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 June 2009 


 

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DATE: 30.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~10:55 LOCATION: New York-La Guardia AP area (KLGA), NY  COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 737-823 REGISTRATION:  N907AN C/N: 25909 AGE: 10 y + 2 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1256 FROM: Miami TO: New York-LGA VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 135 CREW: 5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On final approach to runway 22 at la Guardia Airport, the aircraft suffered birdstrike cuasing minor damage and the pilot continued the approach and made a safe landing. After coming to a standstilll, the aircraft was unable to leave the runway due to steering problems after bird impact probably severed a hydraulic line.
SOURCE(S):   NYDailyNews + AviationHerald
DATE: 30.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~01:50 LOCATION: off Mitsamiouli, Grand Comores Island
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS  
COUNTRY: Comores Islands
AIRLINE: Yemenia  TYPE: Airbus A310-304 REGISTRATION:  7O-ADJ    PHOTO  C/N: 535 AGE: 19 y +3 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IY 626 FROM: Sanaa TO: Moroni (Comores) VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 142 CREW: 11
FATALITIES: 
PAX:  141  CREW:  11  OTHER: 0
SURVIVORS: 
PAX:  1  CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
 

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SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + CNN + NY-Times - MalangoActualite(F)
DATE: 29.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~16:00 LOCATION: Wamena Airport area, Irian Jaya COUNTRY: Indonesia
AIRLINE: Aviastar Mandiri TYPE: DHC-6-300 Twin Otter REGISTRATION:  PK-BRO C/N: 756 AGE: 28 y
OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dekay TO: Wamena VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 3
FATALITIES / MISSING: 
PAX: 0 CREW:  3  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
The aircraft went missing on a cargo flight near its destination Wamena. The pilot was in radio contact with Wamena-ATC for a couple of minutes before contact was lost. The remains of the aircraft were found 2 days later near their destination. All three persons on board are presumed dead. The aircraft was carrying 1,6 tons of food supplies. Wamena Airport is situated in a valley surrounded by 12.000 ft tall mountains. Pilots can only land visually.
SOURCE(S):   JakartaPost + TheJakartaGlobe + ASN
DATE: 28.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: London-Heathrow Intl AP (EGLL), England COUNTRY: UK
AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Airbus A380-842  REGISTRATION:  VH-OQC  C/N: 22 AGE: 0 y + 10 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: QF 32 FROM: London-LHR TO: Sydney VIA: Singapore
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor
The A380 safely returned to land at London-LHR after he pilots experienced problems with one of their cockpit windows. It appears that one window seal became dislodged on the ground when it was opened or closed during pre-flight preparations.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald
DATE: 27.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Luanda-Intl AP (FNLU)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS  
COUNTRY: Angola
AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 777-236ER REGISTRATION:  G-RAES C/N: 27491 AGE: 12 y + 0 m
AIRLINE: Hainan AL TYPE: Airbus A340-642 REGISTRATION:  B-6510    PHOTO  C/N: 475 AGE: 6 y + 4 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 77 FROM: London-LHR TO: Luanda VIA: -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: HU 7923 FROM: Beijing TO: Luanda VIA: Dubai
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor /  substantial 
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
.After landing, the chinese A340 taxied to its parking stand when its right wing hit the empty 777 causing significant damage to its left wing. The chinese right winglet seperated. Both aircraft were grounded for repairs. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 27.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  14:45 LOCATION: Tampa-Intl Airport (KTPA), FL COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 737-4B7 REGISTRATION:  N443US  C/N: 24842 AGE: 18 y + 10 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 1241 FROM: Philadelphia TO: Tampa VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 138 CREW: 5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On landing runway 18R, both nosegear tires blew out or burst. In the rollout process the nosegear suffered severe damage and both wheels seperated. Due to ground friction the 737 came to a stop on the upper part of its strut in a nosedown attitude. All on board were able to evacuate safely. The runway 18R/36L remained closed for a longer time until the 737 and all its debris was removed. 
(Photo: airliners.net)
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + BayNews9 + NECN[VIDEO]
DATE: 27.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  16:35 LOCATION: Bagdogra Airport (VEBD)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS  
COUNTRY: India
AIRLINE: Kingfisher Air TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IT 3334 FROM: Bagdogra TO: New Delhi VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 184 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /   substantial 
One of the aircraft´s wings was reported to have suffered extensive damage when te A320 hit a wall during taxy for departure runway at Bagdogra Airport. There were no reports about any injuries on board.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + SamayLive + TimesofIndia
DATE: 27.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  14:18 LOCATION: Selaparang AP (WADA), Mataram  COUNTRY: Indonesia
AIRLINE: Lion Air TYPE: McDD MD-90-30 REGISTRATION:  PK-LIM   PHOTO  C/N: 53489 AGE: 13 y + 3 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JT 652 FROM: Jakarta TO: Selaparang VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 165 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
On landing whilst vacating the runway prematurely at hight speed, the nosewheels began to skid resulting in unnkown gear damage. However, the aircraft came to a safe stop on the runway wher passengers were able to disembark. Runway lengh at Selaparang in 2.089 meters
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + TheJakartaPost + VivaNews(Indo)
DATE: 26.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Cleveland-Intl AP (KCLE), OH
 AIRPORT DIAGRAM 
COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Expressjet  TYPE: Embraer E145 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
AIRLINE: Commutair TYPE: DHC- 8-200 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: XE 2426 FROM: Cleveland TO: Kansas City VIA: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: C5 8717 FROM: Cleveland TO: Columbus VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  none
The Embraer jet was cleared to taxy for runway 24R to cross the left runway 24L via taxyway Sierra (S). Few moments later the Dash 8 (DHC-8) received its takeoff clearance from the same tower controller. The Embraer-jet which pilot have also listened to the same ATC channel stopped short of runway 24L to avoid a potential collision. At this time, the Dash 8 took off some 1.500 ft away from them. The on-duty controller was a trainee under supervision. Aviation sources revealed, the same trainee was involved in another dangerous conflict situation on June 3rd in nearly identical circumstances.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + CNN + Fox8 + WKYC
DATE: 25.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Karachi-Intl AP (OPKC) COUNTRY: Pakistan
AIRLINE: Iran Air TYPE: Boeing 747SP-86 REGISTRATION:  EP-IAB C/N: 20999 AGE: 33 y + 2 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IR 840 FROM: Tehran-IKA TO: Kuala Lumpur-KUL VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The aircraft safely diverted to Karachi after the pilots received indication about a malfunctioning engine during the cruiseflight.
SOURCE(S):   -
DATE: 25.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  07:53 LOCATION: Caticlan Airport (RPVE), Boracay COUNTRY: Philippines
AIRLINE: Zest Air TYPE: Xian MA-60 REGISTRATION:  RP-C8892    PHOTO  C/N: 703 AGE: 4 y 
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: Z3 863 FROM: Manila TO: Caticlan VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 55 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /   substantial 
On landing runway 24 the pilots were unable to stop before the end resulting in an overrun by a few meters. It is understood there were no serious injuries among passengers or crew. Damage is considered to be repairable. The nosegear received substantial damage when the aircraft came to a stop on uneven terrain beside a public road. The accident promted the closure of Caticlan Airport until the aircraft was removed. The single runway at Caticlan is 950 meters in lengh.
NOTE: On January 11th 2009 another MA-60 of Zest Air was involved in an overrun incident at Caticlan.
(Photo: Reisepinne.de/Forum)
SOURCE(S):   Inquirer.net + flightglobal + businessmirror + AviationHerald + reisespinne(D)[PHOTOS]
DATE: 24.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Halifax-Intl AP area (CYHZ), Nova Scotia COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: Morningstar Cargo TYPE: Boeing 727F REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: MAL 8062 FROM: Moncton TO: Halifax VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
About 10 minutes away from landing, the crew experienced fire in the right einge #3 which was successfully extinguished beore the crew made a safe emergency landing in Halifax..
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 24.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  20:52 LOCATION: Istanbul-Atatuerk Intl AP (LTBA) COUNTRY: Turkey
AIRLINE: Turkish AL TYPE: Boeing 737-8F2 REGISTRATION:  TC-JGO C/N: 34413 AGE: 3 y + 0 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: TK 1462 FROM: Simferopol TO: Istanbul-IST VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 82 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
.The aircraft made a safe landing at Istanbul after airport personnel at Simferopol discovered tire debris on the runway which was assigned to the 737.
SOURCE(S):   CNN(Tk) + ASN
DATE: 24.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Tokyo-Haneda Intl AP (RJAA) COUNTRY: Japan
AIRLINE: Star Flyer TYPE: Airbus A320-214 REGISTRATION:  JA03MC   PHOTO  C/N: 2695 AGE: 3 y + 4 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 7G 79 FROM: Tokyo-HND TO: Kita Kyushu VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: - CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
Very soon after getting airborne at Haneda, the left engine failed prompting the crew to cancel further flight. The pilots made a safe single engine reuturn to land.It appeared the electronic control device inside the engine had failed.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 23.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~21:00 LOCATION: Ontario-Intl AP (KONT), CA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION:  C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1973 FROM: Atlanta TO: Ontario VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 190 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The pilots made a safe emergency landing at Ontario with only one engine running after they were forced to shut down the other. Earlier into flight they experienced vibrations in the right engine #2.
SOURCE(S):   LATimesblog
DATE: 23.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Lahore-Intl AP (OPLA) COUNTRY: Pakistan
AIRLINE: PIA - Pakistan Intl AL TYPE: Boeing 747-367 REGISTRATION:  AP-BGG   PHOTO  C/N: 24215 AGE: 20 y + 11 m
OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: PK 304 FROM: Karachi TO: Lahore VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
On landing the aircraft experienced a tailstrike resulting in minor damage to the tailskid assembly. The pilots were able to proceeed normally to the terminal. Repair works were done within 48 hours.
SOURCE(S):   historyofpia + AviationHerald + TheNation
DATE: 22.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: over eastern Borneo Island COUNTRY: Malaysia
AIRLINE: Qantas TYPE: Airbus A330-303 REGISTRATION:  VH-QPI  C/N: 705 AGE: 3 y + 8 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: QF 68 FROM: Hong Kong TO: Perth VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 206 CREW: 13
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none
Injuries occured when the aircraft hit violent turbulence during which it dropped about 800 feet before normal cruiseflight was re-established. There was minor damage inside the cabin. The aircraft continued its destination without further problems and made a safe landing. 
SOURCE(S):   AP-Yahoo + AviationHerald
DATE: 22.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Auckland-Intl AP (NZAA) COUNTRY: New Zealand
AIRLINE: Air New Zealand TYPE: Boeing 737-3K2 REGISTRATION:  ZK-NGK    PHOTO  C/N: 26318 AGE: 14 y + 0 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NZ 407 FROM: Auckland TO: Wellington VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none / minor
The 737 safely returned to land at Auckland following the detection of a crack in the outer pane of the windshield by the pilots. 
SOURCE(S):   Stuff.co.nz + AviationHerald
DATE: 21.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Fresno-Yosemite Intl AP (KFAT), NV COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Allegiant AL TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION:  N876GA C/N: 53469 AGE: 13 y + 11 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: G4 506 FROM: Fresno TO: Las Vegas VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 100 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The aircraft safely returned to land at Fresno about 25 minutes after take-off when the pilots experiences engine failure  on climb-out.
SOURCE(S):   ABC-Local + AviationHerald
DATE: 20.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  early morning LOCATION: Tel Aviv-Intl AP area (LLBG) COUNTRY: Israel
AIRLINE: bmi British Midland TYPE: Airbus A330-243 REGISTRATION:  G-WWBD C/N: 401 AGE: 8 y + 2 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BD 762 FROM: London-LHR TO: Tel Aviv VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
On approach to Ben Gurion Airport, the A330 was hit by lightning. The entire right wingtip appeared to have detached during the thurnderstorm encounter sincei t was found missing on arrival. Despite the damage, the pilots made an uneventful landing.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald[PHOTO] 
DATE: 19.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: near North Bay, Ontario COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: LOT Polish Airlines TYPE: Boeing 767-35DER REGISTRATION:  SP-LPA  C/N: 24865 AGE: 18 y + 11 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LO 2 FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Warsaw VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 206 CREW: 10
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none
During the early stages of the cruiseflight at 33.000 ft (flight level 330), the aircraft experienced severe turbulences resulting in abrupt altitude changes. Immediately thereafter the pilots radioed they have unreliable airspeed indications and requestes a diversion to Toronto Airport. The 767 later made a safe landing on runway 23. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + TVN24(Pl)
DATE: 19.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Navegantes-Intl AP (SBNF) COUNTRY: Brasil
AIRLINE: Azul Linhas Aereas TYPE: Embraer E190LR REGISTRATION:  PR-AZB    PHOTO  C/N: 241 AGE: 0 y + 5 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AD 4164 FROM: Navegantes TO: Porto Alegre VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 100 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
During take-off run at high engine power, a compressol stall accompanied by a loud bang occured. The pilots maanaged to bring the aircraft to a safe halt.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 18.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intl AP (KLAX), CA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: V Australia TYPE: Boeing 777-3ZGER REGISTRATION:  VH-VOZ     PHOTO  C/N: 35302 AGE: 0 y + 6 m
OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: VA 002 FROM: Los Angeles TO: - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 777 was parked at the gate when it was hit by a baggage belt loader resulting in minor damage to door number 5. There were no reports about injuries.
SOURCE(S):   FAA
DATE: 18.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  06:36 LOCATION: Boston-Logan Intl AP (KBOS), MA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  N662AW C/N: 1274 AGE: 8 y + 11 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 27 FROM: Boston TO: Phoenix VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 84 CREW: 5
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none 
During take-off run from runway 15R(ight) at Logan Airport, the pilots obeserved a vehicle crossing the active runway via taxyway "Mike" ahead of them. However, the take-off was continued and the aircraft departed safely. The vehicle, a Ford Explorer cleared the runway just moments before the A320 has reached its position. The incident is under investigation. The Massachusetts Port Authority "Massport" has suspended all construction works at the airport while the incident is reviewed.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + Boston.com + Bostonherald + NTSB
DATE: 18.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Jakarta-Soekarno Hatta Intl AP (WIII) COUNTRY: Indonesia
AIRLINE: (ex Comores AL)  TYPE: Boeing 747SP27 REGISTRATION:  D6-OZX   PHOTO  C/N: 22302 AGE: 28 y + 6 m
OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   destroyed 
Tthe aircraft was destroyed by fire during dismantling in a hangar at Jakarta-International Airport. It is understood that one ground worker suffered leg fracture when he jumped  from a wing. A Phuket Air 747, parked nearby, also received minor damage. The 747SP was stored at Jakarta since late 2005 and was in the process of being parted out when residual fuel ingnited in a outer wing tank 
(Photo: PPRuNe.org)
SOURCE(S):   Tempointeractive + B747SP.com
DATE: 17.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Hohhot-Baita Airport (ZBHH) COUNTRY: China
AIRLINE: China Southern AL TYPE: Boeing 737-71B REGISTRATION:  B-5233 C/N: 35361 AGE: 2 y + 8 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CZ 6928 FROM: Hohhot TO: Urumqi VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 108 CREW: 8
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On take-off run at Hohhot, the inner left tire of the right main gear sustained damage, however it did not deflate and the pilots continued to their destination where a safe landing was made. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald[PHOTO] 
DATE: 16.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Winnipeg-Intl AP (CYWG), Manitoba COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: UPS TYPE: Boeing 757-24APF REGISTRATION:  N416UP C/N: 23903 AGE: 18 y + 8 m
OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: 5X 495 FROM: Winnipeg TO: Minneapolis VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: 2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft safely returned to Winnipeg following an low oil pressure and low oil quantity warning in engine #2 soon after departure. The pilots shut down the engine and returned to land..
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 15.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Hahn-Intl AP (EDFH) COUNTRY: Germany
AIRLINE: Ryanair TYPE: Boeing 737-8AS REGISTRATION:  EI-DAY C/N: 33558 AGE: 5 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: FR 2436 FROM: London-STN TO: Krakow VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor / none
The 737 made a safe diversion to Hahn following a lightning strike whilst flying en-route 40 minutes after take-off.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + Wiadomosci(Pl)
DATE: 15.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Washington-IAD Intl AP (KIAD), VA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION:  N979TW  C/N: 53629 AGE: 9 y + 7 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1317 FROM: Washington-DCA TO: Dallas-DFW VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft made a safe diversion to Washington Dulles Intl Airport, after the pilots reported unspecified engine problem soon after take-off from Washington-National Airport. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + FAA
DATE: 15.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Intl AP area (VTBS) COUNTRY: Thailand
AIRLINE: Cathay Pacific AW TYPE: Airbus A330-343X REGISTRATION:  B-HLM C/N: 386 AGE: 8 y + 5 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CX 751 FROM: Bangkok-BKK TO: Hong Kong VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 10+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
Very soon after take-off loud bangs were heared from the right engine # 2 the engine was also trailing streaks of flames. The pilots shut the engine down and returned safely to land. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald
DATE: 14.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~22:00 LOCATION: Diyarbakir-Intl AP (LTCC) COUNTRY: Turkey
AIRLINE: Tailwind AL
(on ops for Onur Air)
TYPE: Boeing 737-4Q8 REGISTRATION:  TC-TLC C/N: 25112 AGE: 14 y + 11 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 8Q 036 FROM: Istanbul TO: Diyarbakir VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 159 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On approach the aircraft experienced birdstrike causing minor damage to a wing forcing the pilots to abort the approach and to make a go-around. About 30 minutes later, the 737 returned for a safe landing.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + GazeteVantan(Tk) + Sabah(Tk)
DATE: 14.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Washington-IAD Intl AP (KIAD), VA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Ethiopian AL TYPE: Boeing 767-330ER REGISTRATION:  ET-ALJ C/N: 33767 AGE: 5 y + 7 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: ET 500 FROM: Rome-FCO TO: Washington-IAD VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Due to unknown cirsumstances, a post landing inspection revealed damage to the left main gear, probably as a result from a hard touchdown. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + FAA
DATE: 14.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  09:20 LOCATION: Tanah Merah Airfield (WAKT), Boven Digoel District, Papua Prov.  LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS    COUNTRY: Indonesia
AIRLINE: Express Air TYPE: Dornier Do-328 REGISTRATION:  PK-TXN   PHOTO  C/N: 3030 AGE: 14 y
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: XN 9000 FROM: Jayapura TO: Tanah Merah VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 29 CREW: 4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    substantial 
Soon after touchdown the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway. It came to rest in high grass beneath the runway. Its right wing took some damage while some propeller blades broke off after they came into contacted with an earth mound resulting in the seperation of the entire propeller. All on board were able to evacuate quickly via the left side of the aircraft. Video footage revelad that a dog crossed the runway immediately ahead of the Do328. This may have caused the pilot to apply the brakes very sharply until directional control was lost. The only available runway at Tanah Merah in 1.050 metres in lengh.
NOTE: The incident marks the 2nd landing accident of an Express Air Do328 after PK-TXL received significant damage on landing at Fak Fak in November 2008
(check our archives for further information).
(Photo: Video MetroTV via Yahoo)
SOURCE(S):   TheJakartaPost + Kompas-Cetak(Ind) + Cenderawasih(Ind) + MetroTV[VIDEO] + AviationHerald + ASN
DATE: 12.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~10:30 LOCATION: Fort Collins-Loveland AP (FNL), CO 
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Allegiant Air TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Las Vegas TO: Fort Collins VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 149 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  minor 
According to early reports the MD-80 made a normal touchdown but eventually ran off the side of the runway when it was doing a turn at the end. No injuries among passengers or crew reported. The right main gear became stuck on soft ground resulting in a temporary closure of the airport. Fort Collins main runway 15/33 is 2.590 meters in lengh. 
(Photo: Wendy King via 9news.com)
SOURCE(S):   9news + seattlepi
DATE: 12.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: San Juan-L. Munoz Marin Intl AP (TJSJ) COUNTRY: Puerto Rico
AIRLINE: UPS TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION:  N257UP   PHOTO  C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: UP 340 FROM: Louisville TO: San Juan VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor / none
After normal landing on runway 08, the aircraft´s nosegear went off the paved surface when the MD-11 was doing a 180 degree turn at the end. The airport was closed for about 4 hours until the aircraft was removed.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald
DATE: 12.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~14:00 LOCATION: Casablanca-Intl AP (GMMN) COUNTRY: Morocco
AIRLINE: AtlasBlue TYPE: Boeing 737-400 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: 8A 2092 FROM: Marrakech TO: Metz VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 168 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The 737 safely diverted to Casablanca when the pilots took notice of a lost wheel. Initial investigation found the missing wheel had seperated during take.off-run at Marrakech.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + Globo(Pt) + LeMatin(F)
DATE: 12.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Belgrade-Intl AP (LYBE) COUNTRY: Serbia
AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Airbus A319-112 REGISTRATION:  F-GRXL C/N: 2938 AGE: 2 y + 6 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 2989 FROM: Belgrade TO: Paris-CDG VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During taxy from its parking stand to the runway one of the aircraft´s wings collided with the adjacent airbridge resulting in minor damage to one engine casing.
SOURCE(S):   makfax
DATE: 12.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION: Agana-Intl AP (PGUM), Guam 
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY: US-Pacific Islands
AIRLINE: Jetstar TYPE: Airbus A330-202 REGISTRATION:  VH-EBF   PHOTO  C/N: 853 AGE: 1 y + 10 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: JQ 20 FROM: Osaka-KIX TO: Sydney VIA: Gold Coast
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 190 CREW: 13
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor / none
During cruiseflight, the pilots received indication of a fault in the windshield heating system reasulting in smoke and a small fire inside the cockpit.  The pilots elected to make an emergency diversion to Guam and They were able to extinguish the fire with on-board devices before landing. There were no injuries among passengers or crewmembers reported. The incident is under investigation.  
SOURCE(S):   Reuters + BrisbaneTimes 
DATE: 11.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~15:00 LOCATION: Phoenix-Intl AP (KPHX), AZ COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: FedEx TYPE: Airbus A300-605R(F) REGISTRATION:  N654FE    PHOTO  C/N: 738 AGE: 14 y + 8 m
OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: FE 1351 FROM: Phoenix TO: Long Beach VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: 2
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft safely diverted to Los Angeles Intl Airport after eye-wittnesses observed a part of the aircraft detached on take-off run at Phoenix. The part was found nearby the runway and belong to an air conditioning access panel normally installed near the left main gear.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + DailyBreeze
DATE: 11.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  18:45 LOCATION: Atlanta-Hartsfield Intl AP (KATL), GA COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: Atlantic Southeast AL - ASA
(on ops for Delta Air Lines)
TYPE: Canadair CRJ-200ER REGISTRATION:  N857AS C/N: 7411 AGE: 8 y + 11 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 5414 FROM: Columbus TO: Atlanta VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 19 CREW: 3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor /   substantial 
The aircraft made a partial gear-up landing after the pilots realized during late stages of their first approach (around 18:00L), their left main gear wouldn´t deploy. After several fruitless attempts, the aircraft made a landing on runway 27R. During deceleration process, the left wing dropped and contacted the runway causing the aircraft to veer to the left until it came to rest on the grass nearby. It is understood no person on board was injured. The runway remained closed for about 4 hours. 
(Photo: myfox atlanta)
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + 11alive + Fox[PHOTO]
DATE: 10.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP (KDEN), CO COUNTRY: USA
AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Boeing 757-222 REGISTRATION:  N570UA C/N: 26678 AGE: 16 y + 7 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 146 FROM: Denver TO: Sacramento VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 186 CREW: 6
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During pushback sequence, the right engine # 2 experienced a exhaust pipe fire during when it was started causing unknown damage to the engine and adjacent wing structure.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald  
DATE: 10.06.2009 LOCAL TIME: ~13:00 LOCATION: Riga-Intl AP (EVRA) COUNTRY:  Latvia
AIRLINE: KLM City Hopper TYPE: Fokker 70 REGISTRATION:  PH-WXA C/N: 11570 AGE: 13 y + 4 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: KL 1324 FROM: Riga TO: Amsterdam VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
During take-off run on runway 18 at Riga, the aircraft suffered birdstrike on the left side of the aircraft resulting in a take-off abort. The flight was cancelled.
SOURCE(S):   ASN
DATE: 10.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  08:15 LOCATION: Las Palmas-Intl AP (GCLP), Gran Canaria COUNTRY: Spain
AIRLINE: Iberworld TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION:  - C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: TY 6201 FROM: Las Palmas TO: Oslo VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 180 CREW: 9
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The aircraft safely returned to land 10 minutes after departure at las Palmas after an engine problem occured. Briefly flames were seen when the engine was backfiring and a number of bang were heard in the cabin before the pilots shut the engine down. 
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + Yahoo, AP [PHOTO] + Canarias7(E)
DATE: 09.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  08:10 LOCATION: Vancouver-Intl AP (CYVR), B.C. COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Boeing 777-333ER REGISTRATION:  C-FITW    PHOTO  C/N: 35298 AGE: 2 y + 0 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AC 008 FROM: Hong Kong TO: Vancouver VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
During late stages of the approachvto runway 08L(eft) at Vancouver International Airport, the pilots spotted a flock of geese in their way at about 200 feet and initiated a go-around maneuvre. However, the aircraft collided with about 6 birds resulting in damage to both engines. The pilots continued the climb and made safe second landing. A number of fan blades and nose cowl as well as wingtip was damaged. 
SOURCE(S):   TCA
DATE: 09.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~19:30 LOCATION: Halifax-Intl AP (CYHZ), N.B. COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 767-323ER REGISTRATION:  N357AA    C/N: 24038 AGE: 20 y+ 10 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 64 FROM: New York-JFK TO: Zurich VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 194 CREW: 12
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none 
About 45 minutes into flight smoke was observed in the cabin prompting the pilots to make an emergency diversion to Halifax, where the aircraft landed safely about 35 minutes later. Post landing inspection found a overhead fan overheated and had caused the smoke.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + AP
DATE: 09.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  11:26 LOCATION: Athens-Intl AP  COUNTRY: Greece
AIRLINE: Olympic AL TYPE: Airbus A340-313X REGISTRATION:  SX-DFD C/N: 292 AGE: 9 y + 8 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: OA 411 FROM: Athens TO: New York-JFK VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 95 CREW: 12
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor
The aircraft safely returned to land at Athens-Venizelos International Airport 2 hours ans 20 minutes after take-off following an inflight the shutdown of # 2 engine (inner left). When flying in Croatian airspace, the  pilots received a fire warning coming from engine #2. A first technical inspection revealed, the warning was false.
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + GrReporter
DATE: 09.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  05:30 LOCATION: Khartoum-Intl AP (HSSS) COUNTRY: Sudan
AIRLINE: Saudi Arabian AL Cargo TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION:  HZ-ANB    PHOTO  C/N: 48775 AGE: 11 y + 6 m
OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Khartoum VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 0 CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
On landing the aircraft suffered a tire burst on its nosegear causing minor damage and preventing the aircraft from leaving the runway. The airport was forced to close its operations until the cargo was off-loaded and the MD-11 was towed off the runway. No injuries reported..
SOURCE(S):   ASN + Nasdaq
DATE: 07.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~08:30 LOCATION: Port Hope Simpson area (YHA), NF
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY: Canada
AIRLINE: Strait Air TYPE: BN-2A Islander REGISTRATION:  C-FJJR   C/N: 424 AGE: 34 y + 4 m
OPERATION: MED FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon, QC TO: Port Hope Simpson VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 1
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: x CREW: x OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
On approach to land at Port Hope Simpson airport the pilots apparently lost visual reference with the ground when flying in thick fog. The aircraft then lost height and crashed into hillside about 4 miles from the runway breaking apart on impact with trees. The pilot was fatally injured.
SOURCE(S):   ASN + CBC[PHOTO] + TheTelegramm[PHOTOS]
DATE: 07.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  evening LOCATION: Cordoba-Intl AP (SACO) COUNTRY: Argentina
AIRLINE: Aerolineas Argentinas TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION:  LV-VAG C/N: 53117 AGE: 17 y + 1 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AR 1583 FROM: Buenos Aires TO: Cordoba VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
The aircraft was performing a 180 degree turn after landing, when its nosegear ran off the edge of the turnaround area at the end of the runway and dug into soft ground. All on board left the aircraft normally. The airport was closed for 2 hours until the MD-80 was removed.  
(Photo: Pablo Beltrán/Ricardo Arteta)
SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + LaVoz[PHOTOS](E) + CriticaDigital(E) + Momento24(E)
DATE: 06.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~08:30 LOCATION: Sittwe-Intl AP (VYSW)
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY: Myanmar
AIRLINE: Myanma Airways TYPE: Fokker F-28-4000 REGISTRATION:  XY-ADW    PHOTO  C/N: 11114 AGE: 32 y + 2 m
OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UB 409  FROM: Yangon TO: Sittwe VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 64 CREW: 4
FATALITIES: 
PAX: CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: x CREW: x OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:  
 damaged beyond repair 
 

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(Photo: The Irrawaddy)

SOURCE(S):   ReutersAlertnet + Narinjara + AviationHerald + The Irrawaddy + ASN[PHOTOS]
DATE: 03.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:   LOCATION: Urumqi-Diwopu Intl AP (ZWWW) COUNTRY: China
AIRLINE: China Cargo AL TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION:  B-2175 C/N: - AGE: -
OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Urumqi VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   substantial 
The aircraft was substantially damaged when it suffered a tailstrike on landing. Aircraft may be considered a hull loss. No further information available.
SOURCE(S):   -
DATE: 03.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  13:40 LOCATION: Hamburg-Intl AP (EDDH) COUNTRY: Germany
AIRLINE: Emirates AL TYPE: Boeing 777-21HER REGISTRATION:  A6-EMJ    PHOTO  C/N: 27253 AGE: 11 y + 9 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EK 59  FROM: Dubai TO: Hamburg VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: - CREW: -
FATALITIES: 
PAX: CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   minor 
Whilst taxiing to its terminal stand, the left engine cowling hit a outer staircase of a jetway leaving a large dent in the upper fan casing. The return flight was cancelled.
SOURCE(S):   AviationCommunity + Bild(D)[PHOTO]
DATE: 02.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  morning LOCATION: Halaveli Atoll
 LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS 
COUNTRY: Maldives
AIRLINE: Maldivian Air Taxi TYPE: DHC-6-200 Twin Otter REGISTRATION:  8Q-MAG    PHOTO  C/N: 611 AGE: 30 y
OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: -  FROM: - TO: - VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 4 CREW: 3
FATALITIES: 
PAX: CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
The aircraft was damaged byond repair during a photo flight. According to local media, the aircraft was observed flying at low altitude when a wing dropped and hit the water or a reef before the pilots lost control. All on board escaped without serious injuries mostly due to the fact the Twin otter remained afloat for a considerable time. The accident is under investigation.
(Photo: miadhu)
SOURCE(S):   Haveeru(Mv)[PHOTOS] + Miadhu 
DATE: 01.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  - LOCATION: Dalaman area (LTBS) COUNTRY: Turkey
AIRLINE: Skyservice AL
(on ops for First Choice AW, Thomson AW, UK)
TYPE: Airbus A320-214 REGISTRATION:  C-GTDH    PHOTO  C/N: 1605 AGE: 7 y + 8 m
OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: BY 589 FROM: Dalaman TO: Belfast VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 164 CREW: 7
FATALITIES: 
PAX: CREW:  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:   none  
Shortly after take-off the flying pilot was forced to take immediate action to avoid a conflicting traffic which was rapidly approaching its flightpath. The A320 stopped its climb and began a sharp descend combined  with a turn until the conflict was resolved and normal climb-out established again. According to pilot statements the other traffic was most probably a military aircraft. No injuries reported.
SOURCE(S):   UPI + AviationHerald  + BelfastTelegraph
DATE:  01.06.2009 LOCAL TIME:  ~01:15 LOCATION:  Atlantic Ocean, 800 km north of Fernando de Noronha Island (Brazil Airspace)  LOCATION GOOGLE MAPS  COUNTRY: (International (Brazil Airpace)
AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Airbus A330-203 REGISTRATION:  F-GZCP   PHOTO  C/N: 660 AGE: 4 y + 3 m
OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 447  FROM: Rio De Janeiro TO: Paris-CDG VIA: -
OCCUPANTS: 
PAX: 216 CREW: 12 
FATALITIES: 
PAX:  216  CREW:  12  OTHER: 0
INJURIES: 
PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0
DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT:    destroyed 
 

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SOURCE(S):   AviationHerald + Bloomberg + Reuters + LeFigaro(Fr) + CNN  + Air France Communiqué+List of Nationalities on Board

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