No fatalities

21 Jan 2010: BOEING 747 400F — CARGOLUX AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL S A — Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

On 21 Jan 2010, a BOEING 747 400F operated by CARGOLUX AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL S A was involved in an aviation accident near Luxembourg, Luxembourg. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 747 400F
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A Cargolux Airlines Boeing 747-400F struck a maintenance van on the runway during low-visibility CAT IIIB conditions at Luxembourg-Findel Airport. No injuries occurred; the aircraft sustained minor damage and the van severe damage.

Incident Details

On January 21, 2010, a Cargolux Airlines Boeing 747-400F, registered as LX-OCV, was landing at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport in CAT IIIB weather conditions. During the landing, the aircraft struck the top of a maintenance van that was present on the runway. The 747 landed safely, sustaining only minor damage. The maintenance van, however, received severe damage. There were no injuries to the three crew members aboard the aircraft or the two maintenance technicians on the runway.

Investigation

Investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Luxembourg Administration Des Enquêtes Techniques. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist, under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the country of manufacture and design of the airplane.