Skywest RJ vs Truck at ORD

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3 injured when airplane hits maintenance truck

1 hour ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say three people are injured after a small regional jet struck a maintenance truck on a runway at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
No passengers were aboard the United Express jet, operated by SkyWest Airlines. It was traveling from a hangar to a gate with it collided with the truck early Saturday.
Fire Department Chief Joe Roccasalva says the driver of the truck was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Two mechanics from the plane were hospitalized in good condition.
Department of Aviation spokeswoman Karen Pride says flight operations weren't affected.
United Airlines and SkyWest are investigating the incident. A message left for SkyWest wasn't immediately returned.

 

[IBNAV8R]

Never saw this one coming. Riiiiiiggghht! .

Sarcasm aside, the airplane can be replaced. I wish a speedy recovery for those injured.

 

[amcnd]

3 injured when airplane hits maintenance truck

1 hour ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say three people are injured after a small regional jet struck a maintenance truck on a runway at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
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Who has the right away!! Should'nt it say Truck hit airplane. Eighter way this sucks.. I hope everyone is allright.

 

[HockleyPilot]

I was off runway 22R, past 27L in the grass. It looked like it veered off the runway to the left.

If it was just taxi-ing, how'd it end up in the grass?

 

[Dubya]

Ever notice how fast the maintenance guys taxi? I sit on the bus and shake my head. It was only a matter of time.

W

 

[11thHour]

I was wondering why a truck was on a runway. Got to love the accuracy of aviation reporting.

 

[10nCLR]

wow!!!!!!!
Those are some crazy photos. That's all I can say.

 

[TallFlyer]

Link?

 

[10nCLR]

Sorry, no can do. Company policy. I like my job.

 

[mynameisjim]

Sorry, no can do. Company policy. I like my job.

Well then don't mention it to us. Tease.