BOEING 727

Torino — February 21, 2010

Event Information

DateFebruary 21, 2010
Event TypeINC
NTSB NumberDCA10WA040
Event ID20100319X85607
LocationTorino
CountryIT
AirportTurin International Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
Model727
FAR PartNUSC

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None239
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

On February 21, 2010, a Thomas Cook Boeing 757-200, registration G-TCBA, experienced an uncommanded fuel dump during initial climb after takeoff from Turin International Airport (LIMF), Torino, Italy. There were no injuries to the 8 crew members and 231 passengers onboard, and the airplane was not damaged. The flight’s intended destination was Birmingham International Airport (EGBB), Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The investigation is being conducted by the Italian Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV). 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.

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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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