The driver of an aircraft tug was taken to the hospital in critical condition after an incident at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago over the weekend, as reported by the Chicago Police Department.
The wing of the aircraft struck the tug vehicle as the plane was taxiing to the gate, police said.
The passenger plane was operated by American Airlines under American Eagle Flight 6181, the airline confirmed to Fox News Digital in a statement.
“Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and team members, and we are reviewing this incident,” American Airlines said.
An American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-200 collided with a United Airlines tug vehicle at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on the same day.
United Airlines also confirmed that the tug driver was one of its employees.
“We are ensuring he receives any necessary support and care,” United Airlines said in a statement.
No other customers or crew members were injured in the incident, police said.
The wing of an American Airlines plane struck a tug vehicle on Saturday at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
The FAA also stated that the passengers were deplaned safely and bussed to the terminal.
The investigation is ongoing.
This event follows closely after a tragic incident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina where an American Airlines employee lost their life just days earlier.
That incident, which occurred on Monday, involved an airline ramp vehicle, the airport told Fox News Digital in a statement, but no additional details were immediately given.
Fox News’ Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.
