Ground power unit fire at Hahn Airport

No fatalities • Hahn, Germany

A Ryan Air Boeing 737-800 experienced fire and smoke in a ground power unit connector during pre-takeoff operations in Germany.

What happened

On January 4, 2010, at 0940 UTC, a Boeing 737-800, registered as EI-DAK, was preparing for takeoff at Hahn Airport in Germany. During the pre-takeoff phase, fire and smoke were observed within a ground power unit connector.

While the aircraft sustained minor damage, the incident resulted in 5 minor injuries among the six crew members. The 147 passengers on board were not injured.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jan 2010 BOEING 737 800 accident near Hahn, Germany?

A Ryan Air Boeing 737-800 experienced fire and smoke in a ground power unit connector during pre-takeoff operations in Germany.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jan 2010 BOEING 737 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jan 2010 involved a BOEING 737 800, operated by Ryan Air, at Hahn, Germany.

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