Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 20 June 1987
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747SP-44
Owner/operator: South African Airways – SAA
Registration Number: ZS-SPE
Location: Wien-Schwechat International Airport (VIE/LOWW) –
ÿ Austria
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 37
Component Affected: Aircraft wing and fuselage of both aircraft.Aircraft wing and fuselage of both aircraft.
Category: Accident
A South African Airlines Boeing 747 (ZS-SPE) struck a stationary Alia Boeing 747-200 (JY-AFA), causing significant damage and injuries. The aircraft taxied from position 81 for runway 16 at a speed of 5 kt, maintaining the centreline. Upon turning left, the right wing collided with the front fuselage of the parked aircraft.A South African Airlines Boeing 747 (ZS-SPE) struck a stationary Alia Boeing 747-200 (JY-AFA), causing significant damage and injuries. The aircraft taxied from position 81 for runway 16 at a speed of 5 kt, maintaining the centreline. Upon turning left, the right wing collided with the front fuselage of the parked aircraft.
Description
A South African Airlines Boeing 747 (ZS-SPE) struck a stationary Alia Boeing 747-200 (JY-AFA), resulting in substantial damage and one injury. The co-pilot of ZS-SPE taxied the aircraft from position 81 for runway 16. He followed the centreline of the taxiway at 5 kt. The crew was given all clear signals. The aircraft passed the wing of the parked JY-AFA and when turning left, the right wing collided with the front fuselage of the parked a/c.
Source of Information
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Aircraft collision due to improper maneuvering during taxiing.Aircraft collision due to improper maneuvering during taxiing.Share on:
