Airplane wing strikes tug automobile at Chicago airport, leaving driver hospitalized

The motive force of an plane tug was despatched to the hospital in important situation after an incident at O’Hare Worldwide Airport in Chicago on Saturday, in line with the Chicago Police Division. 

The wing of the plane struck the tug automobile because the airplane was taxiing to the gate, police mentioned.

The passenger airplane was operated by American Airways beneath American Eagle Flight 6181, the airline confirmed to Fox Information Digital in an announcement.

“Nothing is extra essential than the security of our prospects and staff members, and we’re reviewing this incident,” American Airways mentioned.

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First responders are proven at O’Hare Worldwide Airport in Chicago after an airplane wing reportedly struck a tug automobile on Saturday. (Citizen.com/Fox32Chicago)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) additionally confirmed the tug was reportedly crossing the taxiway when it was hit by a Bombardier CRJ-200, which flew from Kalamazoo Battle Creek Worldwide Airport in Michigan.

Upon contact, the tug automobile flipped over and pinned its 64-year-old male driver, whose identify has not been launched, in line with the police. The motive force was later taken to Lutheran Common Hospital with head and decrease physique accidents however is now secure.

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An American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-200 struck a United Airways tug automobile at O’Hare Worldwide Airport in Chicago on Saturday. (Robert Alexander)

United Airways additionally confirmed that the tug driver was one in every of its staff.

“We’re guaranteeing he receives any crucial help and care,” United Airways mentioned in an announcement.

No different prospects or crew members have been injured within the incident, police mentioned. 

The wing of an American Airways airplane struck a tug automobile on Saturday at O’Hare Worldwide Airport in Chicago.

The FAA additionally acknowledged that the passengers have been deplaned safely and bussed to the terminal.

The investigation is ongoing.

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The incident on the Chicago airport occurred simply days after one other one which led to the dying of an American Airways employee at Charlotte Douglas Worldwide Airport in North Carolina. 

That incident, which occurred on Monday, concerned an airline ramp automobile, the airport instructed Fox Information Digital in an announcement, however no further particulars have been instantly given. 

Fox Information’ Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.