All articles tagged with #plane collision
A United Airlines plane at Chicago's O'Hare airport clipped the tail of another United aircraft, causing no injuries but highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety amid recent crashes and near misses. The incident involved a stationary aircraft and resulted in a delay, with passengers unaware of the collision until informed by the pilot.
Two United Airlines planes clipped wings while taxiing at O'Hare International Airport, causing a delay but no injuries; the cause of the collision is unclear and under investigation.
Two planes collided midair at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport in Colorado, resulting in one death and three injuries; the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
A small plane collided at London Southend Airport, prompting a serious emergency response involving police, ambulances, and evacuations of nearby facilities, with authorities investigating the incident.
An empty Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being towed at London’s Heathrow Airport, with no reported passenger injuries and no anticipated ongoing impact to the airport’s operations. Both airlines are assessing the damage and providing alternative aircraft, while conducting thorough investigations into the incident.
An empty Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being towed at London's Heathrow Airport, with no reported passenger injuries. Both airlines are assessing the damage and providing alternative aircraft for customers, while Virgin Atlantic has initiated a thorough investigation and maintenance checks on the aircraft involved. Heathrow Airport stated that there would be no disruption to its operations and is working with emergency services and the airlines in response to the incident.
Two JetBlue planes made contact in a de-icing area at Boston Logan International Airport, with one winglet touching another plane's tail section, causing both planes to be taken out of service for repairs. No injuries were reported, and passengers were re-booked onto other flights. This is the third plane collision at Logan airport in the last year.
Two JetBlue planes collided on the tarmac at Boston’s Logan International Airport, with Flight 777’s left winglet striking the right horizontal stabilizer of Flight 551 while on the deicing pad, causing travel disruptions for passengers. No injuries were reported, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
Two Jet Blue planes collided on the tarmac at Boston’s Logan Airport, causing damage to the wing of one of the jets. The incident involved JetBlue Flight 777 and Flight 551, both Airbus A321s, and occurred while the planes were on the deicing pad. Passengers were left stranded as their travel plans were disrupted, and the FAA will be conducting an investigation into the collision.
A Boeing 777 from All Nippon Airways clipped the rear of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 while taxiing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, prompting an FAA investigation. No injuries were reported, and both planes were of Boeing design. The incident comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny following a series of mechanical failures, including the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 model. Boeing representatives did not provide a comment, directing inquiries to the airlines involved and the FAA.
Two planes at O'Hare International Airport, an All Nippon Airways Boeing 777 and a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717, clipped wings on the tarmac, prompting passengers to return to the terminal. The incident occurred during taxiing and is being investigated by the FAA. No injuries were reported, and the collision took place in an area not under air traffic control.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is facing over $100 million in losses after a collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport destroyed one of its Airbus A350 jets and resulted in the deaths of five crew members from a Coast Guard plane. All passengers on the JAL flight escaped, but the incident has led to investigations into possible professional negligence and the failure of multiple safety measures. The airline's shares fluctuated but closed up slightly, and insurance is expected to cover the loss of the aircraft. The accident has caused significant disruptions, with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed and passengers stranded.
A near head-on collision between a JetBlue Airbus A320 and a Beechcraft B300 King Air was narrowly avoided at Yampa Valley Airport in Colorado last year. The incident occurred due to a miscommunication between the two aircraft and a lack of air traffic control at the airport. The JetBlue pilot made a last-second maneuver to avoid the collision, causing substantial damage to the plane but no injuries. The National Transit Safety Board (NTSB) concluded its two-year investigation, attributing the incident to poor communication.
Two planes' wingtips collided at Chicago O'Hare Airport, involving a SkyWest flight operating as United Express and a GoJet Airlines flight. No injuries were reported, and both planes proceeded to their gates without further issues. This is the second incident involving a SkyWest plane with the same flight number at O'Hare, with the previous one being a collision with a baggage cart in October. The FAA is currently investigating the collision.
A plane operated by Air Wisconsin Airlines collided with a shuttle bus at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport while taxiing to Dayton International Airport. Six bus passengers were taken to a local hospital for evaluation, while no injuries were reported on the aircraft. The plane has been taken out of service, and passengers were transferred to a replacement aircraft to continue their journey.