Wisconsin CRJ2 at Chicago on Feb 1st 2025, aircraft topples two truck over

Last Update: February 3, 2025 / 16:38:00 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 1, 2025

Classification
Accident

Flight number
AA-6181

Aircraft Registration
N420AW

ICAO Type Designator
CRJ2

An Air Wisconsin Canadair CRJ-200 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N420AW performing flight AA-6181 from Kalamazoo,MI to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), landed safely in Chicago and taxied to the apron. While taxiing the wing of the aircraft toppled a tow tug over, who was attempting to cross the taxiway, trapping the driver (64) underneath the vehicle and causing critical injuries. The driver was taken to a hospital where he could be stabilized.

Police reported the driver received critical injuries to his head and lower body, but could be stabilized in hospital.

The airline reported the passengers and crew were bussed to the terminal following the accident.

United reported the tug was one of theirs.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N420AW
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER INC
Aircraft Model / Type
CL-600-2B19
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
CRJ2
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model
Engine Type
Pounds of Thrust
Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 1, 2025

Classification
Accident

Flight number
AA-6181

Aircraft Registration
N420AW

ICAO Type Designator
CRJ2

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