An Eva Air Boeing 777 was damaged in a ground incident at Bangkok International Airport, after two baggage trailers detached and struck one of its engines nacelle.
The Boeing 777-300ER with registration B-16722 was scheduled to operate flight BR202 from Bangkok to Taoyuan. However, shortly before boarding, two baggage trailers that were being towed near the aircraft disconnected from the tow tractor and collided with the engine cowling of the EVA Air B777, causing dents, and possibly other damage.
Following the incident, the aircraft was deemed no longer airworthy until repairs and an inspection had been launched into the occurrence.
While the actual cause of the accident is still under investigation, footage shared on the internet shows the baggage train rolling over an uneven section of tarmac before the two rear trailers separated from it.
Eva Air Boeing 777-300 (B-16722, built 2015) took minor damage to its engine #2 nacelle while standing at the gate (stand 65) at Bangkok-Intl Airport (VTBS), Thailand. A pair of baggage containers uncoupled and sped uncontrolled toward the aircraft. No one was hurt.… pic.twitter.com/IFKv0kTFYN
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According to EVA Air, alternative flights were arranged for the 262 passengers. Some passengers who could not reach their destination on alternative flights on the day of the accident were provided with overnight hotel accommodation.
Feature Image via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport
