BA8456 INCIDENT IN LONDON CITY AIRPORT
BREAKING NEWS.
The BBC has provided additional updates as of 2116GMT 13FEB09
Excerpt:
Eyewitnesses say the front wheels by the aircraft’s nose collapsed when the plane made a hard landing.
The aircraft skidded to a halt on the runway and its 67 passengers and five crew were evacuated using the plane’s emergency chutes.
Updated 2019GMT 13FEB09
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The BBC is reporting a British Airways CityFlyer operating Amsterdam – London City service made “hard landing” during approach.
All 67 passengers on board and 5 crews managed to get out safely.
Report from The BBC issued 2053GMT 13FEB09
A British Airways jet from Amsterdam has been involved in an incident at London City Airport.
Eyewitnesses say the front wheels by the aircraft’s nose collapsed when the plane made a hard landing.
The aircraft skidded to a halt on the runway and its 67 passengers and five crew were evacuated using the plane’s emergency chutes.
It has also been reported that ambulances were called to the scene but there have been no reports of injuries.
Note the report now use the term “hard landing” as BBC Breaking News on Twitter, reported:
Passengers survive London crash: A British Airways jet crash lands at London’s City Airport but 67 passengers ar.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news
Based on the timing of this accident, it appears to be British Airways BA8456
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* OPERATIONAL FLIGHT INFO * BA8456 0 FR 13FEB
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AMS ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE 1850
DELAY LATE INCOMING AIRCRAFT
LEFT THE GATE 1946
TOOK OFF 2002
DELAY LATE INCOMING AIRCRAFT
DELAY OPERATIONAL REASON
ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL 1945 LCY
* 1A PLANNED FLIGHT INFO * BA8456 0 FR 13FEB
APT ARR DY DEP DY CLASS/MEAL EQP GRND EFT TTL
AMS 1810 FR JCDRIYBHKML/M AR1 1:10
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