Created Monday, Jul 22nd 2024 14:23Z, last updated Wednesday, Jul 24th 2024 18:30Z
A KLM Boeing 787-9, registration PH-BHA performing flight
KL-702 from Santiago (Chile) to Buenos Aires Ezeiza,BA (Argentina), departed Santiago's runway 17L, climbed to FL390 enroute, touched down on Ezeiza's runway 11 at 12:37L (15:37Z) and taxied to the apron completing a seemingly uneventful flight.
A post flight inspection however revealed damage to the aircraft. The onward flight to Amsterdam (Netherlands) needed to be cancelled.
Argentina's JST opened an investigation stating: "The JST is investigating the incident with the Boeing 787-9 aircraft registered PH-BHA that occurred at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Buenos Aires at approximately 15:37 UTC. The investigation is being conducted by the Headquarters."
The airline stated: "After a normal landing procedure on 21 July, it was determined that the aircraft operating flight KL702 from Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires was damaged. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the flight to Amsterdam. Passengers have been rebooked on another flight. The circumstances are being investigated."
On Jul 24th 2024 the JST reported the aircraft received a small puncture rated minor damage, no further damage was observed.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Buenos Aires for about 59 hours, then positioned to Amsterdam and is estimated to return to service on Jul 25th 2024.
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