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Old 29th May 2008, 15:57
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ACCMan
 
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Incident started as an RTO on 23L. A/c back-tracked, crossed 23R and then 'something went bang' abeam the Fire Station. Poss brake unit failure?

Awaiting AAIB team to arrive so no repairs possible. A/c remains on taxiway Alpha ufn. Also heard unable to get the cans off as HiLo would need to manoeuvre onto the grass to get access to the holds. No bags for the pax then!

...... and then FCA (767) dropped in with no nose wheel steering. Had to be towed in from the far end 23L to T2, however, the tug had never been on such a long journey and broke down along the way. Pilot was heard to say it took longer to tow in, than the flight was from PMI!

Busy day for the MAN Fire Service guys.
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