Thursday, January 9, 2025 TUI Airways faced a significant technical incident on January 8, 2025, when a Boeing 737-700 experienced a nose landing gear collapse while parked at Brussels Airport, Belgium. Fortunately, no passengers were onboard, and no injuries occurred during the event. The aircraft, registered as OO-JAR, had earlier completed flight TB1012 from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), Spain.
The collapse took place unexpectedly around noon while the 16-year-old jet, powered by CFM 56-7B engines and configured for 148 passengers, was stationary at the gate. As part of TUI Airways Group, a fleet of approximately 70 Boeing aircraft operates under the airline’s banner, connecting nearly 100 destinations worldwide. The airline has launched an internal investigation to identify the cause of the incident and reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.
This event follows another safety-related issue involving TUI on December 16, 2024, at East Midlands Airport (EMA), England. A flight attendant sustained injuries after falling from a Boeing 737 due to the premature removal of mobile airstairs during preparations for a flight to Lanzarote (ACE). Emergency responders provided immediate assistance, and the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is reviewing the case to prevent future occurrences.
The aviation industry has seen similar incidents involving ground operations and landing gear challenges in recent years: These incidents hig.
