Incident
On 21 November 2024 at 07:58 UTC, a Swiss-operated Airbus A220-300 landed on runway 25L at Brussels Airport (EBBR). After vacating the runway, the aircraft encountered a slippery surface on taxiway E1. As a precaution, both engines were shut down, and the crew requested that the aircraft be towed to its assigned parking stand. A nose-lift truck operated by an airport handling agent was dispatched to tow the aircraft. During a turn, the tow truck began to slide on the slippery surface and ultimately slipped underneath the aircraft, causing damage to the underside of the fuselage and one of its antennas.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage. No injuries were reported among the 61 occupants.
Investigation Status
The Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) is conducting the safety investigation. As of 21 November 2025, data is being collected from the airline operator, airport authority, handling agent, and other involved parties, including witness statements, airport surveillance footage, and internal safety reports. To date, no systemic safety issues have been identified that would have resulted in an urgent safety recommendation. The final report is expected to be published by the end of 2026.