Moments before departure of this British Airways Airbus A320 (registered G-EUYO) on 24th June, a fire broke out on one of the ground stair vehicles that was attached to the rear left door of the aircraft. Nobody got injured, a London Heathrow spokesperson said.
Fire services immediately rushed to the parking area and quickly extinguished the fire. No passengers were on board at the time of the blaze.
The aircraft is still grounded at moment of writing.
Personal note:
In my experience, many of these ground vehicles are outdated, and handling agents often neglect to renew or properly maintain them. This incident underscores the need for stricter maintenance protocols and investment in newer, safer equipment to prevent such dangerous occurrences in the future.
This post was published on 25 June 2024 09:55
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