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Date:
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Time:
Not specified
Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A350-941 (Silhouette image of generic A359 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
China Airlines
Registration:
B-18902
MSN:
57
Year of Manufacture:
2016
Engine Model:
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Category:
Incident
Location:
Melbourne Airport (MEL/YMML), VIC – Australia
Phase:
Standing
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, VIC (MEL/YMML)
Destination Airport:
Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP)
Investigating Agency:
Not specified
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
The aircraft was at Melbourne Airport preparing for departure to Taipei when the occurrence took place while the aircraft was stationary at the gate. At the time of the event, the Airbus A350-941 was in contact with the aerobridge.
During the ground occurrence, the aircraft rolled backwards while still connected to the aerobridge. As a result, damage was caused to the left forward passenger door.
The aircraft sustained minor damage. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the available information.
Sources:
https://x.com/fl360aero/status/2043966870475178068
https://x.com/Fahadnaimb/status/2044034367157350823
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.