Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 June 1990
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-321B
Owner/operator: LAN Chile
Registration Number: CC-CEI
Location: Santiago-Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: Pushback / towing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft pylon and engineAircraft pylon and engine
Category: Other
A Boeing 747 experienced a significant incident where one engine struck a tow truck, resulting in the breakage of the pylon and engine. This damage severely impacted the aircraft’s structural integrity.A Boeing 747 experienced a significant incident where one engine struck a tow truck, resulting in the breakage of the pylon and engine. This damage severely impacted the aircraft’s structural integrity.
Description
The Boeing was towed into a hangar when one of the engines struck a tow truck. The pylon and engine broke off, causing severe damage to the aircraft.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and subsequent impact with a tow truck.Engine failure and subsequent impact with a tow truck.Share on:
