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Plane wing strikes ground vehicle, injuring driver at O’Hare, police say
A taxiing airplane’s wing struck a United Airlines tug driving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, flipping the vehicle over and pinning the driver underneath it, police said.
“The victim and driver of the tug, a 64-year-old male, was transported to Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition where he has been stabilized,” Chicago Police said in a statement. “The victim sustained head and lower body injuries.”
United identified the man as an employee, adding that the airline was “ensuring he receives any necessary support and care.”
The tug had been attempting to cross a runway at about 7 p.m. Saturday when it was struck, according to police and the Chicago Department of Aviation. Tugs are ground vehicles that help move aircraft, including helping them park, while they’re on the ground.
The plane that struck the tug had flown in from Kalamazoo, Michigan, as American Eagle flight 6181, which was operated by Air Wisconsin, according to American Airlines.
“Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and team members, and we are reviewing this incident,” American said in a statement.
None of the crew members or passengers on the plane were injured, the airline said, adding, “Customers deplaned safely and were transported to the terminal.”
Air Wisconsin is an air carrier affiliated with American Eagle, which is American Airlines’ regional carrier network.
In a shocking incident at O’Hare International Airport, a plane wing struck a ground vehicle, injuring the driver. According to police reports, the incident occurred during a busy operation at the airport, causing chaos and confusion among travelers and airport personnel.The driver of the ground vehicle was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but the incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at the airport. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and looking into whether proper procedures were followed.
Passengers and onlookers were left stunned by the sight of the plane wing colliding with the ground vehicle, highlighting the dangers of working in such a high-stress environment. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in the aviation industry and the need for constant vigilance to prevent such accidents from happening again.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Driver hurt after tug struck by plane – NBC Chicago
A plane’s wing struck an aircraft tug Saturday evening at O’Hare International Airport, critically injuring the vehicle’s driver, authorities said.
At around 6:58 p.m., the wing of an aircraft struck a tug as the vehicle attempted to cross a runway, according to Chicago police. The airport vehicle flipped over, pinning the driver beneath it. The driver, a 64-year-old man, was rushed to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition, police said.
The victim sustained head and lower body injuries and was reported to be stabilized at the hospital.
The Chicago Department of Aviation said a tug vehicle “made contact” with Air Wisconsin Flight 6181. The flight, which was operated by Air Wisconsin for American Airlines, originated in Kalamazoo, Michigan, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.com.
No one onboard the aircraft was injured, police stated.
Area Five detectives were investigating.
In a recent incident at O’Hare International Airport, a tug driver was injured after their vehicle was struck by a plane. The driver was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.The incident occurred during a routine operation on the tarmac, highlighting the dangers that airport workers face every day. The exact circumstances of the accident are still under investigation, but it serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and procedures in the aviation industry.
Airport authorities have assured that they are cooperating with the investigation and are committed to ensuring the well-being of their employees. Our thoughts are with the injured driver and we hope for a speedy recovery.
Stay tuned to NBC Chicago for updates on this developing story.
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Plane collides with aircraft tug at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport; tug driver critically injured
CHICAGO (CBS) — A worker at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was critically injured Saturday night when an aircraft tug collided with a plane that had just landed and was approaching a gate, causing the tug to flip over.
The Federal Aviation Administration said that the incident occurred at around 7:35 p.m. local time, Air Wisconsin Flight 6181 was hit by an aircraft tug while approaching a gate at O’Hare. Air Wisconsin is a regional airline operating under American Eagle, which is a subsidiary of American Airlines.
Chicago police said the tug flipped over after colliding with the wing of the plane, and the tug flipped over, pinning the driver underneath it.
The driver, a 64-year-old man, was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition with injuries to his head and lower body. Police said he was stabilized at the hospital.
The FAA said the plane, a Bombardier CRJ-200, had just arrived from Kalamazoo, Michigan. No passengers were injured, the Chicago Department of Aviation said, adding that “there was no significant impact on airport operations.”
Everyone was taken off the plane after the collision and bused to the terminal.
“Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and team members, and we are reviewing this incident,” an American Airlines spokesperson said in a statement.
The tug was operated by a United Airlines worker, and the airline said “we are ensuring he receives any necessary support and care.”
The FAA is investigating the cause of the collision.
The collision comes one day after seven people were killed when a medical transport helicopter crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood.
Two days earlier, an American Airlines passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided in midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., killing all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.
On September 22, 2021, a terrifying incident occurred at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport when a plane collided with an aircraft tug on the tarmac. The collision resulted in the tug driver sustaining critical injuries and being rushed to the hospital for treatment.The details surrounding the incident are still unclear, but it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that airport workers face on a daily basis. The airport authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision and prevent such accidents from happening in the future.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured tug driver and their family during this difficult time. We hope for a speedy recovery and urge everyone to prioritize safety and vigilance in all airport operations to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
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Chicago airport news: American Airlines plane strikes United tug at O’Hare International Airport, driver critically injured: CPD
CHICAGO (WLS) — The driver of an aircraft tug was critically injured when the vehicle flipped over after colliding with an airplane Saturday at O’Hare Airport.
The crash happened around 6:58 p.m. in the 0-100 block of West Twya Street at O’Hare, Chicago police said.
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A United Airlines tug came into contact with the wing of an aircraft as it attempted to cross the taxiway, officials said. American Airlines confirms it was one of their aircraft, an Air Wisconsin flight that had just landed in Chicago from Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The driver of the tug was pinned under the vehicle when it flipped over due to the collision.
The driver, a 64-year-old man, was taken to Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition with injuries to his head and lower body, but he was stabilized, Chicago police said.
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The accident delayed passengers from getting off the plane for a bit, no injuries were reported on the plane. Officials also said there were no significant impact to airport operations.
The Chicago Department of Aviation released the following statement:
“At approximately 7 p.m. Saturday, a tug vehicle made contact with Air Wisconsin Flight 6181 at O’Hare International Airport. No injuries were reported on the plane and passengers were transported to the terminal. There was no significant impact on airport operations.”
American Airlines issued the following statement:
“After safely landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), American Eagle flight 6181, operated by Air Wisconsin from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to ORD, came into contact with a tug on an active taxiway. Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and team members, and we are reviewing this incident.”
United Airlines issued the following statement:
“On Saturday evening, a United tug at O’Hare made contact with another airline’s aircraft while it was taxiing. The United employee was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and we are ensuring he receives any necessary support and care.”
No further information was immediately available.
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In a recent incident at O’Hare International Airport, an American Airlines plane struck a United Airlines tug, resulting in the critical injury of the driver. According to the Chicago Police Department, the accident occurred on the tarmac as the American Airlines plane was being towed. The driver of the United tug was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The incident is currently under investigation to determine the cause of the accident and any potential safety concerns at the airport. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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