It wasn’t Bruce’s fault. That was the question on the minds of many after news surfaced that “Ed Force One,” a Boeing 747 piloted by Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, was badly damaged after colliding with a tow truck on the ground at the airport in Santiago, Chile, on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
Iron Maiden’s 747: Ed Force One Suffers Damages
Key Takeaways:
- Iron Maiden's custom Boeing 747, "Ed Force One," was severely damaged in a ground collision with a tow truck at Santiago airport in March 2016.
- The incident, which injured two ground workers, occurred when a steering pin fell out during refueling preparations, leading to a loss of control and extensive damage to the aircraft's undercarriage and engines.
- Neither the band nor pilot Bruce Dickinson were on board, and despite the aircraft needing significant repairs and a temporary replacement, Iron Maiden's tour continued without disruption.
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