A United Airlines jet may have played a role in a small plane overturning at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Saturday afternoon, according to new details released by federal a
The Cessna 172 was taxiing behind United Airlines Flight 2611 when it was blown over around 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, the Federal A
The new information raises questions about whether jet blast from the larger aircraft caused the smaller plane to flip upside down.
Jet blast refers to the powerful exhaust produced
Jet blast refers to the powerful exhaust produced by an aircraft’s engines, which can pose a hazard to smaller planes and other objects nearby.
Initial ground-control radio communications suggested the Cessna may have been hit by jet blast from a United Airlines Boeing 737, according to the Los Angeles Times.
However, federal officials have not confirmed what caused the plane to overturn.
“The FAA will investigate,” an agency spokesperson told KTLA, emphasizing that the information was preliminary and subject to change.
The incident occurred around 2:38 p.m
The incident occurred around 2:38 p.m. on the ACI Jet ramp at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, airport spokesperson AnnaSophia Servin previously told KTLA.
Two people were aboard the Cessna when it overturned, but neither was injured. No other injuries were reported.
Airport officials initially attributed the incident to strong winds, though the FAA’s latest statement establishes that the Cessna was moving behind a United Airlines flight at the time.
The overturned aircraft was identified as a Cessna 172 with registration number N57BM.
Despite the incident, airport officials said there was no disruption to operations.
The FAA said a preliminary accident or incident
The FAA said a preliminary accident or incident report is typically published by the next business day.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
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