Japan Airlines aircraft he caught the right wing on the standing tail Delta Air Lines machines. The collision took place at the airport nearby Seattle during the Japanese machine locking.
The aircraft of Japanese airlines waited in a queue to deduction before departure to Puerto Vallarta w Mexico. He was already on board 142 passengers and six crew members.
USA: A dangerous collision at the airport. Passengers had to leave the deck
One of the travelers, Jason Chan, said the Associated Press agency that at the time of the impact The plane shook slightlyand then “swayed there and back”. Shortly afterwards, the captain announced that the aircraft's tail was hit and announced that passengers – keeping calm – They left the deck. Later they were taken by buses back to the terminal.
Jackie Patton, who also planned a journey by Delta Air Lines, told the newspaper “The New York Times” that “she felt violent shocks and heard a really loud crack.” – It was immediately known that something was wrong – the woman said. – It was very terrifying she added.
Lida Turner, who was on board the Japan Airlines aircraft, said the local station that “she felt like a car accident, bumps”. Japanese machine shortly before the incident It came from Tokyo.
A series of tragic air accidents in the USA
“We have no reports about any injuries among the crew or passengers. We apologize for the inconvenience and delays in travel, “said Japan Airlines.” Detailed causes and circumstances are currently being examined ” – we read in a statement.
The investigation of the incident was also announced by the Federal Aviation Administration. According to her “Both planes were in an area that is not subject to air traffic control”.
After the collision, the airport in Seattle He stopped some flights.
The incident took place after tragic disasters in Philadelphia and the surrounding area Washington. They were killed together 74 people.