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1998 Boeing 777-236/ER C/N 27493Discuss this aircraft in forum |
by Ronald @ EGLL
by Florida Metal @ KTPA
by Florida Metal @ KTPA
by Ronald @ EGLL
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Model: | 777-236/ER Search all Boeing 777-236/ER |
| Year built: | 1998 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 27493 |
| Line Number (L/N): | 127 |
| Number of Seats: | 275 |
| Number of Engines: | 2 |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | GENERAL ELECTRIC Co GE90-85B |
| Registration Number: | G-VIIL |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code: | 400684 |
| Address: | , United Kingdom |
| Max Take-off Weight: | 247210 (by AUMONT on 2009-10-22 00:00:00) |
| Mode S Code: | 400684 (by AUMONT on 2009-10-22 00:00:00) |
| Chris Donawho, 2007-06-27 00:00:00 | |
| The 777 entered service in 1995, with United Airlines. Therefore, the 'accident' in the photo's description could not have occurred. There are only three incidents, none of which resulted in any hull loss damage, linked to the 777. One, G-VIIK in service for British Airways, is the only incident which resulted in a fatality. Follow this link to the full report: http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20010905-1 The accident occured 09/05/01 at Denver Intl (DIA) during refueling, in which the fueler inattentively lowered his platform while parked at a cantankerous angle in relation to the aircraft's fuel port, snapping the hose loose, spraying fuel everywhere, igniting the mist.... and you can imagine what happened to him. It may be a simple mistake or misinformation as no accidents were recorded on June 11, 1988, according to the Aviation Safety Database. | |