A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered CC-BBD, was damaged on 29 May 2026 at Easter Island’s Mataveri International Airport after an airstairs truck struck the right front fuselage and tore off a passenger door. The aircraft was left unserviceable on the apron, creating a recovery and repair challenge at one of the world’s most isolated airports.
The incident occurred during positioning of the mobile airstairs on the tarmac. No official statement from LATAM, the airport operator, Chile’s DGAC, or Boeing was available in the consulted material, and the immediate status of the aircraft after the damage has not been confirmed. The file does not specify whether passengers or crew were on board, whether any injuries occurred, or whether temporary repairs or a ferry flight have been arranged.
Mataveri’s remoteness adds operational complexity to any maintenance response. LATAM operates Boeing 787 services to and from Easter Island as part of its network linking the island with mainland Chile.