Narrative:A Challenger 604 corporate jet sustained damage during a crosswind landing on runway 22 at London-Stansted Airport, UK. There are reports of debris found on the runway at Stansted.
Flight tracking data shows that the aircraft aborted the landing. The flight then diverted to London-Gatwick Airport, where it landed at 00:51 UTC.
The aircraft sustained damage to the left wing structure and forward lower fuselage. After commercial considerations between the operator and insurers the aircraft was considered a constructive total loss.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | AAIB  |
Status: | Investigation ongoing |
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METAR Weather report:
00:20 UTC / 00:20 local time:
EGSS 310020Z AUTO 30013G24KT 9999 NCD 07/03 Q101600:50 UTC / 00:50 local time:
EGSS 310050Z AUTO 29012KT 260V320 9999 NCD 07/02 Q101623:50 UTC / 23:50 local time:
EGSS 302350Z AUTO 29013KT 250V330 9999 -RA SCT014/// SCT021/// BKN039/// //////TCU 07/04 Q1016
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does
not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Cairo International Airport to London-Stansted Airport as the crow flies is 3492 km (2183 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.