Boeing 767F Underwent Control System Icing Despite Modification

DHL 767-300F

This is a picture of a DHL Boeing 767-300F. This is not the aircraft that was involved in the incident. 

Credit: Joe Pries
LYON—The crew of a Boeing 767-300F freighter managed to overcome a roll control jam after the likely icing of water coming from inside the aircraft, the UK’s Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) said in a final report on what they categorized as a serious incident. The report suggests the...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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