American Airlines plane blown away by strong winds at Texas airport

In recent weeks, Texas has experienced severe weather, with strong storms, tornadoes and hurricane-force winds reported across the state, conditions that have wreaked havoc in several regions, affecting both local communities and infrastructure. .

These storms recorded in Texas have brought with them intense rain, hail and winds that have reached dangerous speeds. In particular, winds in some areas have exceeded 70 miles per hour (112 kilometers per hour), creating risky situations both on the ground and in the air.

On this topic, in the last few hours a video has gone viral on social networks showing an unexpected event at an airport in Texas, where security cameras captured the exact moment in which an American Airlines plane suffered an accident. which could have had greater consequences due to the strong gusts of wind.

This was the incident that occurred with an American Airlines plane at a Texas airport due to strong winds

In the video that has been released you can see an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 plane, which, theoretically, was anchored in the boarding area of ​​Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The aircraft had the front door half open and was moved from its position in the passenger boarding and alighting area.

Fortunately, the plane stopped before colliding with a luggage carrier. According to local reports, no injuries were reported, as the plane was empty at the time.

After the video went viral, American Airlines confirmed that several unoccupied planes were affected by the wind gusts. The airline issued a statement detailing that its maintenance team is conducting extensive inspections and will carry out any necessary repairs to ensure the safety of the aircraft.

The video about this incident has provoked various reactions on social networks. Some users found it “suspicious” that the plane was the only large object that moved, despite the strong gusts. Others suggested that the incident could be due to human error, specifically a failure to properly activate the plane’s brake.

The bad weather in Dallas didn’t just affect parked aircraft. Several passengers reported flight delays and cancellations, causing frustration and complications in their travel plans.

Given the current weather circumstances in several states of the country, airlines and airports must be prepared to face these challenges, implementing strict protocols to protect both aircraft and passengers.

That is why American Airlines, like other airlines, said it is committed to the safety of its operations and will continue to carry out necessary inspections and repairs to avoid future incidents.

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