Passengers on a plane were left shocked when their aircraft was involved in a sudden collision just before takeoff. The incident occurred at San Francisco International Airport where United Airlines Flight 1871, bound for Denver, collided with another United plane on the runway. The collision involved Flight 1871, a Boeing 737, and the parked Flight 796 headed to Boston, leading to the evacuation of passengers from both planes before the flight continued with a different aircraft.
Despite the unsettling experience, all passengers were safely deplaned without any reported injuries. Witnesses described feeling a strong jolt during the collision. One passenger, boarding for Boston, mentioned that the plane shook, leading to the instruction to evacuate after being informed of the impact by a pilot. Another passenger, bound for Denver, recalled a significant shudder during the collision but noted that everyone was securely fastened in their seats.
In a separate incident on the same day, a flight to Baltimore had to return to the airport due to a burning smell detected onboard. United Airlines made the decision to bring back Flight 2664, a Boeing 737 Max 9 carrying 164 passengers, to address the issue. Similarly, all passengers were safely removed from the plane, and alternative arrangements were made for their travel.
These incidents added to the challenges faced by San Francisco International Airport and United Airlines on that day, highlighting the importance of safety protocols and swift response to ensure passenger well-being.
