Aviation safety investigations & reports
Engine pod strike involving Boeing 747-412F, 9V-SFO, Sydney Airport, New South Wales, on 28 November 2019
Investigation number:
AO-2019-065
AO-2019-065
Status: Active
Phase: Examination and analysis
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Summary
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a pod strike involving a Singapore Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-412F freighter, 9V-SFO, at Sydney Airport, on 28 November 2019.
During the missed approach procedure, the no. 1 engine pod struck the ground.
As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview the flight crew and other directly involved parties and obtain other relevant information, including recorded data.
A report will be released at the end of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant stakeholders so appropriate and timely safety action can be taken.
General details
| Date: | 28 November 2019 | Investigation status: | Active | ||
| Time: | 2040 AEDT | Investigation level: | Defined - click for an explanation of investigation levels | ||
| Location (show map): | Sydney Airport | Investigation phase: | Examination and analysis | ||
| State: | New South Wales | Occurrence type: | Ground strike | ||
| Release date: | 02 December 2019 | Occurrence category: | Serious Incident | ||
| Report status: | Pending | Highest injury level: | None | ||
| Anticipated completion: | 2nd Quarter 2021 |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | The Boeing Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 747-412F | |
| Aircraft registration | 9V-SFO | |
| Serial number | 32900 | |
| Operator | Singapore Airlines | |
| Type of operation | Air Transport High Capacity | |
| Sector | Jet | |
| Damage to aircraft | Unknown | |
| Departure point | Changi, Singapore | |
| Destination | Sydney, NSW |