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Yahoo
12-03-2025
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WA couple sues Delta, Japan Airlines following injuries from minor ground collision at SEA Airport
A Washington couple is the first to file a lawsuit against Delta Airlines and Japan Airlines after the two planes had a minor collision while taxiing at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in early February. On Feb. 5 around 10:15 a.m., a Japan Airlines (JAL) aircraft hit the tail of a parked Delta plane. The incident occurred on the ramp between the S Concourse and the south airport maintenance hangar. 'While in sequence for deicing, the tail of a Delta 737 aircraft reportedly made contact with a wing tip of another airline's aircraft. There are no reports of injuries for crew or customers on the flight, and we apologize for the experience and delay in travels,' Delta said in a statement to KIRO 7 in February. The Delta flight was heading to Puerto Vallarta and the JAL flight had just landed from Toyko. There were 142 passengers onboard at the time. 'These little ground collisions are not common,' aviation industry expert Scott Hamilton told KIRO 7 in February. 'But they're not unknown and usually no one is hurt.' An American Airlines flight clipped a United flight while taxiing in Chicago in January. 'A parked plane may be parked where it should not be, or it could be that the airplane taxiing is a little off the center line,' said Hamilton on these instances. 'There are a couple of different reasons for it, but obviously, somebody was out of position.' You can watch the incident below. While no injuries were initially reported, Hermann Law Group, representing two of the passengers on the Delta flight, said the couple's injuries got worse in the following days after the collision. The lawsuit did not specify their injuries, just that they were injured. The complaint alleges that the Washington couple and their two young daughters were injured in the incident. 'Considering that the JAL aircraft, fully loaded with passengers, luggage, other cargo, and remaining fuel had to weigh in excess of 150 tons, coupled with the fact that it struck the Delta aircraft sideways producing a twisting impact on the passengers, it is no wonder that many of the passengers suffered serious spinal sprains and strains,' said attorney Lara Hermann. Hermann also points out that the woman was holding her 6-month-old baby and tending to her other child when her plane was struck. Because the family was on an international flight to Mexico, Hermann said the collision is legally governed by the Montreal Convention of 1999, which states: 'According to the terms of that treaty, each passenger is entitled, without proof of fault, to as much as about $200,000. Plaintiffs need only establish that they were passengers on the Delta plane and prove the nature and extent of their injuries. The Montreal treaty also unusually provides that for injures in excess of the $200,000 limit, it is Delta that must prove that it was not at fault in the accident, that it was entirely JAL's fault or the fault of some other third party such as ground crews or even the Air Traffic Control.' The complaint alleges their claims to be in excess of $75,000, according to the suit. 'The issue of safety failure is the same whether passengers' injuries are fatal or non-fatal. The recent surge in incidents and close calls is extremely troubling. It shouldn't feel like this every time someone gets on a plane,' Hermann said. Both airlines are being sued for: Treaty liability Common carrier negligence (Delta) Negligence (JAL) Gross negligence (both airlines) Negligent infliction of emotional distress (both) The law firm is seeking a trial by jury on behalf of their clients. KIRO 7 has reached out to both Delta Airlines and Japan Airlines for comment and has yet to hear back.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
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What Happened in the Japan Airlines & Delta Plane Crash?
A collision between a plane belonging to Japan Airlines and a Delta Airlines aircraft caused disruptions on February 5, 2025, leaving many concerned. The collision was highlighted by the airport in a recent statement they made online, revealing more details about the incident. This event is being investigated by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) as per their press release. Here are all the confirmed details about the incident. According to a report by Fox News, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, a Japan Airlines plane was in the process of taxiing when its right wing slightly bumped into the tail of a Delta Airlines flight. The Delta Airlines plane was parked at the time of the collision. The incident took place at the Seattle Airport early in the morning, causing the airport to take to Facebook to provide updates on the incident. The FAA stated that the collision between Delta Air Lines flight 1921 and Japan Airlines flight 68 occurred around 10:40 AM. In the Facebook post, the Seattle-Tacoma airport stated that the exact area of the collision was 'a taxi line between S Concourse and the south airport maintenance hangars.' They further disclosed, 'There are no injuries reported at this time. SEA is working with both airlines to safely deplane passengers and bring them to the terminal. There is minimal impact to airport operations as this occurred on a taxi lane.' The Delta Airlines plane was carrying 142 passengers and the flight was set to embark to Puerto Vallarta. However, the passengers were transferred to a new flight upon the collision. On the other hand, the Japan Airlines flight had 13 crew members and 172 passengers. Additionally, Delta Airlines provided a statement to People Magazine, which read, 'While in sequence for deicing, the tail of a Delta 737 aircraft reportedly made contact with a wing tip of another airline's aircraft. We apologize for the experience and delay in travels.' Japan Airlines also passed its apology to its passengers. The post What Happened in the Japan Airlines & Delta Plane Crash? appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
USA Today
06-02-2025
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- USA Today
Japan Airlines plane slices tail of parked Delta Air Lines plane: See video
Japan Airlines plane slices tail of parked Delta Air Lines plane: See video Show Caption Hide Caption Videos show Japan Airlines plane striking parked Delta plane A taxiing Japan Airlines plane appeared to strike a parked Delta plane at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. No injuries were reported. A taxiing Japan Airlines plane struck a parked Delta Air Lines plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Wednesday, almost slicing off its tail and prompting the aircrafts to be evacuated. Video footage from the incident shows the right wing of the Japan Airlines plane strike the tail of the Delta Air Lines plane as they were taxiing at the airport. Watch it below. The airport, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, said officials responded to the apparent collision between the two airplanes that occurred between the airport's S concourse and the south maintenance hangars around 10 a.m. local time. The Federal Aviation Authority, in a statement on their website, noted the "aircrafts were in an area that is not under air traffic control." No injuries were reported, and the passengers were safely deplaned back to the terminal, the airport said. One of the passengers on the Delta flight, Jason Chan told the Associated Press the plane shook slightly and 'jiggled back and forth' when the collision occurred. Chan said soon after the shake, the captain announced the plane's tail had been hit, adding passengers remained calm, and they were later taken back to the terminal in buses. Another passenger on the Delta Air Lines flight, Jackie Patton, who was sitting in a window seat, told The New York Times she experienced 'violent shaking in the plane and a really loud crunching sound" when the plane struck. 'It was obvious right away something was wrong,' Patton, who was on her way to Puerto Vallarta to meet her parents for a vacation told the media outlet. 'It was very scary." Lida Turner, who was on the Japan Airlines plane, told local media outlet King 5, the accident "felt like we were in a car accident, like a fender bender." "I think everyone was just in disbelief of what happened with all the recent air issues," Turner told King 5. Airlines issue statements Japan Airlines, in a statement to USA TODAY said it "sincerely apologize(s) to all involved for any inconvenience." "The detailed cause and circumstances are currently under investigation," the statement said. Delta Air Lines, in a statement Thursday, said the Delta 737 aircraft was in line for de-icing, when it "reportedly made contact with a wing tip of another airline's aircraft." "There are no reports of injuries for crew or customers on the flight, and we apologize for the experience and delay in travels," the airline said. Delta Air Lines Flight 1921 with 142 passengers and six crew members on board was heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from Seattle, the airline said, while Japan Airlines Flight 68 had arrived from Tokyo shortly before the incident, according to data on FlightAware. FAA, in its statement, said the agency will investigate the incident. While the airport said there was minimal impact on operations due to the incident, FAA, said it had temporarily "paused some flights to the airport as a result of the incident." Incident comes after crashes in Philadelphia and DC area The incident in Seattle comes amid heightened concerns over air travel in the U.S. after high-profile plane crashes in Philadelphia and near Washington, D.C. left more than 70 people dead. On Tuesday, officials said they recovered all 67 victims in last week's devastating plane and helicopter crash outside the nation's capital, confirming they have identified 66 bodies, as crews worked to remove wreckage from the Potomac River. Then on Friday, a medical transport plane crashed in a residential area of Northeast Philadelphia leaving six people on the plane and one person on the ground dead. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
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Japan Airlines flight hits tail of parked Delta plane at Seattle SeaTac Airport
The right wing of a taxiing Japan Airlines flight hit the tail of a parked Delta plane at Seattle's SeaTac Airport on Wednesday, according to the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration. No one was injured but passengers on both flights were forced to deplane, SeaTac Airport said. MORE: Pilots warned of safety concerns at Reagan National Airport for decades Delta Flight 1921 was set to fly to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with 142 customers on board. Delta said in a statement, "While in sequence for deicing, the tail of a Delta 737 aircraft reportedly made contact with a wing tip of another airline's aircraft. There are no reports of injuries for crew or customers on the flight, and we apologize for the experience and delay in travels." MORE: DC plane crash live updates: All 67 bodies recovered from Potomac River The FAA said it will investigate. "The aircraft were in an area that is not under air traffic control," the FAA noted. The airport said the incident had a "minimal impact" on its operations. Japan Airlines flight hits tail of parked Delta plane at Seattle SeaTac Airport originally appeared on
