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During a routine towing operation at Paris Orly Airport, an Airbus A330 was inadvertently towed into an airbridge. The incident occurred due to an apparent miscommunication between the ground crew and the tug operator.
🇫🇷 Un Airbus A330 de Corsair percute une passerelle mobile à l’aéroport de Paris Orly. pic.twitter.com/H91VGbS15z
— air plus news (@airplusnews) November 3, 2023
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Damage Assessment
The Airbus A330 sustained damage to its fuselage as a result of the collision. The extent of the damage is currently being assessed by maintenance personnel. The airbridge also sustained minor damage and is currently out of service until repairs can be completed.
Impact on Operations
The incident caused a temporary disruption to operations at the airport. The affected aircraft was removed from the area and operations resumed shortly thereafter. The damaged airbridge is currently out of service, but other airbridges are operational and there has been minimal impact on passenger boarding and deplaning processes.
Investigation and Follow-up Actions
An investigation into the incident has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the collision and to implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The ground crew and tug operator involved in the incident have been debriefed and additional training will be provided as necessary.
Conclusion
While this incident resulted in damage to both the aircraft and the airbridge, there were no injuries reported. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority, and we are committed to learning from this incident to improve our operations.
