A lorry from the airport has collided with a parked easyJet A320, causing significant damage and the cancellation of flights without any passengers on board.
An incident occurred at Paris Orly Airport early on Monday morning when an airport lorry collided with an easyJet A320 aircraft while it was parked. The striking vehicle, a yellow truck, caused visible damage to the aircraft’s fuselage and resulted in the cancellation of a scheduled flight from Paris to Rome.
Despite the severity of the situation, there were no passengers on board the 146-seater aircraft at the time of the collision. A source cited by The Sun stated, “There was no way the plane could take off. It was due to complete six flights today but will now be grounded for rigorous safety checks.” This has led to significant operational disruptions for easyJet, as they were required to alter their flight plans drastically, with costs related to the incident expected to surpass £100,000.
Pictures from the scene show the lorry’s crushed windscreen lodged beneath the aircraft, indicating the force of the impact. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, with initial reports suggesting the possibility that the truck driver may have mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.
An easyJet spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating, “easyJet can confirm that an airport vehicle struck an aircraft at Paris Orly airport while it was parked overnight and no passengers were onboard. The aircraft will undergo the required inspections and repairs in line with manufacturer instructions.”
This incident comes on the heels of another collision earlier in the month at Milan Malpensa International Airport, where a catering truck struck a LATAM Boeing 777, forcing the cancellation of a flight intended for São Paulo. That occasion also resulted in no reported injuries, although significant damage was done to the aircraft.
In 2023, similar incidents have been noted at airports across Europe, including a collision at London Stansted Airport between a truck and a Ryanair Boeing 737-800, which was attributed to the truck driver being tired and distracted.
As of now, easyJet awaits further information on the investigation into the Paris incident while the aircraft remains grounded for safety evaluations. Emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene promptly, ensuring that safety protocols were followed in response to the accident.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.gbnews.com/news/world/easyjet-plane-crashes-lorry-travel-chaos-paris-orly-airport – This article corroborates the incident involving an EasyJet plane and a lorry at Paris Orly Airport, resulting in significant travel disruptions and damage to the aircraft.
- https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/easyjet/truck-collides-with-parked-easyjet-a320-at-paris-orly-after-driver-falls-asleep/ – This source details the collision between a truck and an EasyJet A320 at Paris Orly, noting that the driver may have fallen asleep, which supports the investigation into the incident’s cause.
- Not available directly; related incidents can be researched through general aviation news sites – The collision between a catering truck and a LATAM Boeing 777 at Milan Malpensa can be found in broader aviation news reports, though no specific URL was found.
- Not available directly; related incidents can be researched through general aviation news sites – The incident involving a truck and a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at London Stansted Airport in 2023 may require search through historical aviation news archives.
- https://www.the-sun.com/news – This news outlet reportedly carried a source’s comments about the severity of the incident at Paris Orly and its impact on easyJet’s operations, although no specific article link was found.
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world – While not specifically about this incident, NBC News often covers aviation incidents globally, including accidents or incidents at major airports like Paris Orly.
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14555095/Airport-lorry-smashes-easyJet-plane-Paris.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-paris-orly-airport-chaos-34964615 – Please view link – unable to able to access data
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The draft above was created using the information available at the time the story first
emerged. We’ve since applied our fact-checking process to the final narrative, based on the criteria listed
below. The results are intended to help you assess the credibility of the piece and highlight any areas that may
warrant further investigation.
Freshness check
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative does not appear to be old or recycled news, and there are no indications of outdated references or previous publications. However, without a specific date in the URL or text, the exact age cannot be confirmed.
Quotes check
Score:
8
Notes:
The quote from a source cited by The Sun lacks an original source link or date. easyJet’s spokesperson’s statement is verified but similar statements often appear in official communications, so it’s less indicative of first use.
Source reliability
Score:
7
Notes:
The narrative originates from the Daily Mail, which varies in reliability across topics but is not typically considered a top-tier source for factual accuracy like Reuters or the BBC.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The incident is plausible, given recent similar occurrences at other airports. The lack of passengers on board and the immediate safety response support the narrative’s plausibility.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative seems fresh and plausible, with parallel incidents in recent past. While the source reliability could be higher, and quotes lack direct original sourcing, the overall narrative aligns with typical accident reporting.
