Service vehicle crashes into private jet at Milan airport
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- Service vehicle collides with private jet at Linate.
- CCTV captures unusual runway collision.
- Investigators probe medical emergency or distraction.
- Airport insiders warn of worsening ground safety.
An unusual ground incident occurred on Monday, August 10, at Milan Linate Airport when a service vehicle collided with a private jet preparing to head to the takeoff runway.
The dynamics of the collision were described as extremely rare, with experts noting that the impact could have resulted in far worse consequences had the vehicle crossed the collision point just one second earlier or struck a larger aircraft.
Lack of braking prior to impact
Security camera footage from Linate Airport viewed by Corriere captured the exact sequence of the collision.
The private jet -a Hawker Beechcraft 400A bearing registration marks I-Aerb- was proceeding as cleared by the control tower.
Suddenly, a white Fiat Panda appeared to the aircraft's left, moving straight ahead without making any attempt to brake.
Initial evaluations indicate that those inside the vehicle could not have failed to notice the approaching aircraft.
Consequently, investigators suspect the driver may have suffered a sudden medical emergency or was severe distracted, possibly due to mobile phone use.
WATCH: A ground-handling vehicle struck the front section of an aircraft while maneuvering at Milan Linate Airport on Monday. No injuries were reported. pic.twitter.com/ci4LZgh3jL
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Concerns over ground traffic management
Beyond the specific circumstances of the Monday collision, industry insiders and airport workers have raised broader concerns regarding ground safety across the country.
Insiders denounce that ground movements across tarmac aprons at all Italian airports are undergoing constant degradation, failing to effectively respond to current air traffic volumes.
