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| Date: | Wednesday 27 August 1997 |
| Time: | 19:20 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-46N |
| Owner/operator: | British Midland |
| Registration: | G-SFBH |
| MSN: | 28723/2886 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | |
| London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft had parked on Stand N82 at London Heathrow Airport and the passengers had disembarked. The belt loader was in position at the rear cargo hold door. The outer end of it was struck by a baggage trolley that was being towed away from the aircraft. This forced the other end of the loader against the fuselage puncturing it in two places. It was a dark night and the commander considered that this may have been a factor in the accident.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422ff92e5274a1317000a4f/dft_avsafety_pdf_500587.pdf
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10333180 (Photo)
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2025 06:49 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 04-Apr-2025 06:52 | ASN | Updated [Narrative, Accident report, ] |
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