Commercial Fixed Wing
Communication Breakdown
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control; Ground Event / Encounter Ground Equipment Issue
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Returned To Gate; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; General Maintenance Action
Procedure; Human Factors; Aircraft; Equipment / Tooling
While pushing out Aircraft X and releasing on Taxiway; arm of tow tractor broke down and released aircraft too quickly. Oil and hydraulics leaked on Taxiway and was cleaned by fire department. Aircraft inspected by maintenance and no damage to nose wheel of aircraft.
Ramp Agent reported a tow tractor malfunction allowed the aircraft to break free from the tug; spilling oil and hydraulic fluid onto the taxiway. The aircraft was not damaged.