DCA09WA050

NTSB accident investigation · Frankfurt, Germany · May 8, 2009

Accident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
May 8, 2009, 19:59 local (19:59 UTC)
Place
Frankfurt, Germany
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
HL7419
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
73809

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Factual narrative

On May 8, 2009, at 1959 UTC a Boeing 747-400, Korean registration HL7419, operated by Asiana Airlines lost an inboard trailing edge flap during approach to Frankfurt/Main Airport, Germany. There were no injuries on the scheduled flight from Seoul, South Korea. This accident is being investigated by the BFU Germany.

Aircraft

Registration
HL7419
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Non-U.S., commercial
Operator
Asiana
Registered owner
Asiana