China Airlines Cargo B747F Suffered Engine Damage at Chicago O'Hare

China Airlines Cargo B747F Suffered Engine Damage at Chicago O’Hare

Sam Chui·January 29, 2022

A China Airlines Cargo B747-400F was damaged after colliding with baggage cart at Chicago O’Hare International Airport while taxiing yesterday, January 28.

China Airlines stated that the China Airlines 747-400F freighter, registration B-18715 operating flight CI5240 from Taipei via Anchorage landed at Chicago O'Hare Airport at 5:10 am local time on January 28. The ground was slippery due to heavy snow, and the aircraft collided with ground equipment, causing damage. No injuries were reported.

Picture and CCTV video footage released to media showed damage to the engine fairing, fan case, and blades of the number two engine.

CCTV captures China Airlines Cargo 747 ploughing into ground equipment while taxiing at Chicago's O'Hare Airport yesterday. No injuries reported to ground crew. https://t.co/qMJaYDIyb9 https://t.co/V7yxb31GfY pic.twitter.com/fY1FqAZHii
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) January 29, 2022

According to Taiwan English News, China Airlines said that the detailed cause of the incident is not yet known, and it will fully cooperate with the investigation of relevant U.S. authorities.

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Another video showing the damage sustained by 747-400F China Airlines Cargo after it hit baggage carts while taxiing at ORD. The snow team hadn’t plowed off the centerline yet and the crew was unable to see the taxi line. Video: Juan Murillo via https://t.co/Bxs8CIEcB6 @JacdecNew pic.twitter.com/V81Mvy4Z7q
— Aeronews (@AeronewsGlobal) January 30, 2022