Summary
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.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197501362 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 24/10/1975 |
| Location | Kingsford-Smith Airport |
| Report release date | 24/11/1976 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Miscellaneous - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 707 |
| Registration | VH-EAE |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Destination | Den Pasar, Indonesia |
| Damage | Substantial |