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Aviation => Aviation Accidents/Incidents => Topic started by: kitsaber691 on May 20, 2022, 02:36:38 PM

Title: Car crashes into control tower at KYKM
Post by: kitsaber691 on May 20, 2022, 02:36:38 PM

News about the crash: https://www.yaktrinews.com/yakima-airport-puts-flights-on-hold-after-car-crashes-into-control-tower/ (https://www.yaktrinews.com/yakima-airport-puts-flights-on-hold-after-car-crashes-into-control-tower/)

Subsequent developments: https://www.yaktrinews.com/yakima-airport-may-cancel-more-flights-if-control-tower-needs-significant-repairs/ (https://www.yaktrinews.com/yakima-airport-may-cancel-more-flights-if-control-tower-needs-significant-repairs/)

Authorities are working to get power restored at the airport, and the FAA will need to inspect the tower for damage.

Title: Re: Car crashes into control tower at KYKM
Post by: JanetKerr on May 05, 2023, 01:56:12 AM

Oh, that's terrible. I've recently read about an accident that happened in the nearby city. The truck that was shipping a car was crossing the road, and a motorcyclist just smashed into that truck. Oh, man, I still can't forget those terrible pics