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| Date: | Tuesday 20 August 1996 |
| Time: | 14:40 |
| Type: |  Boeing 747SP-27 |
| Owner/operator: | Oman Royal Flight |
| Registration: | A4O-SP |
| MSN: | 21992/447 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1980 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor, repaired |
| Location: | London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
It was reported that a large number of empty containers and 'dollys' were on and around stand M31.
A ramp serviceman had parked a vehicle as far to the left as he could, however, it was in the path of the aircraft as it taxied onto the stand, using the Azimuth Guidance for Nose In Stands which was switched on and serviceable. A ramp engineer saw that the No 4 engine cowl was about to hit the vehicle and tried to warn the crew by moving to the left side and giving the 'STOP' hand signal. Unfortunately, the crew did not see the warning and the aircraft struck the vehicle.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5423006640f0b61346000b15/dft_avsafety_pdf_501871.pdf
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9588098 (Photo)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Mar-2025 07:39 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 23-Mar-2025 07:39 | ASN | Updated [Narrative, Accident report, ] |
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