Airframe event involving a Boeing 747-200, HS-TGS, Brisbane Aerodrome, Queensland, on 21 September 1996

199603025

Summary

When the aircraft arrived in Brisbane, ground engineers noticed that the left number 11 leading edge flap was missing, and that there was slight damage to the number two engine core cowl. No evidence was found to indicate the primary failure point. A new flap was fitted, and the aircraft was dispatched the next day.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199603025
Occurrence date 21/09/1996
Location Brisbane Aerodrome
State Queensland
Report release date 23/09/1996
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer The Boeing Company
Model 747-200
Registration HS-TGS
Sector Jet
Operation type Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point Sydney
Destination Brisbane
Damage Minor