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| Date: | Wednesday 10 March 1999 |
| Time: | 12:35 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-436 |
| Owner/operator: | British Airways |
| Registration: | G-DOCD |
| MSN: | 25349/2156 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1991 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor, repaired |
| 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 |
A belt baggage loader was correctly positioned at the rear cargo hold when it was struck by the vehicle manoeuvring it into the hold. The baggage loader struck the fuselage skin causing damage to the area beneath the sill of the cargo door. Following inspection of the damaged area, the aircraft was returned to service with the requirement for regular inspections pending the completion of a permanent repair.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422ecd3e5274a1317000145/dft_avsafety_pdf_500166.pdf
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7883012 (Photo)
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 17 May 1998 | G-DOCD | British Airways | 0 | London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Apr-2025 14:18 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 12-Apr-2025 14:19 | ASN | Updated [Narrative, Accident report, ] |
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