B739, Singapore, 2013

B739, Singapore, 2013

Summary

On 26 May 2013, about 20 minutes after arrival at Singapore for a turn round expected to last about an hour and with crew members on board, a Boeing 737-900 was suddenly rotated approximately 30 degrees about its main gear by a relatively modest wind gust and damaged by consequent impacts. The Investigation concluded that the movement had been due to the failure to follow manufacturer's guidance on both adequate chocking of the aircraft wheels and the order of hold loading. It was found that the Operator had not ensured that its ground handling agent at Singapore was properly instructed.

Description

On 26 May 2013, a Boeing 737-900 (PK-LHQ) being operated by Lion Air had just arrived at Singapore Changi Airport on a scheduled passenger flight. Passengers had disembarked and baggage for the next flight was being loaded during the approximately one hour turn round when the aircraft nose was suddenly moved 3.5 metres to the right by the prevailing wind during a tropical storm. Impact damage was caused to the aircraft, the attached air bridge and adjacent baggage loading equipment. None of those on board or adjacent to the aircraft were injured.

Investigation

An Investigation was carried out by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of the Singapore Ministry of Transport.

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