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1998-07-25: Douglas Dc-9-82 MD 82 (OH-LMT) — London Heathrow Airport, GB

London Heathrow Airport, GB

On July 25, 1998, a Douglas Dc-9-82 MD 82 (registration OH-LMT) was involved in an aviation accident near London Heathrow Airport, GB. This summary draws on records from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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

On 25 July 1998, a water replenishment vehicle struck the left wingtip of a parked Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) at London Heathrow Airport, causing substantial damage. No injuries occurred.

Incident Overview

On 25 July 1998 at 0850 UTC, a Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) aircraft, registration OH-LMT, was parked at Stand B27R at London Heathrow Airport. During this time, a water replenishment vehicle collided with the aircraft's left wingtip.

Aircraft and Crew

The aircraft, manufactured in 1989, was equipped with two Pratt & Whitney PW JT8D-219 turbofan engines. It was being used for a public transport (passenger) flight, though no passengers were on board at the time; the crew consisted of seven individuals. The commander, aged 49, held an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 14,500 total flying hours, including 5,400 hours on the type. No crew injuries were reported.

Damage

As a result of the collision, the left wingtip sustained substantial damage. The nature of the damage was classified as substantial, but no other areas of the aircraft were affected.

Source

This information is based on the Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot and published in AAIB Bulletin No. 10/98 (Ref: EW/G98/07/33, Category 1.1).

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