NewsDangerous winds blast through Dallas-Fort Worth, moving Boeing 737

Dangerous winds blast through Dallas-Fort Worth, moving Boeing 737

Strong winds moved the airplane. The video appeared online.
Strong winds moved the airplane. The video appeared online.
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Karina Strzelińska

30 May 2024 13:48

Dangerous incident at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport in Texas. Strong winds moved an airplane. A video documenting the event appeared online.

For several days, severe storms accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain have occurred in the United States.

A video has surfaced online showing a powerful gust suddenly moving a Boeing 737 passenger plane across the tarmac at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.

The incident occurred on Tuesday. The aircraft was connected to the terminal by an airport jet bridge. The airplane doors were open, and one of the wings almost hit the jet bridge.

American Airlines reported that several of their aircraft were affected during the storms.

"Our maintenance team is currently conducting thorough inspections and will make any needed repairs," the statement read. It emphasized that no one was injured.

During the storms, a commercial warehouse near the airport was also damaged. The roof of the building collapsed.

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