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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.
A Massachusetts woman, Margaret Mbitu, who was reported missing, was found stabbed to death in the parking lot of Boston's Logan International Airport. The suspect, Kevin Kangethe, boarded a flight to Kenya, and an arrest warrant has been issued for him. Initial investigations indicate that Mbitu's death was a homicide, and evidence suggests that she and Kangethe knew each other. The police have stated that there is no threat to the public or airport travelers. Mbitu worked at a non-profit organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
A Delta Airlines flight, carrying 85 passengers, was possibly struck by lightning as it landed at Boston's Logan International Airport. The incident occurred just before touch-down, but the plane landed safely. Airport crews inspected the Airbus A220 and the aircraft is now out of service until inspections are complete. No injuries were reported.
A forklift operator at Logan International Airport in Boston died after the vehicle he was driving tipped over on top of him. The accident occurred when the forklift's extended backrest collided with a metal beam, causing it to tip over and trap the operator underneath. Despite efforts to rescue him, the 51-year-old male employee of a JetBlue subcontractor was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Massachusetts State Police are conducting an investigation into the incident.
A chunk of ice estimated to be 15 to 20 pounds fell from the sky and damaged a house in Shirley, Massachusetts. The homeowners suspect the ice fell off an airplane traveling to Boston Logan International Airport. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Travelers at Boston's Logan International Airport experienced flight cancellations and delays due to rainy weather on Sunday, with 55 cancellations and 397 delays reported. Cape Air had the highest number of flight disruptions. This comes during a record-setting Fourth of July travel weekend, with millions of people traveling by plane and car. The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms for the holiday, but assures that there will be many hours of dry weather to enjoy.
New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones could face more than 30 years in prison if convicted and consecutively sentenced for gun charges stemming from an arrest at Logan International Airport in Boston last week. Jones was charged with having two handguns in his carry-on luggage and faces multiple counts of possession of a concealed weapon, possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of a large-capacity feeding device. The Patriots have not commented on the situation, and Jones is expected to be arraigned later this week.
New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday in East Boston District Court on charges of carrying two firearms in his travel luggage at Boston’s Logan International Airport. Jones was charged with multiple counts of possession of a concealed weapon, possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of a large-capacity feeding device. If convicted and sentenced consecutively on each charge, he could face more than 30 years in prison.