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Two KLM aircraft collide during towing procedure at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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On 15 November, during a towing procedure, two KLM Royal Dutch Airlines aircraft collided into each other at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, The Netherlands.

The accident occurred at KLM’s maintenance site, explained a spokesman to Aviation24.beSome pictures appeared on social media, indicating damage to the nose of the Boeing 747 (registered PH-BFV). The damage to the left wing of the Airbus A330 (registered PH-AOM) is currently unknown.

Both aircraft are currently grounded for a long term. The spokesman added that KLM is investigating the mishap.

Pictures provided by Twitter account: The Mic High Club Luchtvaart Podcast

This post was published on 16 November 2020 17:12

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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