B787 nose gear collapse - Ethiopian

2016-03-04 Ethiopian Boeing 787 suffered 

nosegear collapse at Addis

4. März 2016

by Jan Richter Addis Ababa, Boeing 787-800,
ET-ASH, Ethiopian Airlines, nosegear collaps

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Narrative

Whilst stationary, the nosegear of an Ethiopian 787 collapsed at Addis
Ababa Airport, injuring one cabin attendant.

Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 702 to Rome just completed bording whilst
parking at its stand on the tarmac at Addis Ababa Bole Intl Airport,
when (around 21:00L) the nosegear suddenly gave way.

The airliner tilted down until it came to rest on its foreward fuselage.
One (poss. unsecured) cabin attendant received injuries in the incident.

It is unclear wether the pushback tug was already connected.

Damage to the aircraft is considerably more than minor.

The upcoming flight to Rome was cancelled until further notice.

OCCURENCE DATASET
Date: 2016-03-04 Time: ~21:00
Location: HAAB ADD Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia
Flight phase: STD – Standing with Engine(s) not Operating
Damage to a/c: minor

Flight
Flight no.: ET 702
From: HAAB/ADD: Addis Ababa To: LIRF/FCO: Roma Fiumicino
Type: Passenger
Operator: Ethiopian Airlines

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