Casualties unknown

2014-02-07: DASH-7 - de Havilland canada (SU-CDC) — cairo - Airport, EG

cairo - Airport, EG

On February 7, 2014, a DASH-7 - de Havilland canada (registration SU-CDC) was involved in an aviation accident near cairo - Airport, EG. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the ramp vehicle driver's failure to follow procedures and lack of attention. This summary draws on records from the Egyptian Aircraft Accident Investigation Directorate (EAAID).

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A de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7, registration SU-CBC, was struck by a ramp vehicle while parked at Terminal 3, Cairo Airport on 7 February 2014, resulting in damage to the engine nacelle and other components.

Accident Overview

On 7 February 2014, a de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 aircraft with registration SU-CBC, operated by PAS, was involved in a ground collision at Terminal 3, Cairo Airport. The aircraft was parked at Stand A when a ramp vehicle (food truck) struck the left engine nacelle.

Occupants and Injuries

The aircraft had four crew members and no passengers. No injuries were reported.

Damage

The collision caused suspected damage to the left engine nacelle (internal and external structure), landing gear assembly, brakes, fuel lines, and hydraulic lines.

Findings

The investigation found that the ramp vehicle driver failed to follow procedures and was distracted. Two ramp protecting fences were present at the stand.

Probable Cause

The probable cause of the accident was the ramp vehicle driver's failure to follow procedures and lack of attention.