What happened
On 15 September 1998, at approximately 08:40 UTC, an Airbus A320, registration EC-GRJ, was stationary at London Heathrow Airport. The aircraft was positioned at Stand F8 while engaged in a public transport operation. During the ground handling process, a baggage loading vehicle made contact with the aircraft, specifically striking the right flap track fairing.
The investigation
Following the incident, an investigation was initiated based on the aircraft accident report submitted by the pilot. The inquiry focused on the movement of ground support equipment in the vicinity of the parked aircraft. The examination established that the impact between the loading vehicle and the Airbus A320 resulted in minor damage to the right flap track fairing.