JetBlue aircraft and Applebee's windows vandalized at Richmond airport incident
An incident occurred at Richmond International Airport on Thursday resulting in damage to a JetBlue airplane and several windows at the Applebee's restaurant located in the airport. The incident took place around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, according to an airport representative. The airport spokesperson stated that during pushback, an error by a ramp worker caused the airplane's wingtip to collide with windows covering a storage area at Applebee's. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the damage was limited to three windows and the wingtip. JetBlue flight 1282 bound for Boston had to return to the gate, and the airline arranged for another plane to continue the journey. The airport spokesperson emphasized that safety is their top priority and mentioned that a thorough investigation involving all relevant parties will be conducted to understand the cause of the incident. This story is still developing. If you have any additional information, please contact the CBS 6 Newsroom.
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