27-11-2007, 02:55 PM
Just got this accident report from a co-worker. There were pictures included in my email but I haven't downloaded them to my
pc for
posting here yet. I may post them later. I have copied directly from the email:
From: AIT-DISPATCH, AIRBUS
Sent: 20 November 2007 10:48
To:
Subject: F130 A340-600 - MSN 856 - ACCIDENT IN PRODUCTION
FROM : AIRBUS FLIGHT SAFETY DEPARTMENT TOULOUSE
SUBJECT: A340-600 - MSN 856 - ACCIDENT IN PRODUCTION OUR REF.: F-WWCJ
AIT 2
DATED 20th OF NOVEMBER 2007 PREVIOUS REF:
F-WWCJ AIT 1 DATED 16th OF NOVEMBER 2007
this ait is an update of previous ait n°1 concerning the a340-600
production aircraft msn 856 involved in an accident in airbus production
facilities in toulouse on the 15th november 2007 at 17:00 local time.
the following is the sequence of events according to the recorders,
which has been approved for release by the french investigation authorities
(bea).
for about 3 minutes before the end of the event, all four engines epr
was between 1.24 and 1.26 with parking brake on and without ground chocks.
the alternate brake pressure was normal. (with parking brake on, brake
pressure is supplied by alternate).
13 seconds before the impact the aircraft started to move. within 1 or
2 seconds the crew applied brake pedal inputs and selected parking brake
off. these actions led the normal brake pressure to increase to its normal
value.
2 seconds prior before the impact, all 4 engine thrust levers were
selected to idle.
the aircraft impacted the containment wall at a ground speed of 30 kts.
there is no evidence of any aircraft system or engine malfunction.
airbus reminds all operators to strictly adhere to amm procedures when
performing engine ground runs
engine ground runs at high power are normally conducted on a single
engine with the engine in the same position on the opposite wing operated at
a limited thrust setting to avoid damage to the aiframe
wheel chocks are to be installed throughout the test
Edited to lower case by mr drew - Tell your friend off for emailing all caps
pc for
posting here yet. I may post them later. I have copied directly from the email:
From: AIT-DISPATCH, AIRBUS
Sent: 20 November 2007 10:48
To:
Subject: F130 A340-600 - MSN 856 - ACCIDENT IN PRODUCTION
FROM : AIRBUS FLIGHT SAFETY DEPARTMENT TOULOUSE
SUBJECT: A340-600 - MSN 856 - ACCIDENT IN PRODUCTION OUR REF.: F-WWCJ
AIT 2
DATED 20th OF NOVEMBER 2007 PREVIOUS REF:
F-WWCJ AIT 1 DATED 16th OF NOVEMBER 2007
this ait is an update of previous ait n°1 concerning the a340-600
production aircraft msn 856 involved in an accident in airbus production
facilities in toulouse on the 15th november 2007 at 17:00 local time.
the following is the sequence of events according to the recorders,
which has been approved for release by the french investigation authorities
(bea).
for about 3 minutes before the end of the event, all four engines epr
was between 1.24 and 1.26 with parking brake on and without ground chocks.
the alternate brake pressure was normal. (with parking brake on, brake
pressure is supplied by alternate).
13 seconds before the impact the aircraft started to move. within 1 or
2 seconds the crew applied brake pedal inputs and selected parking brake
off. these actions led the normal brake pressure to increase to its normal
value.
2 seconds prior before the impact, all 4 engine thrust levers were
selected to idle.
the aircraft impacted the containment wall at a ground speed of 30 kts.
there is no evidence of any aircraft system or engine malfunction.
airbus reminds all operators to strictly adhere to amm procedures when
performing engine ground runs
engine ground runs at high power are normally conducted on a single
engine with the engine in the same position on the opposite wing operated at
a limited thrust setting to avoid damage to the aiframe
wheel chocks are to be installed throughout the test
Edited to lower case by mr drew - Tell your friend off for emailing all caps
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