Chicago, IL - Two United Planes Clip Each Other on O'Hare Runway
Chicago, IL - Two United aircraft clipped each other on a runway at O'Hare International Airport. Wendy Abrams, spokeswoman for the Chicago Department of Aviation, said no injuries have been reported.
The incident happened as both planes were taxi-ing on the same runway, one directly behind the other. One plane began a left turn and its wing tip hit the tail of the other plane.
One of the planes was United Flight 672 heading to LaGuardia Airport with 110 passengers on board. The other was United Flight 732 heading to Dulles International Airport carrying 96 passengers.
The airline was inspecting both planes.
The FAA has been notified, Abrams said, noting the National Transportation Safety Board will be notified as well.
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