Boeing 777 incident near Amsterdam, Netherlands, Nl, June 15, 2010
On June 15, 2010 at about 5:35 am local time, a Boeing 777, registered GYMMP, suffered minor damage in an incident near Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). No one was hurt; 214 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this incident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 15, 2010 · about 5:35 am local time
- Place
- Amsterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 214 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 777 236ER · all 777s on the register
- Registration
- GYMMP · no longer on the register · serial 30315
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 17, 2010, a British Airways Boeing 777, registration number G-YMMP, diverted while en route from Singapore to London and landed at Amsterdam Schiphol airport (AMS)at 0535 UTC. Upon landing, the aircraft suffered significant structural failure to the inner barrels of the No. 2 engine aft duct and thrust reverser. The rear end of the aircraft and the back of the flaps were also damaged. Shortly after departure from Singapore, a vibration was reported. Five hours into the flight, a thud was heard in No. 2 (left hand) engine. Fuel flow rose significantly, leaving insufficient fuel to reach the destination. It was reported that the initial inspection of the aircraft at AMS revealed that the No. 2 engine thrust reverser inner wall "D" Duct had liberated. It was further reported that damage was also found to the inboard flap fairing and flaperon. The engine pylon and inboard flap also experienced damage. This damage is consistent with 9 previous thrust reverser inner wall failures due to overheating. The incident was initially investigated by the Dutch Safety Board but was delegated to the British AAIB on June 22, 2010. Further information pertaining to this event may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot Hampshire GU11 2HH TEL: +44 (0)1252 510300 FAX: +44 (0)1252 376999
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 8 | |||
| Flight crew | 4 | |||
| Passengers | 202 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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