DATE: 31.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 15:21 LOCATION: Dili-Baucau Intīl AP area COUNTRY: East Timor AIRLINE: Euro Asia TYPE: Ilyushin IL-76 REGISTRATION: RDPL-34141 C/N: 0033447365 AGE: 19 y OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Macau TO: Dili VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 6 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed (PHOTO1 PHOTO2 PHOTO3) check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + The Age + East Timor News + ABC News DATE: 27.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: - COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Sichuan Airlines TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 16 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe emergency landing after a passenger tried to hijack the plane and ordered the pilots to turn to a new heading. After they refused to act accordingly he detonates a selfmade bomb. The explosion was harmless and only little damage occured. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 26.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Minneapolis-St.Paul Intīl AP / MN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: Minneapolis VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft suffered an engine failure en-route but continued to its destination without further incident. SOURCE(S): jusplanes DATE: 26.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: early morning LOCATION: Rio Branco Intīl AP COUNTRY: Brasil AIRLINE: VASP TYPE: Boeing 737-2M9 REGISTRATION: PP-SPJ C/N: 21236 AGE: 26 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Manaus TO: Rio Branco VIA: Belem OCCUPANTS: PAX: 87 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 22.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Barranquilla Intīl AP COUNTRY: Colombia AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 855 FROM: Miami TO: Buenos Aires VIA: - OCCUPANTS. PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The pilots were forced to make an emergency landing following problems with the electrical system. SOURCE(S): jusplanes DATE: 22.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: - COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Suvarnabhumi Airlines(?) TYPE: Boeing 737-2B7 REGISTRATION: (ex N288AU) C/N: 23135 AGE: 18 y + 3 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair(?) According to unconfirmed reports, this aircraft was involved in a landing accident where it skidded off the runway in Indonesia with only the crew on board. Reportedly the fuselage was broken. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 22.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~ 07:00 LOCATION: Munich-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: DBA Deutsche BA TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Munich TO: Duesseldorf VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 100 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During line-up on the departure runway, the aircraft began to slid beyond the runway edge causing its nosegear to stuck in soft ground. The runway remained closed for at least 2 hours. At the time of the accident, taxyways and apron were slippery due to slush and ice accumulation. SOURCE(S): M-Merkur(D) DATE: 21.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~ 23:00 LOCATION: Karlsruhe-Baden AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: LTU TYPE: Airbus A330-322 REGISTRATION: D-AERQ C/N: 127 AGE: 7 y + 0 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Paris TO: Karlsruhe VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 200+ CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing, one main undercarriage got off the taxyway and became buried in mud before the aircraft came to rest. SOURCE(S): pilots.de DATE: 19.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 06:25 LOCATION: New York-La Guardia AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: Northwest Airlines TYPE1: Airbus A319-114 REGISTRATION1: N313NB C/N1: 1186 AGE1: 3 y + 0 m AIRLINE2: Northwest Airlines TYPE2: Boeing 757-251 REGISTRATION2: N550NW C/N2: 26497 AGE2: 1 y + 7 m OPERATION1: GND FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: - TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: DSP FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: - TO2: - VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 4 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: substantial OCCUPANTS2: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: minor The Airbus was steered by two NWA mechanics from the maintenance area to the gate when it failed to stop and ran into the jetway causing the nosegear to collapse. Both on board the aircraft as well as four other ground workers received injuries in the collision. The company 757 parking nearby was also slightly damaged. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + ASN + airdisaster.com + NTSB DATE: 18.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Columbus-Intīl AP / OH COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Eagle TYPE: Embraer RJ135LR REGISTRATION: N714BZ C/N: 145260 AGE: 2 y + 7 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 3 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial / damaged beoynd repair (?) Whilst undergoing high power engine run ups, it jumped off chocks and ran foreward and struck the AA Eagle hangar door with its nose and right wing. Heavy damage occured to the right wing which outer part broke off, the foreward fuselage and right horizotal stabilizer. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 17.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Ndjolé area COUNTRY: Gabon AIRLINE: - TYPE: Antonov An-24 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Brazzaville TO: Douala VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 3? OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 3? OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The Antonov crashed into a hill braking apart on impact. Earlier, the pilots radioed a brakedown of their navigational systems. The pilot then cirled the town of Ndjolé a couple of times before the crash occured. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 17.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Beijing-Intīl AP COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Turkish Airlines TYPE: Airbus A340-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: TK 021 FROM: Shanghai TO: Istanbul VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft diverted safely to Beijing after a loss of cabin pressure occured early into flight. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 17.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:49 LOCATION: Quito-Mariscal Sucre Intīl AP COUNTRY: Ecuador AIRLINE: TAME Ecuador TYPE: Fokker F-28-4000 REGISTRATION: HC-BMD C/N: 11220 AGE: 18 y + 0 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EQ 120 FROM: Quito TO: Cali VIA: Tulcan OCCUPANTS: PAX: 69 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial (PHOTO) On takeoff run on runway 35, the aircraft is believed to have suffered a tire blowout prompting the pilots to abandon the takeoff. Despite all efforts the aircraft ran beyond the end of the runway coming to rest about 20 m further. On its way the Fokker struck a navigation installation causing the nosegear to collapse. Note: This aircraft suffered in another gear collapse on 17.07.2001 when it veered off the landing runwway at Tulcan. SOURCE(S): justplanes + elcomercio(ES) + airliners.net + NTSB DATE: 17.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 12:05 LOCATION: Melilla-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Air Nostrum ( opf Iberia Regional) TYPE: Fokker 50 REGISTRATION: PH-FZE C/N: 20182 AGE: 12 y + 8 months OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IB 8276 FROM: Malaga TO: Melilla VIA: OCCUPANTS. PAX: 14 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed(?) (PHOTO)(PHOTO2) In daylight and good weather, the aircraft overran the end of the runway during landing. Before coming to a stop, the Fokker crossed the airport fence and ran over rough, downsloping terrain. A wing was broken and a small fire errupted. It is believed the aircraft will be considered a write-off. Melillas runway 15/33 is only 1.340 m in lengh. SOURCE(S): ASN + justplanes + EL Mundo(ES) + press info(ES) + diariosur(ES) DATE: 16.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Frankfurt-Rhein Main AFB COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: MIL FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Frankfurt TO: (Kuwait) VIA: OCCUPANTS: PAX: 250 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft was involved in a double mishap when it blew two tires on takeoff run at FRA prompting the pilots to return. The following morning, a second takeoff attempt took place but now the nose gear failed to retract properly. This caused a second return to land within 24 hours. On board were US marine soldiers and other military personnel flying to Kuwait to strenghten the US presence in the Gulf. The 747 was chartered by the US Ministry of Defence. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 16.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Indianapolis-Intīl AP/IN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: ATA Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-83N(wl) REGISTRATION: N303TZ C/N: 28648 AGE: 1 y + 6 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TZ 925 FROM: Indianapolis TO: Seattle VIA: Chicago-MDW OCCUPANTS PAX: 71 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft was taxiing back to the terminal after a passenger became sick during departure preperations, when itīs wing struck a de-icing truck causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 15.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: London-Stansted Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: FedEX TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION: N583FE C/N: 48421 AGE: 11 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: London-STN VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On post landing inpsection a gruond worked detected a missing flap. The flap was later found on a local resident lawn. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 13.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Terceira-Intīl AP / Acores COUNTRY: Portugal AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Antigua TO: London-LGW(?) VIA: - OCCUPANTS PAX: x CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at the Acores Islands after it suffered an engine failure en-route. Passengers were picked up by 2 BA 757īs. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 13.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Vienna-Schwechat Intīl AP COUNTRY: Austria AIRLINE: Tyrolean Airways TYPE: DHC-8-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Salzburg TO: Vienna VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 44 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Due to low oil pressure, the pilots were forced to shut down engine #2 on approach to VIE but made a safe emergency landing on the remaining engine. SOURCE(S): wienweb(D) DATE: 11.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 00:45 LOCATION: Salt Lake City-Intīl AP / UT COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-222(ET) REGISTRATION: N551UA C/N: 25399 AGE: 11 y + 0 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 23 FROM: San Francisco TO: Boston VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 133 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft safely diverted to SLC following an inflight fire in the aft lavatory. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 11.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 21:50 LOCATION: Maui-Intīl AP / HI COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Hawaiian Airlines TYPE: Boeing 717-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: HA 197 FROM: Maui TO: Honolulu VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft safely returned to Maui after the pilots experienced flight control problems minutes after departure. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 09.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 08:43 LOCATION: Chachapoyas AP area (MAP) COUNTRY: Peru AIRLINE: TANS TYPE: Fokker F-28-1000 REGISTRATION: OB-1396 C/N: 11100 AGE: 27 y + 2 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TJ 222 FROM: Chiclayo TO: Chachapoyas VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 42 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: (presumed) PAX: 42 CREW: 4 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: (LIST OF PASSENGERS AND CREW) PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + CNN + ASN + ElComercio DATE: 09.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 03:20 LOCATION: East Midlands-Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: DHL TYPE: Airbus A300B4F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Brussels TO: East Midlands VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing in darkness and icy conditions, the aircraft veered off the runway coming to rest with its undercarriage in mud. SOURCE(S): BBC DATE: 08.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 19:17 LOCATION: Diyarbakir-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: THY Turkish Airlines TYPE: Avro RJ-100 REGISTRATION: TC-THG C/N: E3241 AGE: 8 y + 10 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TK 634 FROM: Istanbul TO: Diyarbakir VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 75 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 70 CREW: 4 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 5 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed (PHOTO1)(PHOTO2) check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics (MAP) SOURCE(S): ASN + airdisaster.com + Yahoo-News DATE: 08.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Medford AP COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Horizon Air TYPE: DHC-8- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Seattle TO: Medford VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 29 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On approach to Medford the aircraft struck a flock of geese and suffered multiple bird strikes to the left foreward cockpit section. The pilot in command suffered multiple cuts and bruises and the copilot took over control and completed the landing safely. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 08.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 08:20 LOCATION: Stavanger-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Norway AIRLINE: Scandinavian Commuter TYPE: DHC-8-400Q REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SK 863 FROM: Bergen TO: Copenhagen VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 29 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe diversion to Stavanger after the cabin pressure suddenly decreased whilst flying at 19.000 ft. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 08.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 08:53 LOCATION: Charlotte-Douglas Intīl AP / NC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air Midwest (ops for US Airways Express) TYPE: Beech 1900D Airliner REGISTRATION: N233YV C/N: UE-233 AGE: 6 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 5481 FROM: Charlotte TO: Greenville VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 19 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 19 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: (LIST OF PASSENGERS AND CREW) PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed (PHOTO1)(PHOTO2) Moments after takeoff from runway 18R at Charlotte, the aircraft began turning to the left. Altitude was subsequently lost and the aircraft crashed gainst the side of a USAirways maintenance hangar. No people are known to have survived. The accident happened in clear and calm weather with temperatures below freezing. NOTE: The accident represents the 15th hull loss for a Beech 1900 aircraft and the 1st hull loss for Air Midwest. SOURCE(S): CNN + ASN + newsnet5 + airliners.net + Yahoo-News DATE: 07.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Yekaterinburg Intīl AP COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Ural Airlines TYPE: Ilyushin IL-86 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Yekaterinburg TO: U-Tapao VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After being en-route for several hours, the pilots decided to return to Yekaterinburg after a problem with one of the hydraulic systems occured. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 06.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 19:36 LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intīl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 767-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 16 FROM: Los Angeles TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff run, the aircraft lost tyre #4 on the right gear. Takeoff was continued and the aircraft safely returned to LAX. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News + justplanes DATE: 06.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 13:30 LOCATION: Cleveland-Hopkins Intīl AP / OH COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental Express TYPE: Embraer RJ145LR REGISTRATION: N16571 C/N: 145633 AGE: 0 y + 4 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CO 2051 FROM: Hartford TO: Cleveland VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 47 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial (PHOTO1)(PHOTO2)(PHOTO3) The aircraft touched down hard on the recently opened landing runway 06L at CLE and its nosegear collapsed subsequently. The aircraft veered off the runway before coming to a stop. A naviagtion device was also damaged. At the time the weather consisted of blowing snow and strong winds. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + ASN + FAA Daily News + NTSB DATE: 06.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 14:09 LOCATION: Vadsoe Airport COUNTRY: Norway AIRLINE: Wideroe TYPE: DeHavilland DHC-8-102 REGISTRATION: LN-WIN C/N: 409 AGE: 7 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WF 932 FROM: Batsfjord TO: Vadsoe VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft ran off the runway 08 on landing coming to rest on an embankment. No injuries reported. At the time the weather consisted of 10-12 knots crosswind and reduced visibility due to fog. The runway was covered with slush, ice and snow. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 06.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Prague-Ruzyne Intīl AP COUNTRY: Czech Republic AIRLINE: Belavia TYPE: Yakovlev Yak-40 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Minsk TO: Prague VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst flying in Czech airspace a crack in the windshield occured propting the pilots to initiate an emergency landing at Prague. Czeck Air Force MiG-21īs scrambled to escort the aircraft which made a safe landing. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 05.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Belfast-Intīl AP / N-Ireland COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: BMI British Midland TYPE: Airbus A321-231 REGISTRATION: G-MIDK C/N: 1153 AGE: 3 y + 0 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Within 24 hours, two BMI A321īs (G-MIDF on 04.01.) were damaged during de-icing at Belfast Airport when the de-icing truck hit the fuselage (G-MIDK) and the horizontal stabilizer (G-MIDF). SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 05.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~16:00 LOCATION: Zurich-Kloten Intīl AP COUNTRY: Switzerland AIRLINE: Malaysia Airlines TYPE: Boeing 777-2H6(ER) REGISTRATION: 9M-MRM C/N: 29066 AGE: 1 y + 8 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: MH 9 FROM: Zurich TO: Kuala Lumpur VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 213 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During de-icing, the aircraft began to roll foreward and struck both de-icing vehicles resulting in damage to wing leading edges. The aircraft texied back to the terminal under own power.(PHOTO1 PHOTO2 PHOTO3) SOURCE(S): - DATE: 04.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 10:10 LOCATION: Kushiro-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Hokkaido Air System TYPE: Saab 340B REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Kushiro VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 7 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On landing in icy conditions and reduced visibility, the aircraft travelled on the runway for about 150 meters then veered off for a further 20 m coming to rest in deep snow. SOURCE(S): The Japan Times DATE: 04.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: 06:50 LOCATION: Honolulu-Intī AP / HI COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: China Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CI 018 FROM: Taipei TO: Honolulu VIA: Tokyo-NRT OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 1 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The aircraft was seen flying dangerously low above the 41storey tall condominium Century Center building in Honolulu before making its landing. Observers reported the minimum vertical distance as ~30 ft. SOURCE(S): Herald Tribune DATE: 04.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Sao Paulo-Congonhas AP COUNTRY: Brasil AIRLINE: - TYPE: (jet) REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Sao Paulo-CGS VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 1 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing the aircraft continue to roll beyond the runway and fell down a embankment coning to rest on a nearby road. A street vendor received some injures. At the time of the accident, the runway was wet. Also on board was the president of brasilīs Liberal Party Valdemar Costa Neto who remained unhurt. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 02.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Glasgow-Prestwick Intīl AP / Scotland COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Ryanair TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Glasgow-PIK TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On late takeoff run, the aircraft suffered a birdstrike and the pilots abondoned the departure within runway length. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 01.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Denver-DIA Intīl AP / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Frontier Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-3L9 REGISTRATION: N313FL C/N: 26442 AGE: 10 y + 8 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: F9 136 FROM: Denver TO: Dallas VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: ~130 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst pushing back for departure, an airline ground worker allegedly threw a rubber wheel chock into the running engine. The chock was ingested and damage occured to the aircraft that was taken out of service. Investigations are underway to clarify the motives of the man. DATE: 01.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Rotterdam-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Ryanair TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: FR 9271 FROM: London-STN TO: Eindhoven VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The aircraft safely diverted to Rotterdam when the crew received information that Eindhoven Airport has closed for christmas holidays. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 01.01.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~11:00 LOCATION: Kingston-Norman Manley Intīl AP COUNTRY: Jamaica AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 924 FROM: Medellin TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 175 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Kingston, after mechanical problems occured during flight. No source of the smell was found after landing. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + justplanes DATE: 27.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: 08:18 LOCATION: New York-JFK Intīl AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Aér./BAe Concorde REGISTRATION: F-BVFA C/N: 205 AGE: 27 y + 2 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 002 FROM: Paris-CDG TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 39 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The supersonic jet landed safely at JFK after loosing a piece of its rudder during flight. NOTE: Only 8 days ago another Air France Concorde suffered engine troubles and mae an emergency landing at Halifax.(19-02-2003) SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 26.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Minneapolis-St.Paul Intīl AP / MN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Kitty Hawk Cargo TYPE: Boeing 727- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: KH 771 FROM: - TO: Minneapolis VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the aircraft blew four tires on both main landing gears. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 26.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Dallas-Ft.Worth Intīl AP / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: McDD MD-90 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 873 FROM: Ontario/ CAN 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 On landing runway 36L the left main gear tire blew out and the gear door fell off. The aircraft came to a safe stop on the runway where passengers deplaned. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 25.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Mumbai-Intīl AP COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: FRY FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Mumbai TO: Jeddah VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff run the aircraft lost an engine cowling that was detected later during runway inspection. After the crew was notified, the ferry flight was abandoned and the 747 returned safely to Mumbai. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 24.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: 22:35 LOCATION: Prague-Ruzyne Intīl AP COUNTRY: Czech Republic AIRLINE: CSA TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: OK 657 FROM: London-STN TO: Prague VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none On approach to Prague, the pilots reported a problem with the undercarriage and circled to at least 1 h before making a safe landing. Turned out to be a false cockpit indication. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 23.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~12:30 LOCATION: Baltimore-Washington Intīl AP / MD COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest Airlines TYPE: McDD DC-9 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: NW 1132 FROM: Detroit TO: Baltimore-BWI VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 55 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor(?) On landing, sparks were seen coming from the left wing but the landing was continued safely. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 21.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Chicago-OīHare Intīl AP / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: UA 568 FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff runway 22L the aircraft suffered birdstrike. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 20.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Novosibisrk-Tolmachevo Intīl AP COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Sibir Airlines TYPE: Tupolev 154 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Novosibirsk TO: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk VIA: Chabarovsk OCCUPANTS: PAX: 110 CREW: 9 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Soon after takeoff the pilots received indication of a possible failure in engine #3 and carried out a safe emergency return to Novosibirsk. SOURCE(S): Avia.ru DATE: 20.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Aomori-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan Air System TYPE: Airbus A300-600 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Aomori VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the pilots were unable to stop within runway lengh and the A300 travelled about 30 m beyond the end of the runway where it come to a stop on rough ground. The airport remained closed for a couple of hours. Minutes before the accident, snow removal was completed on the landing runway. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 20.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Sydney-Kingsford Smith Intīl AP / N.S.W. COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Sydney TO: Perth VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After being airborne for about 40 minutes, the pilots received indication of an engine problem and returned to Sydney without further incident. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 20.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Lubbock-Intīl AP / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WN 2233 FROM: Lubbock TO: Austin VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff the pilot reported undercarriage and engine problems and the aircraft safely returned to Lubbock. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 19.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Karachi-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Pakistan AIRLINE: Star Aviation TYPE: Dornier Do-228-201 REGISTRATION: AP-BGF C/N: 8016 AGE: 19 y OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair(?) The aircraft suffered heavy damage when it collided with a obstruction on ground. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 19.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Darwin-Intīl AP / N.T. COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: QF 760 FROM: Adelaide TO: Darwin VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial(?) On landing in heavy rains the aircraft veered off the runway travelling over numerous runway edge lights before coming to a stop on a taxyway. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 19.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Halifax-Intīl AP / Nova Scotia COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Aér./BAe Concorde 101 REGISTRATION: F-BTSD C/N: 213 AGE: 24 years + 9 months OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 002 FROM: Paris-CDG TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 47 CREW: 9 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The supersonic jet was forced to divert to Halifax after the pilots received indication of an engine problem. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 19.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Boston-Logan Intīl AP / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Aer Lingus TYPE: Airbus A330- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EI 133 FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During taxy the aircraft struck a snow wind row causing damage to engine #1. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 19.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~17:30 LOCATION: Sirach Mountain / Kerman area COUNTRY: Iran AIRLINE: Iranian Air Force TYPE: Ilyushin IL-76 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: MIL FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Zahedan TO: Kerman VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 284 CREW: 18 FATALITIES: PAX: 284 CREW: 18 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed An approach to Kerman Airport, in southern Iran, the aircraft flew into terrain near the summit of Sirach Mountain. 284 soldiers, all members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, together with the 18 crewmember were killed in the crash. According to initial press reports, the weather was described as "bad" at the time. This crash was the worst military air accident and the 6th worst in aviation history. ANNUAL FATALITIES BY CIVIL AIR ACCIDENTS IN IRAN (1998-2002): 2002 161 2001 30 2000 6 1999 0 1998 0 SOURCE(S): IRNA + Yahoo-News + ASN DATE: 17.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: over Nagpur COUNTRY: India AIRLINE1: Indian Airlines TYPE1: Arbus A320 REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: EVA Air TYPE2: - REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: DSP FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: New Delhi TO1: Chennai VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISC FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: - TO2: - VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: 82 CREW: 6 FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: none OCCUPANTS2: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: noner Both aircraft narrowly avoided collision whilst en-route over Nagpur at 29.000 ft. (8.800 m). The A320 pilot was odered to change altitude by TCAS system. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 14.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:40 LOCATION: Cologne-Bonn Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Germanwings TYPE: Airbus A319-112 REGISTRATION: D-AKNH C/N: 794 AGE: 4 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: 4U 506 FROM: Cologne TO: Madrid VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 127 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to Cologne (rwy 14L) following a tire burst on takeoff run. SOURCE(S): justplanes + Express(D) DATE: 14.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening/night LOCATION: Kota Kinabalu-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Malaysia AIRLINE: Malaysia Airlines TYPE: Boeing 777- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: MH 085 FROM: Kota Kinabalu TO: Kuala Lumpur-Sepang VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft was forced to return to Kota Kinabalu following failure of engine #1 aout 20 minutes after departure. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 13.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Frankfurt-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: - TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: LFT 462 FROM: Frankfurt TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff run, the aircraft blew a tire but takeoff and flight was continued. After landing at MIA two small holes were found underneath the fuselage. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 13.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Naha-Intīl / Okinawa COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan Asia AW TYPE: Boeing 747-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: EG 201 FROM: Narita TO: Taipei VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 298 CREW: 18 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Naha/Okinawa after uncontained engine failure occured en-route. The engine #2 fanblade seperated and exited through the engine cowling leaving a 40 cm2 hole. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 11.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Windsor-Intīl AP / Ontario COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: - TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 96 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor(?) During darkness, snowfall, ice and strong winds, the aircraft skidded off the runway. No further information available at this point. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 10.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: 19:41 LOCATION: Tallinn-Ulemiste Intīl AP COUNTRY: Estonia AIRLINE: Enimex TYPE: Antonov An-28 REGISTRATION: ES-NOY C/N: 1AJ006-04 AGE: 13 years OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tallinn TO: Helsinki VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Momentarily after takeoff the aircraft lost altitude hit trees and crashed about 1 kilometer beyond the airport boundary. At the time of the accident, the temperatures were around zero with a mix of snow and rain falling. The aircraft was on a scheduled mail flight to Helsinki. Early reports suggested that a possible engine failure may have caused the aircraft to crash. Estonia immediately grounded the remaining An-28 fleet of Enimex (4 aircraft) after this accident. NOTE: For Enimex, this accident represents the 4th hull loss after it lost an An-72 in April 2002 and two other An-28īs in 2001 and 1999. SOURCE(S): ASN + Yahoo-News + Avia.ru DATE: 09.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Johannesburg-Jan Smuts Intīl AP COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: South African Airways TYPE: Airbus A340-600 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Johannesburg TO: Capetown VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to Joīburg following engine problems after takeoff. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 09.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: San Juan-Intīl AP area COUNTRY: Puerto Rico AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: DL 2156 FROM: Atlanta TO: San Juan VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On approach the aircraft lost a 1,2 X 0,75 m gear door of its main undercarriage. The aircraft continued its landing without further problem. The part fell into a residential area but didnīt cause any injuries on the ground. SOURCE(S): CNN DATE: 08.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Salt Lake City-Intīl AP / UT COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: Delta Air Lines TYPE1: Boeing 767- REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: Delta Air Lines TYPE2: Boeing 767- REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: - FLIGHT No.1: DL 410 FROM1: Salt Lake City TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: GND FLIGHT No.2: DL 192 FROM2: - TO2: - VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: minor OCCUPANTS2: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: minor Whilst pushing back from the gate, DL 410 struck the wingtip of DL 192, which was parked at a nearby terminal position. Both aircraft were taken out of service. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 05.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~13:00 LOCATION: Dublin-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: Ryanair TYPE: Boeing 737-2K2(A) REGISTRATION: EI-CKS C/N: 22023 AGE: 23 y+ 0 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: FR 506 FROM: Dublin TO: Bristol VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 120 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The pilots were forced to return to DUB after the crew smelled smoke in the cabin. The aircraft was evacuated on the runway via chutes. SOURCE(S): justplanes + RTÉ DATE: 02.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miami-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: - TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: "553"(?) C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After the aircraft stopped at gate A-23 after arrival, the jetway operator hit the aircraft causing a gash in the left fuselage. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 02.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: 14:40 LOCATION: Winnipeg-Intīl AP / Manitoba COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AC 6081 FROM: Saskatoon TO: Toronto VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft safely diverted to Winnipeg after smoke appeared on the flightdeck whilst flying en-route. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 01.02.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~11:00 LOCATION: Vancouver-Intīl AP / B.C. COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Alaska Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-4Q8 REGISTRATION: N764AS C/N: 25101 AGE: 10 y + 4 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Los Angeles TO: Vancouver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During walk-around inspection between two flights, tail strike damage was discovered on the aft belly skin. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 30.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Addis Ababa-Intīl AP area COUNTRY: Ethiopia AIRLINE: British Mediterranean Airways TYPE: Airbus A320-231 REGISTRATION: G-MEDA C/N: 480 AGE: 8 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LHR TO: Addis Ababa VIA: Alexandria OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none On a VOR/DME approach to runway 25L at Addis Ababa, the aircraft narrowly missed a mountain ridge by only 56 feet. Earlier, the pilots executed a go-around when NAV signals proved to be unreliable. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 30.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Havanna-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Cuba AIRLINE: Blue Panorama Airlines TYPE: Boeing 767-3G5ER REGISTRATION: EI-CXO C/N: 28111 AGE: 15 y + 11 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Havana VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial The aircraft veered off the runway coming to rest on soft ground. The airport was forced to shut down for hours. It was raining at the time. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 30.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Iwojima JSDF Intīl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Continental Micronesia TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CO 931 FROM: Guam TO: Sendai 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 Iwojima Island after the pilots reported engine problems. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 27.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~12:30 LOCATION: Mulia area COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: PT Air Regional TYPE: DHC-6- Twin Otter REGISTRATION: PK-WAY C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Mulia TO: Wamena VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 14 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: X CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed About 3 minutes into flight, the aircraft struck mountainside in 7.000 ft and crashed. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 26.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: New York-La Guardia Intīl AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: AirTran Airways TYPE: Boeing 717-2BD REGISTRATION: N957AT C/N: 55019 AGE: 3 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: FL 356 FROM: Atlanta TO: New York-LGA VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 78 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 7 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The pilots declared an emergency when on approach to New York reporting multiple electrical problems associated with instrument failures and other electrical systems were out of power. The 717 landed safely at LGA and emergency evacuation followed via chutes. Injuries occured during in evacuation process. SOURCE(S): Justplanes + FAA Daily News + ASN + NTSB DATE: 24.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Las Vegas-McCarran Intīl A / NV COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 668 FROM: Las Vegas TO: Philadelphia VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During takeoff run, the left engine struck a runway light at the approach end end of runway 25. However, the takeoff was continued normally. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 23.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:15 LOCATION: San Diego-Lindbergh Intīl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 226 FROM: San Diego TO: Boston VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft returned safely to San Diego after the pilots reported mechanical problems after takeoff. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 22.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Marrakesh-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Marocco AIRLINE: Royal Air Maroc TYPE: Boeing 737-4B6 REGISTRATION: CN-RMX C/N: 26526 AGE: 11 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AT 5777 FROM: Basle TO: Marrakesh VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 164 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing runway 28 in strong winds, the pilots were unable to stop the aircraft within runway length. The 737 came to a stop about 150 m past the threshold on uneven terrain. DATE: 22.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Denver-Intīl AP / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-422 REGISTRATION: N127UA C/N: 28813 AGE: 3 y + 8 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: UA 266H FROM: - TO: Denver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraftīs engine #3 struck a snow berm on landing runway 07 but continued taxiing to the gate normally. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 22.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: 22:35 LOCATION: Tainan AP COUNTRY: Taiwan AIRLINE: Transasia Airways TYPE: Airbus A321-131 REGISTRATION: B-22603 C/N: 602 AGE: 6 y + 10 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TNA 543 FROM: Taipei-TSA TO: Tainan VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 170 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 2 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing, the aircraft collided with a utility vehicle that was moving down the active runway 36R and received substantial damage. The two construction workers inside the vehicle escaped with injuries. The A321 completed the landing safely. SOURCE(S): airliners.net + ASN DATE: 21.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Minneapolis St.Paul-Intīl AP / MN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Transmeridian Airlines TYPE: Boeing 727-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Minneapolis TO: Acapulco VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff the pilots reported problems with engine #2, dumped fuel and returned safely to Minneapolis. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 19.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Brussels-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Belgium AIRLINE: Finnair TYPE: Airbus A319-112 REGISTRATION: OH-LVE C/N: 1791 AGE: 8 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AY 814 FROM: Brussels TO: Helsinki VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft suffered a birdstrike and returned safely to land. Minor damage to engine #1 occured. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 19.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kansas City-Intīl AP COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: WN 73 FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst parking at the gate, the 737 was struck by a ground provisioning truck causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 18.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miami-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-824 REGISTRATION: N26210 C/N: 28770 AGE: 4 y + 9 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CO 639 FROM: Miami TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none After pushback, a baggage cart was caught by strong winds and blown underneath the aircraft and became stuck. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 14.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: 16:20 LOCATION: Seattle-Tacoma Intīl AP / WA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION: N298AA C/N: 49310 AGE: 17 y + 2 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dallas-DFW TO: Seattle VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 111 CREW: x- FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none During late ILS approach to runway 16R, when transitioning to visual landing, the flying pilot misidentified the inactive taxyway C as the landing runway and made a touchdown. Possibly wet surface from recent rainshower and a low sun gave the pilot the impression that taxyway C was the correct runway. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 13.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Cleveland-Hopkins Intīl AP / OH COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: America West AL TYPE: Boeing 757-2S7 REGISTRATION: N904AW C/N: 23566 AGE: 16 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: HP 533 FROM: Cleveland TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: x CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During pushback, the aircraft collided with a jetway causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 13.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: 19:15 LOCATION: New Orleans-Intīl AP / LA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Miami Air TYPE: Boeing 727-225(A) REGISTRATION: N804MA C/N: 22435 AGE: 22 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: New Orleans TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The unoccupied aircraft was struck by a passenger bus resulting in damage to the outer wingtip. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 12.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: 15:23 LOCATION: Auckland-Intīl AP COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: Singapore Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-412 REGISTRATION: 9V-SMT C/N: 27137 AGE: 9 y + 8 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SQ 286 FROM: Auckland TO: Singapore VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 368 CREW: 20 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On takeoff rotation, the aircraft over-rotated and the tail struck the runway (05) resulting in considerable damage to the underbelly and APU casing. However, the takeoff was continued and the 747 safely returned to land after cirling for about 20 minutes. Because of a fire warning, the crew did not jettison fuel and made an overweight landing. SOURCE(S): ASN + Straits Times + MSN DATE: 11.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:50 LOCATION: Barcelona-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Mytravel Airways TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: MYT 203 FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft carried out a safe emergency landing at BCN following an engine failure. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 11.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kelowna-Intīl AP / B.C. COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Westjet TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kelowna TO: Vancouver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff the aircraft returned to Kelowna after the pilot reported mechanical trouble. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 09.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: - ? - COUNTRY: Sudan area AIRLINE: Speed Service Courier TYPE: Douglas Turbo DC-365TP REGISTRATION: ZS-MFY C/N: 12073 AGE: 57+ OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: poss. damaged beyond repair The aircraft encountered windshear on short final as a result, the aircraft drifted to the side and made a heavy landing off the runway. It ended up in a ditch with both engines and landing gear torn off. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 08.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: 10:27 LOCATION: Kingston-Regional Jetport / NC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Mountain Air Cargo (opf FedEx) TYPE: Fokker F-27-500RF REGISTRATION: N712FE C/N: 10613 AGE: 23 y OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Piedmont TO: New Bern VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On emergency landing runway 05 the right main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft slid off the side of the runway. Earler, the pilots declared an emergency on approach to New Bern when they experienced an unsafe gear indication and elected to divert to Kingston. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 08.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Bridgetown-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Barbados AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Aér/BAe Concorde REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bridgetown TO: London-LHR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 73 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft returned safely to Bridgetown after the Concorde exprienced problems with a afterburner. SOURCE(S): CNN DATE: 07.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: San Francisco-Intīl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 287 FROM: London TO: San Francisco VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft lost a part of its left inbound spoiler. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 07.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Melbourne-Intīl AP / Victoria COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: N109UA C/N: 26906 AGE: 4 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 815 FROM: Los Angeles TO: Melbourne VIA: Sydney OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing, the aircraftīs nosewheel became stuck onto soft ground when the 747 was about to vacate to a taxyway. SOURCE(S): PPruNe + Justplanes DATE: 06.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~15:45 LOCATION: Tamanrasset AP (MAP) COUNTRY: Algeria AIRLINE: Air Algérie TYPE: Boeing 737-2T4(A) REGISTRATION: 7T-VEZ C/N: 22700 AGE: 20 y + 8 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AH 6289 FROM: Tamanrasset TO: Algiers VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 97 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 96 CREW: 5 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed (PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2) check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): ASN + BBC + airdisaster.com + Airliners.net + Yahoo-News DATE: 05.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Intīl AP COUNTRY: Israel AIRLINE: Cargo Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 747-200C REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial Due to unknown reasons, the aircraft nose undercarriage suddenly collapsed and the 747 came to rest o its foreward fuselage. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 05.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Seattle-Tacoma Intīl AP / WA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Alaska Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-490 REGISTRATION: N706AS C/N: 28894 AGE: 4 y + 8 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Seattle TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff run, the aircraft suffered tailstrike and returned safely to SEA. At the time, strond winds (31kts) prevailed at the airport. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 01.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: 14:25 LOCATION: Barki area / Tver Region COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Kabanov TYPE: LET410- REGISTRATION: FLA-01032 C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Barki TO: Barki VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 23 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 9 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Whilst flying at 3.900 m on a paradrop ride, the tail suddenly began to disintegrate almost followed by the disintegration of the left wing. Control was immediately lost and the LET crashed about 2 km from Barki. It has been reported that 14 skydivers were able to bail out of the aircraft during its plunge. SOURCE(S): Avia.ru + ASN DATE: 01.03.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Novosibirsk-Tolmachevo Intīl AP COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: East Line Cargo TYPE: Ilyushin IL-76 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Irkutsk TO: (China) VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 10 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial Shortly after takeoff from Irkutsk, the pilots radioed an emergency call when the crew discovered significant flap/wing damage. The following emergency landing at Novosibirsk took place without further incident. SOURCE(S): Avia.ru + Yahoo-News DATE: 30.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Minneapolis-Intīl AP / MN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA1134 FROM: Spokane TO: Chicago-ORD VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none En-route at 33.000 ft (FL330) the aircraft suddenly lost cabin pressure whilst flying over Minnesota. The crew made a safe emergency landing at MSP. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 30.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New Delhi-Intīl AP COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Singapore Cargo AL TYPE: Boeing 747-400F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: New Delhi VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the aircraft received unknown damage when an engine came into ground contact, however landing roll was completed without further incident. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 29.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: 06:05 LOCATION: Miami-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Capital Cargo Intīl AL TYPE: Boeing 727-223 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Panama City TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the aircraft blew all four main gear tires and a fire errupted on the right side before coming to rest. The flames were quickly extinguished but some damage occured and two runways remained closed for a couple of hours. SOURCE(S): Airliners.net DATE: 28.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: 07:30 LOCATION: Mulia AP area COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: PT Air Regional TYPE: DHC-6- Twin Otter REGISTRATION: PK-WAR C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Wamena TO: Mulia VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 1 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: x OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On approach the aircraft landed short of the runway. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 28.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: 17:30 LOCATION: Paris-Orly Intīl AP COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 634 FROM: Paris-ORY TO: Point a Pitre VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Due to mechanical reasons, the aircraft returned to ORY. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 28.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Goianaia-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Brazil AIRLINE: VARIG TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Goiania TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 63 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Minutes after takeoff from Goiania, the aircraftc suffered severe birdstrike. A vulture collided with a cockpit window, demolishing it totally. However, the aircraft returned for a safe landing. SOURCE(S): rp-online(D) DATE: 28.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: 15:26 LOCATION: Moscow-Sheremetyevo Intīl AP COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Pakistan Intīl TYPE: Airbus A310- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Karachi TO: (UK) VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 188 CREW: 12 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely landed at Moscow-SVO after the pilots experienced engine failure en-route. SOURCE(S): eddh.de(dpa) + PPRuNe DATE: 25.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Denver-IntīlAP / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: sub.dmgd During pushback, the aircraft sustained severe damage to lower cockpit section. SOURCE(S): Airliners.net(photo) DATE: 22.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Dhaka Zia-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Bangladesh AIRLINE: Biman Bangladesh AL TYPE: Fokker F-28-4000 REGISTRATION: S2-ACV C/N: 11124 AGE: - AIRLINE: Biman Bangladesh AL TYPE: Airbus A310-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - AIRLINE: Biman Bangladesh AL TYPE: Airbus A310-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - AIRLINE: Biman Bangladesh AL TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - AIRLINE: Biman Bangladesh AL TYPE: Airbus A310-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - 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: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial/minor All aircraft parked at Zia Intīl AP at the time had been hit by a violent storm with wind speeds of up to 110 km/h. The lighter F-28 was lifted by a gust, snapped its securing rope and was blown into one of the A310s. The F-28 received irrepairable daage. On its way its tail came into contact with another parked A310. All thre suffered considerable damage. The newly aqcuired 737 together with another A310 were slightly damaged. SOURCE(S): The Daily Star + Justplanes DATE: 21.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Mexico City-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Mexico AIRLINE: Aeromexico TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Mexico City TO: Madrid VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The 767 safely returned to Mexico City after the crew received indication of a fault in the landing gear soon after getting airborne. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 20.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Riga-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Latvia AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 146 FROM: New Delhi TO: London-LHR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 307 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The 747 made a safe diversion to Riga, after the pilots repoted smoke in the cockpit. SOURCE(S): Justplanes + PPruNe DATE: 20.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Charleston-Intīl AP / SC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Evergreen Intīl AL TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: EIA 458 FROM: Charleston TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst taxiing towards the takeoff runway, a wingtip hit a taxyway sign. Damage is believed to be minor. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 19.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~13:00 LOCATION: Dublin-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: Ryanair TYPE: Boeing 737-204(A) REGISTRATION: EI-CJH C/N: 22057 AGE: 23 y + 5 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dublin TO: Bristol VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Immediately after takeoff the aircraft suffered a birdstike and the pilots carried out an emergency return to DUB. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 17.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:17 LOCATION: Salt Lake City-Intīl AP / UT COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 757-232 REGISTRATION: N6712B C/N: 30484 AGE: 2 y + 6 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Salt Lake City TO: Atlanta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 117 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor When climbing through 10.000 ft after departure, a fire broke out on the left engine prompting the pilots to make an emergency return to SLC. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 16.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Dallas-DFW- Intīl AP / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 2439 FROM: Nashville TO: Dallas-DFW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none Soon after completed the landing roll, the pilots reported smoke in the cabin and an emergency evacuation was carried out on taxyway "M". SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 15.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Boston-Logan Intīl AP / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: FedEx TYPE: McDD DC-10-30F REGISTRATION: N308FE C/N: 48297 AGE: 17 y + 0 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: FDX 3701 FROM: - TO: Boston VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the aircraft blew the left center gear tire, no further damage occured. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 14.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Tokyo-Haneda Intīl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan Airlines TYPE: Boeing 777- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JL 540 FROM: Sapporo-New Chitose TO: Tokyo-HND VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Probably en-route, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The pilots continued to Haneda where a safe emergency landing was made. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 14.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Boston-Logan Intīl AP / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 757-232 REGISTRATION: N6701 C/N: 30187 AGE: 3 y + 5 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: DL 2391 FROM: Boston TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On pushback, the pushback vehicle struck the #1 engine resulting in unknown damage. SOURCE(S): FAA Daily News DATE: 13.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Munich-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Sibir Airlines TYPE: Tupolev 154M REGISTRATION: RA-85688 C/N: 859 AGE: 12 y + 5 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During pushback on position 135, the nosegear collapsed and the nose fell onto the pushback truck. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 13.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: 16:42 LOCATION: Frankfurt-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Eurowings TYPE: BAe 146-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Torino TO: Frankfurt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 87 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing runway 25R/07L, the aircraft ran off the runway a few meters coming to rest on the grass. Passengers left the aircraft via stairs. Jammed brakes presumed. SOURCE(S): Bild DATE: 13.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Munich-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A320-211 REGISTRATION: D-AIPM C/N: 104 AGE: 13 y + 1 m AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A321-131 REGISTRATION: D-AIRE C/N: 484 AGE: 9 y + 0 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst under tow on the maintenance ramp, the A320s wing struck the left wingtip of the A321. Minor damage occured to both aircraft. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 09.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: 07:19 LOCATION: Dubois-Jefferson County AP /PA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Skyway Enterprise TYPE: Shorts 330-200 REGISTRATION: N805SW C/N: SH3055 AGE: 23 y OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: SKZ 1170 FROM: Pittsburgh TO: Dubois VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: (poss.) damaged beyond repair On final approach to runway 25 in cold, foggy conditions, the aircraft lost height and contacted the ground short of the threshold. Subsequently, the undercarriage collapsed and heavy damage occured to the underbelly. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 09.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~14:00 LOCATION: London-Luton Intīl AP COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Helios Airways TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: ZU 401 FROM: Luton TO: Larnaca VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 180 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at London-Stansted AP after it experienced a birdstrike on takeoff at Luton . SOURCE(S): BBC DATE: 07.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manchester-Intīl AP COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 777-232(ER) REGISTRATION: N866DA C/N: 29738 AGE: 3 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: DL 65 FROM: Manchester TO: Atlanta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft suffered failure of its left engine (#1) and returned to land at MAN about 1 hr later. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 04.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Baghdad-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Iraq AIRLINE: Iraqi Airways TYPE: Boeing 727-270 REGISTRATION: YI-AOY C/N: - AGE: 22 y + 7 m AIRLINE: Iraqi Airways TYPE: Boeing 727-270 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: 22 y + 4 m AIRLINE: Iraqi Airways TYPE: Boeing 727-270 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: 20 y + 9 m AIRLINE: Iraqi Airways TYPE: Boeing 747SP REGISTRATION: YI-AOX C/N: 22298 AGE: 22 y + 11 m AIRLINE: Iraqi Airways TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed/substantial/minor At least two 727īs are known to have suffered irrepairable damage when US forces attacked the international airport. The other aircraft suffered less significant damage. [PHOTO] SOURCE(S): - DATE: 04.04.2003(?) LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Nizhny Novgorod Intīl AP COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Sibir Airlines TYPE: Tupolev 154 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Moscow TO: Barnaul VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 140 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial A fire alarm in one of the engines prompted the pilots to initiate an emergency diversion to Nizhny Novgorod. On landing, the aircraft veered off the runway coming to rest about 200 m further on. No injuries reported among passngers or crew. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 01.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intīl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-422 REGISTRATION: N182UA C/N: 25279 AGE: 11 y + 6 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst under tow to gate 69B, the right outer engine #4 struck some ground equipment sustaining unknown damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 01.04.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Alice Springs-Intīl AP / N.T. COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 767- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Singapore TO: Adelaide 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 emergency landign at Alice springs after smoke was noticed in the cabin. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 31.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Brussels-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Belgium AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 089 FROM: Brussels TO: Chicago-ORD VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff run, the aircraft suffered a cracked cockpit window forcing the crew to use maximum brakes to come to a stop. As a result, a small fire errupted in the undercarriage that was quickly extinguished by the airport fire brigade. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 30.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~ 04:40 LOCATION: New York-JFK Intīl AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Gemini Air Cargo TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION: N703GC C/N: 48411 AGE: 12 y + 5 m OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: GCO 17 FROM: Brussels TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing runway 04R, the pilots were unable to stop within the runway and came to a stop in the arrestor bed. The undercarriage remained intact. SOURCE(S): airliners.net + Yahoo-News DATE: 28.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:15 LOCATION: Dublin-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: Aer Lingus TYPE: BAe 146-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dublin TO: London-LGW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 55 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 1:15 hr after takeoff, the aircraft safely returned to DUB following a technical problem. SOURCE(S): eircom DATE: 26.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: afternoon LOCATION: over southern Germany COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: bmi British Midland TYPE: Airbus A321-231 REGISTRATION: G-MIDJ C/N: 1045 AGE: 3 y + 10 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: BD 8412 FROM: Larnaca (Cyprus) TO: Manchester VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 213 CREW: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Whilst in cruiseflight at 34.000 ft., the aircraft encountered a severe hailstorm resulting in significant damage to the radome and adjacent fuselage, engines and windshields. The radome suffered a 50 x 40 cm hole and the commanders windshield was cracked. The A321 continued safely to Manchester. SOURCE(S): ASN + BBC DATE: 26.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~04:45 LOCATION: Macka area / 50 km south of Trabzon COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: UM Air TYPE: Yakovlev Yak-42D REGISTRATION: UR-42352 C/N: 4520421811395 AGE: 15 y + 1 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bishkek TO: Zaragoza VIA: Trabzon OCCUPANTS: PAX: 62 CREW: 12 FATALITIES: PAX: 62 CREW: 12 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + CNN + NTV(Tr) + BBC DATE: 25.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: southwest Africa area COUNTRY: - AIRLINE: ex Airangol TYPE: Boeing 727- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: ? The aircraft left Luanda under unknown circumstances and without clearance by local authorities. It is believed to have flown to some point in Burkina Faso but is unaccounted for since. US officials expressed concern that the plane could possibly being used by terrorist organizations (al Quaeda) to carry out attacks against western installations. The 727 was grounded at Luanda by authorities for the last 12 months after a series of irregularities and violations. SOURCE(S): News.com.au + CNN DATE: 25.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: 10:40 LOCATION: Osaka-Kansai Intīl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan Airlines TYPE: McDD DC-10-40 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: JL 701 FROM: Osaka-KIX TO: Hong Kong VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to KIX after the pilots reported engine trouble shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): The Japan Times DATE: 24.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: 21:36 LOCATION: Amarillo-Intīl AP / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-3H4 REGISTRATION: N343SW C/N: 24151 AGE: 14 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WN 2066 FROM: Las Vegas TO: Amarillo VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 63 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Nosegear collapsed when the pilot tried to get back onto the runway (04) after landing in rain and strong winds. Passengers deplaned via stairs and were bussed to the terminal. SOURCE(S): Houston Chronicle + FAA + ASN DATE: 21.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Madrid-Barajas Intīl AP COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Air Nostrum (on ops for Iberia) TYPE: Canadair CRJ-200LR REGISTRATION: EC-IGO C/N: 7661 AGE: 0 y + 10 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft received considerable damage when it was hit by a ground handling vehicle. SOURCE(S): Houston Chronicle + FAA + ASN DATE: 20.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Orange County-John Wayne Intīl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-223(ET) REGISTRATION: N692AA C/N: 26972 AGE: 9 y + 8 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 250 FROM: Orange County TO: New York VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 100 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial Shortly after pushback, but before starting to taxy, the 757 was struck by a fire fighting vehicle that apparently lost its brakes and ran into the right side of the aircraft. SOURCE(S): airliners.net(Photo) + FAA DATE: 18.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~16:00 LOCATION: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Intīl AP COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Domodedovo Airlines TYPE: Ilyushin IL-62M REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Petropavlowsk TO: Moscow VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About one minute into flight, the aircraft suffered an engine failure and the crew carried out a successful emergency return. SOURCE(S): Avia.ru DATE: 17.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Dallas-DFW Intīl AP / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 433 FROM: Dallas-DFW TO: Mexico City VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft experienced bird strike on takeoff run but continued safely to its destination. The right landing light was knocked off by the impact. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 15.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Denver-Intīl AP / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 196 FROM: San Francisco TO: Boston 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 emergency landing at Denver after the pilots reported smoke inside the cabin. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 14.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Paris-Charles de Gaulle Intīl AP COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Blue Line (on ops for Air France) TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION: F-GNLH C/N: 11311 AGE: 12 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Paris-CDG TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair (?) Very soon after pushback maneuvre was completed, the pilot applied engine power without the towing tug being disconnected. The left foreward fuselage hit the tug resulting in a 1x2 m wide hole in the belly. Aircraft still unrepaired as of 31.05. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 12.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Miami-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 1746 FROM: Miami TO: Grand Cayman VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft suffered a cracked windshield and made a safe return to MIA. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 11.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: London-Gatwick Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Bulgaria Air TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Sofia TO: London-LGW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Due to flat tires, the aircraft made a safe emergency landing at LGW. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 08.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: south of Kinshasa COUNTRY: Dem.Rep of Congo AIRLINE: Ukrainian Cargo Airlines TYPE: Ilyushin IL-76 REGISTRATION: UR-UCB C/N: 0063467003 AGE: 15 y OPERATION: MIL FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kinshasa-NīDjili TO: Lubumbashi AB VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: x CREW: 130+ FATALITIES: PAX: 129+(?) CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 45 minutes into flight, whilst flying at around 30.000 ft. the cargo doors suddenly burst open causing a rush of air in the cabin which sucked out many of the unsecured people inside. The aircraft was chartered from a russian company to carry military personnel from the capital to a southern air base near Lubumbashi. After the incidentm which happened in darkness, the russian crew turned around and landed safely in Kinshasa. Official fatality numbers are varying between seven and 130+. MAP + MAP2 SOURCE(S): CNN + Yahoo-News + BBC DATE: 07.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kushing-Intīl AP area COUNTRY: Malaysia AIRLINE: Malaysia Airlines TYPE: Airbus A330-322 REGISTRATION: 9M-MKG C/N: 107 AGE: 7 y + 9 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kuching TO: Perth VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 5 minutes into flight, the left engine #1 caught fire and the pilots carried out a safe emergency return to KCH. SOURCE(S): Airliners.net DATE: 04.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Amsterdam-Schiphol Intīl AP COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Aer Lingus TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EI 661 FROM: Vienna TO: Dublin VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at AMS following multiple passenger complaints about breathing problems en-route. A leaking substance in one of the overhead compartments is suspected to have caused nauseatic fumes. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 03.05.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Atlanta-Hartsfield Intīl AP / GA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: McDD MD-11 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: DAL 128 FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: x CREW: 237 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst at the gate, a baggage cart hit engine #3 causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 03.05.2003(?) LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Southend AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Air Omega TYPE: Boeing 707-321C REGISTRATION: EL-AKJ C/N: 19375 AGE: 35 y + 4 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: poss. damaged beyond repair The aircraft was in long term store in an unattended area of the airport when teenage arsonists entered the cockpit starting a fire that consumed nearly all the cockpit interior before the fire brigade arrived. Some exterior damage also occured. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 30.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Birmingham-Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Air 2000 TYPE: Boeing 757-28A REGISTRATION: G-OOBD C/N: 33099 AGE: 0 y + 3 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft sustained fuselage damage when a belt loader accidently collided with the aircraftīs fuselage. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 29.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: over South America COUNTRY: - AIRLINE: Iberia TYPE: Airbus A340-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Madrid TO: Santiago de Chile VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 240 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 3+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none En-route over Southern America, the carbon monoxide rate in the passenger cabin increased. A number of 3 passengers passed out before landing at Santiago. Other became breathing complaints. The source of the CO2 infiltration is under investigation. SOURCE(S): La Segunda(ES) DATE: 26.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:48 LOCATION: London-Gatwick Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 2157 FROM: London-LGW TO: Antigua VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to LGW following an inflight separation of a fuselage panel which hit two passenger windows in the aft section of the 777. At the time, the aircraft was climbing through 6.00 ft over Dorking, Surrey. SOURCE(S): PPruNe + Justplanes DATE: 24.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Minneapolis-St.Paull Intīl AP / MN COUNTRY: USA Reportedly at least 12 Northwest Airlines aircraft plus five others were damaged by a violent storm. When multiple thunderstorms passed through the airport in the evening. SOURCE(S): Airliners.net DATE: 24.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Jacksonville-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 767- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: DL 1164 FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft was struck by a baggage loader vehicle close to the C-1 cargo door while parking at the gate. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 23.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Dalian-Zoushouizi Intīl AP COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: China Southern AL (ex China Northern AL) TYPE: McDD (SAIC) MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Shanghai TO: Dalian VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On landing in rain, the aircraft ran beyond the end of the runway coming to a stop on soft grass about 20 m behind the runway surface. No injuries reported. The aircraft was closed for traffic for a couple of hours. SOURCE(S): airliners.net + Carnoc(Photos) DATE: 23.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: 07:15 LOCATION: Tampa-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1036 FROM: Tampa TO: Atlanta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 161 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 8 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Soon after pushback maneuvre had started, a flash of fire out of an engine was observed by some passengers and an emergency evacuation initiated. It was later determined that the small flash was caused by a "hot start" when residual fuel ingnited in the exhaust pipe. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 22.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Roudnice AP COUNTRY: Czech Republic AIRLINE: Air Services Berlin TYPE: Douglas DC-3C REGISTRATION: D-CXXX C/N: 32872 AGE: 58 y OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: x CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Shortly after takeoff the aircraft experienced troubles with engine #2 and was unable to gain height. The aircraft circled to land and made a safe emergency landing on a gras strip. Leaking fuel ingited several small gras fires. Extensive engine/wing damage occured. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 22.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: 23:50 LOCATION: Brest-Guipavas Intīl AP area COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Brit Air (operating for Air France) TYPE: Candair RJ-100ER REGISTRATION: F-GRJS C/N: 7377 AGE: 3 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AF 5672 FROM: Nantes TO: Brest VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 21 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 3 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): Le Figaro(F) + BEA(F) + ASN + airdisaster.com(Photos) DATE: 21.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: 16:50 LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Airbus A320-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Charlotte TO: Ft. Lauderdale VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft suffered multiple tire bursts due to locked brakes. The A320 moved down the runway in a zig-zag motion before coming to a stop. All passengers were able to leave the plane via mobile stairs. SOURCE(S): sun-sentinel DATE: 20.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intīl AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: QF 107 FROM: - TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing on runway 13L, debris falling from the right wing but the aircraft proceeded normally to its gate. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 19.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Pittsburgh-Intīl AP / PA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 737-301 REGISTRATION: N591US C/N: 23936 AGE: 14 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 1718 FROM: Charlotte TO: Pittsburgh VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing maintenance personnel detected a 5 inch gash in the right underwing fairing. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 17.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~ 09:20 LOCATION: Groningen-Eelde Intīl AP COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Onur Air TYPE: McDD MD-88 REGISTRATION: TC-ONP C/N: 53549 AGE: 6 y + 1 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: OHY 2264 FROM: Groningen TO: Dalaman VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 142 CREW: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 4 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Due to yet unknown circumstances, the pilot in command aborted the takeoff run at high speed but the remaining runway distance was too short to come to a safe stop. The MD-88 overrran the end of the runway where it struck runway lights before comig to rest in grassy area some 50 - 100 meters further. The main undercarriage collapsed but no fire errupted. All passengers were evacuated via emergency exists. SOURCE(S): Justplanes + DVHN.nl + jetstar.nl DATE: 17(?).06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Auckland-Intīl AP COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: Air New Zealand TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NZ 405 FROM: Auckland TO: Wellington VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During cruiseflight at 40.000 ft. (FL 400), the aircraft suffered a loss of cabin pressure. Oxygen masks were deployed and the pilots made an emergency descend and returned safely to AKL. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 16.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Bristol-Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: MyTravel Airways TYPE: Airbus A320-231 REGISTRATION: C-GTDK C/N: 338 AGE: 11 y + 0 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: MYT 718 FROM: Corfu TO: Bristol VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial The aircraft suffered a tailscrape on touchdown at Bristol resulting in unknown damage. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 13.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: early morning LOCATION: Khartoum-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Sudan AIRLINE: Egypt Air TYPE: Airbus A321 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: MS 853 FROM: Cairo TO: Houston VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial? On landing the aircraft skidded off the runway at Khartoum coming to rest in sand. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 13.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: 17:39 LOCATION: Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok Intīl AP COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Cathay Pacific Airways TYPE: Airbus A340-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CX 508 FROM: Hong Kong TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 47 CREW: 12 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 17 minutes into flight, some smoke detectors were activated forcing the pilots to return to HKG. After landing, no signs of smoke or a fire had been found. SOURCE(S): PPruNe + Justplanes DATE: 11.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Houston-G.Bush Intīl AP / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: FedEx TYPE: Boeing 727- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: FE 463 FROM: - TO: Houston-IAH VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst taxiing to the cargo apron, the aircraft struck a cargo container. Damage occured to the left wing. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 11.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~11:00 LOCATION: Memphis-Intīl AP / TN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental Express TYPE: Embraer RJ145 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CO 2642 FROM: Houston-IAH TO: Milwaukee VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Memphis after the pilots reported a possible lightning strike during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 10.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: East Midlands-Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: bmi British Midland TYPE: Embraer RJ145 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Leeds-Bradford TO: Paris-CDG VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at East Midlands after one of its engines malfunctioned during flight. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 10.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Budapest-Ferihegy Intīl AP COUNTRY: Hungaria AIRLINE: Transavia Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: Antalya VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at BUD after the pilots received indication of an engine problem. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 08.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Newcastle-Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: MyTravel Airways TYPE: Airbus A320- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: MYT 897 FROM: Newcastle TO: Faro VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to Newcastle after it was hit by lighning shortly after akeoff resulting in two pin-sized holes in the fuselage. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 06.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manila-Ninoy Aquino Intīl AP COUNTRY: Philippines AIRLINE: Saudi Arabian Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SV 870 FROM: Jeddah TO: Manila VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing roll, the aircraft burst 7 tires before coming to a stop. . SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 04.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-La Guardia AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-824 REGISTRATION: N24212 C/N: 28772 AGE: 5 y + 11 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst parking at gate A4, the aircraft was struck by a refuelling truck causing minor damage to the right aft section of the 737. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 02.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intīl AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: TAP Air Portugal TYPE: Airbus A310-304 REGISTRATION: CS-TEI C/N: 495 AGE: 14 y + 2 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: TP 1331 FROM: - TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A310 made a rough landing on runway 22L, where damage occured to the left wingtip. The aircraft taxied to its gate without assistance. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 02.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Tampa-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1525 FROM: Tampa 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 suffered an engine fire whilst preparing for takeoff at Tampa. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 01.06.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hiroshima Intīl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: All Nippon Airways TYPE: Boeing 777- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NH 245 FROM: Tokyo-HND TO: Fukuoka VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The pilots made a safe emergency diversion to Hiroshima after smoke appeared on the flightdeck. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 30.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kansas City-Intīl AP /MO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1018 FROM: Kansas City TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft suffered birdstrike on takeoff run and returned safely to the gate. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 27.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Boston-Logan Intīl AP / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Airbus A319-112 REGISTRATION: N751UW C/N: 1317 AGE: 3 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 2132 FROM: Boston TO: New York-LGA VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst parking at the gate with pax on board, the jetway struck the left engine cowling causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 27.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: 14:39 LOCATION: Frankfurt-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Thomas Cook (Condor) TYPE: Boeing 757-230 REGISTRATION: D-ABNS C/N: 26435 AGE: 10 y + 3 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Las Palmas TO: Frankfurt VIA: Leipzig OCCUPANTS: PAX: 224 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly before landing at Leipzig, the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit and diverted to Frankfurt, where a safe landing was made. Passengers left the 757 via emergency chutes. SOURCE(S): Der Spiegel DATE: 24.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~ 13:10 LOCATION: Tel Aviv area COUNTRY: Israel AIRLINE: EL AL TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: 4X-? C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LY 031 FROM: Tel Aviv BG AP TO: New York JFK/NY/USA VIA: OCCUPANTS: PAX: 518 CREW: ? FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after take off, the crew noticed problems with the gear, suspected a tire burst. They left the gear down, dumped fuel and landed safely one hour later. SOURCE(S): Haaretz DATE: 21.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Bryansk AP COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Olympic Airways TYPE: Boeing 737-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: FROM: Athens/Greece TO: Moscow/Russia VIA: OCCUPANTS: PAX: ? CREW: ? FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After encountering engine problems enroute, crew decided to make a diversion to Bryansk. Aircraft landed safely. SOURCE(S): Airliners.net DATE: 20.07.2003(?) LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Copenhagen-Kastrup Intīl AP COUNTRY: Denmark AIRLINE: Spanair TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION: EC-GXU C/N: 49622 AGE: 13 y + 11 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: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial During maintenance in a hangar at CPH, the aircraftīs landing gear collapsed. It was estimated that EC-GXU will out of service for 8 weeks. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 20.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: 16:30 LOCATION: over Atlantic Ocean/near Irish Coast COUNTRY: North Atlantic Ocean AIRLINE: Alitalia TYPE: Boeing 777-200ER REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: FROM: Rome/Italy TO: New York JFK/USA VIA: OCCUPANTS: PAX: 305 CREW: ? FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor While being enroute over the North Atlantic, the crew reported a crack in their cockpit window. A/c turned back and landed safely at Shannon. SOURCE(S): PPruNe + Irish Independed DATE: 19.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: San Juan-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Puerto Rico Airline: American Airlines TYPE: Airbus A300-605R REGISTRATION: N7083A C/N: 645 AGE: 11 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 647 FROM: TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft experienced birdstrike and suffered damage below the right cockpit window. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 19.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: ~18:00 LOCATION: Mount Kenya area COUNTRY: Kenya Airline: Ryan Blake Air Charter TYPE: SA-226TC Metro II REGISTRATION: ZS-OYI C/N: TC-349 AGE: 23 y OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Nairobi TO: Samburu Nat. Park VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 12 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 12 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft was operating on a tourist charter flight with 12 US-American passengers on board, when it flew aginst the eastern slope of Point Lenana at 16.500 ft and crashed. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 16.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: 12:23 LOCATION: Cranbrook area / B.C. COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air Spray TYPE: Lockheed L-188A Electra REGISTRATION: C-GFQA ("86") C/N: 1040 AGE: 44 Years OPERATION: DNC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Cranbrook AP TO: Cranbrook AP BC VIA: OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after dumping flame retardant on a fire fighting sortie, the a/c crashed into wooded area. SOURCE(S): Aviation-Safety.net DATE: 13.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: 14:15 LOCATION: San Cristobal area COUNTRY: Venezuela Airline: Ruiban and Duran CA TYPE: LET 410UVP-E REGISTRATION: YV-1060CP C/N: 902505 AGE: 13 Years OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: La Carlota TO: San Cristobal VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 8 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 4 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: x OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft took off at 11:41L and reported approaching its destination when it struck Cerro La Gama in the "Chorro del Indio" National Park and was destroyed. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 11.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: 06:38 LOCATION: Dhaka-Zia Intīl AP COUNTRY: Bangladesh AIRLINE: Memphis Air (opf Z Airways) TYPE: Boeing 707-320C REGISTRATION: SU-AMW C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: IC FLIGHT No.: FROM: Dhaka TO: Amman VIA: OCCUPANTS: PAX: ? CREW: ? FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Due to unknown reasons the aircraft abandoned its take off roll on runway 14. The crew was not able to stop the aircraft before the end of the runway. The 707 rolled 450 m over marshland, where parts of the undercarriage collapsed. SOURCE(S): Just Planes DATE: 09.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Washington Dulles AP area/DC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: K L M TYPE: Boeing 767 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: FROM: - TO: - VIA: OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Aircraft landed with cracked windshield. Depature of following flight was delayed for two hours. SOURCE(S): Airliners.net DATE: 08.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: 03:17 LOCATION: Port Sudan area COUNTRY: Sudan AIRLINE: Sudan Airways TYPE: Boeing 737-2J8C REGISTRATION: ST-AFK C/N: 21169 AGE: 27 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: SD 139 FROM: Port Sudan TO: Khartoum VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 106 CREW: 11 FATALITIES: PAX: 105 CREW: 11 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): Airliners.net + PPruNe + Sudan.net DATE: 06.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: 22:55 LOCATION: Curitiba AP COUNTRY: Brazil AIRLINE: Cielos del Peru TYPE: McDD DC-10-30F REGISTRATION: OB-1749 C/N: 46891 AGE: 29 y + 10 m OPERATION: FLIGHT No.: 4855 FROM: - TO: Curitiba VIA: OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial After touch down on the runway, the a/c skidded off the depature end and collided with an ILS antenna. It came 300 meters beyond the runway to a stop. There was bad weather at the time of the incident. SOURCE(S): PPrune + Parana - Online + Airliners.net DATE: 03.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: 18:40 LOCATION: Zurich-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Switzerland AIRLINE: Swiss TYPE: Avro RJ85 REGISTRATION: HB-IXF C/N: E2226 AGE: 10 y + 2 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial During engine run ups on taxiway Lima, the aircraft ran foreward collided with the airport fence and became stuck on the grass with its undercarriage embedded in mud. SOURCE(S): flightforum(photos) DATE: 02.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Sydney-Kingsford Smith Intīl AP / NSW COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: QF 006 FROM: Frankfurt TO: Sydney VIA: Singapore OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 8 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft had just arrived at its terminal parking stand when a ground engineer contacted the pilots saying that there appeared to be smoke coming from the main landing gear. An emergency evacuation was initiated during which 5 passengers received injuries. One chute may have malfunctioned. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News(Photo) + PPruNe DATE: 01.07.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Tri-Cities Intīl AP / TN / USA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Allegiant Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-87 REGISTRATION: N945MA C/N: 49725 AGE: 14 y + 8 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft suffered damage to its wingtip when it collided with a jetway and was taken out of service. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 31.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Shannon-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 767-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Philadelphia TO: Dublin VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 197 CREW: 10 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Shannon after a fire broke out on board and some appeared in the cabin and on the flightdeck. It is understood that the pilots reduced the altitude to 10.000 ft (FL100) and opened their cockpit windows to let the smoke disappear. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 26.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 15:38 LOCATION: 3 nm south of Hyannis / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Colgan Air (opf US Airways Express) TYPE: Beechcraft 1900D REGISTRATION: N240CJ C/N: UE-40 AGE: 10 y + 4 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Hyannis TO: Albany VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after takeoff on a repositioning flight the aircraft vanished from radar screen and crashed into Nantucket Sound, 3 miles of coast of Hyannis in shallow water. SOURCE(S): ASN + Yahoo-News DATE: 26.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Milan-Malpensa-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Italy AIRLINE: CSA TYPE: Boeing 737-500 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Milan-MXP TO: Prague VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none When the aircraft was preparing for departure, smoke appeared in the cabin prompting the crew to initiate an emergency evacuation via chutes. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 24.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:10 LOCATION: Miami-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-223(ET) REGISTRATION: N609AA C/N: 27447 AGE: 7 y + 1 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1163 FROM: Miami TO: Chicago-ORD VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 163 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft was taxiing out for departure, when it suffered a failure in the left main gear truck beam causing the undercarriage partially to give way. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 24.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Cap Haitien area COUNTRY: Haiti AIRLINE: Tropical Airways dīHaiti TYPE: Let 410 REGISTRATION: HH-PRV C/N: 872001 AGE: 16 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 1301 FROM: Cap Haitien TO: Port de Paix VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 19 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 19 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after takeoff the aircraft lost height and crashed into a sugar cane field. According to some eye-witnesses smoke was coming from the plane before impact. SOURCE(S): ASN + Yahoo-News + CNN DATE: 24.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Gaviao-Peixoto AP COUNTRY: Brasil AIRLINE: Embraer TYPE: Embraer RJ170-100SL REGISTRATION: PP-XJF C/N: 0004 AGE: 1 y + 2 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Gaviao VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing, the pre-production Emb170 suffered a collapse of its main undercarriage causing damage to the aft fuselage and engine nacelles. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 23.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 16:25 LOCATION: Innsbruck-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Austria AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Avro RJ-85 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LH 5562 FROM: Munich TO: Milan-MXP VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 84 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During cruiseflight, a fire broke out causing some smoke in the passenger cabin. The fire was quickly extinguished and a safe emergency landing was carried out at Innsbruck. SOURCE(S): Tirol Online(D) + Justplanes DATE: 21.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 17:55 LOCATION: Zurich-Kloten-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Switzerland AIRLINE: Swiss TYPE: Avro RJ-100 REGISTRATION: HB-IXW C/N: E3272 AGE: 3 y + 10 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dublin TO: Zurich VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 97 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On approach, at about 1.000 ft (AGL), the aircraft suddenly banked 45° to the left until the flying pilot was able to correct the unusual attitude and a safe landing was carried out. Post incident inspection revealed that a left ground spoiler inadvertently deployed in flight after one of its actuators broke off. SOURCE(S): baz DATE: 21.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kinmen-Shang-Yi AP COUNTRY: Taiwan AIRLINE: Far Eastern Air Transport TYPE: McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION: B-28011 C/N: 53118 AGE: 11 y + 4 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Taipei-TSA TO: Kinmen VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 153 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor In rain and strong winds, the aircraft overrran the end of the runway coming to rest on soft ground. SOURCE(S): ASC DATE: 21.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Munich-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: dba Deutsche BA TYPE: Boeing 737-31S REGISTRATION: D-ADBR C/N: 29100 AGE: 5 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DI 7104 FROM: Munich TO: Hamburg VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft suffered engine problems shortly after takeoff and returned safely to MUC. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 19.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 20:30 LOCATION: Oslo-Gardemoen Intīl AP COUNTRY: Norway AIRLINE: British Airways Citiexpress TYPE: Embraer RJ145EU REGISTRATION: G-EMBH C/N: 145107 AGE: 30 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Manchester TO: Oslo 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 emergency landing at Oslo after an galley oven caught fire that was extinguished before landing. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 19.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: London-Stansted Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Air Luxor TYPE: Lockheed L-1011-500 REGISTRATION: EI-CNN C/N: 193K-1024 AGE: 30 y + 7 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Madeira TO: London-STN VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the aircraft experienced tailstrike causing damage to the aft fuselage. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 18.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Keflavik-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Iceland AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AC 873 FROM: Frankfurt TO: Toronto VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a precautionary landing at Keflavik following a report of smoke inside the cabin during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): Just Planes DATE: 17.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 19:00 LOCATION: Cairns-Intīl AP / Queensland COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: QF 800 FROM: Cairns TO: Darwin VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff the aircraft suffered birdstrike and the pilots returned to land safely. SOURCE(S): Just Planes DATE: 17.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Paris-Orly Intīl AP COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Air Algerie TYPE: Airbus A330-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Oran TO: Paris-ORY VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During touchdown at ORY, the aircraft lost a wheel of its nose undercarriage and received damage before coming to a halt. SOURCE(S): Just Planes DATE: 16.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Guadalajara-Intl AP COUNTRY: Mexico AIRLINE: DHL TYPE: Boeing 727-2M7 REGISTRATION: N750DH C/N: 21951 AGE: 22 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Monterrey TO: Guadalajara VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During landing the aircraft expereinced a tailstrike causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): Just Planes DATE: 15.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 08:50 LOCATION: Geneva-Cointrin Intīl AP COUNTRY: Switzerland AIRLINE: Easy Jet Switzerland TYPE: Boeing 737-33V REGISTRATION: HB-III C/N: 29338 AGE: 4 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EZS 903 FROM: Geneva TO: London-LTN VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 123 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Shortly after takeoff from Geneva-Cointrin Intīl AP, the aircraft encountered a severe hailshower where windshield, leading edges, nose and engines sustained damage. The aircraft safely returned to land. SOURCE(S): luria.ch(PHOTOS) DATE: 15.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 17:30 LOCATION: Mumbai-Intīl AP COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Iran Air TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IR 840 FROM: Tehran TO: Kuala Lumpur VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to KUL after the pilots received indication of a technical problem. SOURCE(S): Just Planes DATE: 14.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: London-Heathrow Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 047 FROM: London-LHR TO: Dar Es Salaam VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 117 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none About 30 minutes after takeoff, the pilots declared an emergency due to a burning smell in the cockpit and cabin. The smell was caused by an electrical fault. The aircraft made a safe overweight landing at LHR. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 14.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Harrisburg-Intīl AP / PA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Emery Cargo(?) TYPE: Boeing 727- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - 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 emergency landing at Harrisburg-Intīl Airport (former Olmsted Air Force Base) after hydraulical problems. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 11.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 12:40 LOCATION: Jakarta-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Garuda Indonesia TYPE: Fokker F28-3000R REGISTRATION: PK-GFT C/N: 11129 AGE: 25 y + 4 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: GA 073 FROM: Surabaya TO: Jakarta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 24 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On approach to Jakarta the crew received indication of an unsafe left main gear. After circling over the airport for about 1 h, the aircraft made a safe emergency landing. After leaving the runway, the left main gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground. SOURCE(S): The Jakarta Post + ASN DATE: 10.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Cincinnati-Intīl AP / KY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Airbus A340- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 388 FROM: - TO: Cincinnati VIA: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: DAL 44 FROM: Cincinnati TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor OCCUPANTS: PAX: 277 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The Delta 77 was pushing back when it was struck by the wingtip of the Air France Airbus taxiing to its gate. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 10.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manchester-Intīl AP/ England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Citiexpress (opf British Airways) TYPE: Embraer ERJ145EU REGISTRATION: G-EMBY C/N: 145617 AGE: 1 y + 1 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: BA 4172 FROM: Aberdeen TO: Birmingham VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The aircraft diverted to Manchester after the crew received indication of smoke in the rear baggage hold. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 05.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 06:55 LOCATION: Darwin-Intīl AP / N.T. COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 737-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: QF 801 FROM: Darwin TO: Cairns VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff the aircraft suffered a bird strike prompting the crew to shut down an engine. The 737 safely returned to Darwin. SOURCE(S): Just Planes DATE: 05.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Albuquerque-Intīl AP /NM COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: FedEx TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Las Vegas VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Albuquerque following an odor of smoke in the cabin when flying en-route. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 04.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 10:27 LOCATION: Miami-Intīl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 1191 FROM: - TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 174 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial After landing, the aircraft hit the jetway when approaching gate H10 and received substantial damage. No injuries reported. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 04.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Belfast-Intīl AP /N-Ireland COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Citiexpress (opf British Airways) TYPE: BAe 146 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Belfast TO: Manchester VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst preparing for departure, the crew initiated an emgergency evacuation when smoke was observed in the cabin shortly after being pushed back from its terminal stand. SOURCE(S): Just Planes DATE: 03.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Amsterdam-Schiphol Intīl AP COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: El AL Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747-245F REGISTRATION: 4X-AXL C/N: 22150 AGE: 22 y + 9 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: New York-JFK TO: Frankfurt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Due an unspecified problem, the aircraft diverted to Amsterdam. On approach two panels (wing?) fell off the aircraft and impacted near Langeraar village. The approach was continued and the 747 made a safe landing at AMS. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 02.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 13:00 LOCATION: Frankfurt-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Frankfurt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft suffered hydraulic problem and made safe emergency landing at FRA. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 02.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Ulu Mine Airstrip / NWT COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Buffalo Airways TYPE: Douglas C-54G REGISTRATION: C-GBSK C/N: 36049 AGE: 58 y OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Ulu Mine VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft lost height and crashed short of the runway at Ulu at the end of a fuel supply flight. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 01.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: 15:10 LOCATION: Alanta-Hartsfield Intīl AP / GA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: AirTran Airways TYPE: Boeing 717-2BD REGISTRATION: N970AT C/N: 55031 AGE: 1 y + 9 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: FL 460 FROM: Atlanta TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 113 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst doing a powerback maneuvre from its terminal position, the left wing collided with a baggage cart container causing some damage. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: early.08.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Caracas-Maiquetia Intīl AP COUNTRY: Venezuela AIRLINE: - TYPE: Boeing 727- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - 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: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The 727 was improperly fixed to its parking stand and rolled foreward into two Short Skyvans owned by venezuelan Ministerio de Transporte y Comunicaciones. Both sustained heavy damage and repair is in question. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: xx.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Frankfurt-Intl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A319-114 REGISTRATION: D-AILN C/N: 700 AGE: 6 y + 2 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: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircrafts tail was struck by a crane in the hangar receiving significant damage. Vertical stabilizer need to be replaced. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 29.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Dayton-Intl AP / OH COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Embraer RJ145 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 2803 FROM: Dayton TO: Pittsburgh VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 46 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft safely returned to Dayton after a leak of the high-pressure air hose produced stirred up dust in the cabin. Emergency evacuation after landing. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 29.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Montreal-Dorval Intl AP COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing on runway 24R after the crew experienced hydraulical problems. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 29.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 08:50 LOCATION: Chennai-Intl AP COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Emirates TYPE: Boeing 777-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EK 404 FROM: Dubai TO: Singapore VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 398 CREW: 18 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Chennai (Madras) after the crew received indication of a possible fire (smoke) in the cargo hold. It is understood that at least two parcels in the underfloor hold were burnt. The origin of the heat is under investigation. SOURCE(S): Deccan Herald + Yahoo-News DATE: 26.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Windsor Locks-Bradley Intl AP / CT COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: SONG TYPE: Boeing 757-232 REGISTRATION: N6701 C/N: 30187 AGE: 4 y + 0 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: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor While being towed for repositioning, the towbar broke and the aircraft struck the jetway causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 24.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 10:38 LOCATION: Luxemburg-Intl AP COUNTRY: Luxemburg AIRLINE: Luxair TYPE: Embraer RJ145LU REGISTRATION: LX-LGZ C/N: 145258 AGE: 3 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LG 8852 FROM: Vienna TO: Luxemburg VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 8 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing runway 06, the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway ran through the airport fence and came to a stop on uneven terrain. No serious injuries among passengers and crew. SOURCE(S): RTL(photos) DATE: 24.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:50 LOCATION: Washington-R.Reagan National AP / D.C. COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-322 REGISTRATION: N337UA C/N: 24241 AGE: 15 y + 0 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 604 FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Washington-DCA VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 62 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After coming to a stop on the runway a problem with the nose wheel steering occured making the aircraft immobile for several hours. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 24.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Hyderabad-Intl AP COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Deccan Airways TYPE: ATR ? REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Hyderabad TO: Vijayawada VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor(?) Soon after beginning to taxy to the departure runway a fire broke out on one engine prompting the crew to initiate an emergency evacuation. At the time, the aircraft was operating the inaugural flight to the start of scheduled operations with several journalists and official representatives on board. SOURCE(S): Times of India DATE: 22.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Gulfport-Biloxi Intl AP/ MS COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CO 133 FROM: - TO: Gulfport VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing the aircraft ran off the runway but rolled back on a taxyway before control was regained. Minor damage occured. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 22.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Chennai-Intl AP (Madras) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Saudi Arabian Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Jeddah TO: Chennai VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On approach the aircraft suffered birdstrike causing one engine to flame out. The aircraft landed safely. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 21.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Munich-Intl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Brit Air (opf Air France) TYPE: Canadair RJ100ER REGISTRATION: F-GRJD C/N: 7088 AGE: 7 y + 10 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: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst parking at its overnight stand the aircraft was struck by a baggage vehicle causing damage to its right wingtip. SOURCE(S): afm DATE: 21.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Syracuse-Intl AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 767-222 REGISTRATION: N615UA C/N: 21876 AGE: 20 y + 4 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 4 FROM: Los Angeles TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 95 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Syracuse after an oil pressure light began flashing during flight indicating low oil state in engine #1. After the aircraft was evacuated, leaking oil ignited but the flames were quickly extinguished. SOURCE(S): Justplanes + FAA DATE: 20.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Phoenix-Sky Harbor Intl AP / AZ COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Aeromexico TYPE: McDD MD-88 REGISTRATION: N162PL C/N: 49765 AGE: 13 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AMX 451 FROM: Phoenix TO: Guadalajara VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During taxy for the departure runway the aircraft struck a taxyway sweeping vehicle causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 20.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Fukuoka-Intl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: China Air Lines TYPE: Airbus A300- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Fukuoka TO: Taipei VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft was forced to return to Fukuoka twice that day when the crew experienced nosewheel problems after takeoff. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 17.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 18:30 LOCATION: Lulea-Kallax AP COUNTRY: Sweden AIRLINE: European Executive Express TYPE: BAe 3201 Jetstream 32EP REGISTRATION: SE-LNV C/N: 951 AGE: 12 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: RY 403 FROM: Pajala TO: Lulea VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: x OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed In clear, fine weather, the aircraft made a crash landed 300 m past the runway threshold and was destroyed. Both pilots survived. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 17.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 18:45 LOCATION: Cardiff-Intl AP / Wales COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Aer./BAC Concorde REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 002 FROM: New York-JFK TO: London-LHR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 99 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Flying en-route, an engine surge caused the pilots to reduced speed below mach 1 leading to an increase in fuwel burn. The pilots made a safe precautionary landing at Cardiff. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 13.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Philadelphia-Intl AP / PA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Airbus A330-323(X) REGISTRATION: N678US C/N: 388 AGE: 2 y + 6 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: US 196 FROM: Philadelphia TO: Manchester VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft received substantial damage when a cargo pallet was accidentally dropped into cargo bay during loading causing fracture of the main frame. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 12.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 19:30 LOCATION: Norfolk-Intl AP / VA /USA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest Airlines TYPE: Douglas DC-9-51 REGISTRATION: N766NC C/N: 47739 AGE: 26 y + 8 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NW 1569 FROM: Norfolk TO: Memphis VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 36 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During takeoff preparations at the gate, the aircraftīs radome was struck by the pushback tug. The tug driver received fatal injuries. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 08.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Seattle-Tacoma Intl AP / WA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-7H4 REGISTRATION: N768SW C/N: 30587 AGE: 3 y + 3 m AIRLINE: Southwest Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-3Q8 REGISTRATION: N663SW C/N: 23256 AGE: 18 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: . VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor N768Sw was under tow to the maintenance area when its wing tip struck the tail of N663SW which was parked resulting in a grease in the tail cone. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 09.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Seattle-Tacoma-Intīl AP / WA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest AL TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WN 409 FROM: Seattle-Seatac TO: Spokane VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst being towed to gate B-4, the right wingtip collided with the tail of another Southwest 737 that was parked at gate A-1. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 08.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 13:41 LOCATION: Chicago-Midway Intīl AP / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: ATA Airliners TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TZ 647 FROM: Ft. Lauderdale TO: Chicago-MDW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 107 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On landing runway 31C, the aircraft overrran the end of the paved surface, struck the jet blast fence until coming to rest about 20 m furter with its nose gear on the grass. SOURCE(S): abc7 + nbc5 DATE: 07.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: London-Gatwick Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LHR 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/none The aircraft safely diverted to Gatwick when the pilots received indication of smoke in the cockpit shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 07.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: London-Gatwick Intīl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Thomas Cook Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Mahon TO: Birmingham 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 emergency landing at LGW after the pilots reported vibrations in an engine. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 07.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 17:20 LOCATION: Christchurch-Intīl AP COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: QF 036 FROM: Christchurch TO: Melbourne VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely retunred to Christchurch after the pilots were forced to shut down an engine for unknown reasons. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 06.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intīl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Polar Air Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747-400F REGISTRATION: N411MC(?)* *= reg doesnīt exist C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: PAC 8420 FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraftīs starboard wingtip was struck by mobile stairs vehicle causing minor damage. The aircraft was parked at the time. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 06.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Minsk-Intīl AP COUNTRY: Belarus AIRLINE: Kish Air TYPE: Tupolev 154M REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tehran TO: Copenhagen VIA: Minsk OCCUPANTS: PAX: 40 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On approach to Minsk, the aircraft descended below the minimum descent altitude and struck treetops before landing. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 04.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Dallas-Ft.Worth Intīl AP / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Skywest Airlines (opf Delta Connection) TYPE: Canadair CRJ-200ER REGISTRATION: N448SW C/N: 7678 AGE: 0 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Colorado Springs TO: Dallas-DFW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 21 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing, the nosegear suddenly collapsed causing the nose to strike the runway. SOURCE(S): Air Expertises + airliners.net DATE: 04.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: New York-La Guardia Intīl AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION: N1450A C/N: 11459 AGE: 10 y + 2 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 549 FROM: New York-LGA TO: Chicago-ORD VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 34 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after getting airborne, the aircraft struck several geese causing damage to engine # 2. The pilots carried out a safe emergency landing at nearby John F. Kennedy Airport. SOURCE(S): ASN + NTSB DATE: 04.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intīl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air New Zealand TYPE: Boeing 767- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: NZ 53 FROM: Los Angeles TO: Auckland VIA: Tahiti, Rarotonga OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About three hours into flight, the flightcrew detected a crack in one of the cockpit windows. The flight was discontinued and the 767 returned safely to LAX. SOURCE(S): Air Expertises DATE: 03.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 17:30 LOCATION: Boston-Logan Intīl AP / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: ATA Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TZ 152 FROM: Chicago TO: Boston VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 180 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely landed at Boston after the pilots reported problems with the right main gear. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 02.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:36 LOCATION: New York-John F. Kennedy Intīl AP/ NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION: N454AA C/N: 49559 AGE: 15 y + 6 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1048 FROM: Dallas-DFW TO: New York-EWR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 128 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On approach to Newark, the pilots received indication that the nosegear would not extend. Approach was cancelled and the pilots elected to make an emergency landing on runway 04L at nearby John F. Kennedy airport. Upon rollout, damage occured to the foreward fuselage when the nose contacted the ground. All passengers were left the aircraft via mobile stairs. SOURCE(S): wnbc.com + 7online + NTSB DATE: early.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Vernon AP / B.C. COUNTRY: Canada An Air Canada narrowbody Airbus type erronemously ligned up for a landing at small Vernon airfield where only a 3.400 ft. long runway exists. The crewīs intention was to land at Kelowna, about 50 km to the south of Vernon. When passing 2.220 ft., the crew noticed the error, abandoned its approach and made a safe landing at Kelowna. At the time of the incident, the airspace around Kelowna was restricted due to large number of forest fires. SOURCE(S): Air Expertises DATE: 01.09.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Terre Haute-Intīl AP / IN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Express TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Birmingham VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst flying at 28.000 ft. (FL280) over Wabash Valley, the aircraft suffered an engine failure forcing the crew to make an emergeny landing at Terre Haute. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 31.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Nairobi-Intl AP COUNTRY: Kenya AIRLINE: Kenya Airways TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Nairobi TO: Amsterdam VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor ? On takeoff run the aircraft suffered birdstrike and takeoff was subsequently aborted safely. The 767 had to receive maintenance and was taken out of service for at least 3 days. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 26.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 04:31 LOCATION: Esteban Echeverria Golf Course COUNTRY: Argentina AIRLINE: CATA Linea Aerea TYPE: Fairchild FH-227B REGISTRATION: LV-MGV C/N: 567 AGE: 35 y OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: CTZ 760 FROM: Buenos Aires-EZE TO: Corrientes VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 5 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after takeoff from runway 17 at Ezeiza-Intl Airport (04:28L), the pilot requested permission to return to the airport. Subsequently, the pilots were unable to reach Ezeiza airport. An emergency landing was carried out in darkness on a golf course, about 30 kilometers south of Ezeiza. The aircraft overflew a river, clipped trees and impacted hard on the grass before it was gutted by flames. All five people on board received fatal injuries. At the time, the Fairchild was operating on a newspaper cargo flight. SOURCE(S): Clarin.com + ASN DATE: 24.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Pittsburgh-Intl AP / PA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air Tahoma TYPE: Convair CV-240 REGISTRATION: N99380 C/N: 249 AGE: 52 y OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Pittsburgh VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On landing runway 32, the right engine caught fire causing moderate damage before flames were put out. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 21.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Johannesbrg-Intl AP COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: British AW/Comair TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: BA 6405 FROM: Johannesburg TO: Capetown VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The 737 safely returned to JNB due to technical reasons. According to a passenger, the aircraft was nearly involved in a ground collision with another aircraft after landing. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 19.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 10:05 LOCATION: Cork-Intl AP COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: KLM TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: Aruba VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 430 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The aircraft made a safely diverted to Cork after the pilots reveived indication of a fire in the cargo compartment which later turned out to be false. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 16.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Thessaloniki-Intl AP COUNTRY: Greece AIRLINE: Hapag Lloyd TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kos TO: Hamburg VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 182 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe diversion to Thessaloniki after the outer layer in one of the cockpit windows was found cracked by the pilots. SOURCE(S): Justplanes + Yahoo-News(D) DATE: 12.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 07:18 LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: FedEX TYPE: McDD DC-10-10F REGISTRATION: N375FE C/N: 46613 AGE: 31 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: FDX 840 FROM: Denver TO: Memphis VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 4 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During takeoff from rwy 16R, the crew received a takeoff warning torn signal prompting them to initiate an takeoff-abort. During deceleration, some appeared and a small fire broke out in the main gear area. Damage occured to all 10 tires. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 10.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Indian Airlines TYPE: Airbus A320-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IC 107 FROM: Mumbai TO: Bangalore VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst preparing for departure, the aircraft ran off the runway coming to rest on soft ground. The capain repaorted earlier a mechanical problem and the aircraft proceeded back to the terminal when the incident occured. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 10.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kahului-Intl AP / HI COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 1656 FROM: Kona TO: San Francisco VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 106 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff, smoke was observed in the cabin and a safe emergency landing was carried out at Kahului. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 08.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Burbank-Intl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Aloha Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AAH 461 FROM: - TO: Burbank VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing runway 08, the aircraft ingested multiple birds into both engines. Damage occured to also to right wing and right main and nose gear. SOURCE(S): FAA The aircraft safely aborted its takeoff run at moderate speed, when afterburner #3 failed to light up. DATE: 08.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 16:43 LOCATION: London-Heathrow Intl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Aer./BAC Concorde 102 REGISTRATION: G-BOAE C/N: 212 AGE: 23 y + 2 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: BA 1215 FROM: London-LHR TO: Boston VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft safely aborted its takeoff run (rwy 27R) at moderate speed, when afterburner #3 failed to light up. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 07.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Charlotte-Intl AP / NC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 2227 FROM: London-LGW TO: Atlanta 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 emergency diversion to Charlotte, when some was observed in the cockpit. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 07.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:43 LOCATION: Munich-Intl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Spanair TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION: EC-HBP C/N: 49629 AGE: 14 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: JK 123 FROM: - TO: Munich VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 61 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing runway 26L in strong winds and rain, the aircraft skidded off the runway when it was about to turn into a taxyway. The MD-80 came to rest with its nose undercarriage and major fuselage portion on the grass beneath the concrete surface. Runway 26L/08R was closed until 13:10L. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 07.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:57 LOCATION: San Francisco-Intl AP/ CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 777-222ER REGISTRATION: N222UA C/N: 30553 AGE: 2 y + 3 m AIRLINE2: All Nippon Airways TYPE: Boeing 777-281ER REGISTRATION: JA709A C/N: 28278 AGE: 3 y + 4 m OPERATION1: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 809 FROM: San Francisco TO: Osaka VIA: - OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No.: NH 007 FROM: San Francisco TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX/CREW: 272 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial OCCUPANTS2: PAX/CREW: 177 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial During pushback from the gate, the right wingtip contacted the wingtip of a United Airlines 777 (UA 809). Damaged is being considered as substantial. SOURCE(S): FAA + NTSB DATE: 05.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 12:00 LOCATION: Singapore-Changi Intl AP COUNTRY: Singapore AIRLINE: Malaysia Airlines TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kuala Lumpur TO: Singapore VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing, the aircraft taxied off the runway coming to rest on the grass. Damage is considered as minor. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 05.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miami-Intl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Edelweiss Air TYPE: Airbus A330-243 REGISTRATION: HB-IQZ C/N: 369 AGE: 2 y + 11 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: EDW 565 FROM: Miami TO: Zurich VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 182 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial 36 minutes after departure from Miami, the aircraft suffered an uncontained engine failure and returned safely to the departure airport. It is understood that some engine debris penetrated the wing causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): Blick(D) DATE: 04.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP COUNTRY: India At least seven wire bundles belonging to the avionics system were found cut during pre-flight checks on an Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330 preparing for departure from Kuala Lumpr to Perth. As a result the aircraft has been grounded. Investigations are underway to investigate to cause of the cut wires. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 03.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Indian Airlines TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IC 107 FROM: Mumbai TO: Bangalore VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 61 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst turning into the takeoff runway the aircraft suffered a hydraulic problem and ATC instructed the pilots to turn around again and proceed back to the terminal for further inspection. When the aircraft was turning, the nosewheel and left main gear exited the runway and rolled over soft ground causing minor damage. At the same time a Jet Airways flight was coming in to land on the same runway and initiated a go-around. According to local reports, both aircraft narrowly missed each other before the Jet Airways flight climbed away. SOURCE(S): The Times of India DATE: 03.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 21:30 LOCATION: off Waikanae COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: Air Freight NZ TYPE: Convair CV-580(F) REGISTRATION: ZK-KFU C/N: 17 AGE: 51 y OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Christchurch TO: Palmerston North VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Whilst flying en-route in darkness, about 1 hr after departure in Christchurch, Kapiti Coast residents heared a bang and spotted objects fallen out of the sky. The Convair was on a mail and parcel flight when it crashed into sea in rainy and cloudy weather. Boh pilots didnīt survive. SOURCE(S): ASN + Yahoo-News DATE: 02.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:15 LOCATION: Farmington AP / NM COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: America West Airlines TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: HP 231 FROM: Phoenix TO: Detroit VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 115 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Farmington after an intense smell of smoke was noticed in the cockpit and cabin. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 01.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 14:55 LOCATION: Liege-Bierset Intl AP COUNTRY: Belgium AIRLINE: CAL Cargo Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-271C REGISTRATION: 4X-ICM C/N: 21965 AGE: 23 y + 6 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Nairobi TO: Liege VIA: Tel Aviv OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing runway 05R (3.287 m) in rain, the aircraft overran the end of the runway coming to rest about 200 m further on soft ground. Damage occured when the 747 struck the localizer equipment. No injuires reported . SOURCE(S): La Meuse(F) + ASN DATE: 01.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Chicago-Oī Hare Intl AP / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Department of Justice TYPE: Boeing 727- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: DOJ 41 FROM: - TO: Chicago-ORD VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing on runway 22R, the left main wheel failed causing a fire. An emergency evauation was made via the aft stairs. At the time on board the 727 were prisoners in handcuffs. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 01.10.2003 LOCAL TIME: 07:49 LOCATION: Boston-Logan Intl AP / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: AirTran Airways TYPE: Boeing 717-2BD REGISTRATION: N977AT C/N: 55036 AGE: 1 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: FL 771 FROM: Boston TO: Philadelphia VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 26 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor In the early stages of taxiing from the gate to the departure runway, the right engine caught fire. The flames were quickly put out by onboard extinguisher. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: late.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hong Kong-Intl AP COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Cathay Pacific TYPE: Airbus A340-642 REGISTRATION: B-HQA C/N: 436 AGE: 11 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Hong Kong VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft made a hard landing at Hong Kong with an impact force of 2,23g. After analyzing the landing data it was decided to replace the left and right main undercarriage. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 29.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 08:40 LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Frontier Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-3M8 REGISTRATION: N303FL C/N: 25039 AGE: 13 y + 8 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: F9 567 FROM: Milwaukee TO: Denver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 130 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none On final approach the pilots excperienced a momentery lock up of aileron and flight spoiler controls forcing the crew to use excessive pressure on the control yoke to get a respond. However an uneventful landing was made at DEN. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 29.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 02:35 LOCATION: Lagos-Murtala Mohammed Intl AP COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Hydro Air Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747-258C REGISTRATION: ZS-OOS C/N: 21190 AGE: 28 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Brussels TO: Johannesburg VIA: Lagos OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 9 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): guardiannews + ASN + vanguardonline + airliners.net DATE: 29.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 16:00 LOCATION: Boende AP area COUNTRY: Dem Rep. of Congo AIRLINE: Cogolese Air Force / Trans-Kasai Air(?) TYPE: Antonov 26 REGISTRATION: 9T-TAD C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Boende TO: Kinshasa VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 18 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 14 CREW: 6 OTHER: 13 INJURIES: PAX: 4 CREW: 0 OTHER: x DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed During takeoff run the aircraft suffered a tire burst at high speed preventing the pilots from becoming airborne or brake. The An-26 ran beyond the end of the runway (1400 m) and crashed into a crowded market before coming to rest. Local officials reported 13 fatalities on the ground. SOURCE(S): ASN + Yahoo-News DATE: 25.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 10:15 LOCATION: Chhatrapati Shivaji COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Jet Airways TYPE: ATR-72 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 9W 3412 FROM: Bhavnagar TO: Chhatrapati VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly afer touchdown, the pilots lost steering control and the ATR left the runway coming to rest on soft ground. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 24.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Greer AP / SC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest Airlines TYPE: McDD DC-9-31 REGISTRATION: N8950E C/N: 47186 AGE: 35 y + 9 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NW 1913 FROM: Greer TO: Detroit-DTW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial The aircraft was involved in a ground collision when it turned away from its parking stand taxiing out for departure. The left wing hit and was embedded in a nearby jetway causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 24.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kansas City Intl AP /MO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-7H4 REGISTRATION: N789SW C/N: 29816 AGE: 3 y + 0 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: SW 557 FROM: Kansas City TO: Sacramento VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst climbing thorugh 8.000 ft after departure (10 miles NW of Kansas City) the aircraft suffered multiple birdstrikes (waterfowls). At least one of them hit engine #1 causing the pilots to return to land at Kansas City. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 24.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Osaka-Kansai Intl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Alitalia Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Osaka-KIX TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 747 safely returned to land at KIX following an engine problem soon after takeoff. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 23.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 04:46 LOCATION: over the Atlantic Ocean COUNTRY: - AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Boeing 777-228ER REGISTRATION: F-GSPE C/N: 29006 AGE: 4 y + 10 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - 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/substantial Hours after takeoff, the aircraft suffered a failure of one of its GE90 engine whilst over the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Fortaleza/Brasil. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 23.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Plaisance-Intl AP COUNTRY: Mauritius AIRLINE: British Airways TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Plaisance TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft suffered engine fire on departure run and safely aborted the takeoff. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 22.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 20:00 LOCATION: London-Intl AP / Ontario COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Iberia TYPE: Airbus A340- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: IB 6274 FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Madrid VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 100+ CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe precautionary landing at London/Ontario following the detection of a burning smell inside the cabin. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 22.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:00 LOCATION: Baghdad-Intl AP COUNTRY: Iraq AIRLINE: DHL Airways TYPE: Airbus A300B4-203F REGISTRATION: OO-DLL C/N: 093 AGE: 24 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Baghdad TO: Bahrein VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft was climbing out of Baghdad Intl Airport at 8.000 ft when the left wing was hit by a SAM-7 surface to air missile. A fire erupted below the left wing and the pilots lost all hydraulics in about a minute. Leaving them only on engine thrust control. The A300 was circling for approach to runway 33R, but in a later stage of the approach the crew aimed towards the parallel runway 33L where a safe touchdown was made at 180 kts. Due to a loss of directional contol, the Airbus ran off the left side of the runway coming to rest in a dustcloud generated by engine reverse. Tire brakes were still affective due to a seperate hydraulic system. After coming to s stop on the runway, the flames were extinguished by airport fire brigade. After this incident DHL halted all flight to and from Baghdad for at least one week. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 21.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 18:05 LOCATION: Lanseria AP COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: South African Historic Flight TYPE: Douglas DC-3C REGISTRATION: ZS-BXF C/N: 12107 AGE: 60 y OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Lanseria TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Following a double engine failure after takeoff, the pilots managed to return to land at Lanseria but the aircraft received damage. All four on board escaped unhurt. It was said that the Dc-3 is likely to be repaired. SOURCE(S): Virtualpilot DATE: 21.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Olympic Airways TYPE: Airbus A340-313(X) REGISTRATION: SX-DFA C/N: 235 AGE: 4 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: OA 4129 FROM: Athens TO: New York VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft suffered engine failure on approach and made a safe 3-engine landing on runway 04R. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 20.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miami-Intl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Aeropostal TYPE: Boeing 727-224 REGISTRATION: N79750 C/N: 22452 AGE: 22 y + 3 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whislt parked at the gate the aircraft was hit by a passing truck on the right side causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 17.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 16:30 LOCATION: Wau AP area COUNTRY: Sudan AIRLINE: Sarit Airlines TYPE: Antonov An-12 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DNC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Khartoum TO: Wau VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 7 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 7 CREW: 6 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed About 4 km short of the leanding runway at Wau in southern Sudan, the aircraft lost height and crashed, killing all 13 people on board. The An-12 was carrying a shipment of wheat and money for the local national bank at Wau. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + ASN DATE: 17.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Los Angeles Intl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Malaysia Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-4H6 REGISTRATION: 9M-MPK C/N: 28427 AGE: 5 y + 7 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft collided with a passenger bridge when it was taxied to its parking stand by a maintenance crew. Damage was restricted to the pylon of engine #2. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 16.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:24 LOCATION: Shannon-Intl AP COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: Saudi Arabian Gvmt TYPE: Lockheed L-1101 TriStar REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Toronto TO: Amman VIA: Shannon OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 33 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft received damage to its nose undercarriage making it impossible to leave the runway. Shannon airport was closed for a couple of hours until the aircraft was removed. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 15.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-Newark Intl AP / NJ COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION: N560AA C/N: 53090 AGE: 12 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1328 FROM: - TO: New York-EWR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft struck a number of birds on landing runway 22L causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 14.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 12:50 LOCATION: San Francisco-Intl AP / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-422 REGISTRATION: N178UA C/N: 24385 AGE: 13 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 805 FROM: San Francisco TO: Hong Kong VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 335 CREW: 17 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 747 safely returned to land at SFO following a tailstrike on takeoff rotation. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 08.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:00 LOCATION: Ogle area COUNTRY: Guyana AIRLINE: Trans Guyana Airways TYPE: Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3M-100 REGISTRATION: 8R-GMC C/N: SH. 1959 AGE: 35 y OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Ogle TO: Ekereku AP VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 4 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: x OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed According to preliminary information the aircraft suffered engine failure(#2) shortly after takeoff from Ogle Airport runway 24. The pilots were unable to return to the runway and an emergency landing in a cane field was made. The Skyvan struck a ridge before coming to rest 30 m further away. Five of seven on board survived. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 08.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Ft.Myers AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Airbus A300-600 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 1908 FROM: Port-au-Prince TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst flying en-route, a hydraulic problem developed forcing the crew to make a premature landing at to Ft.Myers. Weather at Miami was unfavourable for an emergency landing. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 08.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Tokyo-Haneda Intl AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Skymark Airlines TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tokyo-HND TO: Fukuoka VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to HND following an engine problem after takeoff. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 07.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Rothera Research Station COUNTRY: Antarctica-UK AIRLINE: British Antarctic Survey (BAS) TYPE: DHC-6- Twin Otter REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Fossil Bluff TO: Rothera VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 1 CREW: 1 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial After landing completion the tail was lifted by strong winds and blown over, leaving the aircraft in an inverted position. Both people on board escaped unhurt. The aircraft will be out of service for the remainder of the Antartic field season. SOURCE(S): Antarctica.ac.uk DATE: 07.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 21:45 LOCATION: Sao Paulo-Guarulhos Intl AP COUNTRY: Brasil AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Sao Paulo VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor While taxiing to its assigned gate H00, the left undercarriage left the concrete surface and became bogged in mud only a few meters from a ditch. It was raining at the time. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 06.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 22:30 LOCATION: Florianopolis AP COUNTRY: Brasil AIRLINE: TAM TYPE: Airbus A320-232 REGISTRATION: PP-MZL C/N: 1376 AGE: 2 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JJ 3105 FROM: Sao Paulo TO: Florianopolis VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 122 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft went off the landing runway and came to rest on soft ground where it lost its nose undercarriage. It was raining at the time. SOURCE(S): Justplanes + PPruNe DATE: 06.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 13:00 LOCATION: Vancouver-Intl AP/B.C. COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Airbus A330- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Vancouver TO: Calgary VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 92 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff from Vancouver, an engine began to smoke and a warning light illuminated in the cockpit. The aircraft returned safely to land. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 05.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miri AP / Sarawak COUNTRY: Malaysia AIRLINE: Air Asia TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: 9M-AAI C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Miri VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft sustained damage when it was caught by windshear and undershot the runway on landing at Miri by about 100 ft. striking several approach lights before coming to a safe stop. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 04.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Alor Star AP COUNTRY: Malaysia AIRLINE: Air Asia TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Alor Star VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing at Alor Star, the 737 began to skid off the rain slickened runway comnig to rest on soft ground. The aircraft re- entered service again on Nov.10. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 04.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: early morning LOCATION: Dubai-Intl AP COUNTRY: UAE AIRLINE: Atlas Air TYPE: Boeing 747-329F REGISTRATION: N24837 C/N: 24837 AGE: 13 y + 2 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial While standing at its parking position on the cargo apron, a ground engineer inadvertently moved the gear lever and initiated the retraction mechanism. As a result, the fully laden aircraft (115 t) settled hard on its nose causing major damage. No injuries reprted. The accident happened in pre-dawn darkness. The 747 was leased to Emirates Cargo at the time. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 02.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 14:00 LOCATION: Wilmington-Intl AP / NC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Airbus A321- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: US 550 FROM: Philadelphia TO: Nassau 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 Wilmington after the pilots received indication of a low oil pressure in an engine. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 02.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Prestwick-Intl AP / Scotland COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Boeing 777-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Frankfurt TO: Washington-IAD VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 276 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Flying en-route over the hebridean island of Tiree, the pilots issued a mayday call after they smelled a burning odor and smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft safely landed at Prestwick upon that time the fire was under control. SOURCE(S): BBC DATE: 01.11.2003 LOCAL TIME: 15:30 LOCATION: Shannon-Intl AP COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: Martinair TYPE: Boeing 767-31A(ER) REGISTRATION: PH-MCL C/N: 26469 AGE: 11 y + 9 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: MP 645 FROM: Amsterdam TO: Miami 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 emergency landing at Shannon after passengers and crew detected a smell of chemicals in the cabin whilst flying en-route over the Atlantic. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 25.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 14:15 LOCATION: Cotonou-Intl AP area COUNTRY: Benin AIRLINE: Union des Transports Africains TYPE: Boeing 727-223 REGISTRATION: 3X-GDO C/N: 21089 AGE: 26 y + 7 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: UTI 141 FROM: Conakry TO: Beirut VIA: Freetown, Cotonou, Dubai OCCUPANTS: PAX: 156 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX/CREW: 140 OTHER: 0 SURVIVORS: PAX/CREW: 21 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): - DATE: 22.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Amsterdam-Schiphol Intl AP COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: EasyJet Airline TYPE: Boeing 737-73V REGISTRATION: G-EZJM C/N: 30248 AGE: 8 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: Luton VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 100+ 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 deicing area of runway 36L, the aircraft got onto icy surface and skidded. Its left wing collided with a lightpost causing major damage. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 22.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Barnaul / Siberia COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Kyrgysztan Airlines TYPE: Tupolev Tu-134 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Novosibirsk TO: Bishkek VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The Tu-134 made a safe precautionary landing at Barnaul after smoke was observed in the cabin during flight. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 21.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 18:53 LOCATION: Liverpool-Intl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: EasyJet Airline TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: EZY 107 FROM: Luton TO: Glasgow VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 133 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Liverpool after the crew experienced a slow inflight decompression. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 20.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 11:00 LOCATION: Navegantes AP COUNTRY: Brasil AIRLINE: GOL Transportes Aereos TYPE: Boeing 737-76N REGISTRATION: PR-GOO C/N: 30135 AGE: 1 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: GLO 1756 FROM: Sao Paulo-CGO TO: Porto Alegre VIA: Navegantes OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 148 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing in strong winds and heavy rain the aircraft veered off the runway where directional control was lost and the aircraft impacted with its left side in a concrete perimeter wall causing major damage to left wing, engine, and left foreward fuselage. SOURCE(S): ASN + airdisaster DATE: 19.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 18:44 LOCATION: Libreville-Intl AP COUNTRY: Gabon AIRLINE: Air Gabon TYPE: Boeing 737-3Y0 REGISTRATION: TR-LFZ C/N: 23750 AGE: 16 y + 4 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Franceville TO: Libreville/Mvengue VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 118 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft received substantial damage when it ran off the landing runway at Libreville. At the time of the accident the weather was described as being "poor". SOURCE(S): ASN + airliners.net DATE: 19.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Chicago-OīHare-Intl AP / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 349 FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Austin VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The MD-80 made a safe emergency return to ORD following a malfunction in engine #2 soon after getting airborne. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 18.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 12:26 LOCATION: Memphis-Intl AP / TN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: FedEx TYPE: McDD MD-10F REGISTRATION: N364FE C/N: 46600 AGE: 32 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: FDX 647 FROM: Oakland TO: Memphis VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 5 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed check SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details & statistics SOURCE(S): ASN + wreg.com + FAA + kc-10.net(Photos) DATE: 18.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: unknown ? COUNTRY: Colombia AIRLINE: L.A. Suramericanas TYPE: Douglas DC-9-15F REGISTRATION: HK-4246X C/N: 47062 AGE: 36 y + 1 m OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: El Yopal TO: Mitu VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft did land at its planned destination and was not observed at other airfields. The wreckage was reportedly spotted by a search and rescue aircraft on December 28. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 17.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Manchester-Intl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: - TYPE: Airbus (?) REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Manchester TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft safely return to MAN after the pilots reveived a warning indicating an engine fire. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 13.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 23:30 LOCATION: Lima-Intl AP COUNTRY: Peru AIRLINE: Aero Continente TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Caracas TO: Lima VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 93 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial The aircraft made a hard landing in darkness, following a gear 'malfunction' but came to a stop within runway length. The runway remained closed until 08:00 hrs the following day. The amount of damage is unknown. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 08.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miami-Intl AP / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Polar Air Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747-46NF REGISTRATION: N450PA C/N: 30808 AGE: 3 y + 2 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst parking at the ramp, a forklift struck engine #4 causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 07.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 13:35 LOCATION: Lokichoggio AP COUNTRY: Kenya AIRLINE: East African Safari Air TYPE: Fokker 28 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Nairobi-Wilson TO: Lokichoggio VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 40 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 3 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing in heavy rain the aircraft ran off the runway coming to rest in a ditch. The nosegear collapsed before coming to a stop causing damage to foreward fuselage. It is said the runway drainage efficiency at Lokichoggio was only poor. SOURCE(S): eastandard.net DATE: 07.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kochi AP area COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: All Nippon Airways TYPE: Airbus A320- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Osaka-Kansai TO: Kochi VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none On approach to Kochi, the crew experienced flap problems forcing the pilots to return to Osaka-Kansai as there are better emergency handling capabilities. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 07.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Boston-Logan Intl AP / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 737-832 REGISTRATION: N3764D C/N: 30818 AGE: 1 y + 11 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst parking at the gate, high winds pushed the tail of the empty aircraft so that the nose hit the jetway causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 06.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 22:30 LOCATION: Bahrain-Intl AP COUNTRY: Bahrain AIRLINE: Gulf Air TYPE: Airbus A340-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bahrain TO: Abu Dhabi VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 245 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst taxxing for departure, the left wing hit the rotating blades of a nearby helicopter which was not airborne at the time. Both aircraft received damage. SOURCE(S): gulf-daily DATE: 04.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 09:09 LOCATION: Bodo AP COUNTRY: Norway AIRLINE: Kato Airliner TYPE: Dornier 228-202 REGISTRATION: LN-HTA C/N: 8127 AGE: 16 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: KAT 603 FROM: Rost TO: Bodo VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 2 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed During strong winds the aircraft crashed onto runway 25 on landing. The aircraft lost its undercarriage smashing its forward fuselage and both propellers. All four people on board sustained injuries. The Do-228 was on its 2nd landing attempt after the crew had reported ligthning strike a short time earlier. Local Bodo weather at the time: Winds 220°/ 30 Knots, gusts up to 55 Knots. SOURCE(S): dagbladet + ASN + PPruNe DATE: 04.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: 12:00 LOCATION: Chicago-OīHare Intl AP / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United Airlines TYPE: Airbus A320- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Tucson VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none A few minutes after departure from ORd, the aircraft suffered a loss of cabin pressure. The pilots returned for a safe emergency landing. SOURCE(S): nbc DATE: 04.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hong Kong-Intl AP COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Orient Thai Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: OX 262 FROM: Hong Kong TO: Chiang Mai VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 747 safely returned to Hong Kong after a panel (80 cm x 100 cm) detached from the upper wing 18 minutes after takeoff. SOURCE(S): Justplanes DATE: 03.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hartford AP area / CT COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: Boeing 767- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 228 FROM: Atlanta TO: Hartford VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: ~300 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On descent, the aircraft struck a flock of geese causing unknown damage. The aircraft made a safe landing. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 01.12.2003 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Calgary-Intl AP / Alberta COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Westjet TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WS 94 FROM: Calgary TO: Winnipeg VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none When climbing through about 25.000 ft, the aircraft suffered a sudden drop of cabin pressure. The pilots initiated an emergency descent and safely returned to land at Calgary. SOURCE(S): canoe