May 22, 2021

INCIDENT Two Southwest 737s collided at Chicago International Airport

Two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737s collided while taxiing at Chicago Midway International Airport on Friday afternoon. The Boeing 737-800, with registration N8686A, was taxiing out for departure when its wing struck the tail of another 737-800, bearing registration N289CT. This 737 was arriving from Washington, whereas the former one was heading out for Birmingham. The…

INCIDENT Antonov An-26 propellers breaks off in mid-flight in South Sudan

An Antonov An-26 freighter lost one of its propellers while it was en route to Paloch, South Sudan, from Juba. The aircraft returned to Juba without further incident. The left-hand propeller got detached and fell on the highway, fortunately without causing any injuries on the ground. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 20. The airport…