Avro RJ85 crash, Oct 15, 2002, Memphis
Avro RJ85 accident on October 15, 2002 near Memphis, Tennessee, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined.
- Date: October 15, 2002
- Aircraft: Avro RJ85
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: Not determined
An Avro RJ85 operated for Northwest Airlink was being moved by two technicians from a Memphis hangar to the terminal after maintenance. While approaching gate C2 the aircraft could not be stopped and struck a jet bridge. Both occupants were slightly hurt and the aircraft was written off.