Airport Catering Looking for New Driver Following Multi-Million Dollar Collision | Carscoops

      The aircraft will require costly repairs before it can return to flight due to damage sustained to its underside.

      A van operated by LSG Sky Chefs collided with the bottom of a stationary plane.

      This incident is unusual as the area where it occurred is restricted for vehicle access.

      Investigators are looking into whether the driver may have suffered a medical issue.

      Incidents involving ground vehicles colliding with aircraft are rare, but one occurred over the weekend at Boston's Logan Airport. A catering minivan hit a Republic Airways plane while it was parked on the tarmac. Unlike previous situations where planes faced emergency landings on roads, this crash took place entirely on airport property with the aircraft stationary.

      Local news sources reported that the minivan involved is used for catering by LSG Sky Chefs. Photographs from the scene reveal that the van crashed into the aircraft's underbelly, inflicting significant damage.

      The van's roof was entirely crushed in the accident. However, the repairs needed for the plane will be considerably more expensive. The fuselage's underside has been dented and severely scratched, with several large holes torn into the structure, exposing some internal components.

      A representative for LSG Sky Chefs acknowledged that the incident occurred but did not disclose specific details regarding the cause.

      The collision happened early Sunday morning. In a statement, LSG Sky Chefs noted, "One of our team members in a support vehicle was involved in a collision with a parked aircraft yesterday morning. We appreciate the quick response from airport fire rescue personnel. Our safety and operations teams are conducting a comprehensive investigation in collaboration with airport authorities to ascertain what transpired."

      Tom Kinton, the former chief executive of Massport, stated to WCVB5 that authorities must determine whether the driver experienced a medical emergency or if the van malfunctioned.

      "There’s essentially a restricted area that protects that aircraft, and you should not go near it," he mentioned. "It’s advisable to keep your distance, as these are costly pieces of equipment, and there’s potential for injury to yourself or others. We’re quite fortunate that no one was hurt in this incident."