Tug collision injures worker at Chicago O'Hare amid string of US aviation accidents

The injured driver was taken to Lutheran General Hospital with serious head and lower body injuries but has been stabilized. He is employed by United Airlines rather than American Airlines. United released their own statement: "On Saturday evening, a United tug at O'Hare made contact with another airline's aircraft while it was taxiing. The United employee was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, and we are ensuring he receives any necessary support and care."

No passengers were harmed during the incident which did not significantly disrupt airport operations.

This event adds to recent aviation incidents in the U.S., including a fatal accident involving an American Airlines ramp agent at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on January 28th and America's deadliest aviation accident in 25 years involving an American Eagle flight colliding midair with a Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

In another tragic occurrence last week, a medical jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport resulting in multiple fatalities.

Despite these events raising concerns about aviation safety in the U.S., experts maintain that flying remains safer than driving. However, recent close-call incidents have prompted an FAA investigation into issues such as outdated technology and staffing shortages contributing to near-misses nationwide.