Incident
At 0935 UTC on 27 March 1998, an Airbus A320-211, registration G-BUSG, was parked at Stand C39 at London Heathrow Airport when a catering truck collided with the bottom of the right wingtip fence. The driver of the truck was maneuvering to avoid other ground equipment positioned near the aircraft at the time of the collision. The impact resulted in minor damage to the wingtip fence.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was manufactured in 1989 and powered by two CFM56-5A1 turbofan engines. It was being operated on a public transport flight with no passengers on board; the crew consisted of eight individuals, none of whom were injured. The commander held an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence and was 49 years old; his total flying experience was not specified in the report.
Aftermath
Engineering personnel removed the damaged wingtip fence from the aircraft. Following the removal, the aircraft was returned to service. The incident was reported via an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot and supplemented by information from the operator.