VivaAerobus B733 over Mexico on Jun 30th 2014, the result of high-speed repair
Last Update: July 3, 2014 / 20:20:41 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jun 30, 2014
Classification
Incident
Airline
VivaAerobus
Flight number
VB-1100
Departure
Monterrey, Mexico
Destination
Tampico, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
XA-VIV
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-300
ICAO Type Designator
B733
The photos and video currently create huge waves in Mexico inflaming a discussion about safetly of low cost carriers.
The airline said in a statement that a high speed (non-adhesive) tape, certified for this type of temporary repair, had been used for a temporary fix. Although the tape did come off in flight this did not compromise safety of flight.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jun 30, 2014
Classification
Incident
Airline
VivaAerobus
Flight number
VB-1100
Departure
Monterrey, Mexico
Destination
Tampico, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
XA-VIV
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-300
ICAO Type Designator
B733
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