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| Date: | Wednesday 29 July 1998 |
| Time: | 18:55 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-448 |
| Owner/operator: | Aer Lingus |
| Registration: | EI-BXD |
| MSN: | 24866/1867 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1990 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor, repaired |
| Location: | London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The aircraft was parked on Stand N86 with baggage being loaded prior to departure when a
baggage cart struck the fuselage forward of the front hold door. The fuselage skin was punctured
and the aircraft was taken out of service.
Accident investigation:
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|
Sources:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422faf940f0b6134600087f/dft_avsafety_pdf_502178.pdf
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10361976 (Photo)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2025 18:39 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 31-Mar-2025 18:39 | ASN | Updated [Accident report, ] |
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