All articles tagged with #aircraft damage
A man in his 40s entered Shannon Airport’s restricted airside area, climbed onto a US Air Force C-130 Hercules on a remote taxiway, and damaged the fuselage with an implement (possibly an axe). Airport operations were briefly halted with two departures delayed and an arriving Lourdes flight held; he was detained by Gardaí and investigations are ongoing.
WindBorne Systems suggests that a high-altitude weather balloon from their network likely caused damage to a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8, prompting investigations by authorities. The incident resulted in minor injuries and a safe diversion, with WindBorne implementing operational and hardware changes to prevent future occurrences.
An Air Serbia passenger jet, bound for Dusseldorf, Germany, from Belgrade, was left with gaping holes in its fuselage after striking landing poles during take-off. The 15-year-old plane, operated by Greek carrier Marathon Airlines, had to return to Belgrade for an emergency landing an hour after take-off. The aircraft sustained significant damage, including deep cracks and exposed connecting material between the wing and the body. Despite the damage, no serious injuries were reported among the passengers. The cause of the incident, in which the plane touched the landing pole on the 4,260-foot runway, is currently unknown.
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 experienced a rough landing at Santa Ana Airport, with heavy winds and storms contributing to challenging conditions. The left landing gear punctured the wing, causing the left engine to drag on the ground. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the aircraft could not move and passengers had to be deplaned by stairs and taken to the terminal by bus. The extent of the damage is being assessed, and it remains to be seen whether the aircraft will be repaired or written off.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that a military airbase in the Novgorod region was attacked by a drone, resulting in a fire and damage to an aircraft. This comes after air traffic was restricted at major airports in Moscow due to a drone threat.