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Four Pilots Suspended After Boeing Plane Collides with Parked Airbus
HANOI, VIETNAM, JUN 27 – Four pilots have been suspended after a collision damaged two Vietnam Airlines planes carrying 386 passengers, with investigations citing a safety breach involving incorrect parking on the taxiway.
- On June 27, two Vietnam Airlines planes collided on the taxiway at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, damaging both aircraft.
- Initial investigations reveal that the Airbus A321 was positioned incorrectly on taxiway S3, which played a role in the accident.
- The Boeing 787's right wingtip cut through the Airbus A321's tail fin, grounding both planes for technical inspections and leading to replacement aircraft for 386 passengers.
- Vietnam Airlines has suspended four pilots—two from each affected flight—and formed an independent investigation team working alongside Vietnam’s aviation regulatory agency, which has categorized the event as a Level B serious incident.
- The airline is actively working with aviation officials to identify the cause of the accident and enhance measures to avoid future occurrences, while investigators continue to examine the incident amid questions raised by the clear weather and good visibility.
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The incident was described as a serious security breach.
The collision, although impressive, did not cause any injuries. ...
Vietnam Airlines collision: How two jets from same fleet crashed on taxiway at Hanoi Airport
Vietnam Airlines has suspended four pilots after two of its planes collided at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport on June 27. In a rare but serious safety lapse, two Vietnam Airlines aircraft collided on the taxiway of Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, prompting the airline to suspend four pilots and initiate a full safety investigation. No passengers or crew were injured, but the dramatic incident has raised questions about ground operations and flig…
The incident caused significant disruption at the Vietnamese airport.
After an incident of two planes at Hanoi airport, 380 passengers are initially afraid. However, both aircraft now remain on the ground.
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