Incident Overview
On 2 December 2022, at 21:18 UTC, an Avianca Boeing 787-8, registration N782AV, experienced a windshield break while operating flight AV217. The aircraft was en route from El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia, to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event occurred during the cruise phase of the flight.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 787-8, with a maximum takeoff weight range of 27001 to 272000 kg. It was owned and operated by Avianca. The aircraft sustained minor damage as a result of the incident.
Flight Details
The flight was a scheduled commercial passenger service, departing from El Dorado International Airport (SKBO) and destined for Ezeiza International Airport (SAEZ). The total flight duration was 6 hours. No further details about the conditions at the time were provided in the report.
Occupant Status
The aircraft carried 9 crew members and 223 passengers, totaling 232 occupants. According to the official report, there were no fatalities, serious injuries, or minor injuries among either crew or passengers. All occupants were reported as uninjured.