail cone struck blast screen during pushback, London Gatwick Airport, 12 August 2019.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
12 March 2020
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
12 August 2019
Aircraft type:
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Location:
London Gatwick Airport
Registration:
G-CKWB

Summary:

G-CWKB was parked on stand 38 at London Gatwick Airport. The aircraft was loaded, with the doors closed ready to depart for its flight to the USA. Permission was granted by the ground controller for the aircraft to push back and start engines at 0910 hrs. The aircraft was pushed back using the incorrect line and as a result the aircraft tail cone struck the blast screen.

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Published 12 March 2020