CHICAGO (CBS) -- A worker at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport was critically injured Saturday night when an aircraft tug collided with a plane that had just landed and was approaching a gate, causing the tug to flip over. The Federal Aviation Administration said that the incident occurred at around 7:35 p.m. local time, Air Wisconsin Flight 6181 was hit by an aircraft tug while approaching a gate at O'Hare.
Main Idea: An aircraft tug collided with an Air Wisconsin plane at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, critically injuring the tug driver.
Key Points:
The O'Hare collision injured a ground worker and could raise concerns about airport safety for travelers, workers, and airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Wisconsin.
The FAA investigation and a quick evacuation may help prevent similar accidents and limit disruptions for passengers.
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