KLM B738 at Amsterdam on May 6th 2016, near collision with a drone
Last Update: May 6, 2016 / 20:16:56 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 6, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Near collision
Airline
KLM
Flight number
KL-1286
Departure
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Destination
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aircraft Registration
PH-BXB
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 6, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Near collision
Airline
KLM
Flight number
KL-1286
Departure
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Destination
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Aircraft Registration
PH-BXB
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source
You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.
Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!
Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.
Send tip
Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.
Related articles
Fleet type match
KLM B738 at Amsterdam on Jan 12th 2014, cleared for takeoff despite vehicle on runway, rejected takeoff
A KLM Boeing 737-800, registration PH-BXB performing flight KL-1431 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Birmingham,EN (UK), was cleared to line up runway…
Fleet type match
KLM B78X over Atlantic on Mar 31st 2025, fuel problem
A KLM Boeing 787-10, registration PH-BKH performing flight KL-705 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Rio de Janeiro,RJ (Brazil), was enroute at FL340…
Fleet type match
KLM B738 at Oslo on Dec 28th 2024, hydraulic problems, runway excursion
A KLM Boeing 737-800, registration PH-BXM performing flight KL-1204 from Oslo (Norway) to Amsterdam (Netherlands) with 176 passengers and 6 crew, was…
Fleet type match
KLM B789 enroute on Feb 9th 2025, cracked windshield
A KLM Boeing 787-9, registration PH-BHD performing flight KL-759 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to San Jose (Costa Rica), had been enroute at FL380…
Fleet type match
KLM B773 at Amsterdam on Jan 29th 2025, bird strike
A KLM Boeing 777-300, registration PH-BVI performing flight KL-427 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates), was climbing out of…
Fleet type match
KLM B773 at Amsterdam on Jan 19th 2025, rejected takeoff after bang
A KLM Boeing 777-300, registration PH-BVP performing flight KL-743 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Lima (Peru), was accelerating for takeoff from…
Newest articles
Fleet type match
Aurigny AT72 at Guernsey on Apr 15th 2025, tail strike on landing
An Aurigny Air Services Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration G-PEMB performing flight GR-607 from London Gatwick,EN to Guernsey,CI…
Fleet type match
Eastern Airways AT72 at Newquay on Apr 15th 2025, flaps problems
An Eastern Airways Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A. registration G-IACZ performing flight T3-458 from London Gatwick,EN to Newquay,EN (UK),…
Subscribe today
Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.
Pick your plan and subscribePartner
ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.
SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today
AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American AirlinesUnited
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways