One of the crucial hectic journey weeks of the 12 months has positive been busy at Boston Logan Worldwide Airport.
A airplane reportedly hit one other plane whereas at a Boston Logan gate on Monday, based on officers.
“While under tow, an American Airlines aircraft struck the wingtip of a Frontier Airlines aircraft that was parked at the gate at Boston Logan International Airport around 12 p.m. local time on Monday, Nov. 25,” the FAA mentioned in an announcement.
The American plane was a Boeing 777, and the Frontier plane was an Airbus A321.
“The incident occurred in an area that’s not under air traffic control,” the FAA added. “The FAA will investigate.”
No accidents have been reported.
“Planes are being deboarded, and need to be checked for damage,” a Massport spokesperson mentioned in an announcement.
The American Airways airplane was reportedly arriving from London, and was pulling into the Boston gate when its wingtip hit the parked Frontier airplane’s wingtip.
“American Airlines flight 109… made contact with a nearby parked aircraft,” American Airways mentioned in an announcement. “There were no reported injuries, and customers deplaned the aircraft shortly after.
“The aircraft has been removed from service for inspection by our maintenance team,” the airline added. “We apologize to our customers for any inconvenience this caused.”
A Frontier Airways spokesperson mentioned in an announcement, “Earlier today, while a Frontier Airlines aircraft was parked and awaiting pushback at Boston Logan International Airport, an American Airlines aircraft made contact with the Frontier plane.”
The Frontier plane was getting ready to depart on Flight 3601 from Boston to Dallas-Fort Price.
“There were 200 passengers on board at the time of the incident,” the Frontier spokesperson mentioned. “No injuries were reported among passengers or crew on the Frontier aircraft.”
This incident at Logan comes a day after Massport officers contacted the CDC when “various illnesses” have been reported on incoming flights.
The Delta and Avianca flights, which originated in numerous cities, arrived in Boston at across the identical time Sunday afternoon as robust gusty winds whipped across the area.
Massport Fireplace responded to the 2 worldwide flights, which reportedly had individuals with “various illnesses.”
Two individuals have been transported to the hospital.
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