Stairs Vehicle Collides with ANA Jet at Fukuoka Airport; 187 Passengers Unharmed
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
An embarkation stairs vehicle collided with an All Nippon Airways (ANA) jet at Fukuoka Airport on Monday morning, September 14. The ANA1279 flight to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido was preparing for takeoff after completing passenger boarding when the ground vehicle struck the aircraft's tail section. The incident occurred at approximately 10:05 local time . Both the affected flight and its return leg were cancelled, though all 187 people aboard the aircraft were unharmed .
Key Points
- An ANA1279 aircraft preparing for departure at Fukuoka Airport was struck by an embarkation stairs vehicle at around 10:05 local time
- The stairs vehicle was attempting to pass behind the aircraft when it collided with the tail fin end
- The aircraft was carrying 181 passengers and 6 crew members; all 187 individuals remained uninjured
- Both the ANA1279 outbound flight and the return ANA1278 service were cancelled due to the damage
- Affected passengers were rebooked on alternative flights connecting through Tokyo's Haneda Airport to reach New Chitose
Why It Matters
The incident underscores the complex choreography required in aircraft turnaround operations and the potential hazards of ground support activities near active aircraft. While no injuries resulted, the collision demonstrates that even routine airport operations can produce safety incidents.
The incident underscores the complex choreography required in aircraft turnaround operations and the potential hazards of ground support activities near active aircraft. While no injuries resulted, the collision demonstrates that even routine airport operations can produce safety incidents.