Casualties unknown

Aerolineas Argentinas Aircraft Strikes Jetway After Landing (LVOPA)

Miami, FL, US

On July 25, 1987, a Boeing 747-287B (registration LVOPA) was involved in an aviation accident near Miami, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 747-287B
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An Aerolineas Argentinas aircraft contacted a jetway at the gate after landing with an inoperative No. 2 engine reverser. Substantial damage occurred to two wing panels despite brake application.

Incident Overview

After landing, the flight crew used the entire length of the runway due to an inoperative No. 2 engine reverser. Only the brakes were employed to slow the aircraft and taxi to the gate.

Sequence of Events at the Gate

The captain reported that upon reaching the gate, he set the parking brake and was notified that wheel chocks had been placed in front of the nose wheel tire. Immediately afterward, a ground crewman instructed the captain to "stop stop you are rolling forward." The captain then applied the brakes, but before the aircraft came to a complete stop, it contacted the jetway.

Damage

The collision caused substantial damage to two of the top inboard wing panels. No further details on the extent of damage were provided.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The aircraft was registered to Aerolineas Argentinas. The captain held an Argentine pilot certificate. No other aircraft or crew details were specified.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X31591. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.