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Heathrow Lorry Crashes into Grounded Saudia 787-9 after Pedal Mix-Up

Regulators are probing ABM’s ground-handling procedures after the collision grounded the 787-9

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Overview

  • On May 28 at around 2:54pm a contractor-operated lorry struck the fuselage of a Saudia Boeing 787-9 at Heathrow Terminal 4.
  • Baggage handlers report the ABM-employed driver likely mistook the accelerator for the brake, propelling the vehicle into the aircraft.
  • The impact pierced the aircraft’s body, rendering it unfit for service and forcing Saudia to cancel the following Heathrow-Jeddah flight.
  • Passengers from SVA105 experienced significant delays retrieving their baggage after the crash.
  • Regulators, airport officials and Saudia representatives have opened an investigation into ABM’s ground-handling and training practices.