DUBLIN- According to a source, the AirBridge near the Terminal 2 of Ireland’s Dublin Airport (DUB) has collapsed, causing damage to the American Airlines (AA) Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
But the airport operations are not affected. Further, the flights are taking off and landing as per the schedule. Fortunately, no injuries reported yet. More details are awaited regarding this incident.
American Airlines Boeing 787 Damaged at Dublin
According to the flight tracking website, American Airlines Boeing 787 arrived at Dublin (DUB) from Chicago (ORD). Subsequently, it is scheduled for Philadelphia (PHL).
But the Aerobridge that is used to embark and disembark passengers failed and collapsed. Subsequently damaging the Aircraft structure.
The aircraft involved in the incident is AA Boeing 787-8, registered as N812AA. Further, it is 7.6 years old, and Boeing delivered it to AA in Dec 2015.
The source at the airport stated that the Jetbrigde ripped off the AA 787 door, and it was possibly due to an aerobridge structure malfunction.
UPDATE:- Following this incident, flight AA723 has been canceled for today. Further, the aircraft is severely damaged and might need to be grounded for maintenance.
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