American Eagle Flight Streiciau Tynnu United Airlines yn Chicago O'Hare, Gyrrwr wedi'i Anafu'n Ddifrifol

Dydd Llun, Chwefror 3, 2025

A collision at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Saturday, February 1, involved an American Eagle flight striking a United Airlines tug, leaving the 64-year-old driver critically injured. The accident occurred when the flight, approaching the gate, made contact with the tug, causing it to flip over and trap the driver. The victim was rushed to a local hospital with head and lower body injuries, where he was later stabilized.

A critical incident occurred at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Saturday, February 1, when a passenger plane collided with a tug on one of the busiest runways in the nation. The accident happened at approximately 7:35 p.m. local time when a flight struck a tug while approaching the gate.

The plane made contact with the tug as it was attempting to cross a taxiway. The impact caused the tug to flip over, trapping the 64-year-old driver underneath. Authorities confirmed that the driver sustained head and lower body injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition but has since been stabilized.

No passengers aboard the flight were injured. After the aircraft, which had safely arrived from another airport, was cleared, passengers deplaned and were safely escorted to the terminal.