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Two Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 planes clipped wings on a taxiway at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, with a total of 271 people aboard, resulting in no injuries. The collision occurred during pushback from the gate, described as a "low-speed contact," and Delta teams are working to reaccommodate customers to their final destinations while investigating the incident.
A JetBlue plane clipped another JetBlue plane at Boston's Logan International Airport when the left winglet of one aircraft struck the right horizontal stabilizer of the other while on the deicing pad, causing damage to both planes. No injuries were reported, and both flights were delayed. JetBlue stated that safety is their priority and they will investigate the incident.
Two passenger planes, a Korean Air and a Cathay Pacific, collided at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, Japan, with the Korean Air plane carrying 276 passengers and 13 crew. The incident occurred on the ground, and no injuries were reported. Poor visibility and heavy snow in the area may have contributed to the collision, leading to flight cancellations and ongoing disruption at the airport. This comes shortly after another airplane collision at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a Boeing 777 from All Nippon Airways clipped the rear of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the incident is under investigation. This comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny following recent mechanical failures, including the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 model. Boeing representatives did not comment on the collision, directing inquiries to the airlines involved and the FAA.
Japan's transportation ministry has introduced improved emergency measures for the country's airports following a fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jetliner and a coast guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport. The measures include more visible stop line markings on taxiways, clearer language in traffic control communication, and new positions to monitor unauthorized runway entry. The collision, seen as a result of human error, occurred when the JAL flight landed behind the coast guard aircraft preparing to take off on the same runway, resulting in flames engulfing both aircraft. The probe into the collision is focusing on the cause of the coast guard flight crew's mistaken belief that they had clearance for takeoff.
Two airplanes operated by regional carriers under the United Express name clipped wings while taxiing at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. No injuries were reported, and both planes proceeded to their gates. Maintenance teams are inspecting the aircraft for damage.
A taxiing airplane collided with a shuttle bus at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, injuring at least two people. The incident involved Air Wisconsin Flight 6209, which was taxiing for departure. Six American Airlines employees on the bus were taken to a hospital for evaluation, while no injuries were reported on the airplane. The details of the injuries were not immediately available. The plane was taken out of service, and passengers were transferred to another aircraft to continue their journey.