On December 24, 2006, a Boeing 747-228F (registration N752SA) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the deicing truck crew to maintain sufficient distance from the parked airplane during deicing, which resulted in a collision and substantial damage to the airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A cargo flight returned to the airport after a cabin pressurization failure. An FAA inspection revealed an 18-inch gouge in the fuselage consistent with a deicing truck's counter-balance weight.
Flight and Return
A non-scheduled domestic cargo flight departed under instrument flight rules (IFR) and Title 14, CFR Part 121. Shortly after departure, the cabin failed to pressurize. The flight crew elected to return to the departure airport.
Inspection Findings
An FAA inspector examined the airplane following the incident. Maintenance personnel identified damage to the right lower portion of the fuselage between the wing and tail, near the cargo door. The inspector reported a penetrating gouge measuring 18 inches in length and 1 to 2 inches in width. Adjacent to the gouge, shallower surface skin damage extended approximately 3 feet.
Damage Description
The shape and size of the damage were consistent with the counter-balance weight on the truck used to deice the airplane. The gouge penetrated the fuselage skin, while the surrounding area exhibited surface-level abrasions. No further details about the extent of structural damage or repair actions were provided in the source.
What happened in the 24 Dec 2006 Boeing 747-228F accident near Anchorage, AK?
A cargo flight returned to the airport after a cabin pressurization failure. An FAA inspection revealed an 18-inch gouge in the fuselage consistent with a deicing truck's counter-balance weight.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Dec 2006 Boeing 747-228F accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Dec 2006 involved a Boeing 747-228F, registration N752SA, at Anchorage, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The failure of the deicing truck crew to maintain sufficient distance from the parked airplane during deicing, which resulted in a collision and substantial damage to the airplane.
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