Accidents
Accidents: July 2011
Preliminary Report: Global Suffers Wing Strike on Landing Bombardier Global Express XRS, Teterboro, N.J., April 21, 2011–While the twinjet was land

Preliminary Report: Global Suffers Wing Strike on Landing

Bombardier Global Express XRS, Teterboro, N.J., April 21, 2011–While the twinjet was landing in windy conditions at Teterboro Airport at the conclusion of a flight from Palm Beach, Fla., the left wingtip struck the runway, causing the airplane to skid. The crew regained control and concluded the landing and rollout without further incident. Examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the left wing spar, slat and winglet. There were no injuries reported to the four people on board. The airplane was being operated by Global Flight.