Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 February 2008
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-2Q8ER
Owner/operator: Aeroméxico
Registration Number: N774AM
Location: Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport (MEX/MMMX) –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 403
Component Affected: Left wingLeft wing
Category: Accident
A Boeing 777-200, N774AM, sustained damage while taxiing from the new terminal to runway 05R at Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport (MEX). The pilot reported doubt about sufficient ground clearance for taxiway B3, leading to a hard strike and left wing obstruction. The aircraft stopped on centerline.A Boeing 777-200, N774AM, sustained damage while taxiing from the new terminal to runway 05R at Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport (MEX). The pilot reported doubt about sufficient ground clearance for taxiway B3, leading to a hard strike and left wing obstruction. The aircraft stopped on centerline.
Description
A Boeing 777-200, N774AM, was damaged while taxiing from the new terminal 2 to runway 05R at Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport (MEX). The airplane was cleared from ground control to taxi to runway 05R using taxiway B3 and A1. According to a statement made by the pilot he indicated that he had doubt about sufficient ground clearance for the Boeing 777 using taxiway B3. The Captain turned on to taxiway B3 and was on the centerline when he felt a “hard strike” and stopped the airplane. The left wing had stuck a light pole.
Primary Cause
Pilot doubt regarding sufficient ground clearance for taxiway B3.Pilot doubt regarding sufficient ground clearance for taxiway B3.Share on:
