United Airlines Worker Critically Injured in Collision with American Eagle Plane at O’Hare

A tug vehicle flipped and pinned its driver after being struck by a landing plane, leaving the 64-year-old in critical but stable condition.

The incident occurred Saturday evening at Chicago O’Hare International Airport as an Air Wisconsin-operated American Eagle flight was taxiing after landing from Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The wing of the Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft struck a United Airlines tug vehicle attempting to cross the taxiway, flipping the vehicle and trapping its 64-year-old driver underneath.
The driver was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital with head and lower body injuries, where he was stabilized but remains in critical condition.
No passengers or crew aboard the plane were injured, and they were safely deplaned and transported to the terminal by bus.
The Federal Aviation Administration and Chicago police are investigating the incident, with both American Airlines and United Airlines emphasizing their commitment to safety and support for those involved.