A Japan Airlines aircraft collided with a parked Delta Air Lines plane on the taxiway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Thursday morning, prompting emergency response teams to the scene. Officials confirmed no injuries were reported.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:17 a.m. between the S Concourse and the south airport maintenance hangars.
“At approximately 10:17 a.m. this morning, Port of Seattle Fire, Police, and SEA operations responded to an incident on the ramp at SEA on a taxi line between S Concourse and the south airport maintenance hangars,” SEA officials said in a statement on X.
The incident involved a taxing Japan Airlines aircraft that appears to have struck the tail of a parked Delta Air Lines aircraft. There are no injuries reported at this time. SEA is working with both airlines to safely deplane passengers and bring them to the terminal. (2/3)
— Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport (@flySEA) February 5, 2025
The incident was caught on a video by X user Jackie.
“So, we were sitting on the tarmac at SeaTac and another plane ran into us, just casually sliced into our tail. Very scary,” she wrote.
According to airport officials, a Japan Airlines aircraft, which was inbound and taxiing, struck the tail of a parked Delta Air Lines Boeing 737. The Delta aircraft was set to depart for Puerto Vallarta, carrying 142 passengers at the time of the collision.
SEA officials assured travelers that there was “minimal impact” on overall airport operations as the incident occurred on a taxi lane. Passengers on the Japan Airlines flight were safely deplaned and transported to the terminal, while Delta coordinated efforts to accommodate affected travelers.
Delta Air Lines issued a statement confirming the incident, according to KOMO News.
“While in sequence for deicing, the tail of a Delta 737 aircraft reportedly made contact with a wingtip of another airline’s aircraft. There are no reports of injuries for crew or customers on the flight, and we apologize for the experience and delay in travels.”
The airline also confirmed it will cooperate with aviation authorities in a full investigation.
As of 11 a.m., SEA operations were working with both airlines to manage the situation and facilitate smooth travel for affected passengers. Officials are still assessing the extent of the damage to both aircraft.
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