Accident to the aircraft ATR 72-200, OY-LHB

2026-06-17
A-26/08
Palermo Airport, Italy

On 17 June 2026, during boarding of passengers with limited mobility, an ambulift vehicle collided with the aircraft, causing the aircraft to move and struck a ramp agent. The aircraft was damaged. The ramp agent sustained minor injuries. Crew and passengers remained uninjured.

The safety investigation is conducted by Italian civil aviation safety investigation authority (it. Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo).

The Republic of Lithuania, as the state of operator, has appointed the accredited representative and his technical advisor to this safety investigation.

Status of safety investigation:
2026-06-17 Notification received 
2026-07-10 The accredited representative and technical advisor appointed