ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 240474
Last updated: 28 November 2021
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| Date: | 11-JUL-1986 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-277 |
| Owner/operator: | Polynesian Airlines Ltd |
| Registration: | VH-CZN |
| MSN: | 22646/778 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Faleolo International Airport, Upolu -
 Samoa
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | |
| Apia |
While landing at Faleolo Airport, the aircraft struck a group of donkeys. Part of one donkey went through the No 2 engine. Repairs to the engine took 3 days to complete. This was a back-up aircraft leased from Ansett Australia for Polynesian's international services.
Sources:
www.aussieairliners.org/b-737/vh-czn2/vhczn.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Aug-2020 02:52 | Ron Averes | Added |
| 26-Nov-2021 00:24 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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