EasyJet A320 Hit by Truck at Paris Orly Airport

PARIS- An easyJet (U2) aircraft at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) was hit by an airport truck during the early hours, leading to multiple flight disruptions. Fortunately, the incident occurred while the Airbus A320 was parked overnight, with no passengers on board.

The collision caused damage to the aircraft and delays for travelers. EasyJet confirmed that the affected aircraft is undergoing inspections and necessary repairs, following manufacturer guidelines.

Photo: X User (Twitter)

Photo: X User (Twitter)

easyJet Hit Truck at Paris Orly

A ground support truck crashed into an EasyJet Airbus A320 at Paris Orly Airport, disrupting passengers.

The impact shattered the windshield of the airport truck, though no injuries were reported.

Photos from the scene revealed the extent of the damage, as emergency and maintenance crews arrived to assess the situation.

easyJet issued a statement confirming the incident, assuring passengers that safety remains their top priority.

The airline stated, “easyJet can confirm that an airport truck hit 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.”

The cause of the collision remains under investigation, with airport authorities and airline officials assessing potential operational disruptions.

Passengers scheduled to fly on the affected aircraft were rebooked onto alternative flights where possible.

Photo: By Curimedia – Airbus A319-111 Easyjet G-EZDF “Only Lyon”, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26094320

Similar Incident

A GOL Linhas Aéreas (G3) Boeing 737 MAX 8 was involved in a collision with an airport vehicle during takeoff procedures at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) on February 11.

The incident occurred when flight G31674 was accelerating for departure to Fortaleza at approximately 10:00 PM.

A passenger-recorded video captured the moment of impact, showing the aircraft striking the vehicle on the active runway. The flight crew immediately initiated an aborted takeoff.

Air traffic control recordings confirmed that the captain reported hitting a vehicle positioned on the runway.

The control tower expressed uncertainty regarding the vehicle’s location, questioning whether it was on the main runway or taxiway Charlie Charlie. The flight crew affirmed that the vehicle was indeed on the active runway at the time of impact.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the airport vehicle had received clearance to cross the runway before the aircraft’s takeoff roll. However, the vehicle’s delayed exit contributed to the incident.

Emergency response teams arrived promptly, though passengers disembarked using mobile stairs instead of emergency slides. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew members.

Photo: By Laurent ERRERA from L’Union, France – Airbus A320-200 easyJet (EZY) G-EZTH – MSN 3953, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29837760

Recent Disruptions at Major Airports

The incident at Orly Airport follows a series of travel disruptions at key European airports in recent weeks.

On March 25, a vehicle struck a railway bridge near Gatwick Airport (LGW), causing significant delays. The impact led to immediate inspections by Network Rail engineers to ensure the bridge’s safety before reopening the affected route.

A National Rail spokesperson advised travelers to report any bridge strikes using the identification plate attached to structures or, in the absence of a plate, contact the police via emergency services. The disruption added to ongoing travel issues affecting UK passengers.

Additionally, Gatwick Airport experienced an evacuation on March 30 after a fire alarm triggered panic among travelers.

Social media reports suggested that a passenger may have opened an emergency exit door to vape, though airport authorities denied this claim. The evacuation concluded by 8:30 a.m., with normal operations resuming shortly afterward.

Meanwhile, Heathrow Airport (LHR) faced a major disruption on March 21 when a fire at the North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London, led to power outages.

The fire resulted in flight diversions and affected approximately 100,000 homes in the surrounding area.

Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, managed to restore power within hours, but the impact on flight schedules lasted throughout the day.

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