What happened
On May 31, 2016, at 09:46 UTC, an incident occurred at Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA) involving a Boeing 737-400. During the pushback procedure from a parking stand, the movement of the aircraft was halted.
The interruption was caused by a Fiat Ducato service vehicle driving along a service road located in the immediate vicinity behind the aircraft during the maneuver.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the movement of ground vehicles and the adherence to established airport protocols. The investigation established that the weather conditions at the time of the incident did not contribute to the occurrence.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was the failure to comply with established procedures outlined in the Instructions for Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic at Warsaw Chopin Airport.