AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F172N, G-BGIY
Aircraft departed with towbar attached, Glasgow Airport, 28 August 2021.
Summary:
The pilot inadvertently departed with a towbar attached to the aircraft’s nosewheel, having been distracted by a passenger during the pre-flight inspection.
This report considers threat and error management techniques in relation to ground procedures and passenger management. The operator has informed its members about this incident and has taken action to enhance the handling and conspicuity of its towbars.
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Published 14 April 2022