BOEING 747

Luxembourg — January 21, 2010

Event Information

DateJanuary 21, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA10WA025
Event ID20100129X92638
LocationLuxembourg
CountryLU
AirportLuxembourg-Findel Internationa
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
Model747
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageMINR

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

On January 21, 2010, a Cargolux Airlines, Boeing 747-400F, registration LX-OCV, struck the top of a maintenance van that was on the runway during CAT IIIB conditions at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, Luxembourg. The airplane landed safely with minor damage; however, the van received severe damage. There were no injuries to the 3 crew members onboard or 2 maintenance technicians on the runway.

The investigation is being conducted by the Luxembourg Administration Des Enquêtes Techniques. The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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