Former US President's Private Jet Incident: Collision at Palm Beach International Airport

Former US President's Private Jet Incident: Collision at Palm Beach International Airport

Former US President's Private Jet Clips Empty Plane

Incident at Palm Beach International Airport

A private jet, allegedly owned by former US President Donald Trump, made contact with an unoccupied corporate plane at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida. The incident occurred as the jet was repositioning after landing, according to an anonymous source cited by Reuters.

Details from the Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident on their website on Sunday, but did not disclose the owner of the jet. The FAA stated, "A privately owned Boeing 757 landed safely at West Palm Beach International Airport around 1:20 a.m. local time on Sunday, May 12. While taxiing, its winglet contacted a parked and unoccupied corporate jet." The FAA also clarified that the incident took place in an area of the airport where they do not direct aircraft. It remains unclear whether Trump was on board at the time of the incident.

Trump's Use of the Jet

The day prior to the collision, the Republican nominee had flown to Wildwood, New Jersey, a traditionally Democrat area, for a rally. Trump purchased the Boeing 757 in 2011 for $100 million and has since heavily customized it. The jet, known as 'Trump Force One,' was a prominent feature of his 2016 presidential campaign, often seen in the backdrop of rallies. It was frequently parked near the stage with the soundtrack of the Harrison Ford movie 'Air Force One' playing. Trump currently resides at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach.

Closing Thoughts

While the incident appears to be minor, it does raise questions about airport safety and the handling of private aircraft. What are your thoughts on this incident? Do you think it could have been avoided or was it simply an unfortunate accident? Share your thoughts and this article with your friends. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, delivered to your inbox every day at 6pm.

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