AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-436, G-POWS
Taxiway excursion, London Southend Airport, 18 June 2021.
Summary:
While turning 90掳 between two narrow taxiways the right main landing gear left the paved surface, causing damage to taxiway infrastructure. 皇冠体育app commander attempted to continue by selecting a high power setting but without success. 皇冠体育app operator has updated its briefing sheet to raise crew awareness of the threat of a taxiway excursion when taxiing on narrow taxiways. 皇冠体育app investigation also identified shortcomings in the operator鈥檚 handling of the cockpit voice recorder, procedures for which it has now amended. Detail is provided to assist other operators in this area.
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