Taiwanese airplane wing damaged after hitting light pole at HCMC airport

The accident took place at 4:04 p.m. Wednesday when flight BR396 was taxiing to the runway for takeoff to Taipei in Taiwan and the pilot mistakenly steered into a parking bay.

The collision caused the pole to collapse and dented the aircraft’s left wing.

According to airport authorities, at the time the runway, signals, signage, and weather conditions were optimal.

The incident did not affect the airport’s operations, and the passengers on the plane were all safe.

The plane has been grounded for repairs.

A close look at the damaged wing an Eva Air Boeing 777 plane at Tan Son Nhat airport in HCMC. Photo courtesy of Tan Son Nhat airport

Authorities have reported to the appropriate agencies and the cause is being investigated.

Planes taxiing from the parking lot to the runway follow a specific route under the guidance of airport personnel.

Eva Air is a Taiwanese carrier established in 1989 by the Evergreen Group, known for its global cargo transport operations.

Based in Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei, the airline operates flights to more than 60 destinations in Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.