Incident
On 10 June 1998 at 0725 UTC, a Boeing 737-59D (registration G-OBMY) was parked on Stand R34 at London Heathrow Airport, adjacent to a Boeing 747 on Stand R36. After passengers had boarded the 737, a catering truck attempted to drive between the two aircraft. The truck driver did not follow the stand safety markings, causing the vehicle to strike the right wingtip of the Boeing 737. There was no fuel spillage as a result of the impact.
Aircraft
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-59D, registration G-OBMY, manufactured in 1991. It was powered by two CFM56-3C1 turbofan engines. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was on a public transport passenger flight.
Aftermath
Following the collision, passengers were disembarked from the aircraft normally. The right wingtip sustained substantial damage. No injuries were reported, and no crew or passengers were aboard at the time of the accident according to official records, though the narrative indicates passengers had boarded before the strike. The incident was reported by the pilot via an Aircraft Accident Report Form.