Hard landing involving Boeing 767 at Bristol International Airport

No fatalities • Bristol, United Kingdom

A Thompson Airways Boeing 767 sustained damage to the aircraft crown following a hard landing in Bristol, England.

What happened

On October 3, 2010, at 0541 UTC, a Boeing 767, registration G-OOBK, performed a hard landing at Bristol International Airport (BRS) in Bristol, England. The aircraft, operated by Thompson Airways Ltd, was arriving from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico.

After the aircraft reached its parking position, inspection revealed damage to the crown of the aircraft. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Oct 2010 BOEING 767 324 accident near Bristol, United Kingdom?

A Thompson Airways Boeing 767 sustained damage to the aircraft crown following a hard landing in Bristol, England.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 2010 BOEING 767 324 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Oct 2010 involved a BOEING 767 324, operated by Thompson Airways Ltd, at Bristol, United Kingdom.

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