On July 22, 1998, a BOEING 757-236 (registration G-BIKD) 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); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A motorised baggage conveyor struck the cargo bay sill of a Boeing 757 at London Heathrow. No injuries occurred; minor damage to the door seal and structure was noted. Examination revealed defective hand brake and imprecise gear lever.
Occurrence
On 22 July 1998 at 1700 hours UTC, a Boeing 757-236, registration G-BIKD, was positioned at London Heathrow Airport. The aircraft was on a public transport flight with no passengers and nine crew members aboard. While repositioning a motorised baggage conveyor belt at the rear cargo hold, the conveyor struck the sill of the cargo bay.
Examination
Subsequent examination of the conveyor belt revealed that the hand brake was defective and the gear lever was imprecise in operation. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the cargo door seal and adjacent structure. No injuries were reported among the crew.
What happened in the 22 Jul 1998 BOEING 757-236 accident near London Heathrow Airport, GB?
A motorised baggage conveyor struck the cargo bay sill of a Boeing 757 at London Heathrow. No injuries occurred; minor damage to the door seal and structure was noted. Examination revealed defective hand brake and imprecise gear lever.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jul 1998 BOEING 757-236 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Jul 1998 involved a BOEING 757-236, registration G-BIKD, at London Heathrow Airport, GB.
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