FA7X, London City UK, 2016

FA7X, London City UK, 2016

Summary

On 24 November 2016, a Dassault Falcon 7X being marshalled into an unmarked parking position after arriving at London City Airport was inadvertently directed into a collision with another crewed but stationary aircraft which sustained significant damage. The Investigation found that the apron involved had been congested and that the aircraft was being marshalled in accordance with airport procedures with wing walker assistance but a sharp corrective turn which created a 'wing growth' effect created a collision risk that was signalled at the last minute and incorrectly so by the wing walker involved and was also not seen by the marshaller.

Description

On 24 November 2016, a Dassault Falcon 7X (VQ-BSO) being operated privately on a passenger flight from Rotterdam to London City was taxiing in to its assigned destination parking position after landing when, whilst following marshalling instructions, its right winglet collided with the nose of another aircraft parked on the adjacent stand in normal day visibility. There were no injuries to the 4 occupants of the aircraft or to any other persons but significant damage was caused to the radome and radar antenna of the stationary aircraft. The taxiing aircraft winglet sustained only minor abrasions.

The damage caused by the collision. [Reproduced from the Official Report]

Investigation

An Investigation was carried out by the UK AAIB. Airport CCTV recordings were available and clearly showed the taxi track of the aircraft as it moved towards and into the GA Apron. It was found that the 43 year-old Captain had 7,900 total flying hours which included 2,687 hours on type. He had been acting as PM and for that reason had been occupying the right hand pilot seat in accordance with operator requirements that the PF must always occupy the left hand seat, all pilots on the fleet being qualified to occupy either seat.

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