In a shocking incident at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday morning, a Japan Airlines plane struck a parked Delta Air Lines plane while taxiing. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the collision caused delays and raised concerns about air travel safety.
The Collision Details
The incident occurred at 10:15 a.m. local time on the ramp taxi line between the S Concourse and the South Airport Maintenance Hangar. According to airport officials, the Japan Airlines plane collided with the tail of a stationary Delta Air Lines plane while maneuvering for departure. Both planes suffered obvious damage from the force of the collision, with photos taken from the tarmac showing the Japan Airlines wing ripping off the Delta jet’s tail.
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SEA Airport officials responded immediately, ensuring all passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the terminal. “All passengers from Japan Airlines Flight 68 and Delta Air Lines Flight 1921 have been deplaned and no injuries have been reported,” the airport said.
Passengers React to the Incident
Several passengers on both flights described the experience on social media, calling it “scary” and “unexpected”. One passenger said the sound of the collision was very loud, causing panic among those on board the plane. However, the cabin crew maintained order and the evacuation process was carried out swiftly.
Delta Flight 1921, a Boeing 737, was scheduled to depart for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with 142 passengers on board. Japan Airlines Flight 68, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, was preparing for a trip to Tokyo Narita. While Delta immediately arranged an alternate plane for its passengers, those on the Japan Airlines flight had to wait for updates on their travel plans.
Investigation Underway
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it will investigate the incident. Notably, the area where the collision occurred was not under active air traffic control, raising questions about possible miscommunication or human error in ground operations.
Delta Air Lines released a statement acknowledging the incident: “During the course of de-icing, the tail of a Delta 737 aircraft reportedly struck the wingtip of another airline’s aircraft. There are no reports of injuries to crew or customers on the flight, and we apologize for the experience and the resulting travel delays.”
Minimal Impact on Airport Operations
Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported minimal disruption to overall operations. However, combined with ongoing winter weather conditions, the collision contributed to at least 180 flight delays and 28 cancellations on Wednesday, according to FlightAware.
Growing concern for air travel safety
The collision comes amid growing concerns over air travel safety following several high-profile aviation accidents. Just a week ago, a tragic airplane crash between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and a commercial jet near Washington, D.C. claimed 67 lives. In addition, a medical plane crash in Philadelphia has raised even more concerns about aviation safety protocols.
Although there were no casualties in the Seattle incident, it underscores the importance of stringent safety measures on airport taxiways. The FAA’s investigation will attempt to determine whether procedural lapses, technical issues or human error played a role in the collision.
Moving Forward
Passengers affected by the incident are advised to ask their airline about rebooking and compensation options. In the meantime, both Delta Air Lines and Japan Airlines are fully cooperating with authorities to assess damages and prevent similar incidents in the future.
As air travel remains a vital mode of transportation, ensuring that incidents like this remain rare and non-hazardous remains a top priority for airlines and regulatory bodies alike. Passengers can expect further updates as the FAA releases its findings on this latest airplane accident involving Delta.
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