Pilot Debrief

Aircraft near Frankfurt — 2009-05-08

Investigation ongoingDCA09WA050
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Date
2009-05-08
Location
Frankfurt, DE
Registration
HL7419
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB 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.