No fatalities

SunExpress Boeing 737-800 Winglet Contacts Parked Aircraft at Arlanda

Stockholm, Sweden

On January 7, 2012, a BOEING 737-800 operated by SunExpress was involved in an aviation accident near Stockholm, Sweden. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737-800
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On January 7, 2012, a SunExpress Boeing 737-800's left winglet struck the right horizontal stabilizer of a stationary aircraft while taxiing at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Incident Overview

On January 7, 2012, a Boeing 737-800 operated by SunExpress, registration TC-SNM, was taxiing at Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden. During taxi, the left winglet of the aircraft made contact with the right horizontal stabilizer of a parked airplane. The incident occurred at the airport's ramp or taxiway area.

Damage and Injuries

The SunExpress aircraft sustained minor damage as a result of the winglet strike. There were no reported injuries to the flight crew members or passengers on board. Additionally, the parked airplane had no crewmembers or passengers present at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported from that aircraft.

Investigation

The investigation into the incident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Sweden, specifically the Board of Accident Investigation. Further information can be obtained from the Swedish accident investigation authority. No probable cause has been stated in the source material.

Aircraft Details

The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800, registered as TC-SNM. It was operated by SunExpress, a Turkish airline. The specific details of the parked aircraft were not provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jan 2012 BOEING 737-800 accident near Stockholm, Sweden?

On January 7, 2012, a SunExpress Boeing 737-800's left winglet struck the right horizontal stabilizer of a stationary aircraft while taxiing at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jan 2012 BOEING 737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jan 2012 involved a BOEING 737-800, operated by SunExpress, at Stockholm, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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