What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2012-10-07 involved an A330-200 - AIRBUS, registration SU-GCG, at cairo - Airport, EG.

Ground Incident Involving EgyptAir A330-200 at Terminal 3 (SU-GCG)

On October 7, 2012, an A330-200 - AIRBUS (registration SU-GCG) was involved in an aviation accident near cairo - Airport, EG. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine harness issue. This summary draws on records from the Egyptian Aircraft Accident Investigation Directorate (EAAID).

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Aircraft registered SU-GCG. Photo: Milad A380 / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During pushback, EgyptAir flight MSR 673, an Airbus A330-200 (SU-GCG), sustained damage to its right-hand engine harness and a pushback truck. The probable cause is related to an engine harness issue.

Factual Information

The incident occurred when EgyptAir flight MSR 673, an Airbus A330-200 (registration SU-GCG), was being pushed back from Terminal 3. During the pushback, the aircraft's right-hand engine harness came into contact with the pushback truck, resulting in damage to both the harness and the vehicle.

Damage to Aircraft

The aircraft sustained damage to the right-hand engine harness. The pushback truck also incurred damage.

Other Damages

The pushback truck was damaged during the incident.

Probable Cause

The probable cause of the incident is an issue with the engine harness, specifically the right-hand engine harness.

2012-10-07: A330-200 - AIRBUS (SU-GCG) — cairo - Airport, EG