ALL ACCIDENTS + INCIDENTS 2005 (provided by Jacdec) ALL ACCIDENTS + INCIDENTS 2005 (provided by Jacdec) DATE: 31.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Jet Blue AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JBU 1 FROM: New York TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A320 returned to land safely after it suffered birdstrike and damage to engine #2 after takeoff. SOURCE(S): faa DATE: 30.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 14:45 LOCATION: San Diego-Intl AP (KSAN) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest AL TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: San Diego TO: Norfolk VIA: Las Vegas 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 damage to its wing when it struck a light pole during taxy. At the time the 737 was taxiing around a immobile Northwest Airlines aircraft. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 29.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Birmingham-Intl AP (EGBB) COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: British AW Citiexpress TYPE: Avro RJ-100 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: minor During engine test-runs when higher power was set, the aircraft ran off the paved surface and became stuck in mud. SOURCE(S): pprune DATE: 29.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Malta-Intl AP (LMML) COUNTRY: Malta AIRLINE: Air Malta TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: KM 575 FROM: (Russia) TO: Malta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 142 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, a large cloud of smoke was observed forcing the fire brigade to escort the 737 to the ramp. Damage unknown. SOURCE(S): di-ve DATE: 28.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 23:25 LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: British AW TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BA 116 FROM: New York-JFK TO: London-LHR 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 JFK Airport following a fire in engine #2 after take off. The fire was caused by a bird strike. NOTE: The following day, the same aircraft was forced to make an emergency diversion to Cardiff when flying to London-LHR as Ba 176 with only 2 passengers on board after the crew smelled smoke in the cockoit. SOURCE(S): a-net + justplanes DATE: 28.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Chicago-ORD Intl AP (KORD) / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest AL TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WN 111 FROM: Chicago-MDW TO: Philadelphia VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Soon after take off at Midway Airport, the ingested a bird into an engine forcing the pilots to deviate to O´Hare Airport where a safe single-engine landing was made. SOURCE(S): abclocal DATE: 28.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:14 LOCATION: Zurich-Intl AP (LSZH) COUNTRY: Switzerland AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 767-332ER REGISTRATION: N175DN C/N: 24803 AGE: 15 y + 6 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: DL 67 FROM: Zurich TO: (USA) VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 158 Crew: 11 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor When climbing through 8.000 ft after departure, a loud bang was heared from engine #2. The flight was discontinued and the 767 returned to land at Zurich on one engine. Some tire blew out due to brake heat. SOURCE(S): bfu DATE: 26.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~14:30 LOCATION: Seattle-Intl AP (KSEA) / WA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Alaska AL TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION: N979AS C/N: 53471 AGE: 9 y + 8 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AS 536 FROM: Seattle TO: Burbank VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 20 minutes fafter take off the aircraft returned to land at SEA after a loss of cabin pressure occured whilst flying at FL 260 (26.000 ft.) The leak possibly was caused by ground damage prior to departure. A ground loader vehicle struck the left cargo door and caused a gash but failed to report the incident. SOURCE(S): kfmb + katu DATE: 24.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~19:00 LOCATION: Halifax-Intl AP (CYHZ) / Nova Scotia COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Westjet TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Halifax VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 130 Crew: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On touchdown in foggy conditions, the aircraft entered a bank and a wing struck the ground causing significant damage. No injuries on board reported. SOURCE(S): cbsnews DATE: 24.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Zalingei AP (HSZA) COUNTRY: Sudan AIRLINE: Tepavia Trans (lsf African Union) TYPE: Antonov An-28 REGISTRATION: ER-AJE C/N: 1AJ006-12 AGE: 16 y OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Zalingei TO: El Fasher VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On take off - or during initial climb phase - the pilots apparently lost control and crashed. Tne aircraft was chartered for peacekeeping mission in tensious Darfur Region. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 23.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: night/early morning LOCATION: Istanbul-Sabiha Gökcen Intl AP (LTFJ) COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: Koda Air Transport TYPE: Boeing 707-373C REGISTRATION: 9L-LDU C/N: 19179 AGE: 39 y + 7 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Istanbul-SAW TO: Bishkek VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: dmg beyond repair(?) Hours after loading some 33 tons of of textiles and plastic goods, a fire broke out causing significant structural damage to the hull. No injuries reported. It took 4 hours to extinguish the flames. The aircraft is believed to be a hull loss. SOURCE(S): luchtzak DATE: 22.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~21:40 LOCATION: Kyurdakhani beach / 15 km N of Baku COUNTRY: Azerbaijan AIRLINE: Azerbaijan AL TYPE: Antonov An-140 REGISTRATION: 4K-AZ48 C/N: 36525307036 AGE: 1 y OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - 217 FROM: Baku TO: Aktau VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 18 Crew: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 18 CREW: 5 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after takeoff the aircraft disappeared from radar screens and was later found to have crashed in shallow waters alongside the Caspian Sea coastline, killing all 23 people on board. NOTE: This accidents represents the 2nd hull loss of an An-tonov An-140 and the 3rd hull loss for Azerbaijan AL. SOURCE(S): ASN + BBC + itn DATE: 21.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Majuro Intl AP area (PKMJ) COUNTRY: Marshall Islands AIRLINE: Asia Pacific AL TYPE: Boeing 727- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Majuro TO: Guam VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none Very soon after getting airborne, a cargo door suddenly popped open. Hundreds of kilos of mail fell to the ground and in a nearby lagoon. The aircraft returned to land safely. SOURCE(S): the advertiser DATE: 21.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 21:55 LOCATION: Boston-Intl AP (KBOS) / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Midwest AL TYPE: Boeing 717-2BL REGISTRATION: N924ME C/N: 55190 AGE: 0 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: MEP 210 FROM: Boston TO: Milwaukee VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 86 Crew: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On departure, the pilots receivedi ndication about a gear door problem on the right main gear. After a holding pattern to loose fuel, the aircraft returned to land on runway 13L at Boston. ON landing, sparks were gain seen coming from the right main gear but the 717 came to a safe stop and was later towed to the terminal gate. SOURCE(S): bostonglobe + FAA + CNN DATE: 20.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Rochester AP (KROC)/ NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air Tran Airways TYPE: Boeing 717- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TRS 416 FROM: - TO: Rochester VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/Crew: 85 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft veered off the taxyway after landing whilst making a turn. SOURCE(S): FAA + rnews DATE: 20.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Sacramento-Intl AP (KSMF) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Alaska AL TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AS 370 FROM: - TO: Sacramento VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On final approach, the aircraft suffered bird strike causing damage to the cowling on engine #2. Landing was completed safely. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 19.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~22:00 LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intl AP (KLAX) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Boeing 747-433 REGISTRATION: VT-AIM C/N: 25074 AGE: 14 y + 6 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AI 136 FROM: Los Angeles TO: Mumbai VIA: Frankfurt OCCUPANTS: PAX: 273 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On take off run, (beyond V1 speed) the aircraft suffered multiple tire bursts on its main gear. The pilots then elected to return to LAX. On landing sparks were seen when its wheel rim scraped along the runway surface. The 747 came to a safe halt . NTSB Preliminary Report SOURCE(S): FAA + ndtv DATE: 19.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~14:30 LOCATION: Government Cut, off South Beach / Miami Harbor / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Chalks Ocean AW TYPE: Grumman G-73 Turbo Mallard REGISTRATION: N2969 C/N: J-27 AGE: 58 years OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Miami-Harbor TO: Bimini VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 18 Crew: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 18 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after take off the amphibious aircraft lost altitude and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. It is understood that one engine or wing caught fire shortly after takeoff. Subsequently, the aircraft suffered structural wing failure which broke away from the fuselage. Initial investigations revealed that fatigue may have played a role causing the aircraft wing spar to fail. NOTE: This accident represents the 1st operational hull loss and the first fatal accidet for Chalks Ocean Airlines in its 86year-old history. SOURCE(S): news14charlotte + cnn + miamiherald + FAA DATE: 19.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Munich-Intl AP (EDDM) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A330 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Munich TO: Washington-IAD VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 223 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after take off the pilots received indication about an engine malfunction and - after dropping 30 tons of fuel - returned safely to Munich. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news(D) DATE: 19.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Accra-Intl AP (DGAA) COUNTRY: Ghana AIRLINE: Bellview AL TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Lagos TO: Freetown VIA: Accra OCCUPANTS: PAX: 63 Crew: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On approach, the pilots reported "hydraulic system failure". After touchdown, a tire burst causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): alertnet DATE: 19.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:20 LOCATION: Hamilton AP (NZHN) COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: Freedom Air TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Hamilton TO: Sydney VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft received damage to its right engine when it ingested a bird on departure run. The take off was safely aborted. SOURCE(S): alertnet DATE: 18.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Madrid-Intl AP (LEMD) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Air Plus Comet (opf Aerolineas Argentinas) TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Madrid TO: Munich VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to land at Madrid after a "technical problem" occured shortly after take off. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news(D) DATE: 18.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~11:30 LOCATION: Stavanger-Intl AP (ENZV) COUNTRY: Norway AIRLINE: KLM TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: Stavanger VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe precautionary landing with only one engine operating at Stavanger after the crew had to shut down the other engine during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): aftonbladet(N) DATE: 18.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Duesseldorf-Intl AP (EDDL) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Turkish Airlines THY TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Istanbul TO: Duesseldorf VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 737 received unknown damage when it ran about 100 meters beyond the end of the runway coming to a stop in the adjacent safety zone. SOURCE(S): turkishpress DATE: 18.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:40 LOCATION: Jakarta-Intl (WIII) COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Garuda Indonesia TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Solo TO: Jeddah VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Jakarta after the pilots bacame ware on an engine problem. The leased 767 was carrying pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. SOURCE(S): laksamana DATE: 17.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Irkutsk-Intl AP (UIII) COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Boeing 777- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Seoul-ICN TO: Paris-CDG VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 246 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The pilots made a safe emergency landing at Irkutsk following an engine malfunction during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): tass DATE: 17.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:30 LOCATION: Shonai AP area (RJSY) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: All Nippon AW TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Shonai VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 97 Crew: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On descent - 10 min away from landing - , the aircraft encoutered lightning strike at an altitude of ~3.000 ft. causing damage to its nose. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 16.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~11:45 LOCATION: Tamarindo AP area COUNTRY: Costa Rica AIRLINE: NatureAir TYPE: DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 REGISTRATION: TI-AZQ C/N: 805 AGE: 21 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 331 FROM: San José-SYQ TO: Tamarindo VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 6 Crew: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 6 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft crashe near the airport in dense jungle. No further information available at this time. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 15.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~12:30 LOCATION: Porlamar-Intl AP (SVMG)/ Isla Margarita COUNTRY: Venezuela AIRLINE: Conviasa TYPE: DHC-7-102 Dash 7 REGISTRATION: YV-1169(?) C/N: 068 AGE: 23 years OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Santiago Marino TO: Porlamar VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 38 Crew: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On approach, the pilots reported problems (hydraulic) in lowering the undercarriage. After all attempts to deploy the wheels turned out unsuccessful, the pilots made a wheel-up belly landing on the runway at Porlamar Airport. The aircraft received substantial damage but all on board remained unharmed. SOURCE(S): el universal(E) + a-net DATE: 15.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~07:30 LOCATION: Charlotte-Intl AP (KCLT) / NC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: FedEx TYPE: Airbus A300-622F REGISTRATION: N716FD C/N: 358 AGE: 19 y + 9 m 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 skidded off the slippery taxyway and came to rest partially in soft ground. At the time of the incident, the temperatures were around zero in freezing rain.(Photo: Courtesy of Wcnc) SOURCE(S): news14charlotte + wcnc DATE: 13.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 22:54 LOCATION: Kota Kinabalu-Intl AP (KKIA) COUNTRY: Malaysia AIRLINE: Air Asia TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Kota Kinabalu VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 130 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft suffered a double tire burst causing an emergency evacuation of the 737 on the runway. The airport had to be closed for 4 hours. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 10.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 14:08 LOCATION: Port Harcourt-Intl AP (DNPO) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Sosoliso Airlines TYPE: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRATION: 5N-BFD C/N: 47562 AGE: 32 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: (OSL 1145) FROM: Abuja TO: Port Harcourt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 103 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX/CREW: 107 OTHER: 0 SURVIVORS: PAX/CREW: 3 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed According to local press reports, the aircraft ran beyond the end of the runway on landing and burst into flames after coming to rest. Nigerian Aviation officials said that the aircraft may have "run into bad weather" on landing. On board werere also 75 children of a local jesuite college. At the time the weather was good, but local thunderstorm activity reported. NOTE: This is the 2nd major accident in Nigeria within 6 weeks after a Bellview Boeing 737-200 crashed near Lissa where 117 people died. (Courtesy AFP, Stern.de) [ACC PHOTOS] CHECK ALSO SPECIAL ACCIDENT PDF FACTSHEET SOURCE(S): cnn + aljazeera + yahoo + ASN DATE: 09.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Brisbane-Intl AP (YBBN) / Qlnd. COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Jetstar AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Brisbane TO: Cairns 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 returned safely to Brisbane after passengers complained about nauseatic fumes after take off.. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 09.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Orangeburg AP (KOGB) area / SC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: AirNow TYPE: Embraer EMB 110P1 Bandeirante REGISTRATION: N790RA C/N: 110278 AGE: 25 y OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Savannah TO: Columbia-Metro VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: 1 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES / SURVIVORS: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft crashed at night in densely wooded area south of Orangeburg Airport. The sole occupant - the female pilot - survived. It is understood the cargo aircraft was on emergency diversion to Orangeburg after the pilot radioed a distress message indicating a critical fuel state. SOURCE(S): wltx + DATE: 08.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Sitka AP (PASI) / AK COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Alaska AL TYPE: Boeing 737-490 REGISTRATION: N791AS C/N: 28886 AGE: 8 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Sitka VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor(?) On final approach the aircraft was caguht by severe turbulence at an atlutude of approximately 50 ft AGL, resulting in a hard touchdown. Damage occured also to right wing. SOURCE(S): faa DATE: 08.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 19:14 LOCATION: Chicago-Midway AP (KMDW) area/ IL [ACC SITE] COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest AL TYPE: Boeing 737-7H4/W REGISTRATION: N471WN C/N: 32471 AGE: 1 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WN 1248 FROM: Baltimore TO: Chicago-MDW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 98 Crew: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1 INJURIES: PAX: 11 CREW: 0 OTHER: 3 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing on runway 31C in light snow, the crew was unable to stop the aircraft before the end of the runway. It ran through the airport perimeter fence where its nose gear subsequently collapsed and came to stop on a public street (Central + 55th Avenue). The 737 also hit two private cars which became buried underneath the nose section. A 6 year old boy died and also two others inside a car were injured. METAR: KMDW 090153Z 23003KT 1/2SM SN FZFG VV002 M04/M05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP191 R31C/4000V4500FT SNINCR 1/10 P0000 T10391050 $KMDW 090137Z 090124 07010KT 1SM -SN BR SCT003 OVC006 TEMPO 0203 1/2SM SN FZFG VV003 FM0300 03008KT 3SM -SN BKN007 OVC012 TEMPO 0305 1SM -SN BR FM0500 33007KT 5SM -SN BKN010 OVC015 FM0800 33012KT P6SM BKN020 FM1200 29010KT P6SM BKN030 FM1800 24012KT P6SM SCT030 (Photo Courtesy of AP, Yahoo)Southwest Airlines Major Taxyway/Runway Occurences since 1983(.pdf) NOTE: This incident represents the 2nd serious overrun occurence of Southwest Airlines after a 737-300 ran beyond the landing runway at Burbank, CA in 2000. SOURCE(S): southwest + CNN + ABC DATE: 08.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manila-Intl AP (RPLL) COUNTRY: Philippines AIRLINE: Malaysia AL TYPE: Boeing 737-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Manila TO: Kaohshiung VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 737 safely returned to Manila following problems in an engine during flight. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 07.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kinshasa-Intl AP (FZAA) COUNTRY: DR. Congo AIRLINE: Wimbi Dira AW (lsf Wetrafa) TYPE: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRATION: 9Q-CWF(?) C/N: 47531 AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 9C 422 FROM: Mbandaka TO: Kinshasa-FIH VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 43 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The DC-9 veered off runway 24 on landing and came to a stop on soft ground where its nose undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft received susbtantial damage. SOURCE(S): pprune + ASN DATE: 04.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:53 LOCATION: Keflavik-Intl AP (BIKF) COUNTRY: Iceland AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Airbus A330-343X REGISTRATION: C-GHKX C/N: 412 AGE: 4 y + 5 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AC 873 FROM: Frankfurt TO: Toronto VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: ~300 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst flying en-route over the Atlantic ocean the crew had to shut down an engine following a fuel pump failure. The A330 subsequently made a safe emergency landing on one engine at Keflavik. [Photo] SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 01.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kagoshima-Intl AP (RJFK) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Skymark AL TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: BC 306 FROM: Frankfurt TO: Toronto VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 90 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor / substantial When climbing through 4.000 ft. the aircraft suffered an uncontained failure engine #2. The pilots immediately returned to land at Kagoshima. Post landing inspection revealed a 1,5 x 0,5 wide hole in the right engine. SOURCE(S): pprune DATE: 01.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Seattle-Intl AP (KSEA) / WA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Hawaiian AL TYPE: Boeing 767-3G5ER REGISTRATION: N584HA C/N: 24258 AGE: 16 y + 10 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: BC 306 FROM: Seattle TO: Honolulu VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The parked aircraft received damage when a forklift hit the aft right cargo door. SOURCE(S): faa DATE: 01.12.2005 LOCAL TIME: 07:50 LOCATION: Dublin-Intl AP (EIDW) COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: Aer Lingus TYPE: Airbus - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dublin TO: Milan-MXP VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 61 Crew: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During boarding process smoke was observed in the passenger cabin prompting the crew to make an emergency evacuation via chutes. SOURCE(S): bbc + irishexaminer DATE: 29.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Seattle-Intl AP (KSEA) / WA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: America West AL TYPE: Boeing 757-225 REGISTRATION: N913AW C/N: 22207 AGE: 21 y + 2 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/ substantial Whilst parked at the gate the aircraft was struck by a fuel truck causing substantial damage ot the # 2 engine cowling. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 28.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hermosillo AP (MMHO) COUNTRY: Mexico AIRLINE: Aeromexico TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AM 184 FROM: Mexico-City TO: Tijuana VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 757 was forced to divert to Hermosillo after the crew had to shut down an malfunctioning engine during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 27.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 17:56 LOCATION: Grand Cayman-Intl AP (MWCR) COUNTRY: Cayman Islands AIRLINE: Cayman AW TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Grand Cayman TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 86 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to land at Grand Cayman after a "gear unsafe" light illuminated in the cockpit after takeoff. SOURCE(S): caribbeannetnews DATE: 27.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Cape Town-Intl AP (FACT) COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: Malaysia AL TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Cape Town TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/ substantial After take off, airport officials were notified of a large hole in the runway (poss. 5 x 6 meters ) presumably coming from the just departed 747. Damage to the aircraft is unknown. Flights in and out of Cape Town were disrupted for hours. SOURCE(S): pprune DATE: 25.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Spokane-Intl AP (KGEG) / WA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest AL TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: SWA 747 FROM: Spokane TO: Portland VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On take off roll, the aircraft ost a wheel and returned safely to land. Post landing inspection showed damage to gear and flap mechanism. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 25.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Khabaraovsk-Intl AP (UHHH) COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: - TYPE: Tupolev Tu-204 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 131 Crew: 9 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 Khabarovsk following after a nosegear problem occured after takeoff. SOURCE(S): rianovosti DATE: 25.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Sofia-Intl AP (LBSF) COUNTRY: Bulgaria AIRLINE: Alitalia TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AZ 749 FROM: Dubai TO: Milan-MXP VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 146 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor THe aircraft made a safe precautionary landing at Sofia after the pilots reported engine problems whilst flying en-route. SOURCE(S): justplanes + novinite DATE: 24.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Houston-Intl AP (KIAH) / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental AL TYPE: Boeing 737-824 REGISTRATION: N17233 C/N: 28943 AGE: 6 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: 1 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/ substantial The driver of a contract van collided with the 737 underbelly and became stuck underneath. The van was substantially damaged and the driver - the single occupant - survived with minor injuries. SOURCE(S): faa DATE: 24.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Sacramento-Intl AP (KSMF) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 502 FROM: Sacramento TO: Denver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to Sacramento following a a bird strike soon after take off. Damage was caused to the nosecowl. SOURCE(S): yahoo DATE: 24.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: East Midlands-Intl AP (EGNX) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE1: Easy Jet TYPE1: Airbus A319-111 REGISTRATION1: G-EZEU C/N1: 2283 AGE1: 1 y + 3 m AIRLINE2: Thomas Cook AL TYPE2: Airbus A320-214 REGISTRATION2: G-BXKC C/N2: 730 AGE2: 8 y + 2 m OPERATION1: - FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: - TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: - FLIGHT No.2: - 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 Both aircraft collide during taxy when they were in a postition opposite to each other. Considerable damage to wings and wingtips. SOURCE(S): pprune DATE: 24.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 21:34 LOCATION: New Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: FedEx TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION: N593FE C/N: 48551 AGE: 11 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: FDX 38 FROM: New Delhi 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 forced to return to Dehli after the crew was unable to place the gear handle in the correct "up" position. SOURCE(S): justplanes + newkerala DATE: 22.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~10:30 LOCATION: Houston-Intl AP (KIAH) / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental AL TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CO 1514 FROM: Houston-IAH TO: Dallas-DFW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 57 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to IAH after the pilots experienced engine failure soon after take off. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news DATE: 22.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:45 LOCATION: Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 767-2B7ER REGISTRATION: N656US C/N: 26847 AGE: 12 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: US 43 FROM: Amsterdam TO: Philadelphia VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 767 made a safe emergency landing at Amsterdam following a fire (and failure) of engine #1 on departure from runway 24. [Incident Photo] SOURCE(S): A-net DATE: 19.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:25 LOCATION: New Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Indian Airlines TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IC 864 FROM: Mumbai TO: New Delhi VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 134 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 Delhi following an inflight hydraulic alarm that turned out to be false. SOURCE(S): timesofindia DATE: 19.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 03:30 LOCATION: Chennai-Intl (VOMM) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Indian Airlines TYPE: Airbus A300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IC 555 FROM: Chennai TO: Singapore VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A300 was forced to return to Chennai due to a crack in a window. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 18.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Brisbane-Intl AP (YBBN) COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Brisbane TO: Los Angeles VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 380 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none About 4,5 hours into flight, the pilots elected to return to Brisbane after they received indication of a fuel leak. SOURCE(S): abcnet DATE: 16.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~23:00 LOCATION: Butte AP (KBTM) / MT COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Sykwest TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Salt Lake City TO: Butte 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, the aircraft collided with a deer on the runway causing unknown damage. Nobody on board was injured. SOURCE(S): usatoday DATE: 14.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 06:45 LOCATION: Catarman AP (RPVF) COUNTRY: Philippines AIRLINE: Asian Spirit AL TYPE: BAe 146- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Manila TO: Catarman VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 32 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On landing the aircraft ran beyond the end of the runway coming to rest in a rice field. At the time of the incident, the runway condition was wet and slippery from recent rain. SOURCE(S): philstar DATE: 12.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:30 LOCATION: Ottawa-Intl AP (CYOW) / Quebec COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Ottawa TO: Halifax VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 98 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 30 minutes into flight, the aircraft returned safely to Ottawa after the pilots received indication about a malfunctioning engine. SOURCE(S): ottawasun DATE: 12.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Dublin-Intl AP (EIDW) COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A330-343X REGISTRATION: D-AIKG C/N: 645 AGE: 0 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LH 435 FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Munich VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 215 Crew: 14 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 Dublin after the pilots experienced engine problems in #1 engine during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): rp-online(D) DATE: 11.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 04:00 LOCATION: 30 km north of Kabul COUNTRY: Afghanistan AIRLINE: Royal AL Pakistan (lsf Global Georgian AW) TYPE: Ilyushin IL-76MD REGISTRATION: 4L-ZIL C/N: 0053464926 AGE: 20 y OPERATION: DNC/MIL FLIGHT No.: RPK 1102 FROM: Kabul TO: Bagram AFB VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW:08 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed In cloudy weather, the aircraft crashed into mountainside on approach to Bagram Air Force Base in darkness, killing all of its eight crewmembers on board. At the time the IL-76 was carrying communication equipment for the coalition forces. Nevertheless, local Taliban leaders claimed to have shot down the aircraft. (Photo: AFP, Yahoo) --> CHECK FACTSHEET SOURCE(S): Reuters + ASN + Yahoo-News DATE: 09.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:42 LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale-Intl AP (KFLL) / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: US Airways TYPE1: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: Comair TYPE2: Canadair RJ REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: DSP 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: 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: none According to press reports, both aircraft were involved in a near collission when the departing Comair Regional Jet mistakenly taxied onto the runway where the US Airways 737 was just about to land. On short final, the 737 crew was ordered to execute a missed approach to avoid a collision. SOURCE(S): nbc6 DATE: 09.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~14:00 LOCATION: Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Polar Air Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747-2F6B REGISTRATION: N534MC C/N: 21832 AGE: 25 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/ substantial The pilots aborted the take off run on runway 36L (Polderbaan) at high speed causing a number of tires to burst or blew out making the aircraft unable to leave the runway. (incident pic) SOURCE(S): luchtvaartnieuws DATE: 09.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:35 LOCATION: over New South Wales COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Virgin Blue AL TYPE: Boeing 737-7Q8 REGISTRATION: VH-VBI C/N: 30644 AGE: 3 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Sydney TO: Melbourne VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none E-nroute at FL 400 (40.000 ft.), the aircraft experienced a rapid decompression forcing the pilots initiate an emergency descent to FL 100 (10.000 ft). No injuries reported. SOURCE(S): luchtvaartnieuws DATE: 08.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 07:20 LOCATION: Manchester AP area (KMHT) / NH COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: AirNow TYPE: Embraer EMB-110P1 Band. REGISTRATION: N7801Q C/N: 110228 AGE: 26 years OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: (UPS) 3352 FROM: Manchester TO: Bangor VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: 1 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW:00 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Immediately after take off from runway 35 at Manchester, the aircraft failed to gain height and it began to sink. The cargo aircraft then crashed into a Wal-Mart garden center injuring the sole occupant on board. The accident site is located about 1,5 miles from the end of the runway. SOURCE(S): ASN + BenningtonBanner DATE: 06.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 07:45 LOCATION: London-Gatwick Intl AP area (EGKK) COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 767-2B7ER REGISTRATION: N653US C/N: 24894 AGE: 15 y + 0 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: none The aircraft failed to lower its landing gear on approach until the crew was notified by ATC to do so. Incident is under investigation. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 06.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~12:30 LOCATION: London-Heathrow Intl AP (EGLL) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE1: American AL TYPE1: Boeing 777-223ER REGISTRATION1: N781AN C/N1: 29586 AGE1: 5 y + 10 m AIRLINE2: THY Turkish AL TYPE2: Airbus A340-311 REGISTRATION2: TC-JDK C/N2: 025 AGE2: 12 y + 4 m OPERATION1: ISP FLIGHT No.1: AA 67 FROM1: London-LHR TO1: Chicago-ORD VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No.2: TK 1880 FROM2: London-LHR TO2: Istanbul 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 Both aircraft collided during taxy for take off. The A340 sustained damage to its tail while the 777 received wing damage. Damage to both aircraft is understood to be minor. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 05.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Anchorage-Intl AP (PANC) / AK COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Eva Air Cargo TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Anchorage TO: Taipei-CKS VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The aircraft reportedly took off from parallel taxyway "Yankee" instead of the assigned runway 32. Airport Diagram NOTE: On 26.01.2002, a China Air Lines Airbus A340 mistook taxyway "Kilo" for runway 32 and barely managed to take off after hitting a snow heap. SOURCE(S): adn DATE: 05.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miami-Intl AP (KMIA) / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Tradewinds Intl AL TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: TDX 151 FROM: Miami TO: Bogota VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On departure, the 747 lost part of an engine cowling and returned safely to Miami. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 05.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:30 LOCATION: New Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Gulf Air TYPE: Airbus A330 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: New Delhi TO: Muscat VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 218 Crew: 12 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to land following an engine failure soon after take off. SOURCE(S): expressindia DATE: 04.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Lagos-Intl AP (DNMM) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: KLM TYPE: Boeing 777- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: Lagos VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing roll the aircraft received unknown damage when it ran into a pothole. Nearly all european carriers serving the airport quickly stopped their flights in and out of Lagos until further notice. SOURCE(S): thisday DATE: 03.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: over Colorado Springs / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: UPS AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UPS 28 FROM: Sacramento TO: Louisville VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor En-route at FL 360 (36.000 ft. ), the aircraft experienced birdstrike causing a crack in the windshield. The pilots descend to a lower altitude (FL 280) but contued to their destination. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 03.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:30 LOCATION: Santiago de Compostela Intl AP (LEST) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Iberia TYPE: McDD MD-88 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Santiago TO: Madrid VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 80 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Whilst parking at the gate, a fuel truck apparently hit a wing causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): elcorreogallego(E) DATE: 02.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Vancouver-Intl AP (CYVR) / B.C. COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: China Eastern AL TYPE: Airbus A340- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Vancouver TO: Shanghai-PVG VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 273 Crew: 16 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to land at Vancouver following engine problems soon after take off. SOURCE(S): elcorreogallego(E) DATE: 02.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:48 LOCATION: Rostov on Don-Intl AP (URRR) COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Aeroflot Don TYPE: Tupolev Tu-154 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Sochi TO: Moscow VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 69 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Rostov after the pilots noticed "unusual engine readings" during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): itartass + rian DATE: 02.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Malmoe-Intl AP (ESMS) COUNTRY: Sweden AIRLINE: Ryanair TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tampere TO: London-STN VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 111 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor En-oute the aircraft experienced an engine failure prompting the pilots to divert to Malmoe. SOURCE(S): breakingnews DATE: 01.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Osaka AP COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan AL TYPE: Boeing 777- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kagoshima TO: Tokyo VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 181 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The pilots safely diverted to Osaka following an engine problem (failure) en-route. SOURCE(S): forbes DATE: 01.11.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~11:00 LOCATION: Lagos-Intl AP (DNMM) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Associated AL TYPE: Shorts 360 REGISTRATION: 5N-BFT C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: IP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Benin City TO: Lagos VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 17 Crew: 3 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 rain slickened runway at Lagos coming to rest on soft ground. SOURCE(S): allafrica DATE: 31.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~13:00 LOCATION: Kindu AP area (FZOA) COUNTRY: DR Congo AIRLINE: MIBA Aviation (Minière de Bakwanga) TYPE: Boeing 727-22F REGISTRATION: 9Q-CPJ C/N: 19088 AGE: 38 y + 9 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Kindu VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair All three crewmembers survived when the aircraft veered off the side of the runway on landing coming to rest on soft ground. At the time, the local weather conststed of medium to heavy rainshowers causing slippery (aquaplaning) runway conditions. The 727 was loaded with 7 tons of cargo. SOURCE(S): french xinhua(F) + ldgl(F) DATE: 31.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Munich-Intl AP (EDDM) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A319 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Munich TO: Belgrad VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 99 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to land at Munich following a hydraulic probem after take off. SOURCE(S): airliners.de(D) DATE: 30.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 22:05 LOCATION: Bergamo AP area (LIME) COUNTRY: Italy AIRLINE: Trade Air (operating for DHL) TYPE: Let 410UVP-E19A REGISTRATION: 9A-BTA C/N: 912538 AGE: 14 y OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: 729 FROM: Bergamo TO: Zagreb VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 1 Crew: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The cargo aircraft crashed near the airport after it gained a few hundert meters. At the time the visibility at the time was reduced due to fog with local minima were around 200 m. SOURCE(S): iskon(Croat) + ASN DATE: 30.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Calgary-Intl AP (CYYC) / Alberta COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Alaska AL TYPE: Boeing 737-990 REGISTRATION: N317AS C/N: 30856 AGE: 2 y +7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AS 698 FROM: Calgary TO: Los Angeles VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 113 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor (?) Whilst undergoing departure preparations, an engine fire occured and smoke began pouring into the passenger cabin. The aircraft was evacuated via chutes. SOURCE(S): globeandmail + NTSB DATE: 29.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~14:30 LOCATION: London-Heathrow Intl AP (EGLL) COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 767-323ER REGISTRATION: N374AA C/N: 25201 AGE: 13 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 171 FROM: Brussels TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The 767 made a safe precautionary landing at London-Heathrow after the pilots received indication about a low hydraulic fluid quantity that was below required minima to cross the Atlantic. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 27.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~ 09:00 LOCATION: Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Martinair TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Embraer RJ-145 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: - VIA: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 3445 FROM: Amsterdam TO: Bordeaux VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none A seperation conflict occured between both airliners when they departed at Amsterdam. The 767 got airborne from runway 18C when the Embraer Jet almost simultanously took off from runway 24. The Martinair Jet was forced to level off immediately but both aircraft continued their flights. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 27.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Ankara-Intl AP (LTAC) COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: Fly Air TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Istanbul TO: Trabzon 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 Trabzon after the crew noticed a crack in the windshield during flight. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 26.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Chiang Mai-Intl AP (CNX) COUNTRY: Malaysia AIRLINE: Air Asia TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Chiang Mai TO: Kuala Lumpur VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 104 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeo off run the aircraft suffered multiple birdstrikes. At least one bird was ingested in an engine. The pilots managed to abort the take off safely. SOURCE(S): luchtzak DATE: 26.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:20 LOCATION: Bangkok-Intl AP (VTBD) COUNTRY: Thailand AIRLINE: Thai AW Intl TYPE: Airbus A300-600 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TG 240 FROM: Hat Yai TO: Bangkok VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/Crew: 240 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing in heavy rain, the aircraft ran beyond the end of the runway coming to rest on soft ground. The runway was slippery at the time. SOURCE(S): aero-news + bangkokpost DATE: 26.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:07 LOCATION: Melbourne-Intl AP (YMML) / Victoria COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Thai AW Intl TYPE: Airbus A340-642 REGISTRATION: HS-TNA C/N: 677 AGE: 0 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: TG 981 FROM: Bangkok TO: Melbourne VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 253 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing in heavy crossind conditions, te aircraft made a hard touchdown causing at least two tire bursts but the pilots managed to stop the aircraft within runway lengh. An emergency evecuation was initiated immediately afterwards when a small fire in main gear erupted momentarily. Authorities were forced to close the airport completely for 2 hours because the aircraft came to a stop at the intersection of both runways . video footage from ninemsm SOURCE(S): heraldsun +news DATE: 25.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Rochester AP (KROC)/ NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: FedEx TYPE: Airbus A300-600F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: FDX 648 FROM: - TO: Rochester VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft veered off the taxy way and became embedded in mud. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 23.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 23:10 LOCATION: Halifax-Intl AP (CYHZ) / Nova Scotia COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air Atlanta Europe TYPE: Boeing 747-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: (US-Florida) TO: London-LGW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/Crew: ~500 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The aircraft safely diverted to Halifax after the pilots smelled smoke on the flightdeck. SOURCE(S): ctv DATE: 22.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Playa del Carmen AP COUNTRY: Mexico AIRLINE: Aerolamsa TYPE: BN-2A Trislander Mk.III REGISTRATION: XA-TYU C/N: 1040 AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: (US-Florida) TO: London-LGW VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: 0 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The empty aircraft was blown upside down by hurrican "Wilma". The tail and the cockpit section were ripped off. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 22.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 20:45 LOCATION: Lisa area / 30 km N of Lagos COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Bellview Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-2L9 REGISTRATION: 5N-BFN C/N: 22734 AGE: 23 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 3B 210 FROM: Lagos TO: Abuja VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 111 Crew: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 111 CREW: 6 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft was operating on a scheduled domestic flight when the pilots radioed a distress message. At this time the aircraft was flying at low altitude about 15 miles to the west of Lagos over the Atlantic Ocean. At this time radio contact was lost. The aircraft later turned further to the north where it crashed in darkness and in a densely wooded area near the town of Lissa. (photos courtesy of stern.de) SEE ALSO SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT (in .pdf format) SOURCE(S): ASN + xinhuanet + Yahoo-News + M+C News DATE: 21.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:04 LOCATION: Calicut-Intl AP (VOCL) / Karipur COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Sri Lankan AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UL 170 FROM: Calicut TO: Colombo VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 84 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst preparing for take off, the horizontal stabilizer was hit by moving airstairs when they were towed away from the aircraft. Damage to aircraft is unknown. SOURCE(S): hinduonnet DATE: 20.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Duesseldorf-Intl AP (EDDL) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Germania TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION: D-AGPJ C/N: 11312 AGE: 15 y + 3 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 was parked on the main ramp when a catering truck struck the right wing causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 20.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Tirupati-Intl AP (VOTP) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Indian AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tirupati TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 51 Crew: 10 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft came to a stop on loose soil a few meters beyond the end of the runway. Two tires were punctured ad burst. The exact circumstances of the incident are unclear. SOURCE(S): hinduonnet DATE: 20.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: afternoon LOCATION: Dallas-DFW Intl AP (KDFW) / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 570 FROM: Dallas-DFW TO: Omaha VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 140 Crew: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On take off run, both right main gear tires blew out prompting the pilots to abort the takeoff. The MD-80 came to a safe stop on the runway. SOURCE(S): wfaa DATE: 17(?).10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 17:30 LOCATION: east of Tel Aviv COUNTRY: Israel AIRLINE: JAT TYPE: Boeing 737-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Belgrade TO: Tel Aviv VIA: Larnaca OCCUPANTS: PAX: 150 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor According to local press reports, the aircraft - when on a visual approach to runway 30 at Tel Aviv- mistakenly attempted a landing on the busy Tel-Aviv - Jerusalem highway. At low altitude, the pilot realized his error and executed a missed-approach moneuvre. Later a safely landing was made at Tel Aviv airport. At the time of the incident, the sun was low on the horizon and may have hampered foreward visibility. SOURCE(S): news.com.au DATE: 17.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kolkata-Intl AP (VECC) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Singapore TO: London-LHR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 389 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 Kolkata after the pilots received a fire warning from the rear cargo hold. SOURCE(S): theaustralian DATE: 12.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:44 LOCATION: Agana-Intl AP (PGUM) / Guam COUNTRY: USA-Micronesia AIRLINE: Continental Micronesia TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CMI 6 FROM: Guam TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 141 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to land after the pilots experienced difficulties in raising the flaps and slats after take off. SOURCE(S): guampdn DATE: 12.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Malaga-Intl AP (LEMG) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Monarch AL TYPE: Boeing 757-2T7 REGISTRATION: G-MONC C/N: 22781 AGE: 22 y + 6 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: MON 573 FROM: Malaga TO: Manchester VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 757 safely returned to Malaga after an engine failure (surge) occured shortly after getting airborne. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 10.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:20 LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP (KDIA) / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Frontier AL TYPE: Airbus A319-111 REGISTRATION: N927FR C/N: 2209 AGE: 1 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: FR 567 FROM: Denver TO: San Diego VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 104 Crew: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft collided with a de-icing vehicle when it was taxiing to the departure runway. IFR conditions prevailed at the time. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 10.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: San Luis-Obisbo AP (KSBP) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Eagle TYPE: Embraer ERJ-140 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 3139 FROM: San Luis Obispo TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 44 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft safely returned to the airport after the cabin filled with haze and smoke shortly after takeoff. Faulty air condition suspected. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 09.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Istanbul-Intl AP (LTBA) COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: MNG Airlines TYPE: Airbus A300B4 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: MNG 297 FROM: Istanbul TO: Cologne VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 257 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none On take off rotation one of the aft passenger doors opened causing some kind of panick among passengers. The pilots safely returned to land. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 09.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Larnaca-Intl AP (LCLK) COUNTRY: Cyprus AIRLINE: Helios AW TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Larnaca TO: Glasgow VIA: London OCCUPANTS: PAX: 184 Crew: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 737 safely returned to Larnaca after the crew reported an engine failure on climb-out. NOTE: 2 days earlier, the same aircraft suffered again had to return following an inflight aircondition problem (see 07.10.) SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + nachrichten(D) DATE: 09.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 19:20 LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP (VABB) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air Sahara TYPE: Boeing 737-4Q8 REGISTRATION: VT-SID C/N: 24705 AGE: 14 y + 10 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Calcutta TO: Mumbai VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 117 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing runway 27, the aircraft skidded of the end of the runway coming to rest on soft ground after about 200 m further. The nose gear collapsed on its way and also substantial damage occured to the right side of the fuselage. The runway was blocked for more than 2,5 days. SOURCE(S): a-net + timesofindia DATE: 07.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Caracas-Intl AP (SVMI) COUNTRY: Venezuela AIRLINE: Santa Barbara AL TYPE: McDD DC-10-30 REGISTRATION: YV-1052C C/N: 46944 AGE: 32 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Caracas TO: Madrid VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The Dc-10 was forced to return to Maiquetia following an engine failure when about 30 minutes into flight. NOTE: this is the 2nd technical return for a DC-10 of this airline within a few weeks. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 07.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Larnaca-Intl AP (LCLK) COUNTRY: Cyprus AIRLINE: Helios AW TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Larnaca TO: Dublin VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 139 Crew: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The 737 returned to land following a problem in the air-conditioning system. SOURCE(S): focusinf DATE: 06.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:38 LOCATION: Cologne-Intl AP (EDDK) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Mahan Air TYPE: Airbus A300B4-203 REGISTRATION: EP-MHG C/N: 204 AGE: 23 y + 2 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tehran TO: Dusseldorf VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 136 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Cologne after the pilots received indication about two flat main gear tires during descent. SOURCE(S): wdr DATE: 04.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Aru AP (Northeastern DR congo) COUNTRY: DR Congo AIRLINE: Wimbi Dira AW TYPE: Anoton AN-12V REGISTRATION: 9Q-CWC C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DNC/P FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Aru VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: x Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 11 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor / substantial On landing the left maingear apparently collapsed causing the aircraft to veer to the left side, soming to rest on the edge of the paved landing strip. It is understood that a number of passengers were inside the cargo aircraft, of whon at least 11 sustained injuries. One passengers got killed when he walked into the running inboard propeller. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 03.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~09:00 LOCATION: Minneapolis-Intl AP (KMSP) / MN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: Douglas DC-9 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Minneapolis TO: Minot VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 64 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The DC-9 safely aborted its takeoff run after flames were seen coming from an engine. SOURCE(S): usatoday DATE: 03.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Bangalore-Intl AP (VOBG) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Sri Lankan TYPE: Airbus REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UL 320 FROM: Colombo TO: Muscat VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 101 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Bangalore following an inflight engine problem (failure). SOURCE(S): colombopage DATE: 02.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Nippon Cargo AL TYPE: Boeing 747-481F REGISTRATION: JA01KZ C/N: 34016 AGE: 0 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Amsterdam VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft landed with only 3 of its 4 main gear legs extended but landing roll was normal. Boeing is investigating the incident. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 02.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Sofia-Intl AP (LBSF) COUNTRY: Bulgaria AIRLINE: Air Bulgaria TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Sofia TO: Paris VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The 737 safely returned to Sofia following an inflight avionics problem. One navigation computer failed on climb-out. SOURCE(S): novinite DATE: 02.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Rome-Fiumicno Intl AP (LIRF) COUNTRY: Italy AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tripolis TO: Frankfurt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The A320 made a safe emergency landing at Rome after smoke was observed in the cockpit. SOURCE(S): wikinews DATE: 01.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:47 LOCATION: Oakland-Intl AP (KOAK)/ CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1807 FROM: San Francisco TO: Atlanta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 240 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Oakland after fumes and smoke filled parts of the cabin soon after takeoff. SOURCE(S): (KCBS) DATE: 01.10.2005 LOCAL TIME: 01:56 LOCATION: Nairobi-Intl AP (HKJK) COUNTRY: Kenya AIRLINE: Air Atlanta Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747-236B REGISTRATION: TF-ARJ C/N: 23735 AGE: 18 y + 6 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Nairobi TO: Amsterdam 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 was forced to return to Nairobi after the pilots radioed an engine problem to ATC. However on landing in darkness, the inner left main gear failed to deploy fully. The 747 drifted off the side of the runway coming to rest on uneven gound. The 747 was carrying a cargo of 120 tons of vegetables, fruits and flowers. SOURCE(S): news24 DATE: 28.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Tel Aviv-Intl AP (LLBG) COUNTRY: Israel AIRLINE: EL AL TYPE: Boeing 747-400 (?) REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tel Aviv TO: New York VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: ~400 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial(?) Due to a malfunction with the towing truck the aircraft ran off the runway/apron and sustained unknown damage. The passengers were evacuated. SOURCE(S): haaretzdaily DATE: 28.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Tokyo-Haneda Intl AP (RJTT) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: All Nippon AW TYPE: Boeing 777-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NH 243 FROM: Tokyo-HND TO: Fukuoka VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/Crew: 369 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft returned to a safe landing at Haneda following an inflight loss of oil in its left engine #1. SOURCE(S): newkerala DATE: 28.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:10 LOCATION: Chicago-Midway AP (KMDW) / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: ATA Airlines TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TZ 4397 FROM: Chicago-MDW TO: Denver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 60 Crew: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor THe aircraft received damage to its outer wing when it struck the tail of another ATA aircraft on pushback from the gate. SOURCE(S): nbc5 DATE: 27.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:30 LOCATION: Ranchi AP (VERC) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air Sahara TYPE: Canadair RJ REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: S2 6235 FROM: Ranchi TO: Mumbai VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 44 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 land after a large bird (prob. a falcon) hit one of the wings shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): webindia DATE: 27.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manchester-Intl AP (EGCC) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: British AW TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LGW TO: Glasgow 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 precautionary landing at Manchester following engine problems en-route. One of the passengers was was the manager of Celtic Glasgow Gordon Strachan. SOURCE(S): westlothian DATE: 25.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~17:00 LOCATION: Minneapolis-Intl AP (KMSP) / MS COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: Douglas DC-9 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NW 1207 FROM: Minneapolis TO: Rapid City VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 100 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 Minneapolis after the pilots received indication of a failure in a rudder damper unit soon after departure. SOURCE(S): rapidcityjournal DATE: 25.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:19 LOCATION: Hamburg-Intl AP (EDDH) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: KLM TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: KL 1779 FROM: Amsterdam TO: Hamburg VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 90 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft landed safely at Hamburg, after the pilots noticed an intense rubber smell shortly after takeoff in Amsterdam. SOURCE(S): theaustralian DATE: 25.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Ajaccio-Intl AP (LKFJ) / Corse COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: CCM Airlines TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Paris TO: Ajaccio 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 precautionary landing at Ajaccio following a problem with its undercarriage on approach. SOURCE(S): theaustralian DATE: 24.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Larnaca-Intl AP (LCLK) COUNTRY: Cyprus AIRLINE: Gulf Air TYPE: Airbus A330 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: GF 019 FROM: Abu Dhabi TO: Paris VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 184 Crew: 14 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Larnaca following an inflight engine problem. SOURCE(S): gulftimes DATE: 24.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: New Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: New Delhi TO: Frankfurt 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 taxy back to the terminal when the pilots received indication of a brake malfunction. The following morning, the aircraft attempted take off again but this time the pilots found some "error message" on their data screens leaving passengers stranded for another day. SOURCE(S): telegraphindia DATE: 23.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~04:00 LOCATION: Las Vegas-Intl AP (KLAS) /NV COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Airborne Express TYPE: McDD MD-80(?) REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Las Vegas 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 made a safe takeoff abort at medium speed after two tires blew out. The affected runway remained closed for hours. SOURCE(S): kesq DATE: 22.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~23:00 LOCATION: Las Vegas-Intl AP (KLAS) / NV COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: America West AL TYPE1: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: Air Canada TYPE2: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: DSP FLIGHT No.1: AWE 539 FROM1: Las Vegas TO1: Cleveland VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No.2: AC 593 FROM2: Toronto TO2: Las Vegas VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - Crew: - 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: none Both aircraft near missed each other when the America West aircraft took off on runway 25R where the canadian plane was about to cross. Earlier, the local tower controller gave takeoff clearance for the America West Airbus after the Air Canada flight landed on parallel runway 25L. Then another America West flight, a 757, taxiing for takeoff behind the Airbus called in, requested further waiting time. The controller then cancelled the takeoff clearance for the 757, although this clearace was never issued. He mixed-up both America West flights. Thinking the Airbus would hold, he gave crossing clearance for the Air Canada flight when the other A320 was in the initial stages of its takeoff run. Fortunately the America West aircraft got airborne prior the Air Canada flight. SOURCE(S): nytimes DATE: 22.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 14:30 LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: JetBlue AW TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tampa TO: New York VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 140 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 JFK following an flap/slat-deployment problem on approach. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news(D) DATE: 21.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~23:30 LOCATION: Frankfurt-Intl AP (EDDF) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: MyTravel AL TYPE: Boeing 757 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Manchester 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 to Frankfurt ater an infight engine failure (#2) occcured in Czech airspace. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 21.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:18 LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intl AP (KLAX) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: JetBlue AW TYPE: Airbus A320-232 REGISTRATION: N536JB C/N: 1784 AGE: 3 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: B6 292 FROM: Burbank TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 139 Crew: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A320 made a safe emergency landing with its nose landing gear stuck in a 90 degree sideways position. The pilots noticed the mishap when they raised te gear after departure from Burbank. To loose weight, the aircraft circled over Los Angeles for nearly 3 hours until the A320 made the approach to Los Angeles international Airport. On landing roll, the nosegear caught fire and was severely damaged but flames extinguished when the A320 came to a stop on the centreline. [SIMILAR OCCURENCE REPORT: AWE A320 AT COLUMBUS, 1999] [LIVE VIDEO] SOURCE(S): nyt + cnn DATE: 20.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Piura AP (SPUR) COUNTRY: Peru AIRLINE: Rum Air TYPE: Lockheed L-1011 TriStar REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Banjul TO: Lima VIA: (Brasil) OCCUPANTS: PAX: 289 Crew: 12 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none About an hour from their scheduled arrival time at Lima, the flightcrew radioed at ATC they had to divert to Piura Airport due to fuel concerns. After a safe landing it turned out the emergency was a fake. The only reason for it was to let the passengers (all gambian soccer fans) see a game of their "Under 17" soccer team against Qatar. The plane was chartered by the gambian president. It is still unclear what penaltiy the airline could face. SOURCE(S): soccernet DATE: 19.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Istanbul-Intl AP (LTBA) COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: Avalinii 400 (lsf Bulg. Air Charter) TYPE: Tupolev Tu-154M REGISTRATION: LZ-LCA C/N: 89A829 AGE: 12 y OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: 9649 FROM: Moscow-VKO TO: Istanbul VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 162 Crew: 10 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft rolled approx. 300 m beyond the end of the runway coming to rest on soft ground. Eleven of its 12 main wheel tires burst or deflated. The runway was closed for rescue vehicles. it is understood that the aircraft suffered brake failure (poss. anti-skid) before touchdown. NOTE: According this day an Air Adriatic MD-3 was reported overrunning the runway at Ankara by 300 meters. List of aircraft which overran the runway at Istanbul SOURCE(S): itartass + kommersant DATE: 19.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 07:30 LOCATION: Rotterdam-Intl AP (EHRD) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Dynamic Air TYPE: Sw. SA-227AC Metro III REGISTRATION: PH-DYM C/N: AC-523 AGE: 23 y OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Rotterdam TO: Birmingham VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/Crew: 17 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial/ destroyed On takeoff the entire undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft ran off the side of the runway coming to rest on the grass. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 18.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: afternoon LOCATION: Madrid-Intl AP (LEMD) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Santa Barbara AL TYPE: McDD DC-10-30 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Madrid TO: Caracas VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The DC-10 returned to land when the crew experienced unspecified "technical problems" after takeoff. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 18.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Madrid-Intl AP (LEMD) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A300-603R REGISTRATION: D-AIAK C/N: 401 AGE: 18 y + 5 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LH 4537 FROM: Lisbon TO: Frankfurt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 197 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A300 safely diverted to Lisbon after the flightcrew observed smoke in the cockpit. SOURCE(S): netzeitung(D) DATE: 18.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 06:22 LOCATION: Shanghai-Intl (ZSPD) COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Scandinavian AL TYPE: Airbus A340-313X REGISTRATION: LN-RKF C/N: 413 AGE: 4 y + 3 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SK 998 FROM: Shanghai-Pudong TO: Copenhagen 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 tailstrike on takeoff rotation, but returned safely to land at Shanghai-Pudong. Damage to tailsection is unknown. SOURCE(S): boarding.no(N) DATE: 16.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:28 LOCATION: Macau-Intl AP (VMMC) COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: - TYPE: Boeing 747 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Macau TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst taxiing for departure runway 34, the left wigntip struck a CR Airways jet causing unkknown damage to both aircraft. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 16.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 02:20 LOCATION: Tokyo-Intl AP (RJAA) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 890 FROM: Tokyo-NRT TO: Los Angeles 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 return to Narita following the detection of smoke in the cabin. SOURCE(S): gadsdentimes DATE: 15.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Houston-Intl AP (KIAH) / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways Express (opf Midatlantic AW) TYPE: Embraer ERJ-170 REGISTRATION: N804MD C/N: 17000016 AGE: 1 y + 6 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Houston-IAH 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 landed with locked brakes in its left main gear causing significant damage before coming to rest on the runway. SOURCE(S): airdisasters DATE: 15.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:15 LOCATION: Istanbul-Atatuerk Intl (LTBA) COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: Onur Air TYPE: McDD MD-88 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: OHY 69 FROM: Kayseri TO: Istanbul VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 118 Crew: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the MD-88 ran about 3 meters beyond runway 06/24 before coming to a stop. At the time of the incident, the weather was given as rainy. Additionally blowing sand from nearby construction works was blown across the runway. SOURCE(S): onurair + yahoo-news(D) DATE: 14.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Denpasar-Intl AP (WRRR) COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Garuda TYPE: Airbus A330 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bali TO: Brisbane 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 Denpasar after flying for about 90 minutes. The pilots experienced a feult in engine #1. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news DATE: 12.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Bogota-Intl AP (SKBO) COUNTRY: Colombia AIRLINE: Aires TYPE: DHC-8-300 REGISTRATION: HK-4030 C/N: 100 AGE: 17 y + 2 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Florencia TO: Bogota VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 22 Crew: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The Dash 8 was hijacked by a man in a wheelchair accompanied by his son. The commandeered the flight to land at Bogotas International Airport. After four hours on the ground, the men surrendered to police and were taken into custody by authorities. They managed to smuggle two hand granades on board. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news DATE: 11.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL) / GA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1607 FROM: Atlanta TO: Greensboro 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 (or initial climb) the 737 a wing panel separated and fell off the aircraft. The 737 returned to ATL safely. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 11.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:00 LOCATION: Mae Sot AP COUNTRY: Thailand AIRLINE: Phuket Air TYPE: NAMC YS-11 REGISTRATION: HS-KVO C/N: 2116 AGE: 36 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Mae Sot VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 24 Crew: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial After a long landing in windy and rainy conditions, the aircraft skidded off the side of the runway coming to rest in a ditch. One engine and adjacent propeller was damaged. SOURCE(S): chinapost DATE: 10.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Auckland-Intl AP (NZAA) COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: LAN Airlines TYPE: Airbus A340-313X REGISTRATION: CC-CQA C/N: 359 AGE: 5 y + 0 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LA 800 FROM: Auckland TO: Santiago de Chile VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/ substantial During pushback from the gate, the A340 moved foreward and struck the towing tug resulting in damage to the lower foreward skin and adjecent stringers were also damaged. Ferried to Toulouse for repairs. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 10.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:25 LOCATION: St. Louis -Intl AP (KSTL)/ MO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: Douglas DC-9 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Memphis TO: Minneapolis VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 62 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The DC-9 made a safe diversion to St. Louis after an engine had to be shut down by the pilots during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): startribune DATE: 09.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:26 LOCATION: 30 NM north of Brazaville (FCBB) COUNTRY: Congo AIRLINE: Air Kasai TYPE: Antonov An-26 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Boende TO: Kinshasa VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 9 Crew: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 9 CREW: 4 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Whilst flying in bad weather with reduced visibility, the aircraft struck ground 42 km north of Brazzaville and broke apart. The An-26 came from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. NOTE: The same day, the congolese governemnt banned 33 airlines from flying due to safety violations. The last fatal accident - also an An-26 involved - is only 4 days away.(see 05.09.) SOURCE(S): mosnews + reuters + airdisaster.com DATE: 09.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Casablanca-Intl AP (GMMN) COUNTRY: Morocco AIRLINE: Iberia TYPE: Airbus A321 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 160 Crew: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft landed safely at Casablanca following engine troubles. SOURCE(S): pprune DATE: 09.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Jeddah-Intl AP (OEJN) COUNTRY: Saudi Arabia AIRLINE: Iran Air TYPE: Boeing 747 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: IP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Jeddah TO: Tehran VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: ~400 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 10 minutes into flight the pilots were forced to return to Jeddah wen they experienced engine failure. SOURCE(S): irannews DATE: 09.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Palembang-Intl AP (WIPP) COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Batavia Air TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Jakarta TO: Medan VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 80 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 737 made a safe emergency landing at Palembang due to engine trouble en-route. SOURCE(S): thejakartapost DATE: 08.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 22:15 LOCATION: Ft. Myers-Intl AP (KRSW) / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Thomas Cook (Condor) TYPE: Boeing 767-330ER REGISTRATION: D-ABUI C/N: 26988 AGE: 10 y + 9 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: DF 4059 FROM: Ft. Myers TO: Frankfurt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 231 Crew: 16 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft experienced engine failure when about 40 miles out and returned safely to Ft. Mayers.. SOURCE(S): news-press DATE: 08.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:15 LOCATION: Goma area (FZNA) COUNTRY: Congo DR AIRLINE: TMK Air Commuter TYPE: DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 REGISTRATION: 9Q-CBO C/N: 735 AGE: 25 y OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Goma TO: Butembo VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 15 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed After the aircraft encountered engine trouble, the pilots were unable to maintain a safe altitude and made forced landing in a banana field. The Twin Otter lost a wing before coming to rest. . SOURCE(S): pprune + ASN DATE: 05.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Johannesburg-Intl AP (FAJS) COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: Nationwide AL TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Johannesburg TO: Cape Town VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 35 minutes intro flight, the pilots experienced a failure of engine #1 and returned to land at Johannesburg. SOURCE(S): news24 DATE: 05.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:40 LOCATION: Medan-Intl AP area (WIMM) / Sumatra COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Mandala AL TYPE: Boeing 737-230 REGISTRATION: PK-RIM C/N: 22136 AGE: 24 y + 1 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: RI 091 FROM: Medan TO: Jakarta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 112 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 96 CREW: 5 OTHER: 47 INJURIES: PAX: 16 CREW: 0 OTHER: ~50 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed JACDEC ACCIDENT SUMMARY (.pdf) MEDAN AIRPORT AERIAL VIEW BOEING 737 SAFETY REVIEW (.pdf) (photo: courtesy of yahoo.de SOURCE(S): pprune + cnn + jakartapost + wikipedia DATE: 05.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Isirio-Matari AP area (FZJH) COUNTRY: DR Congo AIRLINE: Galaxie AL / Kavatshi AL (?) TYPE: Antonov An-26B REGISTRATION: ER-AZT C/N: 9005 AGE: - OPERATION: DNC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Beni TO: Isirio VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 7 Crew: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 3 CREW: 4 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On final approach to runway 31 at Isirio, the aircraft lost height and struck the ground about 1.500 m short of the runway. It is understood there were no survivors. At the time foreward visibility was reduced due to fog. SOURCE(S): latimes + pprune + ASN DATE: 03.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Beijing-Intl AP (ZBAA) COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Finnair TYPE: McDD MD-11 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 287 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The MD-11 sustained damage when a fuel truck hit the underside of the wing and became trapped below. An emrgency evacuation was then initiated. At the time of the accident, the fuel truck was about to drive away after he replenished the fueltanks. SOURCE(S): financialexpress DATE: 03.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:30 LOCATION: Tokyo-Narita Intl AP (RJAA) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan AL TYPE: Boeing 767 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: JL 603 FROM: Tokyo-NRT TO: Kuangchou VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 115 Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 767 returned to Narita following problems with the rotating meter of engine #1. SOURCE(S): mainichi DATE: 02.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Xian-Intl AP (ZLXY) COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: China Eastern AL TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 100+ Crew: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial(?) Reportedly the aircraft was hit by a cargo aircraft on the ground resulting in a hole in the fuselage. SOURCE(S): mainichi DATE: 02.09.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Spice Jet TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - 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/none The pilots had to use fire extinguisheers when smoke was seen coming out of an engine on ground. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 29.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 14:10 LOCATION: Portland-Intl AP (KPDX) / OR COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: Airbus A330-223 REGISTRATION: N855NW C/N: 621 AGE: 0 y + 8 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Portland TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 235 Crew: 12 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A330 was taxiing for departure runway when it clipped the tail of a Horizon Air Dash 8-202 (N363PH) that was waiting for further taxy clearance. SOURCE(S): kgw + NTSB DATE: 29.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Lyon-Bron AP (LFLY)) COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Airlinair (opf Air France) TYPE: ATR-42-500 REGISTRATION: F-GPYA C/N: 457 AGE: 10 y + 3 m OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Auxerre TO: Lyon VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft made a very hard touchdown at Lyon in darkness leaving one flight attendant injured. The aircraft´s undercarriage broke ad it suffered also structural damage. At the time, the ATR was carrying home the soccer team of Olympique Lyon from a game against Auxerre. SOURCE(S): airliners.net + planepictures.net DATE: 29.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Paris-CDG Intl AP (LFPG) COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Fly Air (opf Karthago AL) TYPE: Airbus A300B4-2C REGISTRATION: TC-FLK C/N: 151 AGE: 24 y + 2 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft was temporary grounded by french authorities following a number of deficiencies including a fuel leak and a false type of tires was also used. NOTE: Passengers onboard another Fly Air A300 refused to board the plane at Paris on August 24 due to safety concerns. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 28.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:45 LOCATION: Kerkira-Intl AP / Corfu (LGKR) COUNTRY: Greece AIRLINE: TNT (op by Hola AL) TYPE: Boeing 737-3Q8 REGISTRATION: OO-TNE C/N: 23535 AGE: 18 y + 10 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kerkira TO: Brussels VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 149 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The pilots were forced to abort the takeoff run after a bird was ingested into an engine. Damage to the engine was reportedly substantial. SOURCE(S): luchtzak DATE: 26.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New Delhi-Intl AP ( VIDP) COUNTRY: Indian AL AIRLINE: Indian AL TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: New Delhi TO: Hyderabad VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 87 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 30 minuted into flight, the crew reported hydraulic problems and returned to land safely. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news DATE: 24.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 17:55 LOCATION: Athens-Intl AP (LGAV) COUNTRY: Greece AIRLINE: Olympic AL TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: OA 147 FROM: Athens TO: Brussels VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 132 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 737 safely returned to Athens following a jammed gear mechnanism shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 23.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:06 LOCATION: Pucallpa AP area (SPCL) COUNTRY: Peru AIRLINE: TANS TYPE: Boeing 737-244 REGISTRATION: OB-1809-P C/N: 22580 AGE: 24 y + 0 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TJ 204 FROM: Lima TO: Iquitos VIA: Pucallpa OCCUPANTS: PAX: 92 Crew: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 36 CREW: 4 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 57 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed SPECIAL ACCIDENT INFORMATION] SOURCE(S): Rescate.com + BBC + PPRuNe + El Tiempo DATE: 21.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~ 00:50 LOCATION: Osaka-Intl AP (RJBB) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Airbus A330 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tokyo-NRT TO: Perth VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 178 Crew: 13 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 9 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made an emergency diversion to Osaka after smoke alarm was raised indicating a possible fire in the cargo hold. Injuries occured during evacuation. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 20.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:54 LOCATION: Chicago-Midway AP (KMDW) / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: ATA Airlines TYPE: Boeing 757-33N REGISTRATION: N557TZ C/N: 32591 AGE: 3 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TZ 4625 FROM: Chicago-MDW TO: San Francisco VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 163 Crew: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On taxy for departure runway 22L, the 757 struck a perimeter fence resulting in minor damage. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 20.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: hungarian airspace COUNTRY: Hungary AIRLINE1: Air France TYPE1: Airbus A340 REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: JAT TYPE2: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: ISP FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: - TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: - TO2: - VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 9 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: minor/none OCCUPANTS2: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 9 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: minor/none Both aircraft came into close proximity over Hungary when flying at 10.300 meters. Hungarian news reported of a minimum distance of 200 ft where serbian sources reported 1500 ft as closest proximity. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 20.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Almaty-Intl AP (UAAA) COUNTRY: Kazakhstan AIRLINE: - TYPE: Ilyushin Il-62 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 2 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft was being defuelled by airport service, when fuel vapours ignited in a tank causing an explosion. The aircraft was engulfed in flames immediately and burned to destruction before fire services arrived. NOTE: The Il-62 was withdrawn from use and was stored for a longer time awaiting scrapping when the accident occured. SOURCE(S): Moscow New + PPRuNe DATE: 19.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 04:20 LOCATION: Agana-Intl AP (PGUM) / Guam COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: Boeing 747-251B REGISTRATION: N627US C/N: 21709 AGE: 25 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: NW 74 FROM: Tokyo-NRT TO: Guam VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX 318 Crew: 16 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 3 CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial After landing on rwy 06L, the nose gear of the aircraft collapsed while it was decelerating at the end of the runway. injuries occured during emergency evacuation. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + Reuters + Pacific Daily News DATE: 18.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Budapest-Intl AP (LHBP) COUNTRY: Hungary AIRLINE: Fly Air TYPE: Airbus A300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Istanbul TO: Brussels VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 293 Crew: 11 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe landing at Budapest after the crew experienced an engine problem en-route. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 16.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~ 03:30 LOCATION: Machiques area / Zulia State COUNTRY: Venezuela AIRLINE: West Caribbean AW TYPE: McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION: HK-4374X C/N: 49489 AGE: 18 y + 11 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: 708 FROM: Tocumen TO: Fort de France VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 152 Crew: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 152 CREW: 8 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed SPECIAL ACCIDENT INFORMATION] SOURCE(S): BBC + PPRuNe + Rescate.com DATE: 15.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 01:00 LOCATION: San Francisco-Int´l AP (KSFO) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Boeing 747-422 REGISTRATION: N196UA C/N: 28715 AGE: 8 y + 1 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After encountering hydraulic problems, the aircraft returned from a scheduled flight to Tokio. The occupants disembarked and the 747 was hauled to the maintenance area. When maintenance crew began their work, when the 747 sank on it´s tail for unknown reasons. SOURCE(S): ABC + Airliners.net DATE: 14.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~17:00 LOCATION: Hannover Int´l AP (EDDV) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: British AW Express TYPE: Embraer RJ-145EU REGISTRATION: G-EMBD C/N: 145039 AGE: 7 y OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Birmingham TO: Hannover VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX /Crew: 49 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft overran wet runway 27L on landing. All occupants were evacuated. [incident photo] SOURCE(S): Spiegel Online + PPRuNe DATE: 14.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:20 LOCATION: near Kalamos/ Marathon area COUNTRY: Greece AIRLINE: Helios Airways TYPE: Boeing 737-31S REGISTRATION: 5B-DBY C/N: 29099 AGE: 7 y + 3 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: ZU522 FROM: Larnaca TO: Prague VIA: Athens OCCUPANTS: PAX: 115 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 115 CREW: 6 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed SPECIAL ACCIDENT INFORMATION] Timeline: 09:00 loc. : ZU 522 took off from Larnaca to Athen and Prague 09:15 loc. : The cockpit alarm indicating a problem with the aircondition ~ 09:20 loc. : The 737 reached FL 340 09:37 loc. : ZU 522 enters greek airspace 10:07 loc. : ATC was unable to contact the flight 10:30 loc. : ATC issues "Renegate Alarm" 10:55 loc. : Two F-16 scrambled at LGBL Nea Anghialos AF 11:20 loc. : The F-16 made rendezvous with 737 ~11:45 loc. : Aircraft turned north to Attica peninsula and start to sink. 12:05 loc. : Flight ZU522 crashes near Kalamos SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + CNN + ARD + ANA - Greece + BBC DATE: 13.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~17:10 LOCATION: Bilbao-Intl AP (LEBB) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Air Berlin TYPE: Boeing 737-86JW REGISTRATION: D-ABAE C/N: 30877 AGE: 4 y + 6 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AB 1593 FROM: Palma de Mallorca TO: Bilbao VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the aircraft failed to stop within runway lengh coming to rest a few meters further on soft ground. SOURCE(S): el correodigital DATE: 12.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:10 LOCATION: Arak AP (OIHR) COUNTRY: Iran AIRLINE: Safiran AL TYPE: HESA Iran (Antonov) 140 REGISTRATION: ER-SFD C/N: 90-01 AGE: 2 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tehran TO: Khorramabad VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 19 Crew: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial During cruiseflight engine #2 failed and the pilots made an emergency landing at Arak. The touchdown wass described as "hard" and the aircraft ran off the end of the runway (08/26, 2982 m) coming to rest on soft ground. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news DATE: 12.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 20:20 LOCATION: Fukuoka-Intl AP (RJFF) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: JALWays TYPE: McDD DC-10 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: JAW 58 FROM: Fukuoka TO: Honolulu VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 230 Crew: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On early climb-out, the aircraft suffered an uncontained engine failure in engine #1 (left). Metal debris fell to the ground where a windshield of a car was smashed. The DC-10 returned to land safely. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news DATE: 12.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: LOCATION: Moscow-Vnukovo AP (UUWW) COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Vladivostok Air TYPE: Tupolev Tu-154 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DP FLIGHT No.: FROM: Abakan TO: Moscow VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 149 CREW: ? FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft overrun the runway. At the time of the incident, the weather was bad. SOURCE(S): Aviatsiya.Ru DATE: 09.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~ 20:30 LOCATION: Cairo-Intl AP (HECA) COUNTRY: Egypt AIRLINE: Saudi Arabian AL TYPE: McDD MD-90 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SV 316 FROM: Medina TO: Cairo VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 125 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: - CREW: - OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/ substantial Accordign to local reports, the right engine caught fire after landing prompting the crew to evacuate the aircraft on the tarmac/runway. The tail was consumed by flames and before fire service extinguished the flames. SOURCE(S): bna DATE: 08.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:30 LOCATION: New York-Newark Intl AP (KEWR) / NJ COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental AL TYPE: Boeing 737-824W REGISTRATION: N73270 C/N: 31632 AGE: 3 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CO 1453 FROM: New York-EWR TO: Phoenix VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 150 Crew: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 737 was taxiing to the departure runway on taxyway "yankee" when its struck two Embraer RJ-145s (operated by Continental Express) which were holding on an unmarked area at the western end of taxyway yankee. While the Boeing sustained only minor damage, the first Embraer (N17185) sustained substantial damage, the 2nd (N10575) received minor damage also. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 06.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:20 LOCATION: Mediterranean Sea / 30 km off Cap Gallo / Sicily Island COUNTRY: Italy AIRLINE: Tuninter TYPE: ATR-72-202 REGISTRATION: TS-LBB C/N: 258 AGE: 14 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: TU 1153 FROM: Bari TO: Djerba VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 35 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX/CREW: 16 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX/CREW: 23 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed According to press reports, the ATR made a forced landing into Mediterranean Sea off Palermo. Earler the pilot reported engine problems and attempted an emergency landing at Palermo Punta Raisi Airport. It is understood that coast guard vessels have rescued a number of persons. NOTE: This accident represents the 6th hull luss of an ATR-72 the 1st hull loss for Tuninter. SOURCE(S): Corriere Della Sera + Yahoo-News + CNN + ASN DATE: 02.08.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:03 LOCATION: Toronto-Intl AP (CYYZ) / Ontario COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Airbus A340-313X REGISTRATION: F-GLZQ C/N: 289 AGE: 5 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 358 FROM: Paris-CDG TO: Toronto VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 297 CREW: 12 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 25+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On runway 24L in rain, the aircraft veered off the side of the runway coming to rest in a ravine near a highway and caught fire. All 309 persons on board were evacuated and rescued by airport emergency services. Preliminary investigation revealed the aircraft landed long and touched down about 1.200 m into the runway where only 1.500 m remained for stopping. [AERIAL MAP] NOTE: This accident represents the 121st hull loss for Air France in its history and the first hull loss since the Concorde crash in 2000. Also, this accident marks the 3rd hull loss of an Airbus A340. PHOTO GALLERY (TheStar) [SPECIAL ACCIDENT INFORMATION] RECENT HULL LOSSES OF AIR FRANCE Date Type Location Remarks 25.07.2000 Concorde 101 Gonesse / France crashed shortly after takeoff from Paris-CDG after multiple eng failure, 114 fatalities 06.03.1999 Boeing 747-200F Chennai AP / India landed with nosegear retracted and caught fire, 0 fatalities 04.03.1999 Boeing 737-200 Biarriz AP / France veered off runway on landing in strong crosswinds and damaged beyond repair, 0 fatatlities 26.12.1994 Airbus A300B2 Marseille AP / France dam. beyond repair when special forces stormed the A300 in a rescue attempt to free hostages after the aircraft was hijacked, 4 fatalities 20.01.1994 Airbus A340-200 Paris-CDG AP / France whilst under tow, an overheated fuel pump caused a fire that destroyed the aircraft, 0 fatalities 26.06.1988 Airbus A320 Habsheim AP / France crashed into trees on low-level flypast maneuvre, 3 fatalities SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + ASN + thestar DATE: 31.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~10:00 LOCATION: Calvi area / Corsica COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Securité Civile TYPE: Canadair CL-415 REGISTRATION: F-ZBEO C/N: 2011 AGE: - OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed During firefighting mission, the aircraft lost a large part of its tail in mid-air and crashed in mountainous area near Calvi. Ther were no survivors. French authorities immediately grounded all other CL-415 aircraft. NOTE: This was the 2nd hull loss of an CL-415 this year when an italian aircraft crashed near Viareggio on 18.Mar SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + ASN DATE: 30.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Cape Town-Intl AP / FACT COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: South African AW TYPE: Airbus A340 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SA 262 FROM: Cape Town TO: Frankfurt VIA: Johannesburg OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft returned safely to the airport after the pilots received indication that a locking pin was left in the gear preventing the crew from retracting it after takeoff. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 30.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manchester-Intl AP (EGCC) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Air Atlanta Europe TYPE: Boeing 747-312 REGISTRATION: TF-AME C/N: 23032 AGE: 16 y + 0 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: EUK 130 FROM: Manchester TO: Orlando VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst parked at the gate, a high loader struck the aircraft causing a 28 hour delay. Damage occured to the aft cargo door and adjacent structure. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 30.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:55 LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP (VABB) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Boeing 747-4B5 REGISTRATION: VT-EVJ C/N: 24199 AGE: 20 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AI 127 FROM: Bangalore TO: Frankfurt VIA: Mumbai OCCUPANTS: PAX: 335 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing in heavy rain, the pilots were unable to bring the aircraft to a halt within the runway lengh. The nosewheel ran onto soft mud for about 10 meters. At the time Mumbai region is cursed with heaviest downpour and flooding in recent years. SOURCE(S): indianexpress + rediff DATE: 30.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Abu Dhabi-Intl AP (OMAA) COUNTRY: UAE AIRLINE: Gulf Air TYPE: Airbus A340-300 REGISTRATION: A40-LH C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bahrain TO: Sydney VIA: Singapore OCCUPANTS: PAX: 249 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff one of the cockpit windshields suffered a crack prompting the pilots to divert to Abu Dhabi. SOURCE(S): gulf daily news DATE: 29.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Bucharest-Intl AP (LROP) COUNTRY: Romania AIRLINE: Omni Air TYPE: McDD DC-10 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kuwait TO: Frankfurt 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 Bucharest after a mechanical problem developed en-route. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 27.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:15 LOCATION: Aqaba-Intl AP (OJAQ) COUNTRY: Jordan AIRLINE: Tiramavia TYPE: Antonov An-12 REGISTRATION: (ER-AXG ?) C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Aqaba(?) VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The Antonov cargo plane ran across the cargo apron and ended up in a ditch resulting in damage to its radome and forward fuselage. Contradicting reports indicate that either the aircraft suffered a brake failure on landing or was moved by strong winds. SOURCE(S): cnn + xinhua DATE: 26.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:55 LOCATION: Ottawa-Intl AP (CYOW) / Ontario COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AC 139 FROM: Halifax TO: Vancouver VIA: Ottawa OCCUPANTS: PAX: 120 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff run at high speed, the aircraft suffered engine failure and a fire erupted briefly in engine #2. The takeoff was safely aborted. SOURCE(S): ottawasun DATE: 26.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Budapest-Intl AP (LHBP) COUNTRY: Hungary AIRLINE: Thomas Cook / Condor TYPE: Boeing 757-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Duesseldorf TO: Burgas VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 253 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Budapest when smoke appeared on the flightdeck during cruise. SOURCE(S): airliners.de DATE: 24.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~15:00 LOCATION: Manila-Intl AP (RPLL) COUNTRY: Philippines AIRLINE: Japan AL TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: JL 742 FROM: Manila TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 308 CREW: 20 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The crew decided to turn back to Manila after being 15 minutes into flight. SOURCE(S): inq7 DATE: 23.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Lagos-Intl AP (DNMM) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A330-343X REGISTRATION: D-AIKH C/N: 648 AGE: 0 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LH 564 FROM: Frankfurt TO: Accra VIA: Lagos OCCUPANTS: PAX: 193 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing runway 18R, the aircrafts nose gear ran into a pothole causing (at least) one tire to burst. Subsequently, the A330 ran off the runway coming to rest on soft ground. Other sources claim the engines ingestes debris from the runway surface when reverse thrust was applied after touchdown. NOTE: It was the 4th time (see table below) this year an aircraft suffered a landing mishap on landing at Lagos. Parallel runway 18L/ 01R is closed for repairs and refurbishing for many months. On July 25th, a British AW 744 diverted to Abuja due to concerns about the poor runway quality and the high risk of damage to heavy widebody aircraft at Lagos. 13.06.2005 Chanchangi AL Boeing 727-200 skidded off wet runway landing 18R 29.06.2005 IRS Airlines Fokker 100 right mlg collapsed on emr landing after hyd problems 13.07.2005 Almiron Avn. Lockheed L-1011-200 skidded off wet runway on landing SOURCE(S): ASN + Thisday + PPRuNe DATE: 23.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Tokushima AP (RJOS) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan AL TYPE: Airbus A300-600 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JL 1495 FROM: Tokyo-HND TO: Tokushima VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 195 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 landing at Tokushima following a sudden drop in cabin pressure and an emergency descent. It is understood, that the A300 was dispatched at Haneda with one cabin pressure control system inoperative. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 20.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Amritsar-Intl AP (VIAR) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AI 187 FROM: New Delhi TO: Toronto VIA: Amritsar OCCUPANTS: PAX: ~250 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor According to local press reports, one tire of the main undercarriage caught fire on landing roll. SOURCE(S): expressindia DATE: 20.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:10 LOCATION: El Paso-Intl AP (KELP) / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: El Paso TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 119 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The MD-80 safely returned to El Paso after a tire blew out immediately after getting airborne. SOURCE(S): kvia DATE: 19.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:15 LOCATION: Nuremberg-Intl AP (EDDN) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Swiss TYPE: Embraer RJ-145 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: LX 1190 FROM: Zurich TO: Nuremberg VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 16 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing on wet runway surface, the aircraft skiddeed off the runway coming to a stop on the gras. SOURCE(S): de.news.yahoo DATE: 18.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Nantes-Intl AP (LFRS) COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Condor / Thomas Cook TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Hannover TO: Tenerife-TFS VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 174 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A320 safely diverted to Nantes following an engine failure en-route. SOURCE(S): de.news.yahoo DATE: 17.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Duesseldorf-Intl AP (EDDL) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: LTU TYPE: Airbus A330-223 REGISTRATION: D-ALPE C/N: 469 AGE: 3 y + 3 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Duesseldorf TO: Beijing VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 234 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During high-speed takeoff run, a large bird (poss. a heron) was ingested into engine #2. The aircraft took off and made a safe single engine landing 2,5 hrs later. SOURCE(S): airliners.de DATE: 16.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:00 LOCATION: Baney area / 18 miles S of Malabo COUNTRY: Equatorial Guinea AIRLINE: Equatair TYPE: Antonov An-24B REGISTRATION: 3C-VQR C/N: 79901104 AGE: 38 OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Malabo TO: Bata VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 54 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 54 CREW: 6 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft lost height and crashed into dense jungle some 30 km south of the departure airport. There were no reported survivors. At the time, local weather consisted of permanent rain and reduced visibility. SOURCE(S): yahoo-news + ASN DATE: 14.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Ft. Worth-Meacham AP (KFTW) / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1456 FROM: Long Beach 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/none The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Ft. Meacham Airport, about 20 miles away from its destination, when pilots received indication about a possible fuel shortage. SOURCE(S): nbc5i DATE: 13.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Lagos-Intl AP (DNMM) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Almiron Avn. TYPE: Lockheed TriStar 200 REGISTRATION: 5X-AAL C/N: 1201 AGE: 24 y + 7 m OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dubai TO: Lagos 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 ran beyond the end of the runway coming to rest on the grass. Although the TriStar was operating a number of cargo flights, it was not certified or rebuild for freighter purposes. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 13.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Anchorage-Intl AP (PANC) / AK COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: UPS Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747-212B(SF) REGISTRATION: N520UP C/N: 21944 AGE: 24 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: UP 2997 FROM: Anchorage TO: Sandiford VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On climb-out engine the 747 suffered an uncontained failure of engine #3. Due to safety concerns the pilots made a high grossweight return to Anchorage using only wheelbrakes on landing roll. 10 tires had to be replaced. SOURCE(S): A-Net DATE: 11.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Neuquen AP (SAZN) COUNTRY: Argentine AIRLINE: Southern Winds TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: A4 6176 FROM: Buenos Aires-AEP TO: Bariloche VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 106 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 737 made a safe emergency landing at Neuquen following a high temperature indication in an engine whilst flying en-route. SOURCE(S): A-Net DATE: 10.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 17:10 LOCATION: Manila-Intl AP (RPLL) COUNTRY: Philippines AIRLINE: Philippine AL TYPE: Airbus A340 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: PR 106 FROM: Manila TO: Vancouver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 281 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft bacame stuck when it was about to make an 180°-turn for line-up for departure on runway 06. The pilots were unable to complete the turn due to problems with the nosegear steering. SOURCE(S): abs-cbn DATE: 10.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: LTU Intl AW TYPE1: Airbus A330- REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: Olympic AL TYPE2: Airbus A340-300 REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: INP FLIGHT No.1: LT 1551 FROM1: New York-JFK TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: New York-JFK TO2: Athens 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 The A330 suffered a brake problem during pushback and the A340 was maneuvering around it when its wingtip struck the rear stabilizer of the A330. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 09.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: afternoon LOCATION: Dan Helder AP COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Aviodrome TYPE: Douglas DC-2-142 REGISTRATION: N39165 ("PH-AJU") C/N: 1404 AGE: 70 y OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Den Helder 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 left undercarriage suddenly retracted and the left wing dragged on the runway until coming to a stop. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 08.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~ 05:00 LOCATION: Chicago-O´Hare Intl AP (KORD) / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 747 made a safe emergency landing on runway 32L at ORD after the crew reported an engine fire. SOURCE(S): A-Net DATE: 08.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:15 LOCATION: Chicago-Midway AP (KMDW) / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest AL TYPE: Boeing 737-7H4 REGISTRATION: N494WN C/N: 33868 AGE: 0 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WN 1492 FROM: Chicago-MDW TO: Tampa VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 105 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor during pushback, a fodd supply truck ht the aircraft causing minor damage. The truck was tipped on its side. SOURCE(S): ntsb DATE: 08.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP (KDIA) / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 1511 FROM: Denver TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A320 returned to land when a fire erupted in engine #1 on climb-out of Denver. Fire was extinguished before landing. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 07.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Shannon-Intl AP (EINN) COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: (United AL ?) TYPE: Boeing 777 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LHR TO: New York VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 190 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 Shannon after the pilots noticed smoke after an electrical fault. SOURCE(S): ireland online DATE: 07.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: over Northern Borneo COUNTRY: Malaysia AIRLINE: Korean Air TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: KE 630 FROM: Denpasar TO: Seoul-ICN VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 257 CREW: 14 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 40+ CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none Whilst cruising at level 380 (38.000 ft) the aircraft encountered clear air turbulence and it lost altitude abruptly. At least 40 passengers sustained injuries. SOURCE(S): english.chosun DATE: 06.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~ 02:00 LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: Israir TYPE1: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: Airborne Express TYPE2: Douglas DC-8-70 REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: ISP FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: New York-JFK TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: Cargo FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: New York-JFK TO2: - VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - 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: none Both aircraft narrowly missed each other in rain, darkness and foggy conditions at New York-JFK airport. It appears the israeli aircraft mistook a taxy instruction and crossed a "hold short" marking line before the active runway where the DC-8 was making its takeoff run. The latter pilot immediately managed to get airborne before hitting the 767 and climbed away safely. It was estimated that both aircraft came as near as 100 feet. Note: Israir just bgan regular passenger service into JFK in March 2005. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 06.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Paris-Charles De Gaulle Intl AP (LFPG) COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: TAM TYPE: Airbus A330-203 REGISTRATION: PT-MVK C/N: 486 AGE: 2 y + 1 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 Whilst taxiing, te left main gear rolled off the shoulder of the apron and sunk into soft ground. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 06.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Trabzon-Intl AP (LTCG) COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: Emirates AL TYPE: Airbus A330- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Vienna TO: Dubai VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 109 CREW: 14 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely diverted to Trabzon following an engine failure en-route. SOURCE(S): A-Net DATE: 06.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 04:25 LOCATION: Port Harcourt-Intl AP (DNPO) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Airbus A330-203 REGISTRATION: F-GZCF C/N: 481 AGE: 3 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AF 875 FROM: Paris- TO: Port Harcourt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 196 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing in darkness, the aircraft ran into a herd of cows causing major damage to its nose and right main undercarriage. The airport was closed for about 8 hours until the A330 was removed. SOURCE(S): A-Net + ASN DATE: 05.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~ 17:00 LOCATION: Siem Rap-Intl AP (VDSR) COUNTRY: Cambodia AIRLINE: Vietnam AL TYPE: Airbus A320-214 REGISTRATION: S7-ASH C/N: 619 AGE: 8 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: VN 829 FROM: Ho Chi Minh City TO: Siem Rap VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 90 CREW: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing in rain and light tailwind, the aircraft veered off the wet runway coming to rest partially on soft ground. The A320 was about to move into a taxyway at the time of the incident. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + vnanet DATE: 04.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Paris-Charles De Gaulle Intl AP (LFPG) COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Starjet (opf Olympic AL) TYPE: Lockheed L-1011-1 REGISTRATION: A6-BSM C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Paris-CDG TO: Athens 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 CDG after the crew reported overheated engine #3. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 03.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Dublin-Intl AP (EIDW) COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE: Islandsflug (leased from Corsair) TYPE: Airbus A310-325ET REGISTRATION: TF-ELR C/N: 624 AGE: 13 y + 7 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Dublin 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 pilots experienced control problems. The rudder movement was limited to 1/4 of its normal deflection. Landed safely. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 03.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Vancouver-Intl AP (CYVR) / BC COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE1: My Travel AW TYPE1: Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: Air Canada / Jazz TYPE2: Canadair DHC-8- REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: INP FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: Vancouver TO1: Manchester VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: Vancouver TO2: Portland 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 The A330 was taxiing for departure when it struck the wing of the smallder Dash 8 which was stationary at the time. The latter aircraft was taken out of service for repairs. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + A-Net DATE: 02.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~14:10 LOCATION: Houston-Intl AP (KIAH) / TX COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental AL TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CO 744 FROM: Houston-IAH TO: Cleveland 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 return to Houston-IAH after an engine caught fire. SOURCE(S): newsnet5 + justplanes DATE: 02.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:00 LOCATION: Vancouver-Intl AP (CYVR) COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Thomas Cook (UK) TYPE: Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Vancouver TO: London-LGW VIA: Calgary 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 blown seal in engine #2 soon after takeoff causig massive loss of oil. The pilots elected to return and made a safe single engine landing on runway 26R. SOURCE(S): a-net + PPRuNe DATE: 01.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:45 LOCATION: Chittagong-Intl AP (VGEG) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Bangladesh BIMAN AL TYPE: McDD DC-10-30ER REGISTRATION: S2-ADN C/N: 46542 AGE: 26 y + 0 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: BG 048 FROM: Dubai TO: Dhaka VIA: Chittagong OCCUPANTS: PAX: 201 CREW: 14 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 11 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial / damaged beyond repair On landing the aircraft ran beyond the end of runway 23 coming to rest in a ditch. Its nosegear, right main gear and right wing suffered considerable damage. The right engine #3 was sheared off before coming to a stop. According to initial reports a fire broke out in the right wing and/or engine. Injuries occured in the evacuation process. At the time the weather was unfavourable cosisted of continous rainfall, low cloudbase and reduced visibility. NOTE: The single runway 05/23 at Chittagong is 2.940 m long. AIRLINE SAFETY HISTORY BIMAN Bangladesh AL SOURCE(S): hindustantimes + khaleejtimes + ASN DATE: 01.07.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL) / GA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 1171 FROM: Miami TO: Atlanta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 757 suffered tire burst on takeoff at MIA. After post landing inspection at ATL damage was found on wingtip and flap. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 30.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Lukla AP (VNLK) COUNTRY: Nepal AIRLINE: Ghorka Airlines TYPE: Dornier Do-228 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kathmandu TO: Lukla VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial/destroyed According to unconfirmed reports, the aircraft was involved in an accident at Lukla. However, there were no injuries. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 29.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Fly Air TYPE: Airbus A300B4-2C REGISTRATION: TC-FLF C/N: 194 AGE: 23 y + 0 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Amsterdam TO: (Turkey) VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 298 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The pilots aborted takeoff run on runway 18R/36L at high speed following a failure of the port engine #1. SOURCE(S): cae + nu.nl DATE: 29.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~13:00 LOCATION: Lagos-Intl AP (DNMM) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: IRS Airlines TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION: 5N-COO C/N: 11297 AGE: 15 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Lagos TO: Abuja VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 85 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On emergency return to Lagos following hydraulic problems en-route, the right main gear collapsed when the pilot turned the F-100 from runway 19L into a taxyway. SOURCE(S): asn DATE: 29.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hyderabad-Intl AP (VOHY) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Emirates TYPE: Airbus A330 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: EK 527 FROM: Hyderabad TO: Dubai VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Soon after tekoff the aircraft suffered birdstrike forcing the pilots to return. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 28.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~11:45 LOCATION: Greensboro Intl AP (KGSO) / NC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Independence AL TYPE: Canadair CRJ-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DH 1784 FROM: Washington-IAD TO: Greensboro VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 33 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor When passengers where about to leave, the nosegear collapsed causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): journalnow DATE: 28.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Moncton-Intl AP / N.B. (CYQM) COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Canjet TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: CJA 162 FROM: Toronto TO: Halifax 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 Toronto following an inflight loss of cabin pressure. However, when the flight started for a 2nd time at a lower en-route altitude, the weather at the destination (Halifax) was below minima and the 737 diverted to Moncton. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 28.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Altbach area / Stuttgart (EDDS) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Atlas Jet TYPE: Airbus A320-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Stuttgart TO: Izmir VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 140+ CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A320 safely returned to STR following an inflight seperation of a safety pin shortly after takeoff during gear retraction process. SOURCE(S): dpa/sn DATE: 25.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Friedrichshafen-Intl AP (EDNY) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Hamburg Intl AL TYPE: Boeing 737-700 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Palma de Mallorca TO: Friedrichshafen VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 141 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 Friedrichshafen following a tire burst during takeoff run at Palma. SOURCE(S): swr DATE: 25.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manila-Intl AP (RPLL) COUNTRY: Philippines AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: NW 020 FROM: Manila TO: Minneapolis VIA: Tokyo-NRT OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none Whilst making a 180 degree turn for line-up on the departure runway, the pilots miscalculated their turn and the aircraft became stuck. Ground assistance was needed to repostition the 747. The main runway at Manila is undergoing repair works at the time. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 24.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: approx. 500 km east of Gander COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Condor / Thomas Cook TYPE: Boeing 767-330ER REGISTRATION: D-ABUA C/N: 26991 AGE: 12 y + 9 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Frankfurt TO: Toronto VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 234 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The 767 deviated from its en-route flightpath and came into close proximity with a Thomas Cook (UK) Boeing 757 flying nearly the same altitude. According to eyewitness accounts te vertical seperation was less than 200 m when both aircraft took evasive action. The Condor pilot intended to take a photograph of his collegue in the other aircraft. Both pilots were suspended by their company. SOURCE(S): BBC + telegraph DATE: 24.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 21:34 LOCATION: Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Sri Lankan TYPE: Airbus - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UL 191 FROM: Colombo TO: Delhi VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 151 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On approach, the pilots reported engine troubles and made a safe emergency landing at Delhi. SOURCE(S): ndtv DATE: 21.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 04:08 LOCATION: Tehran-Intl AP (OIII) COUNTRY: Iran AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: McDD DC-10-30ER REGISTRATION: N243NW C/N: 48315 AGE: 17 y + 5 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: NW 041 FROM: Mumbai TO: Minneapolis VIA: Amsterdam OCCUPANTS: PAX: 255 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Tehran following pilot concerns about a mechanical problem in the cargo hold. After checks, the aircraft continued to its destination. NOTE: Its the first time for many years an US plane lands on an iranian airport. SOURCE(S): al jazeera + a-net DATE: 20.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Vesteras AP (ESOW) COUNTRY: Sweden AIRLINE: Ryanair TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Vesteras 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 for takeoff, the left main undercarriage sank into soft edge of the taxyway making the 737 immobile. SOURCE(S): vlt DATE: 19.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Grand Cayman-Intl AP (MWCR) COUNTRY: Cayman Islands AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 953 FROM: New York-LGA TO: Tegucigalpa VIA: Miami OCCUPANTS: PAX: 188 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 757 safely diverted to Grand Cayman after problems with the de-icing equipment occured during cruiseflight. Hondurian president Maduro was among the passengers accompanied by his wife. SOURCE(S): ntsb DATE: 19.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kalima AP (FZOD) COUNTRY: DR Congo AIRLINE: Wimbi Dira AW TYPE: Douglas C-47B (DC-3) REGISTRATION: 9Q-CWI C/N: 33257 AGE: 60+ y OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Kalima VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair On landing the aircraft bounced and ground looped causing seperation of one main undercarriage leg ad one engine. SOURCE(S): asn DATE: 19.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 03:42 LOCATION: Addis Ababa-Intl AP (HAAB) COUNTRY: Ethiopia AIRLINE: Mahfooz Avn. TYPE: Boeing 707-347C REGISTRATION: C5-MBM C/N: 19966 AGE: 36 y + 10 m OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Douala TO: Addis Ababa VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 188 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing, the aircraft was involved in an accident. No further information available. SOURCE(S): asn DATE: 18.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:48 LOCATION: Cologne-Intl AP (EDDK) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Air Berlin (?) TYPE: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Cologne VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none Whilst landing on runway 32R, a Cessna 421C took off on runway 07 without clearance forcing the pilots to make an emergency braking maneuvre to avoid a potential collission. The 737 came to a stop 200 m before both runways intersection. SOURCE(S): bfu DATE: 15.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 23:30 LOCATION: 32 NM north of Anchorage / AK COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northern Air Cargo TYPE: ATR-42-300F REGISTRATION: N42NC C/N: 067 AGE: 17 y + 9 m OPERATION: DNC FLIGHT No.: NC 24 FROM: Fairbanks TO: Anchorage VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 1 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial During descent to ANC, the aircraft encountered lightning strike resulting in substantial damage to its left aileron. SOURCE(S): ntsb DATE: 15.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Munich-Intl AP COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Lufthansa TYPE: Airbus A340-642 REGISTRATION: D-AIHC C/N: 523 AGE: 1 y + 8 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Beijing TO: Munich 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 with one (or more) flat tires. SOURCE(S): spiegel DATE: 15.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~ 10:00 LOCATION: Tokyo-Haneda Intl AP (RJTT) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan AL TYPE: Boeing 767-346 REGISTRATION: JA8986 C/N: 28838 AGE: 7 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Hokkaido-New Chitose TO: Tokyo-HND VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 222 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing in rain, the aircraft lost both tires of its nose undercarriage coming to a stop on the runway. Considerable damage occured to the nose wheel assembly. SOURCE(S): japantimes DATE: 13.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:51 LOCATION: Coral Ridge Isles area / Ft. Lauderdale (KFXE) / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air Pony Express TYPE: Douglas Super R4D-8 (DC-3) REGISTRATION: N3906J C/N: 43344 AGE: 62 y OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Ft.Lauderdale-FXE TO: Marsh Harbour VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 1 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed A minute after getting airborne at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport, the left engine #1 caught fire. The pilots were unable to maintain height and a forced landing in a residential neighbourhood was carried out. After clipping treetops, the aircraft touched down on Northeast 56th before it skidded to a stop near Northeast 18th Ave. The left wing was caught by flames from the burning engine. The crew was able to evacuate the aircraft before it was consumed by fire. The Super DC-3 was on a missionary cargo flight carrying 1,6 tons of granite to the Bahamas. SOURCE(S): NTSB + ASN + usatoday + Yahoo-News DATE: 13.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Melbourne-Intl AP (YMML) / Victoria COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Jetstar AL TYPE: Boeing 717 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Sydney TO: Launceston 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 diverted to Melbourne after the undercarriage failed to deploy on approach. The crew lowered the gear manually. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 12.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 22:27 LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intl AP (KLAX) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Skywest AL TYPE: Canadair RJ-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: SKW 6543 FROM: Los Angeles TO: Santa Barbara VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after takeoff the crew received indication of a unsafe nosegear indication and elected to return. On landing, the nosegear collapsed and the aircraft came to a stop scraping its foreward fuselage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 12.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:15 LOCATION: Lagos-Intl AP (DNMM) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Chanchangi AL TYPE: Boeing 727-2M7 REGISTRATION: 5N-BCF C/N: 21655 AGE: 26 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kaduna TO: Lagos VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 129 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing in heavy rain, the aircraft "floated" beyond the end of the runway coming to rest in a drainage ditch. The 727 travelled over soft ground for some 100 meters. At the time the runway was wet by recent rainfall and large patches of standing water prevailed. Extent of aircraft damage is not exacly known. Both pilots were suspended by nigerian authorities for 3 months. NOTE: One day earlier, an EAS 737 skidded off the runway at Jos under similar circumstances. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 11.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Jos Intl AP (DNJO) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: EAS Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Lagos TO: Jos VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: ~100 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial(?) The 737 skidded off the rain slickened runway at Jos on landing after heavy downpour forced the airport to close. The aircraft circled for over 2 hours looking for a suitable airport to land, but all other places were closed due to weather. When fuel state became critical, the pilots were made a landing at Jos despite the dangerous runway state. After touchdown, the 737 aquaplaned and skidded off the runway by 40 meters coming to rest on soft ground. It is understood that one gear and parts of the fuselage were buried in mud. SOURCE(S): vanguard + ASN DATE: 11.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Durban-Intl AP (FADN) COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: South African Airlink TYPE: BAe Jetstream 41 REGISTRATION: ZS-NRI C/N: 41061 AGE: 10 y + 1 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: SA 8140 FROM: Johannesburg TO: Margate VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 13 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On approach to Margate the pilots received indication that the nosegear would not deploy. All efforts to lower the gear proved unsuccessful. After burning off sufficient fuel an emergency landing on maingears only, was carried out at nearby Durban airport. No injuries reported. SOURCE(S): IOL DATE: 10.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:25 LOCATION: Oklahoma City / OK (KOKC) COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Mesaba AL (opf Northwest Airlink) TYPE: Avro RJ-85A REGISTRATION: N530XJ C/N: E2364 AGE: 5 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NW 3437 FROM: Memphis TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 56 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 2 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Oklahoma City after hydraulic fluid leaked into the cabin. SOURCE(S): justplanes + ntsb DATE: 10.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Evergreen Intl AL TYPE: Boeing 747-212B(SCD) REGISTRATION: N486EV C/N: 20888 AGE: 30 y + 11 m OPERATION: GND FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During engine tests run-ups on runway 22R, a fire broke out in engine #2. Extent of damage unknown. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 10.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: ~14:10 LOCATION: Lokichogio AP (HKLK) COUNTRY: Kenya AIRLINE1: Air Services Kenya TYPE1: BAe HS-748 Andover REGISTRATION1: 5Y-SFE C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: Transafrik TYPE2: L-100-30 Hercules REGISTRATION2: S9-BAS C/N2: 4472 AGE2: 33 y OPERATION1: INC FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: - TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: INC FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: (Sudan) TO2: Lokichogio VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: damaged beyond repair OCCUPANTS2: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: damaged beyond repair Both aircraft received irrepairable damage in two seperate accidents on the single runway at Lokichogio. First, shortly after 13:00L the HS-748 performed an emergency landing with its landing gear retract. To clear the runway from debris and to allow access to the damaged HS-748, the airport was closed for all traffic. However, about 1 hour later a Transafrik L-100, arriving from Sudan also reported an emergency due to fuel shortage. The pilots then attempted a landing on a part of the runway that was clear of any debris from the other cargo plane. The L-100 made a very hard touchdown, bending the hull beyond its limits. The Hercules pilots were unable to stop before the wreckage of the HS-748 and both aircraft collided. No injuries were reported but both aircraft are likely to be scrapped. Lokichogio Airport was closed for two days hampering emergency food relief operations from Kenya into Sudan on behalf of the UN world food programme (WFP). SOURCE(S): allafrica + sudan tribune DATE: 10.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Dubai-Intl AP (OMDB) COUNTRY: UAE AIRLINE: Emirates AL TYPE: Airbus A340-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dubai TO: Amman 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 to land at DXB following an engine failure soon after takeoff. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 09.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 19:39 LOCATION: Boston-Intl AP (KBOS) / MA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: Aer Lingus TYPE1: Airbus A330-301 REGISTRATION1: EI-ORD C/N1: 059 AGE1: 11 y + 1 m AIRLINE2: US Airways TYPE2: Boeing 737-3B7 REGISTRATION2: N394US C/N2: 23316 AGE2: 19 y + 3 m OPERATION1: ISP FLIGHT No.1: EI 132 FROM1: Boston TO1: Shannon VIA1: - OPERATION2: DSP FLIGHT No.2: US 1170 FROM2: Boston TO2: Philadelphia VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: 260 CREW: 12 FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: none OCCUPANTS2: PAX: 103 CREW: 6 FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: none Both aircraft received takeoff clearance at roughly the same time. The A330 on runway 15R, the 737 on runway 09. The two runways cross each other at their far ends. The Aer Lingus copilot spotted the approaching 737 from the right when it was too late to reject the takeoff. Both aircraft got airorne and missed each other by less than 200 feet. However the flights continued safely to their destinations. SOURCE(S): boston.com + NTSB DATE: 09.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:15 LOCATION: London-City Intl AP (EGLC) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Darwin AL TYPE: Saab 2000 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Lugano TO: London-City 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 experienced engine fire but made a safe emergency landing at LCY. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 09.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Johannesburg-Intl AP (FAJS) COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: Kulula TYPE: (MD-80?) REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: MN 105 FROM: Johannesburg TO: Cape Town VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 129 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 Johannesburg after engien #1 failed shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): iafrica DATE: 08.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: London-Gatwick Intl AP (EGKK) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Air Transat TYPE: Airbus A310-304 REGISTRATION: C-GTSI C/N: 595 AGE: 3 y + 9 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LGW TO: Toronto VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The Airbus experienced hydraulic problems about 15 minutes after departure. The pilots then made a fast no flaps return to LGW. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 08.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:45 LOCATION: Johannesburg-Intl AP (FAJS) COUNTRY: South Africa AIRLINE: Air Zimbabwe TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Harare TO: Johannesburg VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 93 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 6 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft carried out an emergency landing at Johannesburg after the pilots observed smoke in the cockpit. All passengers left the aircraft via emergency chutes. At least six of them received injuries during evacuation. SOURCE(S): zimobserver DATE: 07.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) area / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: South African AW TYPE: Airbus A340-313E REGISTRATION: ZS-SXA C/N: 544 AGE: 1 y + 9 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SA 203 FROM: Johannesburg TO: New York-JFK VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On arrival at the gate body parts of a stowaway were discovered in the main gear bay. The person must have died in transit. Other human remains (leg) fell on the ground in New York when gear was selected down. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 07.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Louisville-Intl AP (KSDF) / KY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: UPS AL TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION: N250UP C/N: 48745 AGE: 9 y + 6 m OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Louisville VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial The aircraft made an emergency landing at Luoisville with its nose undercarriage on fire. Unknown damage occured. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 06.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:40 LOCATION: Miami-Intl AP (KMIA) / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1550 FROM: Miami TO: New York-EWR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 180 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The made a safe emergency return to MIA after it lost some tire tread on the runway during takeoff. SOURCE(S): newsday DATE: 06.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miraflores AP area (SKMF) COUNTRY: Colombia AIRLINE: TA del Ariari (TARI) TYPE: Douglas DC-3A REGISTRATION: HK-3462 C/N: 11759 AGE: 62 y OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Miraflores TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 25 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after takeoff the aircraft experienced engine troubles ad the pilots attempted an emergency return to the airport. However, this failed and the DC-3 made a crash-landing outside the runway. All persons on board survived. The wreckage caught fire and burned after evacuation. At the time the DC-3 was operating on bahalf of the colombian army carrying soldiers. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 06.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Taipei-Chiang Kai Shek Intl AP (RCTP) COUNTRY: Taiwan AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Boeing 777-222ER REGISTRATION: N794UA C/N: 26953 AGE: 6 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 830 FROM: Tapei-CKS TO: Nagoya VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 143 CREW: 11 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During pushback, the still attached jetway torn off a passenger door before the movement came to a stop. SOURCE(S): iol + ASC DATE: 05.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Rittman area / OH (O168) COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: AerOhio Avn TYPE: DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 REGISTRATION: N3434 C/N: 193 AGE: 37 y OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Rittman TO: Rittman VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft lost height and crashed nose-down into a field where the right wing was torn off. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 05.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Lajes AFB (LPLA) / Azores COUNTRY: Portugal AIRLINE: Alitalia TYPE: Boeing 767-3Q8ER REGISTRATION: EI-CRO C/N: 29383 AGE: 6 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AZ 636 FROM: Milan-MXP TO: Miami 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 an emergency diversion to Lajes after smoke appeared on the flightdeck. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 04.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intl AP (KLAX) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AC 559 FROM: Los Angeles 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 ecountered birdstrike into engine #1 and returned to land. Damage occured at sevenengine fan blade. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 04.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Mexico City-Intl AP (MMMX) COUNTRY: Mexico AIRLINE: Air France TYPE: Boeing 747-428ERF REGISTRATION: F-GIUB C/N: 33096 AGE: 2 y + 8 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Mexico City TO: Paris VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: susbtantial when parked on the cargo ramp, a ground handling truck struck the fuselage just behind the right wing trailing edge causing substantial damage and the 747 was grounded for repairs. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 04.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:55 LOCATION: Chicago-O Hare Intl AP (KORD) / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 881 FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff the aircraft blew a tire prompting the pilots to return to ORD. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 02.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:00 LOCATION: Zacapa AP area COUNTRY: Guatemala AIRLINE: T.A. Guatemaltecos (TAG) TYPE: LET 410UVP-E3 REGISTRATION: TG-TAG C/N: 882028 AGE: 17 y OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Zacapa TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 15 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft crashed after it developed technical problems soon after takeoff. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 02.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:55 LOCATION: Bucharest-Intl AP (LROP) COUNTRY: Romania AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Boeing 777-222ER REGISTRATION: VT-AIK C/N: 28714 AGE: 6 y + 2 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AI 131 FROM: Mumbai TO: New York VIA: London-LHR OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made an emergency landing at Bucharest after a short cirquit caused a fire on board. The fire was automatically out out by on-board equipment. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 02.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:28 LOCATION: Khartoum-Intl AP (HSSS) COUNTRY: Sudan AIRLINE: Marsland TYPE: Antonov An-24B REGISTRATION: ST-WAL C/N: 69901004 AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: ( ) 430 FROM: Khartoum TO: El Fasher VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 36 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 3 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: x OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On takeoff, the aircraft caught fire and crashed beside the runway. At least 16 people were injured, two of them seriously. SOURCE(S): cnn DATE: 01.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Ottawa-Intl AP (CYOW) / Ontario COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: First Air TYPE: Boeing 727-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Ottawa TO: Nunavut VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/ CREW: 63 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Soon after takeoff the pilots noticed a problem with the hydraulic system and elected to return to the airport. SOURCE(S): canoe DATE: 01.06.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Zurich-Intl AP (LSZH) COUNTRY: Switzerland AIRLINE: Thai AW Intl TYPE: McDD MD-11 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: TG 971 FROM: Zurich TO: Bangkok VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 169 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor A problem with the central air data comuter forced the pilots to return to Zurich soon after takeoff. SOURCE(S): bangkokpost DATE: 31.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Sydney-Intl AP (YSSY) / NSW COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Japan AL TYPE: Boeing 747-346SR REGISTRATION: JA8184 C/N: 23968 AGE: 17 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: JL 778 FROM: Sydney TO: Osaka-KIX VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Australian authorities temporarily grounded the 747 after one of the two main wheel rods broke before it was due to leave the gate for departure. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 28.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP (KDEN) / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: N911TW C/N: 49182 AGE: 21 y + 6 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AAL 1125 FROM: Dallas-DFW TO: Denver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 104 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the aircraft veered slightly off runway 35R. The aircraft was later towed back onto the runway.. SOURCE(S): airliners.net + ntsb DATE: 26.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Prague-Intl AP (LKPR) COUNTRY: Czech Republic AIRLINE: Alitalia TYPE: McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION: I-DAWD C/N: 49199 AGE: 21 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Prague TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Whilst preparing for departure, the nose undercarriage collided with the pushback truck causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 25.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Bunyakiri area COUNTRY: DR Congo AIRLINE: (Air Victoria ?) TYPE: Antonov An-12 REGISTRATION: 9Q-CVG C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Goma TO: Kongolo VIA: Kindu OCCUPANTS: PAX: 21 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 21 CREW: 5 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed About 30 minutes after takeoff the aircraft crashed in rugged and densly wooded terrain, breaking apart on impact. There were no survivors. SOURCE(S): Pprune DATE: 24.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 17:05 LOCATION: Salt Lake City area / UT COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: McDD MD-90 REGISTRATION: N910DN C/N: 53390 AGE: 9 y + 8 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 589 FROM: Salt Lake City TO: New Orleans VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none One flight attendant was injured when the the 2L emergency chute deployed in the cabin after takeoff. The pilots safely returned to land. SOURCE(S): PPrune DATE: 22.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Wichita-Intl AP (KICT) / KS COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: United AL TYPE1: Boeing 737-522 REGISTRATION1: N925UA C/N1: 26646 AGE1: 13 y + 5 m AIRLINE2: AirTran AW TYPE2: Boeing 717-2BD REGISTRATION2: N996AT C/N2: 55140 AGE2: 2 y + 11 m OPERATION1: GND FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: - TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: GND FLIGHT No2: - FROM2: - TO2: - VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: minor/substantial OCCUPANTS2: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: minor/ substantial When the 737 was being pushed back by a tractor for re-positioning, the towbar was disconnected and the aircraft rolled back until it struck the parked 717. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 22.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Punta Cana-Intl AP (MDPC) COUNTRY: Dominican Republic AIRLINE: Skyservice TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: C-GLMC C/N: 27205 AGE: 11 y + 4 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: 5G 560 FROM: Toronto TO: Punta Cana VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 318 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft touched down with excessive rate of descend, resulting in structural damage to the foreward fuselage. The 767 bouced three times until normal rollout conditions were achieved. A wrinkled crack appeared just foreward of the L/R 2 passenger doors. A number of passengers suffered injuries and were treated in hospital. The aircraft involved was recently acquired by Skyservice in April´05. NOTE: At least two similar hull fracture cases are known in which a 767 landed with excessive force: #1) c/n 27392 on 19.09.2000 Vietnam AL at Ho Chi Minh City; #2) c/n 23764 on 07.08.2004 at Santa Cruz/Bolivia. SOURCE(S): PPrune DATE: 20.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:30 LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP (VABB) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AI 191 FROM: Mumbai TO: New York-EWR VIA: Paris-CDG OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 747 returned to Mumbai following a hydraulic problem shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 18.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:45 LOCATION: Leeds-Bradford Intl AP (EGNM)/ England COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Jordan Avn (opf LTE) TYPE: Airbus A320-211 REGISTRATION: JY-JAR C/N: 234 AGE: 13 y + 10 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: LTE 376 FROM: Fuerteventura TO: Leeds VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 171 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing roll, the aircrafts nose undercarriage came to a stop on the grass a few meters beyond the overrrun area. SOURCE(S): PPrune DATE: 17.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 14:56 LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP (KDEN) / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: United AL TYPE1: Boeing 737-322 REGISTRATION1: N305UA C/N1: 23666 AGE1: 18 y AIRLINE2: United AL TYPE2: Boeing 737-322 REGISTRATION2: N373UA C/N2: 24638 AGE2: 15 y OPERATION1: DSP FLIGHT No.1: UA 229 FROM1: Denver TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: DSP FLIGHT No2: UA 424 FROM2: Denver 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 Both aircraft were being pushed back from their respective gates when their wingtips collided resulting in minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 13.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:20 LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP (KDEN) / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta Air Lines TYPE: McDD MD-88 REGISTRATION: N949DL C/N: 49880 AGE: 15 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 664 FROM: Denver TO: Atlanta VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 93 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During gear retraction process a loud bang occured followed by a sudden loss of cabin pressure. The pilots safely returned to land. initial inspection revealed a worn gear actuator. TT: 41.790 hrs. SOURCE(S): ntsb DATE: 13.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kansas City-Intl AP (KMCI) / MO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Midwest AL TYPE: Boeing 717-2BL REGISTRATION: N910ME C/N: 55174 AGE: 1 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: MEP 490 FROM: Kansas City TO: Washington-DCA VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 75 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 717 returned to MCI for an emergency landing following an inflight loss of elevator control. However, control was regained. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 10.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 19:33 LOCATION: Minneapolis-Intl AP / MN (KMSP) COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: Northwest AL TYPE1: Douglas DC-9-51 REGISTRATION1: N763NC C/N1: 47716 AGE1: 28 y + 11 m AIRLINE2: Northwest AL TYPE2: Airbus A319-114 REGISTRATION2: N368NB C/N2: 2039 AGE2: 1 y + 7 m OPERATION1: DSP FLIGHT No.1: NW 1495 FROM1: Columbus TO1: Minneapolis VIA1: - OPERATION2: DSP FLIGHT No2: NW 1849 FROM2: Minneapolis TO2: San Antonio VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: 93 CREW: 5 FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 6 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: substantial / DBR OCCUPANTS2: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: minor When the DC-9 taxied to its assigned gate, it was hit by the Airbus near the 'G' concourse causing substantial damage to both aircraft. The Airbus was pushing back from its gate C12 at the time. Its right wing struck the upper cockpit area of the DC-9 which became buried underneath. At least 6 crew members on board the DC-9 were injured, one of them serious. NOTE: On 3rd Dec.1990 two other NWA aircraft (DC-9 + B727) collided in foggy conditions on the runway at Detroit-Metro causing 8 fatalities. SOURCE(S): kare11 DATE: 08.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hong Kong-Intl AP (VHHH)) COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Air Canada TYPE: Airbus A340-313C REGISTRATION: C-FYKX C/N: 150 AGE: 8 y + 7 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AC 008 FROM: Hong Kong TO: Vancouver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 231 CREW: 16 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A340 returned safely to land after the pilots received indication of an inflight fire on climb-out. Smoke origin turned out to be a short-circuit in a cabin light. SOURCE(S): theglobeandmail DATE: 07.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:50 LOCATION: 11 km NW of Lockhart River (YLHR)/ Queensland COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Transair (lst Aero-Tropics) TYPE: Fairchild SA227 Metro 23 REGISTRATION: VH-TFU C/N: DC-818B AGE: 14 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bamaga TO: Lockhart River VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 13 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 13 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On approach to Lockhart River in rain and strong winds, the aircraft crashed in densly forested area and broke apart on impact. The Metro impacted a 1.600 ft. tall peak. There were no survivors. NOTE: This accident represets the worst crash in australian history since 1968. SOURCE(S): atsb + abc.net.au + ASN DATE: 06.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:42 LOCATION: Ujung Pandang-Intl AP (WAAA) COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Lion Air TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Jakarta TO: Ujung Pandang VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 153 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, the aircraft suffered a blown nosegear tire. An emergency evacuation was carried out after coming to a stop on the runway. SOURCE(S): thejakartapost DATE: 05.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Minneapolis-Intl AP (KMSP) / MN COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: Douglas DC-9-31 REGISTRATION: N960N C/N: 47256 AGE: 36 y + 11 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 1 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair (?) The aircraft was hit by a fuel truck on the ground causing substantial damage to the foreward underbelly and nose section. The truck driver, who apparently had fallen asleep, was injured. The fuel truck was loaded with 2000 gallons of petrol and 1000 gallons of JET A-1 fuel. Fortunately no ingintion occured.The DC-9 was taken out of service for a longer time. SOURCE(S): airdisaster DATE: 04.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: afternoon LOCATION: Lubutu area COUNTRY: DR Congo AIRLINE: (Kisangani AL) TYPE: Antonov An-26 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Isiro TO: Kisangani VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 4 CREW: 11 FATALITIES: PAX: 4 CREW: 6 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 4 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft was returning from Isiro where it was unable to land for unknown reasons, when the pilots were forced to made an emergency landing 130 kilometers away from Kisangani. The An-26 hit a tree and crashed into a forest breaking apart on impact. There were only 5 survivors. SOURCE(S): news24 + allafrica DATE: 03.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 22:13 LOCATION: Taranaki / 6 km E of Stratford COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: Airwork NZ TYPE: Fairchild SA-227AC Metro III REGISTRATION: ZK-POA C/N: AC-551B AGE: 21 y OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Auckland TO: Blenheim VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft was flying on a regular mail flight when a huge explosion inside the Metro occured causing the pilots to loose control immediately. Initial investigation revealed that undeclared hazardous goods may have caused the explosion. SOURCE(S): abc DATE: 03.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Onur Air TYPE: Airbus A300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: = OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to AMS following an engine fire soon after takeoff. The aircraft was refused to fly to Turkey to get engine replacement due to safety concerns on behalf of the dutch authorities. The aircraft remained grounded until new engine was fitted. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 03.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Poznan-Intl AP (EPPO) COUNTRY: Poland AIRLINE: AMC Aviation TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION: SU-BOZ C/N: 53192 AGE: 8 y + 10 m OPERATION: INP 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 MD83 overran the end of the runway coming to a stop on an even grass patch beyond. The undercarriage did not sank into ground. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 01.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: 14:40 LOCATION: Hammerfest AP (ENHF) COUNTRY: Norway AIRLINE: Wideroe TYPE: DHC-8-103 REGISTRATION: LN-WIK C/N: 394 AGE: 10 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: WF 921 FROM: Tromsoe TO: Hammerfest VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 29 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Moments before touchdown in clear but stormy weather, the pilot elected to abort the landing ad initiated a go-around. Strong gusts then caught the aircraft and a wing struck the ground . One main landing gear leg subsequently collapsed. The pilots then lost directional control and the DHC-8 skidded on its right wing and belly to a stop. SOURCE(S): airliners.net + PPRuNe DATE: 01.05.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miyazaki AP (RJFM) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-81 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Fukuoka TO: Miyazaki 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 land at Miyazaki after it was struck by lighning. SOURCE(S): luchtzak DATE: 29.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 21:40 LOCATION: Tokyo-Haneda Intl AP (RJTT) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan Airlines TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Tokyo-HND VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX/CREW: 51 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none The aircraft was cleared to land by tower personnel on a closed runway but the landing was however completed safely. The tower controller may have forgot the runway was closed for repairs as he was not working since beginning of April. At the time, the runway was free of construction equipment. SOURCE(S): AlertNet DATE: 28.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Lisbon-intl AP (LPPT) COUNTRY: Portugal AIRLINE: Continental AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CO 065 FROM: Lisbon 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 safely retuned to Lisbon after the crew received indication of a hydraulic problem with the landing gear soon after takeoff. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 28.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Auckland-Intl AP (NZAA) COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: Air New Zealand TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Auckland TO: Los Angeles VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The crew decided to return to Auckland after a problem with the anti-ice system in one of hte engines had occured. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 25.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kabul-Intl AP (OAKB) COUNTRY: Afghanistan AIRLINE: ATMA TYPE: Antonov An-12BP REGISTRATION: UN-11003 C/N: 4341803 AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dubai TO: Kabul VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 6 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair On landing in steady rainfall, the aircraft veered off the runway ad caught fire before coming to rest. All crewmembers managed to escape the flames and suffered only minor injuries. SOURCE(S): yahoo-asia DATE: 23.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: near Miami / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: BWIA TYPE1: Boeing 737-800 REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: American AL TYPE2: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: ISP FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: Miami TO1: Barbados VIA1: - OPERATION2: - FLIGHT No2: AA 2198 FROM2: - TO2: - VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - 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: none Both aircraft came into close proximity when the 737 was instructed to climb and maintain 7.000 ft after departure but did not acknowledge the clearace. TCAS systems in both aircraft were activated forcing the 757 crew - flying at 8.000 ft - to climb immediately and the 737 stopped its ascent. Passengers aboard the BWIA flight watched the approaching jet and a breif panick broke out on board. Both aircraft continued to their destinations. SOURCE(S): aero-news.net DATE: 22.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 19:15 LOCATION: Tokyo-Narita Intl AP (RJAA) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: China Eastern AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: MU 271 FROM: Beijing TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 66 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, all four main gear tires blew out making the aircraft immobile and authorities were forced to close the runway for hours. SOURCE(S): kyodo news DATE: 21.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hong Kong-Intl AP (VHHH) COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Cathay Pacific AW TYPE: Boeing 747-4000 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CX 289 FROM: Hong Kong TO: Frankfurt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor When the aircraft has reached about 60 knots, the pilots rejected their takeoff run when they received indication of 2 blown out tires. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 20.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 22:45 LOCATION: Tehran-Intl AP (OIII) COUNTRY: Iran AIRLINE: Saha Air TYPE: Boeing 707-3J9C REGISTRATION: EP-SHE C/N: 21127 AGE: 28 y + 8 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kish TO: Tehran VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 157 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 3 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: x OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed SPECIAL ACCIDENT INFORMATION SOURCE(S): usatoday + ASN + heraldsun + alertnet DATE: 20.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:50 LOCATION: 48 km NE of Chico / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Aero Union TYPE: Lockheed P-3B Orion REGISTRATION: N926AU C/N: 185-5171 AGE: 42 y OPERATION: TNG FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Chico AP TO: Chico AP VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 3 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed During training flight for pilot qualification checks the aircraft crashed in rugged terrain north of Chico. At the time, the P-3 was on its 7th flight that day to practise fire retardant drops for pilots who were scheduled to conduct firefighting operations this summer. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the crash. SOURCE(S): NTSB + ASN DATE: 20.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 21:00 LOCATION: Bangkok-Intl AP (VTBD) COUNTRY: Thailand AIRLINE1: Thai AW Intl TYPE1: Airbus A330-300 REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: Singapore AL TYPE2: Boeing 777- REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: - FLIGHT No.1: TG 602 FROM1: Bangkok TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No2: SQ 068 FROM2: Singapore TO2: Bangkok VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: minor OCCUPANTS2: PAX: 276 CREW: 16 FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: minor/ substantial The 777 was holding in a taxyway after landing, when its wingtip was damaged by a passing A330 which was taxiing for takeoff at the time. The 777´s aileron was damaged while the Thai aircraft lost its right wingtip + winglet. Both pilots were suspended for recklessness. SOURCE(S): channelnewsasia + justplanes DATE: 19.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:10 LOCATION: Port of Spain-Piarco Intl AP (TTPP) COUNTRY: Trinidad & Tobago AIRLINE: Tobago Express TYPE: DHC-8-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: TBX 534 FROM: Port of Spain TO: Crown Point VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 46 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On approach to Crown Point the pilots were unable to lower the nose gear for landing and elected to return to Piarco for an emergency landing. The Dash 8 landed with nose gear retracted and the aircraft skidded on its foreward belly to a stop. The entire fleet was grounded by authorities peding accident investigation. Estimate repair costs: 250.00 US $. SOURCE(S): trinidadexpress DATE: 18.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Athens-Intl AP (LGAV) COUNTRY: Greece AIRLINE: Olympic AW TYPE: ATR-72-202 REGISTRATION: SX-BIH C/N: 205 AGE: 12 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Athens VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial Under unknown circumstances the pilots were forced to make an wheels up landing at Venizelos Intl Airport. No injuries reproted but damage valued to be 800.00 US $. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 14.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:04 LOCATION: Lahore-Intl AP (OPLA) COUNTRY: Pakistan AIRLINE: Pakistan Intl TYPE: Boeing 747-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: PK 757 FROM: Lahore TO: London-LHR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 460 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft experienced bird strike very soon after takeoff causing a fire in one of its engines. The flames were extinguished and the flight safely diverted to Karachi. SOURCE(S): hipakistan DATE: 13.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: UjungPandang-Intl AP (WAAA) COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Merpati Nusantara TYPE: Boeing 737-217 REGISTRATION: PK-MBQ C/N: 22260 AGE: 23 y + 9 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Ujungpandang VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing in high wids and rain the aircraft rann off the runway coming to rest on the grass. Its main landing gear collapsed (partially). A number of passengers were injured. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 12.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:10 LOCATION: Enarotali area COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: GT Air TYPE: DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 REGISTRATION: PK-LTZ C/N: 23 AGE: 38 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Timika TO: Enarotali VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 14 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 14 CREW: 3 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On approach the aircraft crashed into mountainside at 5500 ft. There were no survivors. Despite intensive search, the wreckage was not found for 5 days. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 10.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: London-Heathrow Intl AP (EGLL) COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: QANTAS AW TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: QF 30 FROM: London-LHR 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 aborted its takeoff run at 96 kts when an engine failure occured. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 10.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:20 LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP (VABB) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Excel AW TYPE: Boeing 767 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LGW TO: Goa VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 767 safely diverted to Mumbai following engine problems on approach to Goa. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 09.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:00 LOCATION: over Dakota County / COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: McDD DC-10-30 REGISTRATION: N243NW C/N: 48315 AGE: 17 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NW 97 FROM: Minneapolis TO: Honolulu 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 the tail cone of engine #2 seperated and fell onto unpopulated farmland. The pilots took notice not before landing at their destination. SOURCE(S): kare11 + FAA DATE: 09.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:00 LOCATION: Melbourne-Intl AP/ Victoria (YMML) COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Atlas Air Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747-400F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Melbourne VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Smoke and a small fire errupted briefly after landing due to overheated brakes. Flames were quickly extinguished by airport fire service. SOURCE(S): daily telegraph DATE: 09.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Graz-Intl AP (LOWG) COUNTRY: Austria AIRLINE: Austrian Arrows TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Vienna TO: Venice 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 Graz due to unspecified technical problems.. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 08.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Porto Santo-Intl AP (LPPS) COUNTRY: Portugal AIRLINE: Monarch AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LGW TO: Tenerife-TFS 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 precautionary landing at Porto Santo following the inflight shutdown of an engine. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 07.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:15 LOCATION: Kolkata AP (VECC) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Indian AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: IC 810 FROM: Patna TO: Ranchi VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The A320 safely diverted to Kolkata when the pilots received indication of a hydraulic leakage shortly after takeoff from Patna. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 07.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:25 LOCATION: Tokyo-Narita Intl AP (RJAA) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Nippon Cargo AL TYPE: Boeing 747F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Anchorage TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft was caught by strong winds causing a wing to drop and an engine pod struck the runway surface. The landing was completed safely. A number of runway edge light were broken.. SOURCE(S): japanatoday DATE: 07.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:55 LOCATION: Coca Airport (SECO) COUNTRY: Ecuador AIRLINE: Icaro TYPE: Fokker F-28-4000 REGISTRATION: HC-CDA C/N: 11230 AGE: 19 y + 5 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: X8 504 FROM: Quito TO: Coca VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 60 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair On short final the aircraft flew too low and struck the raised lip of the runway threshold. It´s left main undercarriage collapsed immediately causing the aircraft to skid on its left wing and belly for at least 400 m before coming to rest against a building. The aircraft is a costructive total loss valued US $ 1,5 m. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 07.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 00:15 LOCATION: Copenhagen-Intl AP (EKCH) COUNTRY: Denmark AIRLINE: DHL TYPE: Boeing 757-200F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Copenhagen 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 On takeoff run in darkness at about liftoff speed, the aircraft suffered irdstrike into engine #1 causing a fire. The crew menaged to extinguish the flames before the 757 returned safely to land on runway 22L. SOURCE(S): japanatoday DATE: 06.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Bangkok-Intl AP (VTBD) COUNTRY: Thailand AIRLINE: Gulf Air TYPE: Airbus A340 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - - FLIGHT No.: GF 151 FROM: Bangkok TO: Bahrain VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: x CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Briefly after getting airbone on runway 21L, the undercarriage and engine #2 struck treetops causing unknown damage. The aircraft continued to climb and made a safe landing at Bahrain despite continous vibrations from the stricken engine during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 06.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:37 LOCATION: London-Gatwick Intl AP (EGKK) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Phuket Air TYPE: Boeing 747- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LGW TO: Bangkok 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 Gatwick following hydraulic problem three hours into flight. NOTE: The airline was involved in a series of mishaps earlier, when passengers forced a takeoff abort at Sharjah/UAE after fuel spilled over wing and engine on line-up. After the replacement aircraft reached London almost 60 hrs late, hydraulic problems occured but were fixed by maintenance until the same problems developed again on the return flight.(see 03.04.) SOURCE(S): mirror DATE: 06.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Islamabad-Intl AP (OPRN) COUNTRY: Pakistan AIRLINE: Pakistan Intl AL TYPE: Airbus A310 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Islamabad TO: Paris VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 158 CREW: 10 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely returned to Islamabad following an engine fire alarm shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): dailytimes DATE: 03.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Shajrah-Intl AP (OMSJ) COUNTRY: UAE AIRLINE: Phuket Air TYPE: Boeing 747-2U3B REGISTRATION: HS-VAU C/N: 22247 AGE: 24 y + 10 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bangkok TO: London-LGW VIA: Sharjah OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none Whilst taxiing for departure, some passengers spotted large amounts of fuel spilled over wing and leaking into an engine. Alarmed passengers threatened to storm the cockpit if the takeoff wasn´t abandoned demanding the immediate grounding of the aircraft. The aircraft returned to the gate. A number of passengers refused to reboard the 747 and a replacement aircraft (same type) was sent to bring them to London. SOURCE(S): timesonline DATE: 03.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Lajes-Intl AP (LPLA) / Azores COUNTRY: Portugal AIRLINE: Yes Air LA TYPE: Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500 REGISTRATION: CS-TMX C/N: 1206 AGE: 23 y + 7 m OPERATION: INP 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 safely landec at Lajes after it suffered engine failure during cruiseflight. NOTE: This particular aircraft was involved in another engine failure on Feb.26.2005 when it suffered birdstrike after departure from Holguin/ Cuba. SOURCE(S): airdisaster.com DATE: 01.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: San Francisco-Intl AP area (KSFO) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 468 FROM: San Francisco 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 Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft suffered birdstrike but returned safely to the airport. Damage occured to engine cowling. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 01.04.2005 LOCAL TIME: 20:10 LOCATION: Denver-Intl AP (KDEN) / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Airbus A320-232 REGISTRATION: N423UA C/N: 504 AGE: 10 y + 4 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 408 FROM: Denver TO: New York-LGA VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 131 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The crew initiated an emergency evacuation on the takeoff runway when a fire erupted in engine #2 during acceleration. SOURCE(S): kesq + FAA DATE: 31.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Mukalla Int AP (OYRN) COUNTRY: Yemen AIRLINE: RPS Air Freight TYPE: Antonov An-12 REGISTRATION: UN-11007 C/N: 9346509 AGE: - OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Dubai VIA: Mukalla OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 8 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair (?) On takeoff, the pilots apparently lost control and the aircraft skidded off the runway coming to a halt after running over rough terrain for about 400 meters. All crewmembers sustained minor injuries. Minutes after coming to a stop the An-12 caught fire but flames were quickly extiguished by airport fire service. The aircraft was loaded with 17 tons of fish. SOURCE(S): aviatsaya.ru DATE: 31.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Chicago-O´Hare Intl AP (KORD) / IL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: Nippon Cargo AL TYPE1: Boeing 747-281F REGISTRATION1: JA8191 C/N1: 24576 AGE1: 14 y + 5 m AIRLINE2: Martinair Cargo TYPE2: McDD MD-11CF REGISTRATION2: PH-MCS C/N2: 48618 AGE2: 10 y + 0 m OPERATION1: GND FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: - TO1: - VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISC FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: Chicago-ORD 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 When the MD-11 was puhing back from its parking stand, it clipped the wing of the 747. Both aircraft sustained wing damage.. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 31.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: London-Heathrow Intl AP (EGLL) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: China Eastern AL TYPE: Airbus A340- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LHR TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During rotation on runway 09R, the aircraft experienced tailstrike but the crew elected to continue to their destination. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 28.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: unkown african airport COUNTRY: (Africa) AIRLINE: DAS Air Cargo TYPE: McDD DC-10-30CF REGISTRATION: 5X-JOE C/N: 47906 AGE: 31 y + 8 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LHR TO: - 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´s left wingtip was severely damaged when the DC-10 was taxiing for departure. However, the pilots noticed the damage only after daytime arrival at Amsterdam (EHAM). Apparently the aircraft hit a lampost. SOURCE(S): airliners.net DATE: 28.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Caracas-Maiquetia Intl AP (SVMI) COUNTRY: Venezuela AIRLINE: Aerocaribbean TYPE: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRATION: CU-T1539 C/N: 2964017102 AGE: 21 y OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: 7L 4311 FROM: Caracas-CCS TO: Havana VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 87 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 13 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair (?) On takeoff run, the aircraft suffered engine truoble and swerved off runway 09 to the left. The takeoff was aborted but the Il-18 ran off the left side over rough ground through the airport perimeter fence coming to rest on top of a slope. Nose and main gear have collapsed. The left engine #1 broke loose from its mountings while the right outer wing was fractured. No fire erupted. The IL-18 was recently acquired. SOURCE(S): Reuters + Newsday DATE: 28.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Bogota-Intl AP (SKBO) COUNTRY: Colombia AIRLINE1: Avianca TYPE1: Boeing 767-200 REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: LAN Chile TYPE2: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: ISP FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: Bogota TO1: Miami VIA1: - OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: Bogota TO2: - VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: substantial OCCUPANTS2: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: substantial Both aircraft proceeded to the takeoff runway 13L when the first 767 stopped at the wide holding area just before the runway to let the other 767 pass. During the overtake procedure, the right wing of the chilean aircraft struck the left wingtip of the colombian 767 causing substantial wing damage to both aircraft. SOURCE(S): el tiempo DATE: 28.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:11 LOCATION: Tokyo-Narita Intl AP (RJTT) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Eva Air TYPE: Airbus A330-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: BR 2196 FROM: Taipei TO: Tokyo-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 267 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 37 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: none On descent, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence leaving 37 passengers injured. At least 12 of them were hospitalized after arrival at Narita. SOURCE(S): xinhua DATE: 26.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:40 LOCATION: Providencia area (SKPV) / Old Providence Island COUNTRY: Colombia AIRLINE: West Caribbean AW TYPE: LET 410UVP-E REGISTRATION: HK-4146 C/N: 902426 AGE: 15 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Providencia TO: San Andres Isl. VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 12 CREW: 2 FATALITIES: PAX: 6 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 6 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Shortly after getting airborne the aircraft failed to establish sufficient climb rate and it crashed into hillside breaking apart on impact. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 25.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:40 LOCATION: Sydney-Intl AP (YSSY) / NSW COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Air Pacific TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Nadi TO: Sydney VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 247 CREW: 16 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing the aircraft suffered a hydraulic leak in its wheel braking system leaving the aircraft stranded on the tarmac. SOURCE(S): abc DATE: 25.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:30 LOCATION: Mwanza-Intl AP (HTMW) COUNTRY: Tanzania AIRLINE: Air Tanzania TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Dar Es Salaam TO: Mwanza 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 all four rear tyres of the aircraft´s main landing gear burst causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): ippmedia DATE: 24.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Madrid-Intl AP (LEMD) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Iberia TYPE: McDD MD-88 REGISTRATION: EC-FLK C/N: 53304 AGE: 13 y + 1 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 6 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 6 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor the aircraft collided with a passenger bus on the tarmac causing damage to its left outer wing. No one on board the bus was hurt. SOURCE(S): planepictures DATE: 24.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP (VABB) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Gulf Air TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Chennai TO: Muscat VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 6 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 6 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe diversion to Mumbai after the crew was forced to shut down one engine in flight. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 23.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 23:04 LOCATION: off Mwanza-Intl AP (HTMW) COUNTRY: Tanzania AIRLINE: Airline Transport TYPE: Ilyushin IL-76TD REGISTRATION: ER-IBR C/N: 0043454623 AGE: 21 y OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Mwanza TO: Osijek VIA: Khartoum OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 8 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed SPECIAL ACCIDENT INFORMATION. NOTE: This accidents comes only 4 days after another cargo flight ended in the waters of Lake Victoria (see: 19.03.) SOURCE(S): iol.za + ASN + BBC DATE: 22.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:41 LOCATION: Manila-Intl AP (RPLL) COUNTRY: Philippines AIRLINE: Philippine AL TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: PR 592 FROM: Ho Chi Min City TO: Manila VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft received damage when a cargo loader vehicle struck the belly causing damage to hydraulic lines and nose gear doors. SOURCE(S): inq7 DATE: 22.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:17 LOCATION: Fukushima AP (RJSF) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE: Japan AL TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JL 2261 FROM: Osaka-Itami TO: Fukushima VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 124 CREW: 9 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft suffered a tailstrike resulting in damage to aft fuselage and runway lights. NOTE: On 18.March the japanese ministry of transport ordered JAL to improve their safety of operations after a series of mishaps. SOURCE(S): Yomiuri DATE: 22.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Yerevan-Intl AP (UGEE) COUNTRY: Armenia AIRLINE: Armavia TYPE: multiple REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - 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 Reportedly three Armavia aircraft suffered engine birdstrikes within a day when birds leave their trees due to heavy snowfall. All damaged aircraft were taken out of service. SOURCE(S): afp DATE: 21.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Recife Intl AP (SBRF) COUNTRY: Brazil AIRLINE: Holland Exel TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Recife TO: Amsterdam VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 273 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 45 minutes into flight the pilots received indication of a problem in engine #1. The pilots shut the engine down and safely returned to land at Recife on the remaining engine. SOURCE(S): nu.nl + PPRuNe DATE: 20.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:48 LOCATION: Raleigh-Durham Intl AP (KRDU) / NC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American Eagle TYPE: Embraer ERJ-135LR REGISTRATION: N733KR C/N: 145368 AGE: 4 y + 2 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: EGF 4650 FROM: Raleigh-Durham TO: New-York-EWR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 26 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/none The aircraft made a safe emergency return to Raleigh after a strong odor of burning oil filled the cabin shortly after takeoff. However, during evacuation a female passenger suffered serious injuries. SOURCE(S): FAA + NTSB DATE: 19.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:55 LOCATION: Lake Victoria / Kigungu area (HUEN) COUNTRY: Uganda AIRLINE: Cargo Plus Avn. (on ops for Ethiopian AL Cargo) TYPE: Boeing 707-3K1C REGISTRATION: 9G-IRL C/N: 20805 AGE: 30 y + 0 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: ET 3911 FROM: Addis Ababa TO: Lome VIA: Entebbe OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 5 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed SPECIAL ACCIDENT INFORMATION SOURCE(S): ASN + Monitor + News24 DATE: 18.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Launceton AP (YMLT) / Tasmania COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Jetstar Airways TYPE: Boeing 717-26R REGISTRATION: VH-VQB C/N: 55002 AGE: 4 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP 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 experienced failure of engine #2 145 miles NNW of Lauceston and made a safe single engine landing. SOURCE(S): ntsb DATE: 16.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:42 LOCATION: Varandei AP area / Nenetsk Region COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Kemerovo Air Enterprise TYPE: Antonov An-24 REGISTRATION: RA-46489 C/N: 27308107 AGE: 32 y OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: ( ) 9288 FROM: Ufa TO: Varandei VIA: Perm OCCUPANTS: PAX: 45 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX/CREW: 28 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 24 CREW: x OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On approach the aircraft lost height and crashed outside the airfield. No further information available at this point. The aircraft was carrying personnel for Naryan oil company, a subsidiary of Lukoil. At the time, the was good visibility. According to local reports, the crew crew may have been blinded by the low sun reflected by the snow. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + Rian + ASN DATE: 15.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 07:26 LOCATION: Lima-Intl AP (SPIM) COUNTRY: Peru AIRLINE: Aero Transporte TYPE: Antonov An-26B-100 REGISTRATION: OB-1778-P C/N: 14205 AGE: 20 y OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Lima TO: Loreto VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair (?) The aircraft made a gear-up landing on runway 33 at Lima-J. Chavez Intl Airport skidding on its belly for about 300 meters until it came to a stop. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 14.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Buenos Aires-Ezeiza Intl AP (SAEZ) COUNTRY: Argentina AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Boeing 767-322ER REGISTRATION: N656UA C/N: 25394 AGE: 14 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: UA 846 FROM: Buenos Aires TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 168 CREW: 10 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The takeoff run was safely aborted when the aircraft experienced an engine surge. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 13.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Los Angeles-Intl AP (KLAX) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air China TYPE: Boeing 747-4J6 REGISTRATION: B-2443 C/N: 25881 AGE: 12 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Los Angeles TO: Beijing VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 330 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During taxy for takeoff, the right outer main gear sank into soft ground when the aircraft made a too tight turn to the right. SOURCE(S): justplanes + PPRuNe DATE: 12.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:00 LOCATION: Abuja-Intl AP (DNAA) COUNTRY: Nigeria AIRLINE: Chanchangi AL TYPE: Boeing 727- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Lagos TO: Abuja VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 119 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair(?) On landing in rain and windy conditions, the 727 suffered gear collapse and skidded on its belly to a stop. All passengers remained unhurt. It is understood that weather was a factor in the accident. . SOURCE(S): thisday DATE: 11.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 23:02 LOCATION: Milwaukee-Intl AP (KMKE) / WI COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Pinnacle AL TYPE: Canadair RJ-440 REGISTRATION: N8932C C/N: 7932 AGE: 0 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: 9E 2823 FROM: New York-LGA TO: Milwaukee VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 7 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 1 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing runway 1L the aircraft veered off the runway to the left coming to rest on soft ground. SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 11.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 22:55 LOCATION: Buenos Aires-Ezeiza Intl (SAEZ) COUNTRY: Argentina AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 777-223ER REGISTRATION: N790AN C/N: 30251 AGE: 4 y + 9 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AA 908 FROM: Buenos Aires-EZE TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 195 CREW: 14 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft aborted its takeoff run at a speed of 110 knots when a fire broke out in engine #2. All passengers were veacuated via emergency slides on the runway. The airport remained closed for 5 hours. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + pagina12web + NTSB DATE: 09.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 00:05 LOCATION: San Fransisco-Intl AP (KSFO) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Singapore AL TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SQ 001 FROM: San Francisco TO: Singapore VIA: Hong Kong OCCUPANTS: PAX: 237 CREW: 21 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 747 returned safely to land at SFO following a double tire burst on takeoff run. SOURCE(S): justplanes + ktvu DATE: 09.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Baghdad-Intl AP (ORBS) COUNTRY: Iraq AIRLINE: Vega Airlines TYPE: Antonov An-12BP REGISTRATION: LZ-VEC C/N: 6344610 AGE: 39 y OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Baghdad VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair (?) On landing in strong crosswinds, the right wingtip and right propeller struck the ground causing considerable damage. The aircraft was carrying construction material. It is doubful that the An-12 will be repaired. SOURCE(S): novinite DATE: 08.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: over Washington State COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental AL TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Seattle VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The 737 sufered minor damage when it flew into clouds of volcanic ash coming from recently awakened Mt. St. Helens. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 06.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:15 LOCATION: Varadero-Intl AP (MUVR) COUNTRY: Cuba AIRLINE: Air Transat TYPE: Airbus A310-308 REGISTRATION: C-GPAT C/N: 597 AGE: 13 y + 4 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: TSC 961 FROM: Varadero TO: Quebec City VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 261 CREW: 9 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial In the early stages of cruiseflight (about 28 minutes after takeoff), the pilots suddenly experienced control problems and they elected to return to Varadero. On post landing inspection it was discovered that the entire rudder was missing. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + CBC DATE: 06.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 02:15 LOCATION: Tehran-Intl AP (OIII) COUNTRY: Iran AIRLINE: Mahan Air TYPE: Airbus A310-304 REGISTRATION: F-OJHH C/N: 586 AGE: 13 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bangkok TO: Tehran VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 77 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing in darkness the aircraft veered off the runway causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): iranmania + justplanes DATE: 05.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kinshasa-NDjili Intl AP (FZAA) COUNTRY: DR Congo AIRLINE: MK Airlines TYPE: Boeing 747F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Kinshasa VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial The 747 ran off the side of the runway when it was about to make a turn after landing. At least one main gear sank into soft ground and airport traffic was disrupted for a longer period of time. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 04.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:17 LOCATION: Toronto-Intl AP (CYYZ) / Ontario COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Jetsgo TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION: C-GKLE C/N: 49943 AGE: 13 y + 7 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JGO 174 FROM: Toronto-YYZ TO: Vancouver VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 66 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During takeoff run on runway 23, the aircraft suffered #1 engine failure and takeoff was safely aborted. However it is understood, that the pilots never gave full details about the nature of their problem to ATC. Seven other aircraft used runway 23 before airport authorities were fully aware of the situation and a runway inspection was carried out only to find hundreds of small debris parts. NOTE: Jetsgo ceased operations on 11.March due to financial problems.[www.jetsgo.net] SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + globeandmail DATE: 04.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:45 LOCATION: San Jose-Intl AP (KSJC) / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Mexicana TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: MX 953 FROM: San Jose TO: Guadalajara 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 San Jose after it suffered birdstrike soon after takeoff in engine #1. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 02.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-Newark Intl AP (KEWR) / NJ COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental AL TYPE: Boeing 777-224ER REGISTRATION: N78008 C/N: 29478 AGE: 5 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CO 99 FROM: New York-EWR TO: Hong Kong VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 198 CREW: 16 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On takeoff rotation runway 14R, the aircraft sufered tailstrike but climbed away safely. After loosing fuel the aircraft returned to land without further incident. Aft tail-skin has been worn out to stringers and the rear pressure bulkhead had to be replaced. Repair costs: 4,6 m USD. SOURCE(S): FAA + NTSB DATE: 05.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Budapest-Intl AP (LHBP) COUNTRY: Hungary AIRLINE: Easy Jet TYPE: Boeing 737 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Budapest VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 105 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor due to "technical reasons" the aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Budapest. SOURCE(S): luchtzak DATE: 01.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:05 LOCATION: Manchester-Intl AP (EGCC) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Pakistan Intl AL TYPE: Boeing 777-240ER REGISTRATION: AP-BGL C/N: 33777 AGE: 0 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: PK 789 FROM: Karachi TO: Toronto VIA: Manchester OCCUPANTS: PAX: 220 CREW: 12 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 7 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Shortly after landing roll was completed, thick smoke appeared in the areas of the main undercarriage. The aircraft was stopped and an emergency evacuation was carried out where seven passengers received minor injuries. Initial investigation revealed that a wrong type of wheel grease was used by the operator. PIA suffered a number of similar occursions in previous months. SOURCE(S): BBC + ASN DATE: 01.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Frankfurt-Intl AP (EDDF) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Alitalia TYPE: Embraer ERJ-170LR REGISTRATION: EI-DFH C/N: 17000009 AGE: 1 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Mailand-MXP TO: Frankfurt VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 24 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing runway 25R, the aircraft touched down about 540 m short of the threshold damaging at least 5 runway approach lights. The landing roll was completed safely. Damage occured also to undercarriage. SOURCE(S): bfu DATE: 01.03.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Khabarovsk-Intl AP (UHHH) COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Dalavia TYPE: Tupolev Tu-214 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Khabarovsk TO: Moscow-DME 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 land at Khabarovsk following control problems soon after takeoff. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 27.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air Jamaica TYPE: Airbus A340-313X REGISTRATION: 6Y-JMM C/N: 216 AGE: 6 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AJM 011 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 Whilst maneuvering to its parking stand engine #1 struck the lowered jetway causing minor damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 27.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:15 LOCATION: Orlando-Intl AP (KMCO) / FL COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Ft. Lauderdale TO: Los Angeles VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 20 minutes after takeoff, the pilots detected smoke on the flightdeck. The aircraft made a safe emercengy landing at Orlando. SOURCE(S): wftv DATE: 27.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:50 LOCATION: Barcelona-Intl AP (LEBL) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Aeroflot TYPE: Tupolev Tu-154M REGISTRATION: RA-85644 C/N: 780 AGE: 16 y OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Moscow-SVO TO: Barcelona 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 was on its 2nd landing approach when the pilots mistook taxyway "Tango" as the assigned runway 25R and made a landing on the parallel taxyway. The landing roll was completed safely as no other traffic was on this taxyway at the time. Spanish authorities are investigatiing. SOURCE(S): aviatsaya.ru DATE: 23.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Charlotte-Intl AP (KCLT) / NC COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: US Airways TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: US 801 FROM: Indianapolis TO: Charlotte VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 48 CREW: 5 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landfing a small fire in the cockpit circuit breaker errupted but was quickly extinguished. Emergency evacuation was made on the taxyway. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 22.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 07:30 LOCATION: off Sarmi AP / Papua COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Indon. National Police TYPE: CASA 212 Aviocar REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: 20 y OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Jayapura TO: Sarmi VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 18 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 14 CREW: 4 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On approach, the aircraft lost height and crashed into sea 500 m short of the runway killing all on board. Earlier the pilot had reported an engine failure to ATC. SOURCE(S): BBC + ASN DATE: 22.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 20:26 LOCATION: Trinidad AP area (SLTR) COUNTRY: Bolivia AIRLINE: Transp. Aer. Militar (TAM) TYPE: Convair CV-580 REGISTRATION: FAB73 C/N: 170 AGE: 50 y OPERATION: DNP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Trinidad TO: Cochabamba VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 45 CREW: 4 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: x CREW: 28 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: damaged beyond repair (?) Very soon fter takeoff the aircraft experienced a power loss on both engines forcing the pilots to reland immediately. The Convair went down in a swampy area near the airport and is likely to be a hull loss. 28 people on board suffered injuries. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 22.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:43 LOCATION: Wobegon area COUNTRY: Papua New Guinea AIRLINE: Mission. Av. Fellowship TYPE: DHC-6- Twin Otter REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Tabubil TO: Bimin VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 10 CREW: 3 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft was reported crashed in mountainous area on approach. No further infomation available at this point. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 21.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 18:50 LOCATION: New Delhi-Intl AP (VIDP) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Aeroflot TYPE: - REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SU 552 FROM: Moscow-SVO TO: Bangkok VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 108 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 New Delhi after the crew experienced problems with the cabin pressurization. SOURCE(S): air cosmos DATE: 20.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: over California / CA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: British AW TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Los Angeles TO: London-LHR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 351 CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About one hour into flight the aircraft experienced an engine failure. Instead of returning to LAX, the flight was continued on the remaining three engines. Atlantic crossing was made at 29.000 ft and at a lower airspeed than normal. The aircraft landed safely at London on three engines. SOURCE(S): timesonline DATE: 19.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 07:00 LOCATION: New York-La Guardia AP (KLGA) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE1: US Airways TYPE1: Airbus - REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: US Airways TYPE2: - REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: - FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: New York-LGA TO1: Charlottesville VIA1: - OPERATION2: - FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: New York-LGA TO2: Philadelphia VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIE1: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIE1: 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 Both aircraft sustained damage after they collided on the tarmac. at the time, one aircraft was being pushed back from the gate when it hit the tail of the other plane. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News DATE: 19.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manston-Intl AP / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: EU Jet TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION: EI-DFZ C/N: 11265 AGE: 14 y + 10 m OPERATION: NRV FLIGHT No.: - FROM: London-LGW TO: Manston 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 was on a short repositioning flight when it developed undercarriage problems. After using up fuel the F100 made a safe emergency landing at Manston. SOURCE(S): BBC DATE: 14.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Christchurch-Intl AP (NZCH) COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: QANTAS TYPE: Boeing 737-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Auckland TO: Queenstown VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 66 CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safely diverted to Christchurch after an engine failed during cruiseflight. SOURCE(S): smh DATE: 14.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Milan-Malpensa Intl AP (LIMC) COUNTRY: Italy According to local sources, an Alitalia aircraft was crossing an active landing runway where another aircraft was about to land. Both aircraft missed each other by a few dozen meters. SOURCE(S): spiegel.de(D) + La Repubblica DATE: 13.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Billund-Intl AP (EKBI) COUNTRY: Denmark AIRLINE: Snowflake TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: SK 540 FROM: Manchester TO: Copenhagen 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 Billund after smoke was detected in the cabin during flight. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 11.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Semarang AP / Java (WIIS) COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Mandala AL TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Jakarta TO: Semarang 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 heavy downpour, the 737 skidded off the end of the runway ending up in a grassy patch. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 10.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Mumbai-Intl AP (VABB) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Airbus A310-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AI 936 FROM: Dubai TO: Cochin 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 Mumbai after the pilots experienced hydraulic problems. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 08.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Sacramento-Intl AP / CA (KSMF) COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Southwest AL TYPE: Boeing 737- REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: SWA 2208 FROM: Sacramento TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On climb-out the aircraft suffered birdstrike in engine #2 and returned to land. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 07.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP / NY (KJFK) COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: NW 529 FROM: New York-LGA TO: Detroit 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 John F. Kennedy-Intl Airport after the pilots experienced troubles with an engine shorty after departure. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 07.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Miami-Intl AP / FL (KMIA) COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Estafeta Carga Aerea TYPE: Boeing 737-2T4C REGISTRATION: XA-ADV C/N: 23066 AGE: 21 y + 3 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Miami VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor When taxiing to the ramp, the leading edge on the right wing hit ground equipment causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 07.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Virgin Atlantic AW TYPE: Airbus A340-642 REGISTRATION: G-VATL C/N: 376 AGE: 3 y + 4 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: VS 201 FROM: Hong Kong TO: London-LHR VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor About 40 minutes before landing the pilots experienced engine problems and the flight made a safe three engine landing at Amsterdam. SOURCE(S): airdisaster DATE: 07.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: morning LOCATION: Istanbul-Intl AP (LTBA) COUNTRY: Turkey AIRLINE: Atlasjet Intl TYPE: Airbus A320-232 REGISTRATION: TC-OGI C/N: 640 AGE: 8 y + 2 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Frankfurt TO: Istanbul VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 150+ CREW: x FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft skidded off the runway (18L/36R) coming to rest in snow. At the time of the accident, continous snowfall with temperatures around -3° C made hampered traffic at Istanbul. Apron and taxyways were slippery. Most flights had to be cancelled. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + NZZ + PPRuNe DATE: 05.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Tambacounda AP (GOTT) COUNTRY: Senegal AIRLINE: Air Senegal TYPE: DHC-8-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Tambcounda VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial According to unconfirmed reports, the aircraft suffered a landing mishap at Tambcounda airport and came to a stop on uneven ground beneath the runway. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 03.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: 20 km SE of Kabul COUNTRY: Afghanistan AIRLINE: Kam Air TYPE: Boeing 737-242 REGISTRATION: EX-037 C/N: 22075 AGE: 25 y + 0 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Herat TO: Kabul VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 96 CREW: 8 FATALITIES: PAX: 96 CREW: 8 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Check: SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News + BBC + Xinhua + ASN DATE: 03.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:07 LOCATION: near Khartoum COUNTRY: Sudan AIRLINE: East / West Cargo TYPE: Ilyushin IL-76TD REGISTRATION: ST-EWB C/N: 23438122 AGE: 22 years OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Sharjah TO: Nyala VIA: Khartoum OCCUPANTS: PAX: 0 CREW: 7 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 7 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed Check: SPECIAL ACCIDENT REPORT for further details SOURCE(S): Aviatsaya.ru + Yahoo-News + ASN DATE: 02.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Chicago-O´Hare Intl AP / IL(KORD) COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Boeing 747-422 REGISTRATION: N118UA C/N: 28811 AGE: 5 y + 11 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Chicago-ORD TO: Toyko-NRT VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor When the aircraft taxied to the departure runway (32L), it struck a pickup truck causing unknown damage. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 01.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:50 LOCATION: Malta-Intl AP (LMMM) COUNTRY: Malta AIRLINE: Alitalia TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: AZ 885 FROM: Malta TO: Rome-FCO VIA: - OCCUPANTS: PAX: 38 CREW: 6 FATALITIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES: PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft was safely evacuated when taxiing for departure after smoke was observed coming out an engine. SOURCE(S): timesofmalta DATE: 01.02.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Hong Kong-Intl AP (VHHH) COUNTRY: China AIRLINE: Cathay Pacific AW TYPE: Boeing 747-200F REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Hong Kong TO: Dubai 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 HKG after two tyres blewout on takeoff run. SOURCE(S): Yahoo-News(D) DATE: 30.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Santorini AP (LGSR) COUNTRY: Greece AIRLINE: Aegean Airlines TYPE: Avro RJ-100 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Santorini VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing, all wheels reportedly burst during braking. According to ATC, the aircraft came in to land on a faster than normal speed. SOURCE(S): airliners.de DATE: 29.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kansas City-Intl AP (KMCI) / MO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 498 FROM: - TO: Kansas City 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 slid off the side of the runway coming to rest on soft ground. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 29.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL) / GA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 777-232ER REGISTRATION: N860DA C/N: 29951 AGE: 5 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 parked at the gate, the aircraft began to move away from the jetway and passenger door L1 was sheared off. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 27.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:15 LOCATION: Iasi AP (LRIA) COUNTRY: Romania AIRLINE: Farnair Hungary TYPE: LET 410UVP-E REGISTRATION: HA-LAR C/N: 871923 AGE: 17 y OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bucharest-BBU TO: Budapest VIA: Iasi OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On the second landing attempt in reduced visibility due to snowfall and temperatures below freezing the aircraft lost height struck a treetop and crashed near a public road. At the time the aircraft was operating on a regular mail flight. SOURCE(S): ASN + mediafaxfoto DATE: 26.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Geneva-In tl AP (LSGG) COUNTRY: Switzerland AIRLINE: Easyjet TYPE: Airbus A319-111 REGISTRATION: HB-JZF C/N: 2184 AGE: 0 y +10 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Geneva TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During pushback in windy conditions, the towbar jack-knifed and the towing truck became buried under the fuselage. Extent of damage unknown. SOURCE(S): PPruNe DATE: 25.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 23:50 LOCATION: Podgorica-Intl AP (LYPG) COUNTRY: Montenegro AIRLINE: Montenegro AL TYPE: Fokker 100 REGISTRATION: YU-AOM C/N: 11321 AGE: 14 y + 1 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Belgrade TO: Podgorica VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 76 CREW: 4 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 2 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  x CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On landing the aircraft veered off the icy runway coming to rest in snow 30 m further to the left. A number of injuries occured during slide evacuation. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 25.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:10 LOCATION: Brisbane-Intl AP (YBBN) / Queensland COUNTRY: Australia AIRLINE: Heavy Lift Cargo TYPE: Boeing 727-51C REGISTRATION: 9L-LEK C/N: 19288 AGE: 37 y + 10 m OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Cairns TO: Brisbane VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 0 CREW: 3 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/substantial On landing the aircraft veered off the side of runway 01 coming to rest on the grass. the runway was blocked for at least 2 hours. It is believed that a nose gear problem prevented the pilots from maintaining steering control after touchdown.  SOURCE(S): news.com.au DATE: 24.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 06:01 LOCATION: Duesseldorf-Intl AP (EDDL) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Atlas Air (opf Emirates Sky Cargo) TYPE: Boeing 747-212B(SF) REGISTRATION: N808MC C/N: 21048 AGE: 30 y + 0 m OPERATION: ISC FLIGHT No.: EK 8995 FROM: Dubai TO: Duesseldorf VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 0 CREW: 3 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing runway 23L in snowfall and reduced visibility, the pilots were unable to stop the 747 within runway lengh. The aircraft left the overrun area, struck several lights and ran into ILS equipment and approach masts before coming to rest. Both inner engines 2+3 caught fire but were exinguished within minutes. The airport was closed until 07:00. Flight EK 8995 was loaded with 90 tons of textiles. Amount of damage to foreward fuselage, engines, wings and undercarriage likely to be high. SOURCE(S): rz-online(D) + dusforum + Yahoo DATE: 23.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Nizhnervartovsk-Intl AP (USNN) COUNTRY: Russia AIRLINE: Aeroflot TYPE: Tupolev Tu-154 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: SU 713 FROM: Moscow-SVO TO: Syktyvkar VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 100+ CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Nizhnervartovsk following 'technical problems' during cruiseflight.. SOURCE(S): luchtzak.be DATE: 22.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:25 LOCATION: New York-JFK Intl AP (KJFK) / NY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Polar Air Cargo TYPE: Boeing 747-283BF REGISTRATION: N921FT C/N: 21575 AGE: 25 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: PAC 8407 FROM: Anchorage TO: New York-JFK 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 runway 04R, the aircraft skidded off the end and came to rest in snow on uneven ground, At the time the weather was bad and heavy snowfall consisted in the area with temperatures well below freezing. Most landings into JFK diverted that day. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 22.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Amsterdam-Intl AP (EHAM) COUNTRY: Netherlands AIRLINE: Northwest AL TYPE: McDD DC-10-30 REGISTRATION: N233NW C/N: 46640 AGE: 27 y + 6 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Amsterdam VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft blew at least one tire on landing runway 27 after a higher than normal approach speed caused by a flap problem.  SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 22.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 21:16 LOCATION: New Chitose Intl AP (RJCC) COUNTRY: Japan AIRLINE1: Japan Airlines TYPE1: Boeing 777- REGISTRATION1: - C/N1: - AGE1: - AIRLINE2: All Nippon AW TYPE2: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION2: - C/N2: - AGE2: - OPERATION1: DSP FLIGHT No.1: JL 1036 FROM1: New Chitose TO1: Tokyo-HND VIA1: - OPERATION2: DSP FLIGHT No.2: NH 1717 FROM2: - TO2: New Chitose VIA2: - OCCUPANTS1:  PAX: 201 CREW: - FATALITIES1:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: none OCCUPANTS2:  PAX: 115 CREW: - FATALITIES2:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: none In snowy conditions, the Japan Airlines flight began its takeoff roll without having received its ATC clearance. A minute earlier, the All Nippon Airbus used the same runway for landing, because the parallel runway was closed due to snow removal in progress. However, when the JAL pilot began its takeoff, the ANA flight was still on the runway 2000 m ahead but non visible through thick snowfall. When tower personnel noticed the accelerating 777, the aircraft was instructed to reject its takeoff run immediately and potential conflict was averted. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe + airdisaster DATE: 20.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 19:56 LOCATION: Calgary-Intl AP (CYYC) / Alberta COUNTRY: Canada AIRLINE: Jetsgo TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION: C-FRYH C/N: 53520 AGE: 8 y + 9 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: JGO 191 FROM: Toronto TO: Calgary 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 runway 34 in darkness and reduced visibility conditions, the aircraft departed the runway to the left and ran over uneven terrain. On its way, the aircraft struck a runway hold sign causing damage to flaps and undercarriage. After a distance of about 1800 ft., the pilots took off again and safely returned to land minutes later. SOURCE(S): TSB DATE: 19.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Nice-Intl AP (LFMN) COUNTRY: France AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 767-332ER REGISTRATION: N174DN C/N: 24802 AGE: 14 y + 6 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: DL 067 FROM: Zurich 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 safely diverted to Nice following a fuel leak after departure. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 19.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL) / GA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Denver TO: Atlanta VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor After landing ground workers found an external lavatory service door missing which seperated during flight. Impact traces were found on wing leading egde. SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 18.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Alicante-Intl AP (LEAL) COUNTRY: Spain AIRLINE: Iberia TYPE: McDD MD-87 REGISTRATION: EC-EXR C/N: 49834 AGE: 14 y + 7 m OPERATION: - FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Alicante 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 returned safely to alnd at Alicante after a fire errupted in engine #1 shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 18.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: East Midlands Intl AP (EGNX) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Lufthansa Cargo TYPE: McDD MD-11F REGISTRATION: D-ALCL C/N: 48804 AGE: 4 y + 5 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 During loading the rear cargo door was damaged. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 18.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Auckland-Intl AP (NZAA) COUNTRY: New Zealand AIRLINE: All Nippon AW TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: NZ 031 FROM: Auckland TO: Osaka-KIX 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 AK Lafter the pilots received indication of a flap problem immediately after departure. After landing technicians found a faulty sensor as cause. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 17.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:40 LOCATION: Cincinnati-Intl AP (KCVG) / KY COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 737-247 REGISTRATION: N373DL C/N: 23520 AGE: 18 y + 1 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 583 FROM: Cincinnati TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 10 CREW: 4 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial The aircraft was parked at the gate and passengers began boarding when the 737 was struck by a catering truck. Damage to right fuselage is extensive comprising 6x14 inch hole several small dents and two formers and one stringer also received damage.  SOURCE(S): NTSB DATE: 17.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 11:00 LOCATION: Brussels-Intl AP (EBBR) COUNTRY: Belgium AIRLINE: Virgin Express TYPE: Boeing 737-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: TV 304 FROM: Brussels TO: Nice 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 an engine problem and the pilots safely returned to land at BRU. SOURCE(S): luchtzak DATE: 16.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Hamburg-Intl AP (EDDH) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: MyTravel AW (Demark) TYPE: Airbus A321-211 REGISTRATION: G-CTLA C/N: 1887 AGE: 2 y + 1 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Malmoe 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 Hamburg following an inflight engine shutdown due to technical problems. SOURCE(S): - DATE: 15.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: London-Gatwick Intl AP (EGKK) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Thomas Cook AL TYPE: Airbus A320-214 REGISTRATION: G-BXKD C/N: 735 AGE:  7 y + 4 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 On takeoff the aircraft lost a wheel on the runway but made a safe landing later on. SOURCE(S): a-net DATE: 14.01.2005(?) LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Providence AP (KPVD) / RI COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: American AL TYPE: McDD MD-82 REGISTRATION: N227A C/N: 49177 AGE: 21 y + 3 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AA 1224 FROM: - TO: Providence VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing the aircraft overran the end of the runway by a few meters and struck a threshold light. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 13.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 10:15 LOCATION: Keene-Regional AP (KEEN) / NH COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: AirNow TYPE: EMB 110P1 Bandeirante REGISTRATION: N49BA C/N: 110301 AGE:  24 y OPERATION: DSC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Bangor TO: Concorde VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 0 CREW: 1 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed On ILS approach to Keene (runway 02) in low visibility conditions, the Bandeirante lost height ad crashed on the endge of the runway killing its pilot. Earlier the pilots abandoned its landing intentions at Concorde due to bad weather(fog). SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 12.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Taipei-Intl AP (RCTP) COUNTRY: Taiwan AIRLINE: Cathay Pacific AW TYPE: Boeing 747-400 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE:  - OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: CX 883 FROM: Los Angeles TO: Hong Kong VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft made a safe precautionary landing at Taipei following abnormal engine readings en-route. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 12.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Myeik AP (VYME) COUNTRY: Myanmar AIRLINE: Myanma AW TYPE: Fokker F-28-4000 REGISTRATION: XY-AGA C/N: 11232 AGE:  19 y + 0 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: - TO: Myeik VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 1 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing the aircraft suffered nosegear collapse ad received sutructural damage. SOURCE(S): ASN DATE: 11.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 16:45 LOCATION: Atlanta-Intl AP (KATL) / GA COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Delta AL TYPE: Boeing 737-232 REGISTRATION: N311DL C/N: 23083 AGE: 20 y + 11 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: DL 782 FROM: Atlanta TO: St. Louis VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 104 CREW: 5 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During takeoff run on runway 08L, the 737 sufferedf a "mechanical failure" and veered to the right of the runway. The pilots managed to stop the aircraft when it rolled onto muddy grass beneath the runway. SOURCE(S): wsbtv +  justplanes DATE: 11.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: New York-Newark Intl AP (KEWR) / NJ COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Boeing 747-437 REGISTRATION: VT-EVB C/N: 28095 AGE: 8 y + 1 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: New York-EWR TO: Mumbai VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor Jetwash from another aircraft blew a baggage cart into the cowling of engine # 3. At the time the 747 was parked at gate 65. . SOURCE(S): FAA DATE: 09.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kendari AP (WAAU) / Sulawesi COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Lion Airlines TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Kendari TO: Makassar VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 155 CREW: 8 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft safely aborted its takeoff run when it suffered a tire burst during acceleration process.. SOURCE(S): heraldsun DATE: 08.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 15:48 LOCATION: Cali-Intl AP (SKCL) COUNTRY: Colombia AIRLINE: Aerorepública TYPE: McDD MD-83 REGISTRATION: VP-BGI C/N: 49940 AGE: 14 y + 2 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: P5 7563 FROM: Cartagena TO: Cali VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 164 CREW: 6 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  6 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial / damaged beyond repair(?) After touchdown on runway 19, the pilots were unable to stop within runway lengh and the aircraft ran over soft ground before coming to rest about 800 ft past the end of the runway. At least six passengers were injured in the evacuation process. The aircraft received substantial damage to its main and nosegear, foreward fuselage and inner wings. According to reports the undercarriage may have partially failed or collapsed on the runway. SOURCE(S): ASN + Terra(ESP) DATE: 08.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Brussels-Intl AP (EBBR) COUNTRY: Belgium AIRLINE: SN Brussels AL TYPE: Airbus A330-301 REGISTRATION: OO-SFN C/N: 037 AGE: 11 y + 2 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Brussels TO: (Africa) 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 minor damage when a container struck the underbelly. SOURCE(S): luchtzak DATE: 08.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Gunnison AP / CO COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Continental AL TYPE: Boeing 737-724 REGISTRATION: N16732 C/N: 28948 AGE: 5 y + 4 m OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Gunnison TO: - VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 55 CREW: 3 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft was struck by a snow plow on the taxyway causing damage to left main gear and a small hole was torn in the aft fuselage. SOURCE(S): FAA + NTSB DATE: 08.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 13:00 LOCATION: Bukalaza / Entebbe area (HUEN) COUNTRY: Uganda AIRLINE: Service Air TYPE: Antonov An-12 REGISTRATION: 9Q-CIH C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INC FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Entebbe TO: (Congo) VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 0 CREW: 6 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: destroyed The aircraft crashed into a wooded area about 8 miles from Entebbe airport on a cargo flight with consisted Beans and T-Shirts on board. There were no survivors. SOURCE(S): yahoo(D) + ASN DATE: 07.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur-Sepang Intl (WMKK) COUNTRY: Malaysia AIRLINE: Malaysia AL TYPE: Airbus A330 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: minor The aircraft received damage to its cockpit interior and avionics when maintenance personnel found hydraulic oil deliberately spilled on the intrument panel prior to a schedule departure to Japan. The aircraft was temporarily taken out of service. NOTE: This is the 4th such incident of deliberate damage/sabotage with this airline, the latest case only 14 months away.  SOURCE(S): seattle pi DATE: 06.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manchester-Intl AP (EGCC) / England COUNTRY: UK AIRLINE: Thomas Cook uk TYPE: Boeing 757-2G5 REGISTRATION: G-JMCG C/N: 26278 AGE: 9 y + 8 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: TCX 344K FROM: Glasgow TO: Arrecife 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 Manchester following an inflight loss of cabin pressure. SOURCE(S): PPRuNe DATE: 06.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 22:30 LOCATION: Goa-Intl AP (VAGO) COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air Sahara TYPE: Canadair RJ REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: FRY FLIGHT No.: S2 2200 FROM: Mumbai TO: Goa VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 0 CREW: 4 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On landing te aircraft suffered right main gear collapse causing the closure of the airport until next morning. SOURCE(S): deepikaglobal + ASN DATE: 04.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:30 LOCATION: Kittilä-Intl AP (EFKT)  COUNTRY: Finland AIRLINE: Yakutia AL TYPE: Tupolev Tu-154M REGISTRATION: RA-85794 C/N: 93A978 AGE: 11 y + 5 m OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Moscow-( ) TO: Kittilä VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 155 CREW: 11 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor/ substantial Following an ILS approach, the aircraft sank below the glide path and touched down a few meters short of the runway threshold. The undercarriage sustained damage when several runway lights were struck before the aircraft came to a controlled stop on the runway.  SOURCE(S): helsinginsanomat DATE: 04.01.2004 LOCAL TIME: 02.00 LOCATION: Banda Aceh AP (WITT)  COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Tri-MG Airlines TYPE: Boeing 737-2A9C REGISTRATION: PK-YGM C/N: 20206 AGE: 34 y + 9 m OPERATION: Cargo FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Jakarta TO: Banda Aceh VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 0 CREW: 2 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial/damaged beyond repair? On landing in pre dawn darkness, the aircraft collided with cows (buffalos) causing the left main undercarriage to collapse. The left wing and engine struck the runway before coming to a stop. The 737 was loaded with relief supplies to help the thousands of flood victimes in remote Aceh Province. The airport remained closed for hours blocking all other supply flights until the 737 was removed in the afternoon. SOURCE(S): airliners.net + BBC + thejakartapost DATE: 04.01.2005(?) LOCAL TIME: - LOCATION: Manokwari AP (WASR) / Papua COUNTRY: Indonesia AIRLINE: Celebes Air TYPE: Boeing 737-200 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: - FROM: Makassar TO: Manokwari VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 117 CREW: 7 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor On landing in heavy rain the pilot were unable to came to a stop within runway lengh and overshot the end by about 20 meters. SOURCE(S): abc.net DATE: 03.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 09:40 LOCATION: Islamabad-Intl AP (OPRN) COUNTRY: Pakistan AIRLINE: PIA Pakistan Intl TYPE: Boeing 747-367 REGISTRATION: AP-BFV C/N: 23534 AGE: 18 y + 2 m OPERATION: ISP FLIGHT No.: PK 768 FROM: London-LHR TO: Karachi VIA: Islamabad OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 430 CREW: 16 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: substantial On short final the aircraft entered a right bank angle which increased upon touchdown causing the right engine #4 to strike the ground. However the 747 made a safe landing roll and taxied to its parking stand. SOURCE(S): paktribune DATE: 02.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: evening LOCATION: Chicago-O´Hare Intl AP (KORD) / IL  COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: United AL TYPE: Airbus A320 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: UA 651 FROM: New York-EWR TO: Chicago-ORD VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 125 CREW: 5 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor During descend the aircraft suffered an inflight stall in engine #1. The flight continued the landing approach without further incident.   SOURCE(S): sun-sentinel + justplanes DATE: 02.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: afternoon LOCATION: Munich-Intl AP (EDDM) COUNTRY: Germany AIRLINE: Thomas Cook (D) TYPE: Boeing 767-300 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: INP FLIGHT No.: DE 7254 FROM: Munich TO: Punta Cana VIA: - OCCUPANTS:  PAX: 0 CREW: 4 FATALITIES:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT: minor The aircraft returned safely to land at MUC following an unspecified technical problem after takeoff. . SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 02.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:20 LOCATION: Chennai-Intl AP (VOMM)  COUNTRY: India AIRLINE: Air India TYPE: Airbus A310 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AI 445 FROM: Chennai TO: Madras 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 Chennai after engine problems occured shortly after takeoff. SOURCE(S): Luchtzak + justplanes DATE: 01.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 08:20 LOCATION: Oakland-Intl AP (KOAK) / CA   COUNTRY: USA AIRLINE: Alaska AL TYPE: McDD MD-80 REGISTRATION: - C/N: - AGE: - OPERATION: DSP FLIGHT No.: AS 397 FROM: Ontario TO: Seattle 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 Oakland after the pilots noticed a problem with one of the fuel pumps when flying en-route. SOURCE(S): justplanes DATE: 01.01.2005 LOCAL TIME: 12:30 LOCATION: Dublin-Intl AP (EIDW)  COUNTRY: Ireland AIRLINE1: Aer Lingus TYP1: Airbus A330-301 REGISTRATION1: EI-CRK C/N1: 070 AGE1: 10 y + 1 m OPERATION1: ISP FLIGHT No.1: - FROM1: Dublin TO1: New York-JFK VIA1: - OCCUPANTS1:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES1:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES1:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT1: minor/substantial AIRLINE2: Aer Lingus TYPE2: Airbus A330-202 REGISTRATION2: EI-DAA C/N2: 397 AGE2: 3 y + 11 m OPERATION2: ISP FLIGHT No.2: - FROM2: Dublin TO2: Boston VIA2: - OCCUPANTS2:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES2:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES2:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT2: minor AIRLINE3: Monarch AL TYPE3: Boeing 757-200 REGISTRATION3: - C/N3: - AGE3: - OPERATION3: GND FLIGHT No.3: - FROM3: - TO3: - VIA3: - OCCUPANTS3:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES3:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES3:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT3: minor AIRLINE4: Air France (opb Cityjet) TYPE4: BAe 146-200 REGISTRATION4: - C/N4: - AGE4:-OPERATION4: GND FLIGHT No.4: - FROM4: - TO4: - VIA4: - OCCUPANTS4:  PAX: - CREW: - FATALITIES4:  PAX: 0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 INJURIES4:  PAX:  0 CREW: 0 OTHER: 0 DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT4: minor All aircraft above plus an Aer Arrann ATR 42 and a number of smaller aircraft were caught by severe winds of up to 80 knots. Numerous ground vehicles and loading equipment also suffered damage. Both A330s were pushed into each other causing damage to wing and fuselage. The 757 was pushed about 90 degrees off its parking stand while the BAe 146 was blown across a taxyway. The ATR was lifted and its wingtip nearly struck the ground.   SOURCE(S): PPruNe