ST latest news 5 Aug 2007
SIA planes hit each other at S'pore airport
The planes suffered minor damage in the accident early on Saturday
morning and the passengers were transferred to other aircraft for
their flights to Rome and Copenhagen. -- PHOTO: SIA
TWO Singapore Airlines planes hit each other's wings while
preparing for take-off at Changi Airport but no one was injured,
the carrier said in a statement.
'It is reported that the wingtips of two aircraft came into contact
while both aircraft were taxiing at low speed,' company spokesman
Stephen Forshaw said on Sunday.
Both Boeing 777 aircraft suffered minor damage in the accident
early on Saturday morning and the passengers were transferred to
other aircraft for their flights to Rome and Copenhagen.
The airline gave no details on the number of passengers who were
onboard when the incident occurred.
Mr Forshaw said an investigation was underway with pilots of both
aircraft assisting the relevant authorities. -- AFP
