A321 pilot reported a conflict with a ground vehicle when taxiing away from the gate. The vehicle did not yield to the aircraft and braking was applied to prevent a conflict.

Date: 2026-02 · Aircraft: A321 · Phase: taxi

Anomalies: Conflict ground conflictCriticalDeviation discrepancy procedural published material policyGround event encounter other unknown

Synopsis

A321 pilot reported a conflict with a ground vehicle when taxiing away from the gate. The vehicle did not yield to the aircraft and braking was applied to prevent a conflict.

Narrative

On taxi from spot XX south a van pulled in front of us within 20 yards and didn't stop causing us to stop the aircraft. We were at a slow taxi with our taxi light on.Cause: The van should've given way.

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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.