Ground collision involving aircraft at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

No fatalities • Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden • Taxiing

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a collision with an obstacle during taxiing operations at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

What happened

During ground operations at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, an aircraft was involved in a collision while taxiing. The sequence of events began as the plane moved along the taxiway, at which point it struck an unidentified obstacle. The impact caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this incident. However, the structural damage sustained during the collision was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

The specific details regarding how the collision occurred have not been fully determined. The precise circumstances surrounding the impact between the aircraft and the obstacle remain unclear at this time.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the collision with the obstacle during taxiing is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-07-14 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident near Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden?

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a collision with an obstacle during taxiing operations at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-07-14 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-07-14 involved a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, registration OY-SAN, operated by Sterling Airways, at Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the collision with the obstacle during taxiing is currently unknown.

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