American Airlines plane wing damaged by baggage cart at Philadelphia airport

Thursday, March 20, 2025 1:11PM
American Airlines plane wing damaged by baggage cart at Philadelphia airport
The wing of an American Airlines plane struck a baggage car at Philadelphia International Airport.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The wing of an American Airlines plane was struck by a baggage cart at Philadelphia International Airport.

Action News obtained video of the incident that happened on Wednesday.

The wing of an American Airlines plane struck a baggage car at Philadelphia International Airport.
The wing of an American Airlines plane struck a baggage car at Philadelphia International Airport.

The cart hit the plane before it was supposed to take off for Charleston, South Carolina.

The impact was strong enough to crack the wing.

The plane is now being inspected for the damage.

Passengers were able to make it to their destination safely on another flight.

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