A probe has been launched after two planes collided at a Scots airport.
A former Flybe Q400 aircraft hit a parked Loganair jet as it prepared to depart in the dramatic incident in Aberdeen on Tuesday evening.
Fire crews and airport emergency workers raced to the scene.
Nobody was injured as a result of the collision.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is looking to establish the circumstances around the incident which took place at around 6pm.
A spokesman for Aberdeen Airport told the Evening Express: “A moving aircraft hit a stationary aircraft.
"There were no passengers on board.”
An AAIB spokesman told STV News:"All there is to say on behalf of the AAIB is that following an incident at Aberdeen airport this afternoon (Tuesday), the AAIB is making initial enquires and at this stage there is no further comment."
A spokesperson for Loganair said: “Just before 6pm this evening (Tuesday) a Loganair Embraer 145 regional jet, parked with no passengers or crew members aboard, was hit by a former Flybe Bombardier Q400 aircraft, which we understand was being prepared for departure after being stored at Aberdeen Airport.
“The nose of the Q400 impacted the rear port side of the Embraer, becoming lodged underneath and lifting the right main gear off the ground.
"The most important thing is that no-one was injured in the incident, with the crew working on the ex-Flybe aircraft being safe and well, yet understandably shaken by the occurrence.”
“The airport’s fire services were in attendance and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been notified. A recovery operation for the aircraft is already in hand.
“We do not expect that this unfortunate occurrence will lead to any disruption to customers on Loganair flights from Aberdeen as we have standby aircraft available to fulfil our schedule.”
Travellers made light of the situation on social media.
"So much for social distancing" one tweeted.
