No fatalities

Baggage Vehicle Strikes Airbus A320 at Heathrow (EC-GRJ)

London Heathrow Airport, GB

On September 15, 1998, an A320 (registration EC-GRJ) was involved in an aviation accident near London Heathrow Airport, GB. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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Aircraft registered EC-GRJ
Aircraft registered EC-GRJ. Photo: Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On 15 September 1998, an Airbus A320 (EC-GRJ) was struck by a baggage loading vehicle at London Heathrow Airport, causing minor damage to the right flap track fairing.

Incident Details

On 15 September 1998 at 0840 hours UTC, an Airbus A320 aircraft, registration EC-GRJ, was parked on Stand F8 at London Heathrow Airport when a baggage loading vehicle struck the right flap track fairing. The impact caused minor damage to the fairing.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft, an Airbus A320, was being operated on a public transport flight. The commander, aged 49, held an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence. Detailed flying experience for the previous 28 and 90 days was not provided.

Aftermath

No injuries were reported among crew or passengers. The nature of damage was limited to minor damage to the right flap track fairing. The incident was reported by the pilot via an Aircraft Accident Report Form.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Sept 1998 A320 accident near London Heathrow Airport, GB?

On 15 September 1998, an Airbus A320 (EC-GRJ) was struck by a baggage loading vehicle at London Heathrow Airport, causing minor damage to the right flap track fairing.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Sept 1998 A320 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Sept 1998 involved an A320, registration EC-GRJ, at London Heathrow Airport, GB.