On Sunday morning in Atlanta, a Delta Air Lines plane struck an unoccupied plane on the taxiway as it was pushing back from the gate. The accident caused pandemonium at the airport. The flight that sparked the incident was scheduled to fly from Atlanta to Guatemala City. On board were 19 crew and 192 passengers.
Pushback incident While the Delta plane was taxiing away from the terminal …As this post originally stated, witnesses said the plane’s wing struck a parked airplane nearby. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the vessel’s passengers or crew. The largely uncrewed and non-operating aircraft was lightly damaged in the collision.
In response to the incident, Delta Air Lines worked swiftly to assess the situation and determine the next steps for the passengers on board. The airline’s spokespeople assured him that every customer would be placed on other flights to get them to their destination.
Flight cancellations resulting from this situation can be viewed on FlightAware, which features real-time flight tracking data. Travelers and others tracking the coronavirus response are urged to look up their flights for the latest information and updates.
Delta Air Lines has reiterated its commitment to maintaining safety standards and ensuring that all operations adhere to established procedures.
