Five days after an AA and Delta flight nearly collided on takeoff, which would have resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives, a JetBlue flight smashes into a parked plane at JFK as it exits the terminal.
The recent incident involving a JetBlue flight at JFK airport has once again raised concerns about plane safety. The flight, which was bound for Puerto Rico, bumped into another parked JetBlue plane on the tarmac around 7:00 am on Wednesday morning.
This incident comes just days after a near-collision between a Delta Boeing 737 and an American Airlines Boeing 777, which narrowly avoided a plane crash during takeoff at the same airport.
According to a passenger on board the JetBlue flight, the plane was being pushed back from the gate by a pushback truck and preparing for takeoff when the accident occurred.
The incident involved two AirBus A320s, and both planes were put out of service following the incident. No injuries were reported and the incident is currently being investigated by the FAA.
This is not the first time that JFK airport has been in the news for plane safety concerns.
On January 2, an ITA Airways plane clipped a Delta aircraft upon landing in New York after traveling from Rome. Fortunately, no one was injured in that incident, and passengers did not notice the impact. However, these incidents raise important questions about how to prevent a plane crash in the future.
JetBlue, in a statement, emphasized that safety is their top priority, and both aircraft involved in the recent incident will be thoroughly inspected and the incident will be investigated. The airline also announced that the flight was scheduled to take off at 6:00 am, but passengers eventually left on a new aircraft at 7:50 am.
In today’s fast-paced world, air travel is a necessity for many people, and incidents like this can cause a lot of anxiety for travelers.
It is important for airlines to prioritize safety and take all necessary measures to prevent a plane crash. The FAA should also conduct thorough investigations to determine the cause of these incidents and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of passengers.
Overall, the recent incident at JFK airport serves as a reminder that plane safety should always be a top priority for airlines and regulatory agencies. It is crucial to implement measures to prevent a plane crash and ensure the safety of all passengers.