Event Details

Title:Ground collision on pushback, Boeing 777-236, Heathrow, G-ZZZC, January 10, 2006
Micro summary:On pushback, this Boeing 777 clipped the winglet of a 747-400 parked next to it.
Event Time:2006-01-10 at 0840 UTC
File Name:2006-01-10-UK.pdf
Publishing Agency:Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB)
Publishing Country:United Kingdom
Report number:EW/G2006/01/08EW/G2006/01/08
Pages:4
Site of event:London Heathrow
First AirplaneSecond Airplane
Departure:London Heathrow Airport, London, England, United KingdomParked
Destination:London Heathrow Airport, London, EnglandParked
Airplane Type(s):Boeing 777-236Boeing 747-400
Flight Phase:TaxiParked
Registration(s):G-ZZZCUnknown
Operator(s):British AirwaysUnknown
Type of flight:RevenueRevenue
Occupants:1200
Fatalities:00
Serious Injuries:00
Minor/Non-Injured:1200
Other Injuries:00
Executive Summary:During the pushback from stand, the aircraft’s left wing tip struck the right winglet of a Boeing 747-400 which was parked on the adjacent stand. The location of the stand necessitated a non-standard pushback procedure which potentially reduced clearance with aircraft on the adjacent stand, so additional staff in the form of wing/tail observers were required. During the pushback, ramp equipment at the edge of the stand interfered with the activities of the left wing tip observer who was distracted from his prime task of monitoring wing tip clearance. Although he signalled the driver to stop the pushback, there was insufficient time for the driver to stop his aircraft before it collided with the parked Boeing 747-400. A report by the aircraft operator made nine internal safety recommendations.
Learning Keywords:Operations - Ground Collision
Consequence - Damage - Airframe or fuselage
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