United Airlines Employee Injured in O'Hare Collision

A 64-year-old United Airlines employee was critically injured at Chicago O'Hare International Airport when the aircraft tug vehicle he was driving was struck by the wing of an American Airlines-operated plane, American Eagle Flight 6181, on Saturday evening. The incident occurred as the flight was taxiing to its gate after arriving from Kalamazoo, Michigan. The collision caused the tug to overturn, pinning the driver underneath, who suffered head and lower body injuries but has since been stabilized. No passengers or crew on the flight were injured, and they were safely deplaned and transported to the terminal. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, and both American and United Airlines have emphasized their commitment to safety. This accident follows two other aviation-related incidents earlier in the week, highlighting a concerning trend in recent aviation safety.