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NEWS Investigators: British Airways 747 that struck building in Johannesburg was pilot error

Last updated: January 20, 2016, 22:21 UTC
Published: Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 17:49 UTC
Category: News
Author: Melanie Kraft
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The damage was repairable but 747 are being gradually being removed
from the BA fleet and instead was written off.

Four people were injured when the plane’s right wing struck a building before departure

The collision occurred at Johannesburg airport in December 2013

The report said there was a loss of situational awareness by the flight crew

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It was blamed also on the lack of proper lighting and signage as factors of the crash

The damage caused to the building that injured 4 people

The captain said some of the lights that guided planes were not illuminating.

The aircraft (747 G-BNLL) was written off as a result of the crash. It was broken up at Johannesburg airport in April 2015.

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Aircraft broken up at Johannesburg

ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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