Lufthansa Cargo MD11 at Mexico City on Oct 8th 2012, control problems due to fractured flap
Last Update: January 14, 2013 / 23:11:58 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 8, 2012
Classification
Incident
Airline
Lufthansa Cargo
Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Destination
Mexico City, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
D-ALCR
Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
ICAO Type Designator
MD11
Germany's BFU reported minor damage to the aircraft, a fixture of the inner right hand flap broke causing control problems. Mexico's Authorities are investigating the incident.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 8, 2012
Classification
Incident
Airline
Lufthansa Cargo
Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Destination
Mexico City, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
D-ALCR
Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
ICAO Type Designator
MD11
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