Seattle airport collision raises traveler safety concerns
At Seattle Airport, a collision occurred between two planes—Delta and Japan Airlines. Fortunately, no one was injured. This collision in Seattle adds to a series of air incidents in recent days, raising concerns among travelers.
On Wednesday (February 5) at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, two planes collided. A Japan Airlines plane hit the tail of a Delta Airlines aircraft, causing significant damage. There were 142 passengers on board the Delta plane, who had to disembark and return to the terminal.
As highlighted by newsbreak.com, despite the serious incident, operations at the airport were not significantly disrupted. Seattle-Tacoma Airport advised passengers to contact the airlines to change their bookings. Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene.
One of Delta's passengers, Jason Chan, described the moment of the collision as "surreal". However, the passengers remained calm and were transported to the terminal. Another passenger posted a video on platform X, showing the damage to the plane.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the collision. According to preliminary information, the planes were in an area outside of air traffic control. The FAA temporarily halted some flights to Seattle.
The collision in Seattle is another air incident in recent days, raising concerns among travelers. Earlier, there was a tragic accident in Washington, where 67 people died. Passengers are expressing their concerns on social media, questioning the safety of flights.
Impact on the aviation industry
Experts emphasize that while such events are rare, their occurrence is causing passengers to question their confidence in air travel. The FAA and other agencies will need to thoroughly analyze the causes of these accidents.
