Commercial Fixed Wing
Situational Awareness
Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
Tonight I almost got hit by a plane. Before the incident happened; I was pulled off to the side in front of the gates; away from the roadway. I waited in front of the gates because I was waiting for a plane to cross the main taxi lane. I checked around me and the only thing by me was a fuel truck. All of a sudden; I heard a faint honking sound. As soon as I turned my head; I saw a plane turning in; right in front of me. I quickly pressed on the gas and drove as fast as I could. Once I cleared the airplanes path; I was really close to its wing tip. There were no wing walkers outside; or any signs of warning. I had no warning that a plane was coming in. The plane turned in without any clearance. As soon as I pulled into a safe spot; the wing walkers came out and told the plane to stop. Thankfully I didn't get hit; but knowing that my life was right before my eyes; terrified me to death.
Air carrier ramp vehicle driver reported a near-collision with an aircraft that was taxiing into the gate area.