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Two aircraft were involved in a minor collision at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday morning, causing no injuries but prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). According to The Hill, around 10:40 a.m. local time, the right wing of a Japan Airlines flight made contact with the tail of a parked Delta Air Lines plane as both were taxiing.
The Delta flight, designated as Flight 1921, was preparing to depart for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with 142 passengers on board. Delta stated, “While in sequence for deicing, the tail of a Delta 737 aircraft reportedly made contact with a wing tip of another airline’s aircraft” according to ABC News.
Airport officials confirmed that the incident had a "minimal impact" on airport operations, with passengers from both flights requiring deplaning, as noted in a statement by SeaTac Airport. The area where the incident occurred is not subject to air traffic control, prompting the FAA to pause some flights temporarily while they investigate.CBS News reported that this collision comes amid growing concerns regarding aviation safety, leading to the allocation of significant funds to improve airport infrastructure.
For further details, the original articles can be accessed through The Hill, ABC News, and CBS News.
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