A320
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 40; Flight Crew Total 14000; Flight Crew Type 4770
Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical; Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors
During push back from gate; the push back driver made an abrupt stop and stated a B767 cut him off. I asked him if everything looked ok and if there was any visible damage to the tow bar and wheel assembly. He stated the tow bar pin had popped out and was calling a supervisor. After he cleared me to set the parking brake I advised him we were going to write up the nose gear assembly for inspection and call maintenance. He acknowledged and left to get his supervisor. I asked the First Officer to check with Ramp Control if we were in fault in any way; and Ramp Control confirmed we were cleared to push with no restrictions and were not at fault. After Maintenance completed its inspection we took off uneventfully.
A320 Captain reported his ORD push crew had to stop abruptly to avoid a collision with a B767 that taxied behind them.