Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness
Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors
As flight was lining up with the Gate utilizing the DGS; a white; full-size; pickup truck approached from the aircraft right at a high rate of speed and accelerating. Crew was forced to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision. Flight Attendant reported that several passengers in window seats on the right side of the aircraft had been alarmed that we were about to get hit.After the threat was avoided; crew completed parking safely and reported the incident to Ramp Control. A ramp manager was requested. The manager was advised of the extremely unsafe driving. The Chief Pilot was also advised of the situation.
CRJ200 Captain reports a near collision with a high speed pickup truck while attempting to park at the gate using the DGS. A quick by the Captain avoids the collision.