Two planes belonging to Delta Airlines and Spirit Airlines collided on the runway at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Delta Airlines flight DL2577 made contact with the wing of Spirit Airlines flight 655. The incident occurred while the Spirit plane was parked at a gate and boarding passengers.
Details of the Incident:
- Time and Place: The collision occurred around 8:00 PM at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
- Spirit Plane: Flight 655 was parked and boarding passengers.
- Delta Plane: Flight DL2577 struck the wingtip of the Spirit plane while maneuvering.
Consequences and Reactions:
- Injuries: No injuries were reported in the incident.
- Delay: Passengers on the Delta flight faced a four-hour delay due to the incident.
- Spirit Plane: The Spirit plane was taken out of service for inspection, and the airline accommodated the passengers on another flight.
A Tough Week for Delta Airlines
This incident marks the second unfortunate event for Delta Airlines this week. Earlier, on May 14, Delta flight 604 from Mexico to Washington caught fire shortly after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport due to an electrical malfunction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in that incident either.
Details of the Previous Incident:
- Date and Flight: On Monday, May 6, an Airbus A321neo traveling from Cancun to Washington.
- Passengers and Crew: The plane had 189 passengers, two pilots, and four flight attendants on board.
- Cause: An electrical malfunction in the nose of the plane caused the fire.
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