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Flight AAL790D, operated by American Airlines, remains grounded at Tulsa International Airport after a tug collided with its Airbus A321 before departure from Denver International Airport. The aircraft, registered as N578UW, was scheduled for repairs in Tulsa and landed nearly fifteen minutes ahead of schedule despite the incident.
American Airlines is a full-service carrier founded in 1926 and part of the oneworld alliance. It operates from several hubs across the United States, including Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami International Airports. The airline's CEO is Robert Isom.
The collision did not prevent the plane from flying to Tulsa, where American Airlines has a significant maintenance operation capable of handling various repair scenarios. Such incidents can be costly due to repair expenses and aircraft downtime.
