Incident Report: Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Encounters Taxiway Incident at Doha Hamad International Airport

On Friday, October 25, 2024, a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced an unusual incident at Doha Hamad International Airport while taxiing to the gate.

The aircraft, operating a scheduled passenger service, encountered a significant issue when its right main landing gear wheels sank through the surface of the apron into an underground drain.

•  Date: October 27, 2024
• Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
• Operator: Qatar Airways
• Location: Doha Hamad International Airport, Qatar
• Phase: Taxi
• Damage: Substantial, no fatalities reported

The incident occurred during the taxi phase of the flight, shortly after the aircraft had landed and was approaching its assigned gate. While substantial damage was noted to the aircraft’s landing gear and surrounding surface area, there were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew. Qatar Airways has not yet provided detailed information on the number of occupants on board, but all were safely deplaned following the incident.

Doha Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways teams have responded to secure the area and address the damage to both the apron and the aircraft. An investigation is likely to be initiated to assess the causes, focusing on possible structural weaknesses in the apron surface.

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