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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Terrifying moment passenger planes collide on runway as wing rips through stationary Airbus leaving hundreds stranded
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the harrowing moment two planes collide on a runway - with one slicing through the other's tail wing moments before it takes off. Hundreds were left stranded after the horror collision, which saw a Boeing jet's wing rip through a stationary Airbus in front of terrified passengers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A plane sliced through another one's wing on a runway Credit: x/Fahadnaimb 3 Debris scattered across the tarmac during the horror collision Credit: x/Fahadnaimb 3 Nearly 400 passengers disembarked both flights Credit: x/Fahadnaimb The two Vietnam Airlines aircraft smashed into each other at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam on June 27. Both flights were grounded and nearly 400 passengers from the two planes were evacuated back to the terminal. In the shocking footage, a blue Airbus can be seen taxi-ing just moments before take-off. But seconds later, another jet's right wing shreds through the rear section of the stationary aircraft - almost like butter. Frightened passengers watched in horror as they saw debris scatter across the tarmac. The plane then stopped and disembarked hundreds of panicked flyers. The crash occurred at 2:23pm local time, and involved a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner bound for Ho Chi Minh City, clipping the tail of a stationary Airbus A321. The Airbus was waiting to depart for Dien Bien, the airport authorities said. The dramatic collision took place at the intersection of taxiways S and S3, under clear weather conditions. Initial investigations suggest the Airbus stopped short of the designated holding point. Heart-stopping moment flames erupt from airborne 153-passenger American Airlines flight as pilot makes eerie disclosure Authorities are therefore looking at pilot error as a potential reason for the smash. A probe has been launched to find any operational or communication-based lapses in judgement. The 386 total passengers from both jets were unharmed. After being left stranded - Vietnam Airlines arranged alternate flights for them to take. Both planes were towed to remote stands for technical inspection. A formal investigation has been started by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and the Northern Airports Authority. The terrifying footage comes after a recent string of horror aviation accidents. Heartstopping footage showed the moment an American Airlines flight saw smoke and sparks flying from the plane's engine. Harrowing video of the incident was shared on social media, showing puffs of smoke and orange sparks coming from the plane's engine. And last week, a Ryanair flight crashed into a barrier and suffered a badly smashed wing after landing at a Greek airport. The Boeing 737 suffered 'severe turbulence' during the flight, before those onboard heard a huge bang as the aircraft landed and collided with a barrier.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Vietnam Airlines planes collide at Hanoi airport, canceling flights for hundreds
Two planes collide at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 27, 2025. -- Photo courtesy of the airport via VNExpress/Vietnam News-ANN HANOI (VNExpress/Vietnam News): Two Vietnam Airlines planes collided while taxiing at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport on Thursday afternoon, grounding both aircraft and forcing hundreds of passengers to rebook. At around 2:23pm on Thursday (June 27), a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered as VN-A863, was taxiing to the runway for its flight to Ho Chi Minh City when its right wingtip clipped the tail of an Airbus A321, registered as VN-A338. The A321 was stationary, waiting to depart for Dien Bien, according to the Northern Airports Authority. Weather conditions at the time were clear with good visibility. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam is working with relevant agencies to investigate the cause of the incident. The collision occurred at the intersection of taxiways S3 and S. Visible damage to the Boeing's wingtip and a tear in the vertical stabilizer of the Airbus were reported. Debris from both aircraft was scattered on the tarmac. Both planes were immediately grounded for technical inspection. No injuries were reported among the 259 passengers on the Ho Chi Minh City flight or the 127 passengers bound for Dien Bien. All travelers and their luggage were returned to Terminal T1, where Vietnam Airlines arranged alternative flights. - VNExpress/Vietnam News
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
American Airlines flight forced to turn around as witnesses see ‘flames and smoke' coming from the plane
An American Airlines flight departing from Las Vegas's Harry Reid International Airport made an emergency return Wednesday due to an 'engine issue,' the Federal Aviation Administration said. Flight 1665, an Airbus A321, departed for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina around 8:11 a.m., and within minutes, passengers and local observers reported seeing sparks and hearing loud booming noises. "We could hear lots of booming noises, almost like a boombox. It sort of stopped us in our tracks to hear the noises," Matthew Villasista, who was at the Las Vegas National Golf Club when he saw the incident, told ABC News. Another man, Mark Jackson, said he was in a parking lot when he heard what sounded like "large fireworks." "When we looked up and saw what was really happening, I was shocked and super sad thinking about how scared everyone on board must be," Jackson told the outlet. "Those brave pilots are working under some heavy pressure. It just looked like it was dropping rapidly." American reported no evidence of fire, but videos obtained by ABC News showed brief bursts of flames coming from the engine. The plane landed safely in Vegas around 8:20 a.m., taxied back to the terminal under its own power, and allowed all 153 passengers and six crew members to deboard without any injuries, an American spokesperson told multiple news outlets in a statement. 'We appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our team who are working to get our customers to their destinations as quickly as possible,' the spokesperson added. The Independent has contacted representatives of American Airlines and the FAA for comment. The FAA classified the event as an 'engine issue' and is conducting a formal investigation. Its investigation will determine the exact cause of the engine issue before the plane is cleared for future flights.
NDTV
2 days ago
- General
- NDTV
American Airlines Flight Returns to Las Vegas After Mid-Air Engine Fire
An American Airlines flight with 159 people on board was forced to return to Las Vegas on June 25 after one of its engines caught fire mid-air. Viral videos show flames and smoke trailing the aircraft. Watch the video here: American Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Las Vegas shortly after takeoff when flames erupted from its right engine. Around 8:15 AM today, Wednesday, June 25. Witnesses reported loud bangs and shaking windows as the aircraft circled low near the Stripe… — Real Vegas Locals (@RealVegasLocaIs) June 25, 2025 Also Read | Man Attempts To Steal Life Jacket On IndiGo Flight, Video Sparks Outrage Flight 1665 landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport with no injuries reported. The airline cited a mechanical issue. The airline said that the plane was carrying 153 customers and six crew members. It was scheduled to fly from LAS to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). "The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally," the airline added. "We appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our team who are working to get our customers to their destinations as quickly as possible." The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and American Airlines' maintenance team would investigate the incident as the aircraft was taken out of service. "American Airlines Flight 1665 returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas around 8:20 a.m. local time on Wednesday, June 25, after the crew reported an engine issue," the agency said in a statement. "The Airbus A321 was headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The FAA will investigate." Plane hit with "unexpected turbulence" Another American Airlines flight on Sunday experienced "unexpected turbulence" and five people aboard were hospitalised. The plane, American Airlines Flight 1286, was flying from Miami to Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina when the plane hit turbulence, Fox News Digital reported quoting a spokesperson. In a statement, the FAA noted that the plane landed safely at Raleigh-Durham International Airport at around 10:50 pm (local time) "after the crew reported possible injuries to cabin crew and passengers due to turbulence". While describing their experience to WRAL News, one passenger said, "It was like being on the top of a roller coaster and going down." "It sounded like we hit something and then we just dropped in the air."
2 days ago
- Automotive
American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine issue
The Airbus A321 was departing from Las Vegas on Wednesday morning toward Charlotte when the crew reported an 'engine issue,' forcing an immediate turnaround.
