SWISS LX 87 substantial damage in Montreal 08.06.2013
Brand new aircraft...
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During taxi-out from the southern side of the international terminal to the departure runway, the right wing hit a passenger transfer vehicle which was standing within its marked parking area between gate 60 and 61. The wingtip, and outer 2 meters of the right wing received substantial damage in the collision. The uplifted passenger vehicles also sustained major damage. there were no information about any injured persons. The A330 is expected to remain grounded for repairs for a longer time.
NOTE: It appears flight LX 87 had used the lane closest to the terminal whereas Montreal (CYUL) Airport has issued a taxi reglementation instructing all pilots to use the centre line in that area. "Aircraft with wingspan of 36m (118') or more, must taxi in centre lane only".
Last edited by final06; 17th Jun 2013 at 05:46.