Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NTSB Number
DCA08WA039
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Event ID
20080222X00225
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
39
Total Aboard
39
Aircraft Information
Registration
UR-GAU
Make
BOEING
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Analysis
On February 13, 2008, at 1358 UTC, an Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-500, registration number UR-GAU, clipped the right wingtip upon landing at Helsinki-Vantaa aerodome, Finland. Seven crem members and 32 passengers on board. No injuries reported. Airplane damage limited to the right wingtip, leading edge slat and outboard flap actuator housing. The initial on-site investigation was performed by AIB Finland. Finland has delegated the investigation of the incident to the SAA of Ukraine. The NTSB has appointed a non-traveling US accredited representative.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA08WA039