American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Damaged After Garbage Truck Strikes Wing at Piedmont Triad International Airport

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 22, 2024 18:00 PMNews
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Passengers were delayed for half a day after an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 was struck by a garbage truck at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro on Friday morning. The incident occurred during the boarding process for flight AA1716 bound for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The collision caused the plane to shake, prompting immediate deplaning and safety inspections. Fortunately, the 143 passengers, six crew members, and the truck driver were unharmed.

Incident Details

Flight AA1716 was scheduled to depart at 07:05. However, following the collision, passengers endured a six-and-a-half-hour delay. A replacement aircraft eventually departed at 13:34 and arrived in Texas at 14:41. American Airlines swiftly provided a statement, expressing gratitude for the professionalism of their team and apologizing to customers for the inconvenience.

Aircraft Information

The damaged aircraft, registered as N862NN, is a 13.6-year-old Boeing 737-800 that first entered service on November 30, 2010. It has a configuration of 16 business and 156 economy class seats, powered by two CFMI CFM56-7B24 engines. Before the incident, N862NN had a busy schedule, operating six flights the previous day, including routes between Miami, Dallas, New Orleans, Fort Myers, and Greensboro.

A replacement aircraft, registered as N981AN, was quickly deployed from Charlotte. This 15.2-year-old Boeing 737-800, in service since April 2009, has an identical configuration to N862NN. The replacement aircraft was ferried as flight AA9790, a short 27-minute hop from Charlotte to Greensboro.

Piedmont Triad International Airport

Piedmont Triad International Airport, located west of Greensboro, serves the Piedmont Triad region and is a hub for FedEx Express. The airport is also served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Express. In October, United will launch a new route to Washington Dulles from this airport.

The airport is home to Boom Supersonic's Overture Superfactory, which is set to produce the first supersonic passenger airliner in the nation, creating thousands of jobs in the region. The Overture can fly twice as fast as current commercial planes using up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

In Conclusion

The swift response by American Airlines ensured that passengers were safely deplaned and a replacement aircraft was promptly provided, minimizing further disruption. The incident highlights the importance of safety protocols and the resilience of airline operations in managing unexpected events.

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