United Airlines Aircrafts Clip Wings at Chicago O’Hare Airport
On Friday afternoon, a ground collision involving two United Airlines aircraft occurred at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The incident took place when the wing of one plane clipped the rear stabilizer of another while taxiing.
Details of the Incident
Flight 2652, which originated from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was maneuvering toward its arrival gate when it struck a stationary United aircraft. A total of 113 passengers and five crew members were aboard Flight 2652 at the time of the incident. Fortunately, there were no passengers on the second aircraft, and no injuries were reported.
Passenger Reactions
- Bill Marcus, a passenger on Flight 2652, shared his experience of not initially feeling the collision.
- He became aware of the incident after being informed by the pilot about a delay for documentation.
- Marcus observed the gathering of personnel on the tarmac before realizing what had happened.
According to Marcus, there was only minor discomfort when the planes detached. He expressed surprise at the lack of obvious impact, remarking on the professionalism displayed by the flight crew throughout the incident. Passengers waited approximately 40 minutes before they were able to disembark once the plane arrived at the gate.
Investigations and Responses
United Airlines has not released detailed information regarding the cause of the collision. Additionally, representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have not provided comments or insights into the situation as of this time.
This incident raises questions about taxiing protocols at busy airports like O’Hare. Safety measures for ground operations may come under scrutiny as officials investigate the circumstances surrounding this aircraft collision.
