Delta Passenger Stole and Crashed Tug at John Wayne Airport, Officials Say

Authorities say a man entered the tarmac and stole and crashed an airport tug Tuesday, briefly disrupting operations at John Wayne Airport.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM EDT

A Delta passenger stole and crashed an airport tug at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, on Tuesday, officials said.

Authorities said the man entered the tarmac during the incident, which caused a brief disruption to airport operations.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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