Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 18 July 2021
Aircraft Type: ATR 72-500 (72-212A)
Owner/operator: Air Europa Express, opb Aeronova
Registration Number: EC-MSN
Location: Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Su rez Airport (MAD) –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft fuselage, nose, and forward fuselage.Aircraft fuselage, nose, and forward fuselage.
Category: Other
An ATR 72-500 aircraft operated by Air Europa Express was struck by a catering truck while on the apron at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Su rez Airport (MAD/LEMD). The truck impacted the right-hand read fuselage, causing the aircraft to pivot to the right and impact a ground power unit.An ATR 72-500 aircraft operated by Air Europa Express was struck by a catering truck while on the apron at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Su rez Airport (MAD/LEMD). The truck impacted the right-hand read fuselage, causing the aircraft to pivot to the right and impact a ground power unit.
Description
An ATR 72-500 (72-212A), operated by Air Europa Express, was hit by a catering truck while on the apron at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Su rez Airport (MAD/LEMD). The truck hit the right-hand read fuselage, causing the aircraft to pivot to the right. The nose and forward fuselage then impacted a ground power unit, causing substantial damage.
Source of Information
https://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-transportes/noticias-de-aerolineas/accidente-en-barajas-un-camion-choca-con-un-avion-de-air-europa-310962.htmlhttps://www.preferente.com/noticias-de-transportes/noticias-de-aerolineas/accidente-en-barajas-un-camion-choca-con-un-avion-de-air-europa-310962.htmlPrimary Cause
Collision between an ATR 72-500 aircraft and a catering truck.Collision between an ATR 72-500 aircraft and a catering truck.Share on:
