12-07-2016, 11:09 AM
Virgin Australia planes clip wings on tarmac at Hobart Airport
Probably a bit early for assumptions as well as accurate details but it will be interesting to monitor developments. However ground related incidents to seem to be becoming the norm in recent years. Tick Tock perhaps?
https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/33438134/vir...ort/#page1
Virgin Australia planes clip wings on tarmac at Hobart Airport
Two Virgin Australia planes have clipped wings on the tarmac at Hobart Airport.
A witness, who chose to remain anonymous, told 7 News Online that the planes were both on the runway when they collided.
He said only minor damage was caused.
Both planes were carrying passengers at the time, with one plane headed to Melbourne and the other scheduled to fly to Sydney this morning.
"Both aircraft taxied back to the gates to let passengers disembark," the witness said, adding that the passengers were directed back inside the terminal to continue waiting.
"Lots (of passengers) are annoyed because there is no update/timeframe for a new aircraft/departure. Most people were told to collect their luggage from baggage collection, so most have left the terminal now, but a few still remain."
No injuries have been reported.
7 News Online has reached out to Virgin Australia, Hobart Airport and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for comment.
As P2 would say, definitely MTF
Probably a bit early for assumptions as well as accurate details but it will be interesting to monitor developments. However ground related incidents to seem to be becoming the norm in recent years. Tick Tock perhaps?
https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/33438134/vir...ort/#page1
Virgin Australia planes clip wings on tarmac at Hobart Airport
Two Virgin Australia planes have clipped wings on the tarmac at Hobart Airport.
A witness, who chose to remain anonymous, told 7 News Online that the planes were both on the runway when they collided.
He said only minor damage was caused.
Both planes were carrying passengers at the time, with one plane headed to Melbourne and the other scheduled to fly to Sydney this morning.
"Both aircraft taxied back to the gates to let passengers disembark," the witness said, adding that the passengers were directed back inside the terminal to continue waiting.
"Lots (of passengers) are annoyed because there is no update/timeframe for a new aircraft/departure. Most people were told to collect their luggage from baggage collection, so most have left the terminal now, but a few still remain."
No injuries have been reported.
7 News Online has reached out to Virgin Australia, Hobart Airport and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for comment.
As P2 would say, definitely MTF