All articles tagged with #airport safety
An Air Canada regional jet struck a Port Authority fire truck on the runway while landing at LaGuardia Airport, killing the two pilots and injuring dozens aboard as investigators from the NTSB examine debris and communications; the runway may remain closed for days as the investigation continues.
The family of Kyler Efinger, who died after crawling into a jet engine at Salt Lake City Airport, is suing the city for failing to prevent access to the tarmac and for inadequate emergency response, alleging that these oversights contributed to his death.
A cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the deaths of two security staff and the aircraft's partial submersion; the cause is under investigation, but all four crew members survived.
A two-year-old child at Newark Liberty International Airport dangerously accessed a baggage conveyor belt and was rescued by officers, highlighting ongoing safety risks with airport luggage systems, which have previously caused similar incidents involving children.
A near miss between a Southwest Airlines flight and a private jet at San Diego International Airport has prompted investigations by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Cessna jet was cleared to land on the same runway where the Southwest plane was preparing for takeoff. This incident adds to a series of near-miss incidents that have raised concerns about airport safety and prompted calls for increased vigilance among airlines and air traffic controllers.
A 57-year-old Thai woman lost part of her left leg in a moving walkway accident at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. The woman's foot got stuck at the end of the walkway, and her leg had to be amputated above the knee. The airport authorities have temporarily disabled the walkways, launched an investigation into the incident, and promised to cover medical expenses and compensation for the traveler. This is the first reported serious injury of its kind at the airport, and officials have assured that safety measures will be reviewed and penalties imposed if negligence is found.