Incident Details
On 16 April 2000 at 1730 UTC, a Boeing 737-200, registration EI-CNV, was involved in a ground handling incident at Manchester International Airport. The aircraft had just completed a public transport flight and was being offloaded when the damage occurred. According to the driver of the baggage loading vehicle, his foot slipped off the brake pedal and onto the accelerator while approaching the aircraft, causing the vehicle to strike the rear fuselage.
Damage
The impact resulted in two small perforations in the fuselage skin below the aft cargo door. The operator subsequently removed the aircraft from revenue service, and it was flown to Stansted Airport for repairs.
Investigation and Outcome
The commander was advised of the damage after passengers and baggage had been offloaded. The driver was suspended from duty pending the outcome of an investigation and was given further training before resuming his duties. The incident was reported via an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot and an incident report from Manchester Airport PLC.