Mid-taxi collision involving Boeing 767 at Barcelona Airport

No fatalities • Barcelona, Spain

A Boeing 767 operated by American Airlines and a Ryanair Boeing 737 collided while taxiing at Barcelona Airport.

What happened

On April 14, 2011, at approximately 08:30 local time, a collision occurred at Barcelona Airport in Spain involving two aircraft. An American Airlines Boeing 767-300, registered N366AA, and a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 collided while both aircraft were taxiing toward runway 25L for takeoff.

The flight crews of both aircraft did not become aware of the collision during the taxiing phase. The damage was only discovered during a post-flight inspection after the aircraft had arrived at their respective destinations. There were no injuries to the passengers or crewmembers on either aircraft.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Apr 2011 BOEING 767 323 323 accident near Barcelona, Spain?

A Boeing 767 operated by American Airlines and a Ryanair Boeing 737 collided while taxiing at Barcelona Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Apr 2011 BOEING 767 323 323 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Apr 2011 involved a BOEING 767 323 323, operated by American Airlines, at Barcelona, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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