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Japan: Cathay Pacific and Korean Air planes clip each other at New Chitose Airport – leaving hole in wing | World News

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Two planes have made contact at an airport in Japan, leaving one with damage to its wing.

A Korean Air Lines plane clipped a Cathay Pacific Airways aircraft at New Chitose Airport on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, a Korean Air official said.

The contact happened around 5.30pm local time, while the Korean Air plane was preparing for take-off, the airline official said.

No injuries were reported, Japanese broadcaster NTV said.

An airport spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.

It comes as freezing temperatures hit the north of Japan, bringing snow and -7C temperatures to the area.

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