Boeing 777 sustained structural damage during boarding at Rome Fiumicino

No fatalities • Rome, Italy

A jetbridge collision caused damage to the forward left passenger door of an Alitalia Boeing 777 during boarding operations.

What happened

On September 30, 2012, at approximately 1305 UTC, a Boeing 777-200 operated by Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane Spa was undergoing boarding operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy. During this process, a jetbridge was moved, resulting in damage to the aircraft's structure and the forward left passenger door. The aircraft, registration EI-ISB, was carrying 245 passengers and 14 crewmembers. There were no injuries reported following the incident.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Sep 2012 BOEING 777 accident near Rome, Italy?

A jetbridge collision caused damage to the forward left passenger door of an Alitalia Boeing 777 during boarding operations.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Sep 2012 BOEING 777 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Sep 2012 involved a BOEING 777, operated by ALITALIA LINEE AEREE ITALIANE SPA, at Rome, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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