Incident Overview
On January 30, 2011, at 1012 Coordinated Universal Time, a Boeing 757-200 aircraft, registration TF-FIH, configured for cargo operations, experienced severe damage to its main cargo door. The damage occurred during cargo handling activities when winds affected the door.
Investigation
The Icelandic Transportation Safety Board (ITSB) has initiated an investigation into the incident. In accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States, as the state of manufacture of the aircraft, has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ITSB.
Contact Information
All inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to the Icelandic Transportation Safety Board at:
Icelandic Transportation Safety Board Hus FBSR, Flugvallarvegi 101, Reykjavik Iceland