AAIB investigation to Boeing 757-2Y0, G-FCLK

Partial evacuation on stand, London Gatwick Airport, 23 August 2013.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 August 2013
• Aircraft type: Boeing 757-2Y0
• Location: Gatwick Airport
• Registration: G-FCLK

Summary:

The commander ordered passengers to disembark after observing smoke from hydraulic fluid leaking onto the aircraft’s brakes. The intent of the order was not understood by all, and some passengers vacated the aircraft using an emergency exit slide.

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Boeing 757-2Y0 G-FCLK 08-14.pdf (233.24 kb)

Published 10 December 2014