A significant incident at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023, when a Japan Airlines flight collided with a parked Delta Airlines plane. The Japan Airlines flight, arriving from Tokyo, struck the tail of the stationary Delta aircraft while taxiing on the runway. According to officials, there were no injuries reported among the 208 passengers and crew aboard the Japan Airlines aircraft, nor were there any injuries to those on the Delta plane, which was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Video footage shared on social media showed emergency vehicles responding quickly to the scene after the collision. The Japanese airline has confirmed the incident, stating that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Delta Airlines representatives have also noted they are cooperating with the ongoing investigation conducted by relevant authorities. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport resumed regular operations shortly after the incident, although there were brief disruptions. spokesperson for the airport reassured the public, stating that safety is the utmost priority. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the factors leading up to this collision and ascertain whether any regulations were breached.
Collision Incident Involving Japan Airlines and Delta Airlines at Sea-Tac Airport
