Boeing 747 strikes maintenance vehicle on runway at Luxembourg-Findel

No fatalities • Luxembourg, Luxembourg

A Cargolux Airlines Boeing 747-400F struck a maintenance van on the runway during low-visibility operations at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport.

What happened

On January 21, 2010, a Boeing 747-400F, operating under Cargolux Airlines International S A with registration LX-OCV, struck the top of a maintenance van on the runway at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LU) in Luxembourg. The incident occurred during CAT IIIB weather conditions.

The aircraft landed safely despite sustaining minor damage. The maintenance van sustained severe damage. There were no injuries reported for the three crew members on the aircraft or the two maintenance technicians present on the runway.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jan 2010 BOEING 747 400F accident near Luxembourg, Luxembourg?

A Cargolux Airlines Boeing 747-400F struck a maintenance van on the runway during low-visibility operations at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jan 2010 BOEING 747 400F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jan 2010 involved a BOEING 747 400F, operated by CARGOLUX AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL S A, at Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

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