Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 16 August 2008
Aircraft Type: Dornier 228-202K
Owner/operator: Minair, lsf Advanced Aviation
Registration Number: D-CAAW
Location: Bangui Airport (BGF) –
ÿ Central African Republic
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Left wing of the Do-228 aircraftLeft wing of the Do-228 aircraft
Category: Other
A Do-228 aircraft was towed and struck a fire truck parked in a safety zone on a taxiway. The aircraft sustained significant damage, leading to its consideration as irreparable.A Do-228 aircraft was towed and struck a fire truck parked in a safety zone on a taxiway. The aircraft sustained significant damage, leading to its consideration as irreparable.
Description
The Do-228 was being towed when the left wing hit a fire truck. The truck was parked in the safety zone on the taxiway. Scramble Magazine reports that the airplane was considered damaged beyond repair as a result.
Primary Cause
Towing operation and subsequent impact with a fire truck.Towing operation and subsequent impact with a fire truck.Share on:
