Virgin plane collides with ground vehicle at Melbourne airport during tow for maintenance, no injuries reported
According to Virgin Australia and airport officials, the aircraft was disconnected from the tugboat during the transfer and caused the vehicle to hit the plane, as reported by Canberra Times. The collision left a visible tear of a few meters long along the body of the aircraft.
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After the incident, the airport teams were trying to patch the damage. At that time there was no passenger on the ship and the injury was not reported.
No disruption on flights
Virgin Australia confirmed that the damaged aircraft was not planned for passenger service and that the incident would not affect flight operations on Monday. The relevant Boeing 737 model is generally used for domestic routes. Melbourne Airport Spokesman Newswire told: “An investigation continues and the relevant authorities were reported.”
What caused the Virgin Aircraft accident in Melbourne Airport?
The collision appeared when the Virgin Australian aircraft was drawn to the maintenance hangar of the tugboat vehicle. Cutting this connection caused the tugboat to affect the edge of the aircraft, resulting in a large wound on the body of the aircraft.
This information was confirmed by Virgin Australia and Melbourne airport officials. The exact cause of the connections is still being investigated.
FAQ
Was there passengers on the Virgin Australian plane during the collision?
No, the aircraft was transported for maintenance and there was no passengers on the ship during the incident.
Will the Virgin Australian collision affect flight programs?
Virgin Australia confirmed that the incident would not affect planned flights and the operations were not affected.
