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AAIB report: Runway incursion by airport vehicle, London Gatwick Airport

Runway incursion by runway inspection vehicle at Gatwick Airport.

EI-CVB - Gatwick Airport layout

A vehicle carrying out a runway inspection was cleared onto the active runway ahead of an Airbus A320 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.

Read the report.

Published 22 August 2019