Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 July 2007
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas MD-82
Location: Istanbul Airport (IST) –
ÿ Trkiye
Phase of Flight: Pushback / towing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left EngineLeft Engine
Category: Accident
During a push-back maneuver, the left engine experienced an issue resulting in abnormal thrust. The nose landing gear sustained damage.During a push-back maneuver, the left engine experienced an issue resulting in abnormal thrust. The nose landing gear sustained damage.
Description
During the push-back procedure, the nose landing gear was damaged when the left engine was started and developed unusual thrust.
Primary Cause
Engine malfunction during push-back.Engine malfunction during push-back.Share on:
