Some of the airplanes were flipped over, some had wings torn off, and some were thrown against a building, ERAU Director of Communications Jim Hampton told Central Florida News 13. Two or three airplanes were inside the maintenance hangar when it collapsed. A piece from an airplane that tore through the wall of a building sparked a fire, but airport firefighters quickly brought it under control, Hampton said. Hazmat teams also dealt quickly with spilled fuel. The campus is currently closed to visitors until it is declared safe by authorities. More than 200 homes in the area were also damaged. About 10 people were reported injured, but nobody was killed.
Fire, Fuel Problems Quickly Mitigated
Key Takeaways:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) sustained significant damage to its aircraft and facilities, with airplanes flipped, wings torn, and a maintenance hangar collapsing, leading to a fire.
- Emergency services quickly responded to control a fire started by plane debris and manage spilled fuel, while the campus was closed for safety.
- The incident resulted in approximately 10 injuries but no fatalities, and also caused damage to over 200 homes in the surrounding area.
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