Saturday, September 19, 2015

Incident occurred September 19, 2015 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), New York


A Virgin airplane's wing slammed into a fence at JFK Airport in Queens early Saturday, according to the Port Authority.

Authorities say the incident happened at 8:30 a.m. Saturday as Virgin Atlantic Flight 26 was being pushed back from the gate by a tug. 


A photo taken by a passenger shows a group of airport workers standing underneath the towering wing, which is pushed up against the fence.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says there were no injuries. 


Port Authority spokesman Steve Coleman says the 276 people on board are being bused back to the terminal.

Flight 26 was scheduled to depart for London at 8:15 a.m.

Story, comments and photos:  http://www.nbcnewyork.com


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