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May 8, 2009 · Mcdonnell Douglas MD90 30 · HZ-APW
Riyadh, SA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Riyadh, SA
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas MD90 30
Tail Number
HZ-APW
Operator
Saudia
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA09WA049
On May 8, 2009, at 1558 local time, a Boeing McDonnell Douglas MD90, Saudi Arabian registration HZ-APW; S/N 53513, operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines was damaged when exiting a high-speed taxiway after landing on runway 15R at Riyadh Airport. The laft main gear collapsed and the left wing contacted the ground. There were no injuries among the 8 crew members on the non-scheduled positioning flight from Jeddah. This accident is being investigated by the Saudi Arabian GCAA.
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On May 8, 2009, at 1558 local time, a Boeing McDonnell Douglas MD90, Saudi Arabian registration HZ-APW; S/N 53513, operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines was damaged when exiting a high-speed taxiway after landing on runway 15R at Riyadh Airport. The laft main gear collapsed and the left wing contacted the ground. There were no injuries among the 8 crew members on the non-scheduled positioning flight from Jeddah. This accident is being investigated by the Saudi Arabian GCAA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:58 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD90 30
Tail NumberHZ-APW
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSaudia
Engines2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0