China Eastern Airlines Aircraft Collides with Jet Bridge at Hongqiao Airport; Passengers Safe
A China Eastern Airlines flight collided with a jet bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, causing damage to the engine and wing skin. The airline announced a 'mechanical failure' as the cause, and all passengers were safe, receiving RMB 300 in compensation.
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Shanghai, May 2nd (CNA) – A China Eastern Airlines flight collided with a jet bridge upon its arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport today, resulting in localized damage to the engine and wing skin, as well as damage to the jet bridge. China Eastern responded that the incident was caused by a "mechanical failure," and passengers on board were safe.
According to a report by Jimu News, China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5406, flying from Chengdu to Shanghai, struck a jet bridge on the apron while preparing to dock at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Some passengers reported hearing a collision sound as the aircraft's nose swept past the jet bridge. After a half-hour delay, they disembarked safely from the other side and received 300 Chinese Yuan (approximately NT$1400) in compensation from China Eastern.
On-site videos show the aircraft's left wing striking the jet bridge, with multiple contacts occurring. Cabin and side views indicate damage to the engine and wing skin after the collision, and the jet bridge also sustained damage.
China Eastern Airlines posted in the afternoon that the aircraft experienced a "mechanical failure" while slowly taxiing towards its parking bay. The crew immediately handled the situation according to procedures, and eventually, the aircraft had a localized collision with the jet bridge. Passengers on board were safe and disembarked in an orderly manner. The specific cause of the incident is currently under investigation.
Public information shows that the aircraft operating this flight was an Airbus A350-900 wide-body passenger jet, only 4 years and 6 months old, with registration number B-324M.
Jimu News quoted an unnamed pilot's analysis, stating that at the time of the incident, the aircraft was taxiing autonomously into its bay, with control resting with the crew and the aircraft's own systems. This basically rules out direct responsibility of ground personnel. The airline's announcement of a mechanical failure and the crew handling it according to procedures also largely rules out human error by the crew. "Currently, the most likely cause of the accident is a sudden failure of the aircraft's braking system or severe insufficient braking force."
The report also quoted veteran captain Chen Jian-guo, who stated that according to the on-site video, the aircraft's engines deployed thrust reversers, which is the first action taken when brakes fail. From an operational perspective, the cause of this incident is highly likely to be brake failure, and the specific reason awaits investigation. (Editor: Yang Shen-ru) 1150502
According to a report by Jimu News, China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5406, flying from Chengdu to Shanghai, struck a jet bridge on the apron while preparing to dock at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Some passengers reported hearing a collision sound as the aircraft's nose swept past the jet bridge. After a half-hour delay, they disembarked safely from the other side and received 300 Chinese Yuan (approximately NT$1400) in compensation from China Eastern.
On-site videos show the aircraft's left wing striking the jet bridge, with multiple contacts occurring. Cabin and side views indicate damage to the engine and wing skin after the collision, and the jet bridge also sustained damage.
China Eastern Airlines posted in the afternoon that the aircraft experienced a "mechanical failure" while slowly taxiing towards its parking bay. The crew immediately handled the situation according to procedures, and eventually, the aircraft had a localized collision with the jet bridge. Passengers on board were safe and disembarked in an orderly manner. The specific cause of the incident is currently under investigation.
Public information shows that the aircraft operating this flight was an Airbus A350-900 wide-body passenger jet, only 4 years and 6 months old, with registration number B-324M.
Jimu News quoted an unnamed pilot's analysis, stating that at the time of the incident, the aircraft was taxiing autonomously into its bay, with control resting with the crew and the aircraft's own systems. This basically rules out direct responsibility of ground personnel. The airline's announcement of a mechanical failure and the crew handling it according to procedures also largely rules out human error by the crew. "Currently, the most likely cause of the accident is a sudden failure of the aircraft's braking system or severe insufficient braking force."
The report also quoted veteran captain Chen Jian-guo, who stated that according to the on-site video, the aircraft's engines deployed thrust reversers, which is the first action taken when brakes fail. From an operational perspective, the cause of this incident is highly likely to be brake failure, and the specific reason awaits investigation. (Editor: Yang Shen-ru) 1150502