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| Date: | Saturday 14 July 2012 |
| Time: | 13:45 |
| Type: |  Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
| Owner/operator: | Nigerian Air Force - NAF |
| Registration: | NAF 917 |
| MSN: | 4963 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Jos Airport (JOS/DNJO) -
 Nigeria
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Jos Airport (JOS/DNJO) |
An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 (5N-MJI) struck the wing tip tank of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules of the Nigerian Air Force while taxying past.
The Arik Air flight, W3-202, was taxying to the runway for a flight to Lagos. The
The C-130 (NAF 917) was in Jos to airlift students of the Air Force Military School and the Air Force Girls Military School.
The winglet of the 737 reportedly broke off.
Sources:
https://www.afriquejet.com/commercial-jetliner-rams-nigerian-air-force-plane-in-tarmac-accident-2012071541838.html
http://www.businessdayonline.com/NG/markets/companies-and-market/41149-arik-airplane-hits-airforce-hercules-c-13o
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Jul-2012 11:57 | harro | Added |
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