Incident Overview : Qatar Airways B787 Dreamliner Right main landing gear wheels sunk into drain – THE AVIATION NEWS
A Qatar Airways B787 Dreamliner Right main landing gear wheels sunk into an apron drain after the aircraft arrived on gate.
The Qatar Airways Boeing 787 at Hamad International Airport. As of now, specific details are limited, but here’s what is known:
– Incident Overview : While parked at Hamad International Airport, a Qatar Airways Boeing 787 experienced a collapse of its main landing gear into a drainage hole. This resulted in notable structural damage to the aircraft.
– Aircraft Status : The aircraft was unoccupied at the time, with no passengers on board, and was not in active service.
– Cause Investigation : The exact cause of the collapse is currently under investigation. Preliminary assessments suggest that the drainage hole may have been inadequately covered or marked, posing a hazard to the aircraft.
– Extent of Damage : The collapse caused significant damage to the aircraft’s fuselage and landing gear systems. A comprehensive evaluation is underway to determine the full extent of the damage and the necessary repairs.
– Operational Impact : There were no disruptions to airport operations or flight schedules as a result of this incident.
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