Incident Overview
On August 16, 2008, a Boeing 737-800 with serial number YK633 and Egyptian registration SU-BPZ struck runway lights while departing from runway 27L at Paris Charles DeGaulle airport. The aircraft was operating a flight to Alexandria, Egypt, and continued its journey after the incident. According to reports, no injuries occurred among occupants.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft was operated by AMC Aircraft Maintenance Corporation of Egypt. The specific flight details, including the flight number and crew composition, were not disclosed in the initial information.
Damage and Repairs
Upon arrival in Alexandria, a local Boeing service representative inspected the aircraft. Three nose tires were replaced due to damage sustained during the runway light strike. The full extent of further damage was undetermined at the time of the initial report.
Investigation
The Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la Sécurité de l’Aviation civile (BEA) of France assumed responsibility for the investigation. Initial information from the operator indicated that the flight crew miscalculated the available runway length and aircraft speeds required for departure, leading to the aircraft deviating from the intended path and striking construction zone lights adjacent to the runway.
Preliminary Findings
At the time of the source report, no final determination had been made regarding the exact sequence of events. The BEA continued to gather data and analyze flight recorder information to establish a comprehensive understanding of the incident. Further inquiries were directed to the BEA at their headquarters in Le Bourget, France.