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| Date: | Tuesday 13 May 2003 |
| Time: | 15:00 |
| Type: |  Embraer ERJ-145EP |
| Owner/operator: | British Airways, opb CitiExpress |
| Registration: | G-ERJA |
| MSN: | 145229 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 41 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor, repaired |
| Location: | Manchester International Airport (MAN/EGCC) -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Pushback / towing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Manchester International Airport (MAN/EGCC) |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Having completed their pre-start checks, which included a ground crew check that all ground equipment was clear, the crew were cleared by ATC for a pushback off Stand 54L. The ground crew member, in contact with the flight crew by headset, stated that he checked beneath the aircraft prior to pushback but observed no obstructions. After approximately 15 meters however, the aircraft came to an abrupt stop, the tow-bar sheared and the ground crew informed the commander that the aircraft had hit a parked van. Inspection revealed damage to the right hand engine cowl that was subsequently replaced.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5423011ced915d1371000b09/dft_avsafety_pdf_023892.pdf
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/79121 (Photo)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2025 13:22 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 29-Mar-2025 13:22 | ASN | Updated [Narrative, Accident report, ] |
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