The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching an investigation after a collision at Boston Logan International Airport on Monday. Cape Air & JetBlue Yesterday, two incidents happened at Boston Logan International Airport . In the evening, a JetBlue Airbus A321 struck a Cape Air Tecnam P2012.
At the time, the A321 was empty and being towed. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a statement earlier today, “While under tow, a JetBlue Airbus A321 struck the back of Cape Air Flight 617, a Tecnam P2012, which was waiting to park at a gate at Boston Logan International Airport. The incident occurred around 6:15PM local time on Monday, Nov.
25. The FAA will investigate.” According to Cape Air, the aircraft that was struck had just arrived from Nantucket.
Three passengers and two pilots were onboard, and no one was injured. According to a report from CBS News , the two pilots were taken to the hospital as a precaution. The JetBlue plane was being towed to the gate for an upcoming flight which was eventually delayed.
Passengers on the JetBlue flight to Orlando International Airport told WCVB that the front of the A321 was really close to the Tecnam. After the incident, a passenger recalled there were 15-20 emergency vehicles on scene. A JetBlue spokesperson said, “The tug has been removed from service, and the JetBlue aircraft will undergo a thorough inspection.
Safety is JetBlue’s first priority, and we will investigate this incident.” Turkish Airlines will soo.
