Report IN-011/2011 (pp. 211) collision at holding are between B738 and B763, Barcelona Spain, 14 Apr

Report IN-011/2011 (pp. 211) collision at holding are between B738 and B763, Barcelona Spain, 14 Apr

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CIAAIC (Spain)
Category
Accident Reports Loss of Control Human Factors Ground Operations

On 14 April 2011, a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 failed to leave sufficient clearance when taxiing behind a stationary Boeing 767-300 at Barcelona and the 737 wingtip was in collision with the horizontal stabiliser of the 767, damaging both. The 767 crew were completely unaware of any impact but the 737 crew realised the ‘close proximity but dismissed a cabin crew report that a passenger had observed a collision. Both aircraft completed their intended flights without incident after which the damage was discovered, that to the 767 requiring that the aircraft be repaired before further flight.

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