Jet blast incident at Owen Roberts International Airport

No fatalities • George Town, Cayman Islands

A taxiing Bombardier Global Express caused damage to a parked Saab 340B via jet blast in the Cayman Islands.

What happened

On March 25, 2016, at approximately 0345 UTC, a Bombardier Global Express BD-700-1A10, registration N683GA, was taxiing at the Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town, Cayman Islands. During the taxi, the aircraft produced a jet blast that impacted an unoccupied Saab 340B (registration VP-CKI).

The force of the blast caused the Saab 340B to contact ground equipment. The impact resulted in damage to the aircraft's left propeller, left engine spinner, and left underwing. The aircraft N683GA sustained no damage during the event. There were no injuries reported.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Mar 2016 BOMBARDIER INC BD 700 1A10 NO SERIES accident near George Town, Cayman Islands?

A taxiing Bombardier Global Express caused damage to a parked Saab 340B via jet blast in the Cayman Islands.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 2016 BOMBARDIER INC BD 700 1A10 NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Mar 2016 involved a BOMBARDIER INC BD 700 1A10 NO SERIES, registration N683GA, operated by LMI II LLC, at George Town, Cayman Islands.

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