No fatalities

Boeing 737-700 Experiences AOA Sensor Blockage During Takeoff from Montpelier

Montpelier, France

On January 10, 2011, a BOEING 737 700 operated by Europe Airpost was involved in an aviation accident near Montpelier, France. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: AOA sensor blockage resulting in false stick-shaker. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On January 10, 2011, a Boeing 737-700 (F-GIXD) encountered an AOA sensor blockage causing a false stick-shaker during takeoff from Montpelier, France. The aircraft returned to land safely with no damage or injuries.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On January 10, 2011, at 1330 local time, a Boeing 737-700 with the registration F-GIXD experienced an angle of attack (AOA) sensor blockage during takeoff from Montpelier, France. The malfunction resulted in a false stick-shaker activation. The aircraft was operating on a ferry flight to Toulouse, France, at the time of the incident. Following the event, the airplane returned to land safely. The source reports that there was no damage to the aircraft and no injuries to personnel. The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile (BEA-France) is investigating the incident.

Probable cause

AOA sensor blockage resulting in false stick-shaker

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jan 2011 BOEING 737 700 accident near Montpelier, France?

On January 10, 2011, a Boeing 737-700 (F-GIXD) encountered an AOA sensor blockage causing a false stick-shaker during takeoff from Montpelier, France. The aircraft returned to land safely with no damage or injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jan 2011 BOEING 737 700 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jan 2011 involved a BOEING 737 700, operated by Europe Airpost, at Montpelier, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

AOA sensor blockage resulting in false stick-shaker