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British Airways

Volume 87: debated on Tuesday 19 November 1985

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asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has received any report from the Civil Aviation Authority about the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the starboard undercarriage of a British Airways aircraft at Copenhagen on 12 November 1985.

[pursuant to the reply, 18 November 1985]: At the Danish authorities' request, the investigation will be conducted by my Department's chief inspector of accidents. The chief inspector will produce a report in due course. Any safety recommendations arising from the investigation will be passed as they arise to the Civil Aviation Authority, which has the statutory responsibility for ensuring the safety of British registered aircraft.

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he has had any recent consultations with the CAA about the servicing and maintenance procedures of British Airways aircraft, and if he will make a statement.

[pursuant to the reply, 18 November 1985]: The Civil Aviation Authority, which has the statutory responsibility for ensuring the safety of aircraft, inform me that it is satisfied with British Airways' methods and procedures for servicing and maintenance of aircraft.