According to witnesses, an Airbus A321 was holding on the taxiway awaiting take-off clearance when a recently landed Boeing 787 was making its way to the assigned stand. The right wingtip of the Boeing 787 then struck the tail fin of the Airbus A321 during ground movement.
The incident resulted in damage to the A321’s tail section (Photo by CTV)
The incident resulted in damage to the A321’s tail section.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has instructed the Northern Airports Authority to send a detailed report on the incident.
An air traffic expert said that although ground movement is conducted under air traffic control instructions, pilots remain ultimately responsible for maintaining safe separation and ensuring safety.
