No fatalities

1973-07-14: Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (OY-SAN) — Sterling Airways — Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden

Stockholm-Arlanda, SwedenTaxiing

On July 14, 1973, a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (registration OY-SAN) operated by Sterling Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the collision with the obstacle during taxiing is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781232491Data APIEditorial standards

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.