Boeing 737-800 winglet strike during taxi at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

No fatalities • Stockholm, Sweden

A SunExpress Boeing 737-800 struck a parked aircraft with its winglet while taxiing at Arlanda Airport.

What happened

On January 7, 2012, a Boeing 737-800, registration TC-SNM, was taxiing at Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden. During the taxi maneuver, the left winglet of the aircraft made contact with the right horizontal stabilizer of an airplane that was parked on the ground.

There were no injuries to the crew or passengers on the SunExpress flight, and the parked aircraft was unoccupied at the time of the event. The collision resulted in minor damage to the aircraft.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

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

A SunExpress Boeing 737-800 struck a parked aircraft with its winglet while taxiing at Arlanda Airport.

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?

Not provided in the source material.

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