Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 28 May 1996
Aircraft Type: Tupolev Tu-154M
Owner/operator: Varna International Airways
Registration Number: LZ-MIR
Location: Leipzig Airport (LEJ) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Right WingRight Wing
Category: Accident
A right wing of an aircraft struck a flood lighting pole during taxi to the stand.A right wing of an aircraft struck a flood lighting pole during taxi to the stand.
Description
During taxi to the stand, the right wing struck a flood lighting pole.
Primary Cause
Possible impact from the wing caused by a change in airflow or terrain.Possible impact from the wing caused by a change in airflow or terrain.Share on:
