Final Report B738 (EI-EFJ) & Vehicle, Palma Spain, 19 July 2020
Final Report B738 (EI-EFJ) & Vehicle, Palma Spain, 19 July 2020
On 19 July 2020, a Boeing 737-800 was instructed to reject its takeoff on runway 24R at Palma after the driver of an airport vehicle already on the same runway in accordance with its own clearance heard the takeoff clearance being issued to the 737 and advised the controller of his position. The Investigation found that the TWR controller involved had comprehensively failed to adhere to relevant procedures set out in the applicable Operating Manual and the provisions of the Air Traffic Regulation in regard to the use of phraseology, active listening and surveillance of the airport manoeuvring area.






