AAIB investigation to Dassault Falcon 7X, VQ-BSO

Right winglet penetrated the nose cone of a parked aircraft at London City Airport, 24 November 2016.

Summary:

The aircraft was taxiing into the General Aviation apron under the guidance of a marshaller, who was being assisted by two ‘wing walkers’ monitoring the aircraft wing tip clearance. During a turn to the left, the right winglet of the aircraft, struck the nose of another aircraft which was parked, causing it damage.

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Dassault Falcon 7X, VQ-BSO 10-17

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Published 12 October 2017