BOEING B777

Paris — April 10, 2011

Event Information

DateApril 10, 2011
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA11WA043
Event ID20110411X70103
LocationParis
CountryFR
AirportParis DeGaulle
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
ModelB777
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None361
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

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Full Narrative

On April 10, 2011, at 0950 UTC, a Boeing 777, registration C-FIVM, operated by Air Canada, was substantially damaged during pushback at the Charles DeGaulle International Airport, Paris, France, when the tow bar fractured and struck the airplane. The flight was a regularly scheduled international passenger flight to the Lester B Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There were no injuries to the 12 crew and 349 passengers. This accident is being investigated by the BEA-France, www.bea.aero

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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