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Two KLM Boeing 737s collide on Schiphol apron during pushback

Two KLM Boeing 737s collided on the apron at Amsterdam Schiphol on Saturday morning, Feb 21, during a pushback maneuver; one aircraft was moving and struck a stationary 737. No injuries were reported. Schiphol operations were disrupted and an investigation is underway.

Discovered 2026-02-21T23:12:34.473564-08:00 | 2026-02-21T23:12:34.473564-08:00

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Even minor apron collisions can cause gate blockages, delayed turnarounds and cascading schedule disruption at a capacity‑capped Schiphol, compounding the airport's constrained operations (see recent Schiphol capacity measures) [source:60b7696f-54c1-4c78-a86a-ddac94740466]
No injuries were reported, but the probe into pushback and ramp procedures comes amid other operational stresses at Schiphol — including recent de‑icing supply shortages and large-scale cancellations — highlighting how ground‑side incidents can quickly tax airline recovery plans and resources [source:785f16b7-290f-4da6-8809-b073e07860cc] [source:3f75d0a3-4ca3-427f-8503-d93359ad7bee]

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