Incident Details
On an unspecified date, Alitalia Flight 608, a Boeing 747-230 (registration I-DEMC), was executing a right turn while its crew attempted to pass behind a stationary Fokker F.28 Mk 1000, USAir Flight 1948 (registration N458US). During the turn, the left wing of the 747 struck the rudder and vertical stabilizer of the Fokker. The collision resulted in minor damage to the Boeing 747 and substantial damage to the Fokker F.28.
Aftermath
Following the incident, the captain of the 747 stated that he was “one hour late and trying to make up time.” He also admitted, “It was my fault.” No other details regarding injuries, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement were provided in the source.