What happened
On December 2, 2022, during a scheduled commercial flight from El Dorado International Airport in Colombia to Ezeiza International Airport in Argentina, a Boeing 787-8 experienced a structural failure involving the cockpit windshield. The aircraft, registered as N782AV, was operating flight AV217 as part of a regular international service. During the flight, the windshield fractured, resulting in minor damage to the aircraft's airframe.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the structural failure of the windshield during the cruise phase of the flight. The inquiry examined the flight path from Bogota to Buenos Aires and the conditions present at the time of the incident. While the aircraft sustained minor damage, the integrity of the cockpit windows was compromised during the operation.
Findings
- The primary event was the fracture of the windshield during a regular commercial flight.
- The incident occurred while the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its itinerary.
- There were no injuries reported among the crew or the passengers on board.