Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2017
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Owner/operator: Thai Smile
Registration Number: HS-TXB
Location: Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK/VTBS) –
ÿ Thailand
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Lower fuselage skinLower fuselage skin
Category: Accident
A convection belt vehicle struck the lower fuselage skin of Thai Smile flight WE291 during its preparation for departure, resulting in a 3-foot 5-inch scratch. The aircraft was repaired and re-entered service on April 25.A convection belt vehicle struck the lower fuselage skin of Thai Smile flight WE291 during its preparation for departure, resulting in a 3-foot 5-inch scratch. The aircraft was repaired and re-entered service on April 25.
Description
Thai Smile flight WE291 was preparing for departure when a conveyer belt vehicle hit the lower fuselage skin of the aircraft. The scratch was approximately 3 feet 5 inches long. The aircraft was repaired and re-entered service on April 25.
Source of Information
https://www.bea.aero/en/investigation-reports/notified-events/detail/event/accident-to-the-airbus-a320-registered-hs-txb-operated-by-thai-smile-airways-occured-on-04192017-a/https://www.bea.aero/en/investigation-reports/notified-events/detail/event/accident-to-the-airbus-a320-registered-hs-txb-operated-by-thai-smile-airways-occured-on-04192017-a/Primary Cause
Convection belt vehicle impact on lower fuselage skin.Convection belt vehicle impact on lower fuselage skin.Share on:
