TUIFly Nordic B738 over Germany on Jul 25th 2012, loss of communication
Last Update: July 25, 2012 / 22:08:46 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 25, 2012
Classification
Incident
Airline
TUIFly Nordic
Departure
Gothenburg, Sweden
Destination
Palma Mallorca, Spain
Aircraft Registration
SE-DZV
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
Passengers reported the fighter aircraft came very close to the Boeing at same altitude. Passengers waved and the fighter pilots waved back.
The airline confirmed the loss of communication and said, an investigation is underway.
Germany's Luftwaffe confirmed two Phantoms on a training mission were redirected to intercept the Boeing for identification and assurance there was no unlawful interference. The Phantoms escorted the Boeing for about 15 minutes.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 25, 2012
Classification
Incident
Airline
TUIFly Nordic
Departure
Gothenburg, Sweden
Destination
Palma Mallorca, Spain
Aircraft Registration
SE-DZV
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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