AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-236, G-YMMG

Boeing 777-236 (G-YMMG), fairing found missing after landing, London Gatwick Airport, 9 March 2024

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 August 2024

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 March 2024
• Aircraft type: Boeing 777-236
• Location: London Gatwick Airport
• Registration: G-YMMG

G-YMMG landed at Gatwick Airport after an uneventful flight from Jamaica. Engineers working for the operator met the aircraft and during the post-flight inspection it was noticed that the Outboard Auxiliary Support Fairing (OASF) was missing from the right wing. The area was inspected, and the primary attachment bracket was found to have failed. The fairing was not recovered.

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Boeing 777-236, G-YMMG 08-24

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Published 8 August 2024