Incident Overview
On 5 August 2016, at 02:07 UTC (04:07 local time), a Boeing 737-400, Hungarian registration HA-FAX, was involved in an accident at Orio al Serio airport (Bergamo, Italy). The aircraft was operating a cargo flight on behalf of DHL, having departed from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (LFPG) with destination Bergamo.
Investigation
The Italian National Agency for Flight Safety (ANSV) conducted a safety investigation in accordance with EU Regulation No. 996/2010 and Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention. The sole objective of the investigation was to prevent future accidents, not to assign blame. The analysis covered crew qualifications, flight preparation, environmental conditions, technical aspects, and human factors. The investigation concluded with findings and two safety recommendations.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Boeing 737-400, registered in Hungary as HA-FAX. It was configured for cargo operations.
Flight Details
The flight was a cargo service for DHL, originating from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and destined for Bergamo. The accident occurred at the destination airport following the flight.