Incident Overview
On March 25, 2016, at approximately 0345 coordinated universal time, an unoccupied Saab 340B airplane, registration VP-CKI, was exposed to jet blast from a taxiing Bombardier Global Express BD-700-1A10 airplane, registration N683GA, at Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town, Cayman Islands. The interaction resulted in the Saab 340B contacting ground equipment.
Damage Assessment
The contact with ground equipment caused damage to the Saab 340B's left underwing, left engine spinner, and left propeller. The Bombardier Global Express, N683GA, was not damaged.
Investigation Details
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. The information contained in this report is for informational purposes only and consists solely of data released by or obtained from the United Kingdom authorities. Further details regarding this incident may be obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch at Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom.
