No fatalities

Fokker F28 Experiences Braking Failure, Strikes GPU at Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam, Netherlands

On March 5, 2015, a FOKKER F28 - 0070 0070 operated by KLM Cityhopper was involved in an aviation accident near Amsterdam, Netherlands. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

On March 5, 2015, a Fokker F28 (PH-WXC) suffered a braking failure on the ramp at Schiphol Airport, colliding with a ground power unit. The Dutch Safety Board is investigating.

Incident

On March 5, 2015, at approximately 1215 local time, a Fokker F28 aircraft, registration PH-WXC, experienced a braking failure while on the ramp at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM) in the Netherlands. As a result of the braking failure, the aircraft struck a ground power unit (GPU) located on the ramp. The incident is under investigation.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a Fokker F28, registration PH-WXC.

Investigation

The Dutch Safety Board (Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid) is conducting the investigation into this incident. All inquiries regarding the incident should be directed to the Dutch Safety Board: P.O. Box 95404, 2509 CK The Hague, Netherlands, or via their website at www.safetyboard.nl. No further information has been released at this time.