Investigation 2003133 -, B737 loss of steering on a slippery runway, Amsterdam, 22 Dec 2003

Investigation 2003133 -, B737 loss of steering on a slippery runway, Amsterdam, 22 Dec 2003

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Author
Dutch Safety Board
Category
Accident Reports Ground Operations Weather Human Factors

On 22 December 2003, a Boeing 737-700 being operated by UK Operator Easyjet on a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to London Gatwick was taxiing for departure at night in normal visibility and took a different route to that instructed by ATC. The alternative route was, unknown to the flight crew, covered with ice and as a consequence, an attempt to maintain directional control during a turn was unsuccessful and the aircraft left wing collided with a lamp-post. The collision seriously damaged the aircraft and the lamp post. One passenger sustained slight injuries because of the impact. The diagram below taken from the official investigation report shows the area where the collision occurred.

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