KLM B789 at Buenos Aires on Jul 21st 2024, damage in flight
Last Update: July 24, 2024 / 18:30:26 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 21, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
KLM
Flight number
KL-702
Departure
Santiago, Chile
Destination
Buenos Aires Ezeiza, Argentina
Aircraft Registration
PH-BHA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B789
A post flight inspection however revealed damage to the aircraft. The onward flight to Amsterdam (Netherlands) needed to be cancelled.
Argentina's JST opened an investigation stating: "The JST is investigating the incident with the Boeing 787-9 aircraft registered PH-BHA that occurred at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Buenos Aires at approximately 15:37 UTC. The investigation is being conducted by the Headquarters."
The airline stated: "After a normal landing procedure on 21 July, it was determined that the aircraft operating flight KL702 from Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires was damaged. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the flight to Amsterdam. Passengers have been rebooked on another flight. The circumstances are being investigated."
On Jul 24th 2024 the JST reported the aircraft received a small puncture rated minor damage, no further damage was observed.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Buenos Aires for about 59 hours, then positioned to Amsterdam and is estimated to return to service on Jul 25th 2024.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 21, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
KLM
Flight number
KL-702
Departure
Santiago, Chile
Destination
Buenos Aires Ezeiza, Argentina
Aircraft Registration
PH-BHA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B789
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