Incident Overview
A ground crewmember was operating a belt loader to offload baggage from a parked airplane at a terminal gate. The airplane was secured with chocks and had ground power applied. As the belt loader approached the 'C1' door, it began to slow down but then accelerated forward, striking the airplane and pinning the driver between the seat back of the belt loader and the aircraft's fuselage.
Driver Account
The driver of the belt loader stated that his foot slipped off the brake pedal and onto the accelerator, causing the unintended acceleration. No other personnel reported any issues with the vehicle's operation prior to the incident.
Vehicle Examination
A post-incident examination of the belt loader did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions. The vehicle appeared to be in proper working order, and no defects were found that could have contributed to the acceleration.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the incident, light rain was falling. The weather may have affected the driver's footing, though no specific correlation was established in the report.
Aftermath
The belt loader remained in contact with the airplane, pinning the driver until assistance arrived. The extent of damage to the aircraft and any injuries to personnel were not specified in the available information.