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Status Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Date Tuesday 2 September 1997
Time 21:20
Type Silhouette image of generic A320 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Airbus A320-231
Operator Virgin Atlantic Airways
Registration G-OUZO
MSN 449
Year of manufature 1993
Engines IAE V2500-A1
Crew Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Passengers Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Total occupants Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage Substantial, repaired
Aircraft fate rep
Location London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL)   United Kingdom
Phase Standing
Nature Passenger - Scheduled
Departure Airport London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL)
Destination Airport Athens-Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH/LGAV)
Narrative The aircraft was parked on stand J6 with refueling and loading taking place with the operating crew on board. A catering truck, having just completed catering via door '2 Right', was being driven clear of the aircraft when it struck the right wing severely damaging the wing tip leading edge and winglet. Both components had to be replaced before the aircraft was released for service.

sources

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fa71e5274a1314000771/dft_avsafety_pdf_500583.pdf

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/5635621 (Photo)

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23-Mar-2025 08:00 Justanormalperson Added
23-Mar-2025 08:03 ASN Updated [Narrative, Accident report]

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