From the Airport's website:
Latest Information On The Excel Airways/bmi Incident
Time of issue
5.30pm
Date of incident
Thursday 4th October 2004
Airlines
Excel Airways and bmibaby
Flight Numbers
Excel – XLA340 Boeing 767 from Manchester to Goa
Bmibaby - WW3007 Boeing 737 from Manchester to Belfast International
Flight Types
Scheduled (bmi) and charter (Excel Airways)
Departure/Arrival times
The scheduled time of departure for the bmi flight was 16.15.
The scheduled time of departure for the Excel Airways flight was 15.30. The Excel Airways flight arrived at Manchester from Gatwick at 14.45 with passengers who were flying from Gatwick to Goa.
Number of People on Board
On the bmibaby Boeing 737 there were 79 people on board - 74 passengers and 5 crew. The Excel Airways had 255 passengers on board.
The passengers have been taken off both aircraft.
Nature of Incident
At 16.27 the tail of the bmibaby Boeing 737 and the wing of the Excel Airways 767 came into contact while both aircraft were on the ground. Both aircraft were preparing to depart.
Latest Update
We are not aware of any casualties.
An Air Accident Investigation Branch team is at the scene.
There is no disruption to other services.
Press Enquiries:
bmi – Mike Pooley - 01332 854 687
Sue Lister,
PR Consultant, Excel Airways – 01883 624015 and 07850 852357 (mobile)
Manchester Airport Press Office – 0161 489 2700, 0161 489 3446, 0161 489 2727
11/4/2004