Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Communication Breakdown; Distraction; Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
Pushback crew left headset attached to nose gear. Upon arrival to ZZZ; the station representative noted sparks emanating from behind the nose gear. Upon arrival; the headset was located and removed from the nose wheel. No damage to the aircraft was noted during the post flight walk around. Looking at the situation as a whole; we were lucky. If the headset became dislodged; it could have created the potential for an engine failure during takeoff and/or landing.Both flight crew and ground crew missed the disconnection of the ground crew headset. Both parties need to ensure disconnection of the bypass pin; the departure of the tug and tow bar; all ground crew is clear of the aircraft; and ensure their personal belongings are removed with them as well.
B767-300 Captain reported Ground Personnel forgot headset attached to nose gear.