No fatalities

Incident: Boeing 737-800 sustains minor damage during ground event at Frankfurt

Frankfurt Main, Deutschland, DE

On October 18, 2023, a Boeing B737-800 was involved in an aviation accident near Frankfurt Main, Deutschland, DE. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

Sourcesthe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-11Data APIEditorial standards

On 18 October 2023, a Boeing 737-800 experienced an incident at Frankfurt Main Airport, Germany, resulting in light damage to the aircraft and property damage. No injuries were reported.

Incident Details

On 18 October 2023, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft was involved in an incident at Frankfurt Main Airport, Germany. The event was classified as a 'Störung' (incident) by the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU). No injuries were reported among occupants.

Damage

The aircraft sustained light damage. Additionally, third-party damage to ground property (Flurschaden) occurred.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Boeing 737-800, manufactured by Boeing. No registration or operator information was provided in the source.

Investigation

The investigation was conducted by the BFU under the provisions of EU Regulation No. 996/2010 and the German Aviation Accident Investigation Act (FlUUG). The sole objective of the investigation was the prevention of future accidents and incidents. The BFU assigned reference number BFU23-0991-PX to the case.

Meteorological and Other Factors

The source did not provide details on weather, time of day, ATC involvement, or other contributing factors.

Conclusion

The investigation determined that the incident resulted in light damage to the aircraft and property damage, with no injuries. The probable cause has not been stated in the provided source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Oct 2023 Boeing B737-800 accident near Frankfurt Main, Deutschland, DE?

On 18 October 2023, a Boeing 737-800 experienced an incident at Frankfurt Main Airport, Germany, resulting in light damage to the aircraft and property damage. No injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Oct 2023 Boeing B737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Oct 2023 involved a Boeing B737-800, at Frankfurt Main, Deutschland, DE.