Investigation number
197501362
Occurrence date
Location
Kingsford-Smith Airport
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Miscellaneous - Other
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal
The tug struck and deflected the towbar and then collided with the aircrafts nosewheel structure, pushing it backward.
The nose section of the aircraft crushed the tug cabin, killing the driver.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Model
707
Registration
VH-EAE
Operation type
Air Transport High Capacity
Destination
Den Pasar, Indonesia
Damage
Substantial