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| Date: | Wednesday 5 July 2023 |
| Time: | 20:45 UTC |
| Type: |  Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Owner/operator: | Air Canada |
| Registration: | C-FSIQ |
| MSN: | 61216/6875 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2018 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM LEAP-1B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor, repaired |
| Location: | Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX/KLAX) -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Vancouver International Airport, BC (YVR/CYVR) |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX/KLAX) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Air Canada flight AC552, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was struck by a belt loader while de-boarding passengers at the gate. No injuries reported. Damage: 10-inch gash below the rear cargo door.
After repairs, the aircraft was ferried to YVR on 14 July 2023 and resumed regular service the following day.
Sources:
CADORS 2023H0242
History of this aircraft
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Jan-2024 16:02 | harro | Added |
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