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January 31, 2012 · Boeing 747 409F · 4X-ELF
Tel Aviv, IL
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tel Aviv, IL
Aircraft
Boeing 747 409F
Tail Number
4X-ELF
Operator
El Al Israel Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA12WA032
On January 31, 2012, at about 1900 UTC, a B747-400F cargo airplane, registration 4X-ELF, operated be El Al Airlines, located at Ben Gurion Tel Aviv Airport, was being inspected for a hydraulic leak that occurred during the flight from Chillagoe, Australia. During the inspection, a large crack in the right-hand body landing gear outer cylinder was noted. There were no injuries reported. The investigation is being conducted by the State of Israel, Ministry of Transport. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane and engines. All requests for information should be directed to: State of Israel Ministry of Transport PO Box 120 Ben Gurion Airport Tel Aviv, Israel
Full Narrative
On January 31, 2012, at about 1900 UTC, a B747-400F cargo airplane, registration 4X-ELF, operated be El Al Airlines, located at Ben Gurion Tel Aviv Airport, was being inspected for a hydraulic leak that occurred during the flight from Chillagoe, Australia. During the inspection, a large crack in the right-hand body landing gear outer cylinder was noted. There were no injuries reported. The investigation is being conducted by the State of Israel, Ministry of Transport. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane and engines. All requests for information should be directed to: State of Israel Ministry of Transport PO Box 120 Ben Gurion Airport Tel Aviv, Israel
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 747 409F
Tail Number4X-ELF
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEl Al Israel Airlines
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0